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The Journal is a daily newspaper produced in Newcastle upon Tyne.Published by ncjMedia, (a division of Reach plc), The Journal is produced every weekday and Saturday morning and is complemented by its sister publications the Evening Chronicle and the Sunday Sun.
Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle (/ nj uː ˈ k æ s əl / ⓘ new-KASS-əl, RP: / ˈ nj uː k ɑː s əl / ⓘ NEW-kah-səl), [5] is a cathedral city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It is England's northernmost metropolitan borough, located on the River Tyne's northern bank opposite Gateshead to the south.
The name "Newcastle" has been used since the Norman Conquest of England. Due to its prime location on the River Tyne, the town developed greatly during the Middle Ages and it was to play a major role in the Industrial Revolution, being granted city status in 1882. Today, the city is a major retail, commercial and cultural centre.
It is the subject of a book, Riverside: Newcastle's Legendary Alternative Music Venue, by Hazel Plater and Carl Taylor, published by Tonto Books on 6 October 2011. The Riverside name has been resurrected for a medium-sized music venue and nightlife spot in the city today, although it is not a direct continuation of the original venue.
The Newcastle City Hall (currently known as O 2 City Hall Newcastle for sponsorship reasons) is a concert hall located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.It has hosted many popular music and classical artists throughout the years, as well as standup and comedy acts.
A football ground is a fan's temple, where they can pay homage to their heroes. Here are some of the best, shown in the past and present.
Kathryn Williams (originally from Liverpool), she is now based in Newcastle after studying at the Newcastle University. Lanterns on the Lake; The Lighthouse Family; Lindisfarne; Little Comets; Mark Knopfler guitarist, singer, and founder member of Dire Straits. Although born in Glasgow, his family moved to Northumberland when he was young and ...
The Newcastle Journal can refer to two newspapers published in Newcastle upon Tyne: Newcastle Journal (1739–1788) , an 18th-century weekly The Journal (Newcastle upon Tyne newspaper) , a weekly founded in 1832 as the Newcastle Journal