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The Journal
Prem urged to step in on Isak saga
FOOTBALLERS should not be able to refuse to play for their clubs while under contract, according to former Newcastle and Manchester United striker Louis Saha.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
North East still has fewest students getting top grades
THE North East continues to have the fewest GCSE pupils getting top grades, with ministers being urged to invest to support the poorest pupils before the gap to London grows even wider.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Law 'leads to drop in sales of junk food'
LEGISLATION to restrict supermarket sales of junk food has led to a “significant” reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
1 min |
August 22, 2025

The Journal
Challenger bank is on the move and on the up
HALLENGER bank Atom is weeks away from moving from Durham into its new head office in Newcastle city centre, its CEO has revealed.
3 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Pupils celebrate as some schools report 'best year'
GCSE pupils across the North East received their results yesterday, with a number of the region’s schools reporting their most successful year for top grades.
2 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Tories face backlash over claims post offices under threat
LOCAL Conservatives have been accused of misleading communities over the future of two post offices in North Tyneside.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
£60m price tag on United strike target
NEWCASTLE United will have to pay in the region of £60m to bring striker Jorgen Strand Larsen to Tyneside as they look to make a late transfer breakthrough.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Le Bris still looking to add to ranks
BUOYED by an opening weekend Premier League win, Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris is still out to add to his ranks.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
The Journal
Cole: I played two days before move
ALEXANDER Isak will not be the first big-name player to leave Newcastle United should he get his transfer wish and move to Liverpool before deadline day.
1 min |
August 22, 2025
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
The Journal
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
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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.
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