Try GOLD - Free
Swalwell see off Morpeth to claim title
The Journal
|September 10, 2025
NORTHUMBERLAND & TYNESIDE CRICKET LEAGUE
-
IN the Northumberland and Tyneside Cricket League, Swalwell batted first in the big game at the top against Morpeth and posted 217-9, thanks to Jonty Barnes making 36 and William Phillips scoring 58 not out.
The home side then had Sam Eyres hit 32, but Nicky Phillips claimed 5-29 and they were all out for 143 runs, to hand Swalwell the title for 2025.
Blaydon were 170 all out at home to Alnmouth & Lesbury, as Joseph Reynolds made a fine 93 and Sam Henderson 35, while Nick Denton and Chalana De Silva shared six wickets between themselves.
This story is from the September 10, 2025 edition of The Journal.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Journal
The Journal
Cats battle to first away point of season
SUNDERLAND continued their strong start in the Premier League with a point at Crystal Palace, despite failing to register a shot on target.
2 mins
September 15, 2025
The Journal
England thrash Scots to reach Cup semi-final
ENGLAND'S forwards bulldozed a path into the World Cup semifinals, with a wet-weather masterclass underpinning a 40-8 victory at Ashton Gate.
2 mins
September 15, 2025
The Journal
Steelmen in second spot after routine win against Colliers
NORTHERN PREM
2 mins
September 15, 2025
The Journal
Leaders need skill, not just principles and strong beliefs
As I write the Labour Party deputy leadership contest has kicked off. In the background is the controversy about Peter Mandelson, and even the position of Keir Starmer.
3 mins
September 15, 2025
The Journal
Background still holding our young people back
RECENT research from Queen Mary University and the Institute for Employment Studies has shown that despite the growth in those going to university, professional jobs are still less likely to be taken by people from less privileged backgrounds.
1 mins
September 15, 2025
The Journal
Plans to revamp church building get green light
PLANS to refurbish a church building have been given the go-ahead.
1 min
September 15, 2025
The Journal
Reform councillor claims non-Christian studying could ‘brainwash’ children
REFORM UK county councillor has called for Northumberland schools not to teach pupils religious education that is not Christian - for fear it could “brainwash” children.
2 mins
September 15, 2025
The Journal
Free wi-fi is rolling out across city
A CITY-wide free wi-fi network is set to transform Newcastle into \"one of the UK's most digitally inclusive and connected cities.
1 min
September 15, 2025
The Journal
MP Phillipson sets out her vision to be deputy leader
SUNDERLAND MP Bridget Phillipson has promised to “unite the Labour Party” and beat Reform UK if she becomes deputy leader.
2 mins
September 15, 2025
The Journal
Oil refinery hit by drone strike
UKRAINIAN drones have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, sparking a fire, according to Russian officials and Ukraine's military.
1 min
September 15, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size