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Zelensky still willing
UKRAINE'S President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday renewed his offer to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, but hopes of any progress were low as delegations from both governments prepared to hold a third round of direct talks.
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July 23, 2025
The Journal
Competition driving up standards - Ballard
AS Sunderland's preseason ramps up, Dan Ballard says competition for places is driving standards across the squad.
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July 23, 2025
The Journal
Mbeumo thrilled to join 'club of dreams'
BRYAN Mbeumo began playing football in a Manchester United shirt with Cristiano Ronaldo on the back and is overjoyed to have the chance to follow in the great’s footsteps at the “biggest club in the world”.
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July 23, 2025
The Journal
Proposals to convert Angel View Inn
A GATESHEAD restaurant and hotel with views of the Angel of the North could be converted into a nursing home or training college, pending council approval.
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July 23, 2025
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United losing out to clubs with more financial clout
IT was just eight days ago that Newcastle United launched a clubrecord bid for Hugo Ekitike. Now the Eintracht Frankfurt striker is undergoing a medical at Liverpool.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
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Lions set for 'biggest game of our lives'
ANDY Farrell braced his British and Irish Lions for the “biggest game of our lives” in Saturday's second Test against Australia after the First Nations and Pasifika XV were dispatched 24-19 in Melbourne.
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July 23, 2025
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Durham struggle as 22 wickets fall on first day
SOMERSET’S Craig Overton claimed six for 23 as 22 wickets fell on the opening day of the Rothesay County Championship Division One game against Durham at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton.
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July 23, 2025
The Journal
Time to scrap cap
WE make no apology for writing in this column again about the issue of child poverty, one of the biggest challenges facing the North East.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Freedom of city honour signed, sealed and delivered to Wonder
MUSIC legend Stevie Wonder has finally been awarded the Freedom of Newcastle, more than two years after the honour was officially conferred upon him.
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July 23, 2025
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Black Cats 'agree terms' with former Arsenal man
SUNDERLAND are closing in on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka as head coach Regis Le Bris seeks to add Premier League experience to his squad.
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July 23, 2025
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'These are not luxuries - they're essentials'
HAIRY Biker Si King has called for action following a damning report that shows not only does the North East have the highest obesity levels in the country but that there are far more fast food outlets here than on average around England.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Striker target has the makings of a cult hero
THIS one might surprise you. Who was the Premier League’s highest non-penalty goal scorer last season? Mohamed Salah? Alexander Isak? Erling Haaland? Nope. It was Yoane Wissa of Brentford.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Mayor in call for two-child benefit cap to be lifted
NORTH East mayor Kim McGuinness has repeated her call for the Government to lift the controversial two-child benefit cap as she launched a scheme to reduce child poverty in the region.
3 min |
July 23, 2025
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Wissa is in sight as Magpies seek boost
CONFIDENCE is growing over Newcastle United pulling off their second senior transfer of the summer as a deal for Brentford's Yoane Wissa is pursued.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Italy trip 'more than just football'
SUNDERLAND'S Under-21 lead coach Graeme Murty has outlined the importance of this week's preseason tour, as the club's U21 and U18 squads begin a seven-day training camp in northern Italy.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Teacher banned after grabbing a man's crotch
A TEACHER who grabbed a man's crotch and woman's breast on a night out has been banned from the classroom for at least two years.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
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Speeding driver left cyclist 'in a heap' after smash
A SPEEDING driver left a cyclist with 12 broken bones and a collapsed lung after smashing into him.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Council tax arrears at the 'highest level ever'
CONCERNS have been raised after new documents showed council tax arrears in Northumberland are at the highest level ever.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Life term for killer who stabbed wife
A CONTROLLING husband who “viciously and mercilessly” murdered his wife in a knife attack in West Yorkshire while she was pushing their baby in a pram has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 28 years.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
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UK investment blow delivered by Astrazeneca
ASTRAZENECA has revealed plans to invest up to $50bn in manufacturing and research and devlopment in the US - following the abaidoniiont of its UK expansion plans - dealing a blow to the government's industrial strategy.
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July 23, 2025
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Gibraltar Rock pub reopens after major revamp
LANDMARK Tynemouth pub The Gibraltar Rock has reopened after a refurbishment scheme to transform it into a new bar and restaurant.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
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'Relief' as man who fell ill abroad flown home
A NORTHUMBERLAND man who fell severely ill on holiday has finally made it back to the UK.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
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Maguire is a late USA arrival
MANCHESTER United flew out for their preseason tour of the United States without Harry Maguire but the defender will join the squad today after staying behind to deal with a personal matter.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
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Rolling back the years
BACK in 1982, The Rolling Stones famously became the first major band to play at St James’ Park. As the ’80s progressed, rock royalty in the shape of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Queen subsequently took to the stage at the home of Newcastle United, performing huge shows that are today the stuff of North East music legend.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Spain proud to welcome back Ryder Cup for second time
THE Ryder Cup will return to Spain in 2031 after the Costa Brava resort of Camiral was confirmed as the host venue.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
The Journal
Spanish investor agrees to buy 49% of PD Ports
THE owners of the North East's largest port have sold almost half of the business to a Spanish investment fund.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
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New guard Mitch will bring Aussie energy to Eagles
NEWCASTLE Eagles have unveiled six-foot one-inch Australian guard Mitchell Clarke as their fourth signing for the new season.
2 min |
July 23, 2025
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Airport 'working towards agreement' with air traffic control union
Newcastle International Airport is working towards a recognition agreement with a union which threatened potential industrial action last month.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
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IBM cuts hundreds of British jobs amid near-25% profits hit
IBM's UK division has reportedly cut nearly 400 jobs in 2024, as the company's profit took a hit of almost 25%.
1 min |
July 23, 2025
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£200m cash injection for North East economy
THE North East economy is expected to see a £200m economic boost as a result of support from a Government-backed development fund.
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