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Highest rate of economic inactivity – ONS figures
THE North East still has the lowest proportion of people in work despite a slight fall in the region’s unemployment rate in new figures.
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June 11, 2025
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'Arrogant' solicitor, 72, guilty of sexual assault
A SOLICITOR who put his hand up a woman's 'Jingle my Bells' Christmas jumper and groped her breast has been branded \"arrogant\" by his victim.
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June 11, 2025
The Journal
Report on school nears completion
INVESTIGATIONS into damage that forced the closure of a Northumberland high school are said to be nearing completion.
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June 11, 2025
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Rising crime and costs push retail to the brink
A RECENT survey on retail crime and the illicit trade in tobacco and vape products carried out by Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) shows that the vast majority of those who responded are finding it harder to keep trading.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Journal
Heritage scheme's £1m boost for National Park
A SCHEME which helps protect rural heritage sites and land nature recovery has awarded almost £1m in grants in the last year in Northumberland National Park.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Journal
Extension 'can be start of transport revolution'
FINALLY extending the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington can be the start of a “revolution” in the North East’s public transport, campaigners say.
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June 11, 2025
The Journal
THIS IS GRANITE MIRTH
JASON CRANWELL and his teenage daughter discover an enforced digital detox is lots of fun in Aberdeenshire
4 min |
June 11, 2025
The Journal
Post office relocating from current premises
A NEW post office has been secured in Ashington but the new branch will not open until ten days after the current one has closed.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Journal
Festival goers beat a path to Spoonfest charity music event
A MUSIC festival in Northumberland raised money for charity at the weekend.
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June 11, 2025
The Journal
Jobe sends emotional tribute to Cats fans
JOBE Bellingham has delivered an emotional tribute to fans after he finally left Sunderland to join German giants Borussia Dortmund after weeks of speculation.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Journal
Rolls-Royce to supply small reactor tech
A DIVISION of Rolls-Royce has been chosen as the UK's sup- plier for small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
1 min |
June 11, 2025
The Journal
Criminal cases collapsed due to missing evidence
MORE than 400 criminal cases in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, including some of the most serious offences, collapsed over the past four years due to lost, damaged or missing evidence.
2 min |
June 11, 2025
The Journal
Pervert sent naked photos of himself to 'young girl'
A PERVERT is facing jail after sending naked photos of himself to a 'young girl' and asking for them in return.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Marks and Spencer share price predicted to hit a 10-year high
SHARES in Marks and Spencer (M&S) are poised to soar to their highest value in a decade, despite the FTSE 100 heavyweight grappling with a significant cyber attack.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Let's take talking as a starting point for better days
THANK goodness for summer. When the world is truly awful, at least there’s the light and bird song and everything growing.
3 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
School buildings cash hopes blow
> £50m is needed for new buildings at Berwick Academy
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Bikers are urged ride in honour of tragic teen
TRAGIC teenager Layton Carr will be laid to rest this week. A funeral has now been planned for the 14-year-old, whose body was found following a fire at a Gateshead industrial estate last month.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Public events to find out more about Metro plans
PUBLIC engagement events are being held for people to find out more about the project to extend the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington, following news that a new £1.85bn funding deal has been secured for transport in the region.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Raducanu so nervous ahead of doubles bow at Queen's
WIN FOR BRIT IN ONLY SECOND EVER DOUBLES OUTING
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June 10, 2025
The Journal
Relief as Labour reinstates winter fuel payments
THE reinstatement of winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners has been described as a “relief” to households across the North East.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Appleby knock is at core of victory
DUKES ECB NORTH EAST PREMIER LGE
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Wearsiders ready to offer loan star Chris a contract
PREMIER League-bound Sunderland are ready to offer Bournemouth loan star Chris Mepham a permanent contract after he played a major part in their promotion campaign.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Pedestrian seriously injured in collision
A MAN in his 70s was seriously injured after being hit by a car, Northumbria Police have confirmed as they issue an appeal for witnesses.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
'My holiday cost me my dream job, my health and very nearly my life'
A DAD-OF-TWO says he nearly died after contracting a rare disease from a 'dirty' four-star hotel while on a sunshine break in Turkey.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Witness appeal after biker hit and driver leaves scene
A MOTORCYCLIST suffered 'serious injuries' after a hit and run in Northumberland, with Northumbria Police officers appealing for witnesses.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Plain to see that Ethan's a real Klass act for Annfield
ETHAN Klassen rescued a dramatic draw for Annfield Plain, scoring a four off the last ball of the Division One clash at Whickham.
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Dig discovers there were big shoes to fill for one resident of Roman fort
EVIDENCE has emerged of Northumberland’s very own Bigfoot during a dig at a Roman fort near Hadrian's Wall.
3 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Confidence rises after US tariffs rowed back
Confidence is growing among North East companies, according to Natwest's Growth Tracker
1 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Target looks unsure of his next move
LIVERPOOL midfield star Harvey Elliott admits his future at Anfield is in the air this summer, amid transfer interest from Newcastle United.
2 min |
June 10, 2025
The Journal
Longstaff's future 'is in his own hands'
NEWCASTLE United midfielder Sean Longstaff could hold all the cards when it comes to his future.
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