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The Journal
Raducanu holds on to world ranking
DESPITE a loss in her first match of 2026, Emma Raducanu maintains her position at No. 29 in the WTA rankings.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
Employers should treat stress like other workplace hazards
AS many of us return to work after a well-deserved festive break, a quiet crisis is unfolding across Britain’s workplaces, one felt sharply here in the North East.
2 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
‘Tom Daley effect’ boosts Christmas sales for Hobbycraft
CRAFT retailer Hobbycraft has revealed that growing interest in crochet and knitting helped spark stronger sales in the run-up to Christmas.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
13 legal warnings sent to failing sex health clinic
COUNCIL bosses issued more than a dozen legal warnings to the company running Newcastle's heavily-criticised sexual health clinic before deciding to transfer the service back to the NHS.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
Production line closure to boost firm's profit
COUNTY Durham electrical appliance manufacturer Ebac expects future years to be more profitable after closing a production line, accounts show.
2 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
Trump credit card cap sends Barclays shares tumbling
BARCLAYS shares were the worst performing on the FTSE 100 yesterday morning after fears over fresh plans by Donald Trump to curb credit card costs sent the stock tumbling.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
Junior team lifeline for shut down football club
A JUNIOR football club hopes to ensure the “proud name and football legacy” of Bedlington Terriers will continue.
1 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
Home town honour for an inspirational athlete
THE statues of Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer, and ‘Wor’ Jackie Milburn are some of sculptor Tom Maley’s proudest achievements, with thousands of fans walking past them on a St James’ Park match day.
2 min |
January 13, 2026
The Journal
Bingo hall set to call 'eyes down' for last time
A Tyneside bingo hall has announced it will close next weekend.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
'Soulless' housing site set for green light at meeting
> How the new homes could look
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Tino injury is 'devastating' says Howe
NEWCASTLE
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Damaged platform at station is reopened
A DAMAGED Metro platform which has been closed since the end of 2025 reopened yesterday.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Gilmore happy as he Storms to victory
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore hopes yesterday's 61-10 Champions Cup hammering of previously unbeaten Stormers will prove a turning point for his team after a difficult few weeks.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
669 kids are caught up in 'illegal homes crisis'
COUNCILS spent an estimated £353 million last year on housing children in illegal homes, including caravans, holiday camps and Air BnBs, according to a new report.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Fly-tippers fined after dumping food
TWO fly-tippers have been fined after dumping food and personal documents in a back lane.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Historic home enters new era of hospitality
AN historic country house, whose site incorporates the remains of an original pele tower, is now all set to welcome guests after a major restoration.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed Wayne Lynn as head of its family law team in the North East as two former Silk Family Law founders plan to retire.
3 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
New padel centre with café to open
A NEW padel centre, complete with café, is to open in Gateshead.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Howe hails United spirit at St James'
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe hopes his battle-weary troops can take their indomitable spirit into tomorrow's Carabao Cup semifinal showdown with Manchester City after staging another late show.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Iran threatens its foes
THE United States military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America strikes Iran, as threatened by US President Donald Trump, over the ongoing protests across the country, the Islamic Republic’s parliament speaker has warned.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Billy to dance to Elliot's tune on his Heed return
NATIONAL LEAGUE
3 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Welbeck back to haunt lacklustre United again
MANAGERLESS Manchester United’s hopes of ending a topsy-turvy season with silverware went up in smoke as Danny Welbeck once again scored against his former club to help Brighton finally secure a first FA Cup victory against the Red Devils.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Shootout star wants more of the same at club he is 'in love' with
AARON Ramsdale is hopeful he will have more days like Saturday's penalty shootout win at United.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Disruption across region as snow and ice descend
SEVERAL events scheduled to take place across the North East at the weekend were called off after snow, ice and wind warnings.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Law firm's 'disciplined growth' yields results
NORTH
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Lord Mandelson declines to apologise over Epstein link
LORD Peter Mandelson declined to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims for remaining friends with the paedophile financier after his conviction.
2 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Hero Roefs is only going to get better, says Le Bris
SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris saluted goalkeeper Robin Roefs after his penalty heroics at Everton.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
No Mullen over 'perfect sense' move for former Town midfielder, says Blyth boss
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE EAST DIV
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Dalton's New York knockout
BOXING Dalton Smith captured the WBC light-welterweight title as he knocked out Subriel Matias in the fifth round in Brooklyn.
1 min |
January 12, 2026
The Journal
Superhero Robin in cup coup spotlight
REGIS
2 min |