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The Journal
Council's developers recruiting in growth drive
THE development arm of Northumberland County Council has launched a recruitment drive as it increases building work across the region.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
None of us know where our lives will end...
ACTORS TOM HIDDLESTON AND CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, AND DIRECTOR MIKE FLANAGAN, SHARE THE JOY TO BE FOUND IN STEPHEN KING ADAPTATION THE LIFE OF CHUCK WITH ELLA WALKER
4 min |
August 22, 2025

The Journal
Callender is fit for Wales opener
RUGBY UNION Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been declared fit ahead of their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland tomorrow.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
When I rave I like to be able to do it in comfort
Came Carlisle
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Former Brazil president's 'plan to flee country'
BRAZIL'S federal police said messages found on the telephone of former president Jair Bolsonaro showed he once wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum, according to documents revealed on Wednesday.
1 min |
August 22, 2025

The Journal
New knees – but still a heightened sense of insecurity
THE summer has truly arrived. I don my denim shorts, noting how my legs are the colour of milk.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
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I'm accident-prone... I don't know why I agreed to do Dancing On Ice
COMEDIAN JOSH JONES TELLS MARION McMULLEN HIS REALITY DEBUT WAS DESTINED FOR DISASTER
4 min |
August 22, 2025

The Journal
Russia's drone attack
RUSSIA has launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
We need results
‘T was another terrific day of GCSE results for some North East pupils yesterday - but others will have more to ponder.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
3 steps to soothe psoriasis
THERE'S no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to a skincare routine - particularly for those of us with skin conditions.
1 min |
August 22, 2025

The Journal
Any new signing 'must be everything we want', says Slot
LIVERPOOL head coach Arne Slot has reiterated the club will only sign the right player for the right fee if he wants to join, but refused to be drawn on their position regarding Alexander Isak.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Jackson out of Hammers squad amid Newcastle transfer link
CHELSEA head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed Nicolas Jackson will not be part of his squad for tonight's Premier League clash with West Ham United as he looks for a transfer solution for the striker.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Consumer confidence rise follows interest rates cut
CONSUMER confidence has reached its highest point this year amid “clouds on the horizon” in the form of inflation and rising unemployment, according to a long-running survey.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Number of 'Neets' rises
THE number of young people not in education, employment or training has increased, figures show.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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Firms in 'holding pattern' awaiting economic signals
MANY North East firms are “at a crossroads” as they wait to see how the wider economy performs in the coming months, a regional insolvency expert has said.
2 min |
August 22, 2025

The Journal
Mayor still 'confident' in stalled arena plans
THE North East mayor insists she is “confident” in plans to build a new arena on the Gateshead Quayside.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Appeal after attackers steal phone
A man was tackled to the ground and his phone was then stolen as he looked for directions near Haymarket Metro Station in Newcastle city centre.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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UK retailers sign letter of warning to chancellor
MAJOR British retailers - including Newcastle-based Fenwick - have issued a warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves that raising taxes in the autumn budget could contradict her plans to improve UK living standards.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Suicide verdict after skydiver fell to her death
A WELSH woman who “loved skydiving” died in County Durham after deliberately choosing not to deploy her parachute or reserve, and having switched off her “automatic activation device” an inquest heard.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Saliba demands step up from the Gunners
WILLIAM Saliba has vowed to give everything to ensure fourth time’s a charm as perennial runners-up Arsenal attempt to finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
The Journal
Good signs Willock may rejoin squad
NEWCASTLE United head coach Eddie Howe could have a full squad available to him for Monday night's Premier League showdown with Liverpool at St James’ Park.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Journal
Important connection
CONGRATULATIONS to the Drop-In Centre at Alnwick Garden, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
1 min |
August 21, 2025

The Journal
Minnie Hauk planning to swoop for glory at York
MINNIE Hauk can be expected to swoop on yet more prey to claim York's Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
The Journal
Flight and food prices push up inflation
UK inflation rose by more than expected in July as demand for summer travel pushed up air fares and food prices continued to climb, according to official figures.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Journal
'Critically ill' person on boat rescued
A PERSON was taken to hospital after emergency services and rescue teams were called to reports of a critically ill casualty on a boat in the River Tyne.
1 min |
August 21, 2025

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Second-hand news and views
Gone are the days of sneering at secondhand clothes.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
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Conviction challenged by Marten
THE aristocrat Constance Marten is making a Court of Appeal bid to challenge her conviction for killing her newborn baby.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Journal
The two statements that set out where things stand
HERE'S Newcastle United's response to claims by Alexander Isak over ‘broken promises’ amid his desire to quit St James’ Park this summer:
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Journal
Isak saga has become messy and tiresome
IT was Kevin Keegan who uttered what became a famous phrase upon threatening to walk out on Newcastle United before going on to build one of the greatest teams in history, The Entertainers, and cement his lasting legacy.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
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Costain shares fall as delays to HS2 revealed
COSTAIN shares plummeted 13% in the opening minutes of trading yesterday after the construction company encountered additional setbacks to HS2.
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