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The Journal
Follow the footsteps of history on new rail trail
A NEW walking and cycling trail coming to County Durham and Tees Valley is set to reimagine history.
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May 31, 2025
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You can call on Al for another win at Haydock
ALYANAABI finally regained the winning thread at Haydock on his seasonal bow and merits the utmost respect as he returns to Merseyside for the Betfred John Of Gaunt Stakes.
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May 31, 2025
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New calls for more cuts in interest rates
A RATE-SETTER at the Bank of England has said he remains “pretty concerned” about the economic outlook as he renewed calls to reduce interest rates further.
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May 31, 2025

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‘Crossing that finish line with all my friends and family there will be emotional’
IT has been 125 days since Leodhais Macpherson committed to running a daily marathon in memory of his brother until he 'reached New York'.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
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Cats face fight to hang on to star winger
EUROPEAN CLUBS IN HUNT FOR MUNDLE - REPORTS
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May 31, 2025

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Blackmailer posed as a woman to target victim
A BLACKMAILER used a fake social media account to fleece a man by telling him pornographic photos he bought from him were of a child. Darren Dawson paid £40 to purchase a Snapchat account which he used to target men, posing as a woman and using the alias Chloe.
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May 31, 2025

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Sunderland need top-flight experience, says former player
EX-Sunderland defender Michael Gray has claimed that Jobe Bellingham's potential departure will be \"huge\" and has called on his former club to sign Premier League experienced players this summer.
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May 31, 2025
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Gonzalez talks down Garcia move to Barcelona
ESPANYOL have played down claims goalkeeper Joan Garcia is poised to sign for Barcelona as the shotstopper continues to be linked with the La Liga giants, Newcastle United and a host of Premier League sides.
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May 31, 2025

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School pals' reunion suggests we have all got Daddy issues
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 min |
May 31, 2025

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FIRST-EVER WINE WEEK
Wine lovers, rejoice! Newcastle Wine Week is making its grand debut from June 20 to 29, offering an unmissable opportunity to explore the city's vibrant wine scene and with a discount offer to help kick the event off.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
The Journal
Deadly heat warning
FOUR billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025, scientists have said.
1 min |
May 31, 2025
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Could your body odour be a sign of illness?
Specific smells, such as fruity or fishy, could indicate certain health conditions
2 min |
May 31, 2025
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Nationwide creates jobs and commits to region
VIRGIN Money's new owner Nationwide has created 370 new jobs since its takeover of Newcastle bank Virgin Money and says it is committed to its Gosforth headquarters.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
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Wiegman: Earps made tough call
ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman is \"really disappointed\" not to have Mary Earps for the European Championship this summer after the goalkeeper's shock retirement.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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FIRST TIME BUYER DEPOSITS GROW BY NEARLY £2,000 IN A YEAR
THE increasing cost of buying your first home in Great Britain means first time buyers need to save far more for a deposit than they did just a year ago.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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Striker Delap snubs United for Chelsea
NEWCASTLE United's bid to bring a new striker option to the club this summer will continue, despite losing out in the race to sign Ipswich Town's Liam Delp.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
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Cats look to bolster defence after promotion
Europe to join Italian side Torino in 2019, and despite being initially assigned to their U19 squad, he made his professional debut in August of the same year in a Europa League qualifying clash.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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Essity's new recycling plant to open later in year
THE UK's biggest user of recycled fibre in household tissue is switching production from its 50-year-old plant in Northumberland to a new £30m recycling facility built alongside.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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This weekend I'll take care of my additional needs
EVERYONE has additional needs. All of us.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
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Final's a day I won't forget, says teenager
WITH a full career ahead of him, and speculation over his future, 17-year-old sensation Chris Rigg reckoned, Sunderland's promotion is “a day I will never forget\".
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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'You have to put your ego to the side, put the team first and know what the team needs in that moment'
CALLUM Wilson admits he has found it difficult playing second fiddle to Alexander Isak as he mulls over a new contract offer presented by Newcastle United.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
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Software firm Metatech sold in undisclosed deal
NORTH East software firm Metatech Solutions Ltd has been acquired by West Midlands-based Technology x People (TXP) in an undisclosed deal.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
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Boy hurt as scooter and van collide
A TEENAGE boy remains in hospital after his e-scooter collided with a van on a busy street.
1 min |
May 30, 2025

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Actor and comedian call for axing of PIP changes
GEORDIE actor Kim Tserkezie and Gosforth-based comedian Lee Ridley are among the famous names calling for planned changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to be abandoned.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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Tech firm seals £800k defence deal
COUNTY Durham tech firm Filtronic has sealed a new £800,000 contract with its lead defence customer, Leonardo.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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Council in push to be 'age friendly'
NORTH Tyneside is bidding to become a World Health Organisation 'age friendly' area as the number of older people is set to \"grow significantly\" by 2030.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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Gender pay gap of councils in region revealed
GATESHEAD and South Tyneside councils have the highest gender pay disparities across the seven North East local authorities.
2 min |
May 30, 2025
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Tough for restaurants
THIS week Terry Laybourne accepted the Freedom of Newcastle. It was richly deserved.
1 min |
May 30, 2025

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Singing with the Muppets was the best day at the office that I've ever had
From duetting with puppets to singing in space and gigs in Vegas, 25 years into his career, Josh Groban is looking for fresh challenges. By CASEY COOPER
3 min |
May 30, 2025
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Mags target ticks all the boxes for Eddie Howe
BRYAN Mbeumo had just become the second Brentford player ever to score 20 Premier League goals.
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