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The Journal
New Metro trains pulled again over air-con leaks
TYNE and Wear Metro bosses are still trying to correct a fault that is causing water to pour into the carriages of the network's new trains.
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July 12, 2025
The Journal
'No plans' to bring in new late-night parking fees
THERE are no plans to impose new late-night parking charges in Newcastle, the city's leadership says.
1 min |
July 12, 2025
The Journal
Employers act following high-profile cyber attacks
EMPLOYERS have moved quickly to bolster their cyber defences following high-profile attacks at major retailers and government agencies, new research suggests.
1 min |
July 12, 2025
The Journal
Going Dutch for a matchplay classic
DARTS Michael van Gerwen will face compatriot Raymond van Barneveld in a blockbusting first-round match at the World Matchplay where Luke Littler has been drawn against Ryan Searle.
1 min |
July 11, 2025

The Journal
Competition for places can only benefit Magpies
NEWCASTLE United's defenders won't need to be introduced to Anthony Elanga. After all, this is a rapid player who has hurt the Magpies time and time again with his pace over the years.
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July 11, 2025
The Journal
Free agent Henderson not a target
JORDAN Henderson is a free agent after leaving Ajax - but talk of a return to Sunderland appears premature.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Hub planned to protect the Square Mile
THE City of London Corporation has proposed the establishment of an “investment hub” for financial services to ensure the Square Mile maintains its status as a top global financial centre.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Construction under way on warehousing scheme
WORK has started on a warehousing scheme on the Team Valley Trading Estate that will be one of the area’s largest speculative industrial developments of recent years.
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July 11, 2025
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Controversial recovery centre proves its worth
A controversial move to open an addiction recovery centre at a Newcastle community library has been hailed as a major success.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Golf complex proposal given the green light
PLANS for a £40m golf and leisure complex on the vacant site formerly home to Newcastle Brown Ale have been given the go-ahead.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Poverty hits efforts to tackle child obesity in North East
NEW analysis has found that the North East has the worst levels of childhood obesity in the country, as “crushing” poverty hampers parents’ ability to provide healthy meals.
3 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
'New ideas' for Ukraine
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the US and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia.
1 min |
July 11, 2025

The Journal
2020, and I'm on a mission to get that litter picked
In 2020, as the country plunged into the first of what was to be a wearying series of Covid-induced lockdowns, Cullercoats writer and publisher PETER MORTIMER launched a column called Planet Corona which took a wry look at our \"new normal.\" As the pandemic passed into history the column was rechristened Beyond Planet Corona. Peter is taking a very rare break this week and will be back next Friday. Here we reproduce a column from five years ago this month
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July 11, 2025
The Journal
Blair hope as Owen makes Lions squad
BLAIR Kinghorn could yet be involved in the series against Australia after a scan revealed the Scotland fullback’s knee injury is not as bad as first feared.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Ventilation leak stops train
A TYNE and Wear Metro train was stopped at Cullercoats station due to a leaking ventilation unit.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Fresh pleas to scrap the two-child benefit cap
ANTIPOVERTY campaigners have made fresh calls to scrap the two-child benefit limit after new figures showed it was affecting more than 70,000 children in the North East.
2 min |
July 11, 2025

The Journal
KODIAQ IS BACK WITH A CRACKER
NEW SKODA VRS DELIVERS A DASH OF DRAMA WITH THE SAME SOLID PERFORMANCE
3 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Scalvini 'a dream buy' for Nickson
NEWCASTLE United would be landing one of Steve Nickson's dream signings if they sign Giorgio Scalvini this summer.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Hard to stomach
‘T used to be said that putting a meal on the table was a benchmark on the boundary between the haves and have nots. But it's more complicated than that.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
A BILLION REASONS TO SMILE
ELATED BRIT AWARD WINNER CALUM SCOTT SHARES HIS HAPPINESS WITH CASEY COOPER-FISKE
3 min |
July 11, 2025
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'Family feud' lead to Horner Red Bull exit
FORMULA ONE
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July 11, 2025
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Force PCC responds to police chief's revamp plan
NORTHUMBRIA'S Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has reacted to the Met Commissioner's vision for new “mega-forces” across the country.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
IDF are the real villains
C JACKSON trusts “that the justice system will be upheld” and Bob Vylan “arrested, charged, and jailed” for his ‘death to the IDF’ chant at Glastonbury.
1 min |
July 11, 2025

The Journal
Councillors agree to new local plan
LEADING councillors in Northumberland have agreed to update planning policy in a bid to protect the area's character.
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July 11, 2025
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Oktoberfest announces return to region
THE biggest Bavarian-style bash yet has been announced for Newcastle with Oktoberfest plans now under way and tickets going on sale immediately.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
The Journal
Cinderella's Dream can have a ball
Crimson Advocate winning the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot ahead of Cinderella's Dream
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July 11, 2025
The Journal
Hint on late parking charges
COUNCIL bosses in Newcastle say they are “not averse” to imposing new late-night parking charges in the city centre.
2 min |
July 11, 2025
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£15m earmarked for new active travel schemes
ALMOST £15m is being spent on two active travel schemes for pedestrians and cyclists in Northumberland.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
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Suits you sir, but not in this weather
FIRMS are being urged to consider relaxing rules on wearing suits to work during the heatwave.
1 min |
July 11, 2025
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One in six workers struggle to pay monthly bills
MANY workers are still struggling to make ends meet, with many struggling to pay bills, according to research.
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