The Journal - June 16, 2026

Leader ‘sceptical’ over levy – but won’t axe it yet

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Council leader not convinced on levy for venues

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Celebrations mark the day bridge first swung into action

Man died after waiting an hour for ambulance

Chef ‘genuinely humbled’ after seeing off top talent at awards

Two arrested after crash that left boy injured

North East music star gets married

Social media ban is not the solution, says mum

City office daubed with paint

16-year-old girl dies after being hit by a car

Lifesavers look forward to welcoming new all-weather boat

Serial thief stole £900 bike from railway station

Origins of ‘genetically unique’ feral goats revealed by study

People divided on value of £9m new cycle lane

Starmer hails Iran deal

Trump talks followed by more missiles

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Two arson attackers found guilty

Migrants rescued during ‘taxi boat’ drama

Arrest in nine-year-old case

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Officer made comments about child’s underwear

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Small firms’ profits rise but late payments still a major problem – survey

Reform UK reveal plan for ‘migrant labour levy’

Launch pad to lift-off: £500,000 backing for 13 space tech projects

Union’s ‘cautious welcome’ for deal to sell shipyard

Easing EV sales targets risks ‘Dieselgate’ scandal

Australian pharmacy giant exits Boots talks

Frasers in £166m takeover bid for shoe firm Accent

Leaders ‘united by pride in our region’ despite differences

Leaders ‘united by pride in our region’ despite differences

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Can freshwater dips lead to hearing loss?

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Shotley pair build the Bridge to first victory

Shields triumphant as Brandon’s late resistance ended

GEMS ace Rehman is in sparkling form

Potts power earns a gr-eight win for Durham

Jordan ‘finds it hard to read’ Jude criticism

Kane a master of the game, says Croatia defender

Stones loving the recovery

Shankland ‘may have to make way’

Dark tale that led to World Cup

Watch out world Big Dan Burn has arrived

Hammers keen to keep hold of Bowen

The success of Nickson’s work

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Magpies target has hopes of being No.1

Pickford: Tuchel will step it up

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