Newspaper

The Journal
Revenue up, but jobs lost at Levi
THE UK division of Levi Strauss eliminated more than 200 positions whilst revenues soared to nearly £100m throughout its most recent financial period.
1 min |
September 02, 2025

The Journal
Advance chief claims nature plan is 'win-win'
THE boss of Northumberland County Council’s development company has described plans to turn a former mining site into a nature reserve as a “win-win”.
2 min |
September 02, 2025
The Journal
Man stole tip jar at chippie
POLICE investigating the theft of a chip shop tip jar have released images of a man they would like to trace.
1 min |
September 02, 2025
The Journal
Afghanistan earthquake
DESPERATE Afghans were yesterday clawing through rubble in search of missing loved ones, after a strong earthquake killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided by the Taliban government.
1 min |
September 02, 2025
The Journal
Windfall tax reform urged
CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has been urged to reform the windfall tax in a move that could boost the economy by £137 billion by 2050.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Wilson pipped to big title in China
SNOOKER Wallsend's Gary Wilson came agonisingly close to clinching a major title in China at the weekend, losing 10-9 to Xiao Guodong in the final of the Wuhan Open.
1 min |
September 01, 2025

The Journal
Times change – but the Beano is still a good laugh
It was my birthday this week. I have been on the planet 80 years.
3 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Ease the strain of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's
IT'S CRUCIAL THAT YOU PRIORITISE SELF-CARE TO MAINTAIN YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, WHICH IN TURN ENABLES YOU TO BE A MUCH BETTER CAREGIVER. BY CAMILLA FOSTER
3 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Bid for back garden clinic
PLANS have been lodged for a new laser treatment clinic in a resident's back garden in Gateshead.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Mariners fightback leaves boss Watson proud of 'incredible' boys
NATIONAL LG NORTH
1 min |
September 01, 2025

The Journal
Sherwoods eyes new acquisitions after strong year
NORTH East motor dealership group says it is eyeing potential acquisitions after seeing turnover pass £100m.
2 min |
September 01, 2025

The Journal
Blowout puts Norris’ F1 title hopes at risk
LANDO Norris suffered a dramatic late engine failure at the Dutch Grand Prix as McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took a major step towards the title.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Work by artist Bob is in a league of its own
THE mega money world of professional football has dominated the headlines with the saga of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Nick can solve our worries, says Howe
EDDIE Howe is convinced club-record £65m signing Nick Woltemade is the answer to Newcastle's problems in front of goal.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Villagers hope to turbocharge plans for a solar farm
RESIDENTS of a Northumberland village hope to accelerate ambitions to become the county’s first Net Zero community by installing a solar farm.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
100 companies sign up to Shine workplace plan
A SCHEME to encourage good business practices for employees in the North East has signed up its first 100 companies.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Horsebox overturns
TWO people injured after a horsebox overturned.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Expansion of pedestrian zones starts this month
NEW measures to enhance pedestrian safety and alleviate congestion in Durham City will be implemented from this month (September.)
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Diner failed to pay at three top city restaurants
A SNEAKY diner made off from three restaurants within four days without footing bills worth a total of £500.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Breach reveals in Roses try battle
RUGBY Jess Breach insists the race to become top try scorer is generating healthy competition amongst England's prolific finishers as she stands on the brink of another landmark achievement.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
£30k grant allows charity to employ more staff
A CHARITY in Sunderland and Gateshead has received a £30,000 grant to support the most vulnerable people in the region.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
JELENA SORRY FOR 'EDUCATION' BLAST
TENNIS Jelena Ostapenko has apologised for her incendiary comments towards Taylor Townsend at the US Open.
1 min |
September 01, 2025

The Journal
Sex assault adds to jail time
A TRUCK driver who sexually assaulted a sleeping woman went on to commit child sex offences years later.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Roadworks warning as major routes affected
RESIDENTS of Whitley Bay have been informed about a series of extensive roadworks and temporary closures scheduled to begin today.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Killing claimed by Israel
ISRAEL'S military has said it has killed a longtime spokesman for armed wing of the Hamas militant group, as the country’s security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza's most populated areas.
1 min |
September 01, 2025

The Journal
True ‘grit’ and fans are secret to Cats' success
HEAD coach Régis Le Bris hailed Sunderland's resilience and collective spirit after the Lads battled to a dramatic 2-1 win over Brentford at the Stadium of Light.
3 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Exhibition sheds light on shipyard’s previous lives
FEW of the families packed into the terraced streets around a Tyneside shipyard would have been aware of the thousands of individuals who had lived at the same location centuries previously.
2 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Bernard Matthews plan bootiful expansion
PLANS for enhanced facilities and new job opportunities at a Sunderland food production facility have been lodged with council development chiefs.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Phillipson 'ashamed' of UK levels of child poverty
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said she was “ashamed” of the levels of child poverty and hinted at benefits changes to help address the issue.
1 min |
September 01, 2025
The Journal
Wantaway Wissa reveals sadness at 'unfulfilled promise' to let him go in an impassioned message to Bees fans
BRENTFORD star Yoane Wissa has reiterated his desire to join Newcastle in a lengthy statement.
2 min |