Try GOLD - Free
Hopes high for a return of the Magic Weekend
The Journal
|November 05, 2025
NEWCASTLE United are hopeful of bringing rugby league's showpiece event back to the North East next year in what would be a £10m boost for the city.
Super League's Magic Weekend has been held at St James' Park on a record eight occasions and has provided a massive lift to Newcastle's economy.
The event, which has proven popular with supporters over the years, appeared likely to be shelved as part of plans to expand Super League to 14 teams. However, talks have been taking place over the 2025 edition still going ahead, with a decision expected soon.
Newcastle United face stiff competition to host Magic Weekend from Premier League rivals Everton, however.
The Toffees, who moved into their new Hill Dickinson Stadium in the summer, have emerged as rivals, reports All Out Rugby League.
This story is from the November 05, 2025 edition of The Journal.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Journal
The Journal
Right lines at last?
THE North East has seen the delivery of one highly successful rail project - now hopes are rising that there could be another.
1 min
January 14, 2026
The Journal
'Drab' Christmas for retailers as shoppers hold out for sales
RETAILERS suffered a “drab” Christmas as shoppers shunned gifting to hold out for the Boxing Day and January sales, figures suggest.
1 mins
January 14, 2026
The Journal
'By telling Archie's story, we hope to shine a light on the dangers of drug production'
THE parents of a Newcastle schoolboy who was killed when a drugs lab exploded beneath their home are helping prevent other innocent lives being lost.
2 mins
January 14, 2026
The Journal
Panel to fill key roles at council and fire service
LEADING councillors are set to make appointments to two key positions within Northumberland County Council.
1 mins
January 14, 2026
The Journal
Sunderland linked with Brazil star
SUNDERLAND continue to be linked with a number of moves during this January transfer window.
1 min
January 14, 2026
The Journal
Water technology firm lands huge investment
A GATESHEAD company that provides technology and engineering services to the water sector has secured a multimillion-pound investment.
2 mins
January 14, 2026
The Journal
Ambience arrives for repairs
THE largest ship that has been dry-docked on the River Tyne in over 20 years has arrived for repairs.
1 min
January 14, 2026
The Journal
Business leader named on scale-up programme
Entrepreneurs’ Forum chief executive Elaine Stroud
1 mins
January 14, 2026
The Journal
Pawsome paradise for pooches scoops accolade
A BOARDING kennels where dogs can run all day, chill on the sofa or play in the swimming pool has scooped a top national award.
1 mins
January 14, 2026
The Journal
Tumble dryer sparked serious house fire
A DEVASTATING house fire that put four people in hospital was probably caused by a tumble dryer, firefighters have said.
1 min
January 14, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size