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THE WORLD'S FIRST ATOMIC BOMB FELL ON HIROSHIMA 80 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT A NEW BOOK ON THE FATEFUL EVENT
ONE blast and thousands of people were instantly vaporised and nearly every building in the Japanese city of Hiroshima was destroyed.
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July 30, 2025
The Journal
Summer of disruption
PEOPLE in this region, like those from other parts of the country, are no strangers to having their daily routines unsettled by strikes in the summer months.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Ukrainian prison is bombed
RUSSIAN glide bombs and ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility on Monday night and killed at least 27 people across the country, officials in Ukraine said yesterday.
1 min |
July 30, 2025

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'Making history every step - and it's not over yet'
AN emotional Leah Williamson insisted “this story is not done yet” as England's celebrations following their Euro 2025 triumph continued in central London yesterday.
3 min |
July 30, 2025
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Cats lose to Hull in disappointing friendly defeat
SUNDERLAND’S preseason continued with another defeat at Hull City last night.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Man held on suspicion of stealing cigarettes
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of burglary after \"a quantity of cigarettes\" were allegedly stolen from behind the counter of a Northumberland shop.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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'We will walk away if the deal isn't right'
EDDIE Howe has admitted that Newcastle United will continue to walk away from transfer deals if the money isn’t right.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Anxious wait for Botman after Arsenal injury
SVEN Botman’s tour of the Far East could be over already after the centre-back underwent a scan after limping off in Singapore on Sunday night.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Safecall leader named as business awards finalist
THE managing director of Sunderland-based provider of whistleblowing services has been named as a finalist in the National Business Women's Awards 2025.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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No dawdling as Dawdon ease to victory over Littletown
LITTLETOWN were all out for 132 runs at home to Dawdon Welfare, thanks to Harry Morgan, Pasindu Thirimadura and Farooq Din all taking three wickets each. Raghav Kupar top scored with 37.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
The Journal
Probe as cars 'torched'
A POLICE investigation has been launched after a suspected arson attack was carried out on two cars in Newcastle.
1 min |
July 30, 2025

The Journal
It's time for the osprey chicks to spread their wings
ALL six surviving osprey youngsters from this year's Northumberland nests have now fledged and are exploring their surroundings.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Revenues rocket after landmark deal with SpaceX
REVENUE has soared by 121% at radio frequency and microwave technology specialist Filtronic, with momentum to be carried into next year.
2 min |
July 30, 2025

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Exhibition highlights fine art of restoration
WHAT is now a Tyneside beauty spot was still a relative novelty when artist Charles George Jefferson chose to make it his next subject.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Schoolchildren took lessons in safety at Metro test track
A dedicated Metro test facility opened in 1975 and more than 11,000 people visited the site over its five-year lifespan, writes nostalgia editor DAVID MORTON
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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promising Dane seeks to impress United manager Howe
I think Will Osula has done really well.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Church cordoned off as two men take ill
A NEWCASTLE city centre church was cordoned off for more than 12 hours after two men became ill in its grounds.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Sunderland shot down by Shotley
DUKES ECB NORTH EAST PREM LEAGUE
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Hays acquires online cruise travel specialist
NORTH East holiday company Hays Travel has made what it says is its most significant acquisition since its rescue of Thomas Cook.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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PEACE OF GREECE
THE ATHENIAN RIVIERA IS A GOLDMINE OF HISTORY AND BUCKET-LIST SITES, BEN ROBERTS-HASLAM FINDS
4 min |
July 30, 2025

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Big man ready to make his mark for the Eagles
NEWCASTLE Eagles have made 6ft 9in centre Brett Reed their latest signing for their 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) roster.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Camera giant's UK losses have almost trebled
LOSSES have nearly trebled at the UK division of imaging and printing behemoth Canon, as its results failed to meet internal forecasts.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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No formal offer yet for Isak, says Howe
NEWCASTLE United head coach Eddie Howe has issued a strong stance on Alexander Isak as the Sweden star's summer transfer saga drags on.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Car crashes through store window
A SUPERMARKET was evacuated after a car crashed through a window.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Annfield Plain cruise past Blaydon
NORTHUMBERLAND & TYNESIDE LEAGUE
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July 30, 2025
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Travel disruption expected as staff ready to strike
MAJOR travel disruption is expected on North East bus services as hundreds of workers strike over pay.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Aldi store workers set for a pay increase
ALDI store workers are set for a pay rise as the supermarket announced it was hiking its minimum wage to £13 an hour from September.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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Itoje eager to preserve tradition of Lions tours
MARO Itoje insists long-haul travel must remain a feature of British and Irish Lions tours amid calls for new territories to be added to their list of destinations.
1 min |
July 30, 2025
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We're in line for fine celebration of our railway
A REPLICA of Robert Stephenson's world-famous Locomotion No 1 will reenact the first journey on the Stockton and Darlington railway to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
2 min |
July 30, 2025
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Crucial time ahead in Wissa quest
THE next few days will prove crucial to Newcastle United's pursuit of Yoane Wissa as Brentford play hardball over their attacking talent.
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