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Government urged to take swift action after spate of A1 deaths
THE Government is facing urgent calls to tackle safety fears on the A1 in Northumberland after five people died in the space of nine days.
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June 03, 2026
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First paramedic diverged from 'expected practice'
THERE was a four-minute delay before the first paramedic to reach a 13-year-old girl who had been swept into the North Sea took over leading attempts to save her.
3 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Flintoff to miss end of young Lions' tour
FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN UNVEILED AS COACH DOWN UNDER
2 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Three players United could look to sign over summer
NEWCASTLE United are still two weeks away from the transfer window swinging open for business officially - but they have been linked with an abundance of names since the final whistle sounded at Fulham last month.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
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It's still fun to feel nervous about trying something new
PAUL RUDD GETS SERIOUS ABOUT SINGING IN NEW MUSICAL COMEDY POWER BALLAD. THE STAR JOINS WRITER-DIRECTOR JOHN CARNEY TO TALK ABOUT THE MOVIE WITH LYNN RUSK
4 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Open call-out to find art talent from North East
TWO big North East institutions have joined forces in a bid to find artistic local talents who are being offered an opportunity to show off their skills in a major exhibition.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
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Matt ready and proud to represent England
MATT Richardson will make his Team England debut at this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as he goes up against the nation with which he won four gold medals four years ago.
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June 03, 2026
The Journal
End of the month will see old fleet make final journeys
THE last of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s old trains will make their final journeys this month.
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June 03, 2026
The Journal
Lib Dem leaders pledge more help for unpaid carers
NEWCASTLE’S new Lib Dem leadership has promised more help for unpaid carers, after a watchdog called for action to improve support services.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
‘Vanity’ arena ‘like putting Disneyland in the desert’ put under review
REFORM UK says it will put an end to “vanity projects” in Gateshead, amid continued uncertainty over whether a long-promised new Quayside arena will go ahead.
3 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Retailers sold knives to underage volunteer
TWO Northumberland businesses are being investigated after selling a knife to an underage volunteer.
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June 03, 2026
The Journal
Gone By could be centre stage at Ripon meeting
RALPH Beckett's Gone By has the potential to be the star attraction of the evening fixture at Ripon.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
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Mortgage approvals jump to 15-month high despite war
MORTGAGE approvals made a surprise jump to a 15-month high in April, despite continued signs that the economic chaos caused by the Iran war is shaking confidence in the property market.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Swinging Sixties — and a hard slog to stay up
WE step back to 1966 - arguably the high point of the vibrant decade nicknamed the Swinging Sixties.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Inflation target 'correct'
THE Governor of the Bank of England has said the Bank should not increase its inflation target, stressing that it is important to give households confidence it can bring down the rising cost of living.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Warning over illegal vape sales
A DANGEROUS vapes warning has been issued after police seized suspected illicit 'Mazza' e-cigarettes.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
The Journal
Pureprint buys Simpson Group, rescuing 80 jobs
MORE than 80 jobs have been saved after a deal to rescue Washington-based print company Simpsons Group.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
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Moody’s ride for MND ‘feels like carrying Doddie’s baton’
AN England Rugby legend is set to begin a 500 mile cycling challenge for motor neurone disease (MND) research at Newcastle Red Bulls later this month.
2 min |
June 02, 2026
The Journal
Investment is needed to help 'crisis' in our courts
COURTS across the North East are in “crisis” with delays and backlogs resulting in some cases taking two years to conclude, analysis by the Law Society of England and Wales has found.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
The Journal
Man to stand trial accused of killing people in crash
A MAN from Northumberland accused of killing three people in a high-speed motorcycle collision is set to stand trial.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
The Journal
Will council of chaos work?
I note that newly appointed Lib Dem Council leader Colin Ferguson is promising to lead our city into a new era of “grown up politics”.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
The Journal
Rapist in courtroom blast after conviction
A RAPIST who forced himself on a vulnerable stranger he met in a park has been jailed.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
The Journal
Gynaecological symptoms to tell your doctor about
DON'T RELY ON AI CHATBOT ADVICE, SAYS DR CAMILLA FOSTER
2 min |
June 02, 2026
The Journal
'Opportunities missed' to save tragic drowning victim Edie
THE family of a “deeply loved” Tyneside teenager who died after being swept out to sea fear her chances of survival were affected by “missed opportunities” with the emergency response, an inquest has heard.
4 min |
June 02, 2026
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as Newcastle United admit 'we hope to see him again soon'
Speaking after Newcastle's frantic 4-3 injury-time comeback over Leeds United on the night Keegan announced he had been diagnosed with cancer, head coach Howe paid tribute to the former England and Fulham boss.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
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Activity at UK factories gathers pace – new figures
ACTIVITY across UK factories grew at the fastest pace for four years last month despite pressure from soaring inflation, according to new figures.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
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Vallejo fined for 'unacceptable' umpire remarks
TENNIS Adolfo Daniel Vallejo has been fined nearly £50,000 for saying his French Open match should not have been umpired by a woman.
1 min |
June 02, 2026
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Uneasy truce will be tested by tough decisions to come
Local Democracy Reporter DANIEL HOLLAND on what the future holds after the Liberal Democrats took control of Newcastle City Council — despite holding fewer than a third of the seats
3 min |
June 02, 2026
The Journal
Hand of God game was 'bigger than football!'
John Barnes relives one of the World Cup's most controversial moments
4 min |
June 02, 2026
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Greggs’ marketing skill on display at museum
GREGGS have created a rival to the Bayeux Tapestry after enlisting expert embroiderers to create a sausage roll-themed “Ta-Pastry”.
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