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The Journal
Names that are winners in savings bonds draw
WINNERS of significant Premium Bonds prizes are particularly likely to be named David, John, Michael or Susan, analysis suggests.
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December 04, 2025
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From the school classroom to the construction industry
ECKY Willis had become fed up with punishing paperwork and the behaviour of pupils while teaching at primary schools across the North East.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
People turn up at A&E with hiccups
ACCIDENT and emergency units in England treated more than 200,000 people last year who could have been dealt with elsewhere, health officials have said.
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December 04, 2025
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Sainsbury's share value falls as Qatar cuts its stake
SUPERMARKET Sainsbury's has seen its shares sink lower after its longstanding largest shareholder sold down its stake in the supermarket, ending nearly 20 years as its top investor.
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December 04, 2025
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Time to unwrap some welcome Budget measures
FESTIVE decorations may be up, but things are far from winding down in Westminster. The Budget, delivered on November 26, has set the stage for a busy advent period as MPs like me will be spending December unpacking its contents.
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December 04, 2025
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£2.2m defence contract for battle tanks secured
SECURITY firm Petards has announced a £2.2m contract with two of the world's largest defence firms.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
mocks Magpies skipper Bruno with celebration
NEWCASTLE United's anger and frustration spilled over at full-time after they threw away more Premier League points in devastating fashion.
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December 04, 2025
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Old rivals England and Wales in same World Cup group
ENGLAND and Wales will clash in the group stage of the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
'No rush' for The New Lion plans after fall at Fighting Fifth
THE New Lion has emerged from his Newcastle tumble with a clean bill of health - but Dan Skelton is in no rush to map out a plan.
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December 04, 2025
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Conceding late goals is costly, admits Howe
EDDIE Howe admitted losing points late in games has been costly for Newcastle this season after Cristian Romero's stoppage-time goal earned Tottenham a 2-2 draw.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Support for festive season
CHRISTMAS is a chance to celebrate and create lasting memories with those closest to us.
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December 04, 2025
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Resolve to save school is stronger, says campaigner
THE campaign to protect a Wideopen school from closure will continue, with the passion \"stronger than before,\" following a council decision to push ahead with plans to merge the institution.
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December 04, 2025
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US extends visa bans
THE Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year, as part of sweeping immigration changes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard troops.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
‘It will transform connections for many local communities’
A SPECIALIST firm has been appointed by the North East Mayor as plans to reopen the Leamside Line move forward.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Captain's fury sums up team frustration
NEWCASTLE United skipper Bruno Guimaraes did not look like he was in the mood to talk things over with this teammates after coming off the bench to set the Magpies up for what would have been a valuable home win.
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December 04, 2025
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‘Larger than life Billy a real friend to everyone’
A PUB has paid tribute to a ‘larger than life’ character who ‘everyone loved!
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December 04, 2025
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Fashion's big night got off to a bumpy start
YOU wait all night for a baby bump and then two come along at once.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Full-time bust-up after Spurs double-goal hero
NEWCASTLE United's anger and frustration spilled over at full-time after they threw away more Premier League points in devastating fashion.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Double win at Lingfield for Moore after return
RYAN Moore marked his return from injury with a double at Lingfield yesterday, highlighted by victory in the feature BetMGM Winter Oaks Trial Fillies’ Handicap aboard Morrophore.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Deadly 'drug strikes' are a stain on US
AMERICA’S clandestine killing campaign off the coast of Venezuela is not counter-narcotics policy.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Stokes: 'Smith's death hits harder after connection with team'
CRICKET England captain Ben Stokes admitted the death of Robin Smith \"hits harder\" after the former batter connected with the tourists in Perth just a matter of days ago.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
CRAFTS, STREET FOOD AND CAROLS
Craft and Producers' Marquee: Situated on Palace Green, this will host more than 120 stalls offering handcrafted items, gifts, decorations, artwork, clothing and seasonal food and drink.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
PM attacks Tories who jeered poverty question
PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer has attacked Conservative MPs after they jeered at a question about the impacts of poverty and inequality in the North East.
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December 04, 2025
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Uni honour for former leader
NICK Forbes says he is “deeply honoured” to receive an honorary degree from Newcastle University.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Trigger warnings: there really is no need for them...
I'VE noticed in recent years the bizarre issue of trigger warnings on the likes of films, books, TV shows and plays, all done with the idea of preventing people from being upset or offended.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Hong Kong fire death toll rises
THE death toll of Hong Kong's high-rise apartment blaze rose to 159 yesterday, as authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating some fire alarms during maintenance work at the housing complex.
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December 04, 2025
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City centre law firm with over 100 years of history closes suddenly
A HISTORIC law firm in Newcastle has closed suddenly with the loss of a number of jobs, it is understood.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Howe hits out after his sloppy Magpies fail to hold on to lead
11PTS DROPPED FROM WINNING POSITIONS THIS SEASON
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December 04, 2025
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Spurs boss Frank praises skipper after last-gasp equaliser
TOTTENHAM boss Thomas Frank hailed a “top performance\" from skipper Cristian Romero after his brace salvaged a 2-2 draw against Newcastle.
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December 04, 2025
The Journal
Lack of life chances an 'absolute calamity'
LEADING health expert has said there needs to be a push ‘to “create the life chances in Newcastle and Liverpool that presumably young people in London have”.
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