“Congratulations to The Journal on reaching the ripe old age of 190! It’s a North East institution and I’ve always been especially appreciative of the support the paper has given to the charities I’m involved with, like the Alan Shearer Foundation and Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. And, of course, I’ve spoken with journalists from the sports section on a very regular basis. Hopefully The Journal will be celebrating many more big birthdays in the decades to come and I wish the team there all the best.”
Alan Shearer
“Happy 190th birthday to The Journal - what an amazing milestone! As a proud Northern business owner, for me, The Journal is an iconic local institution. Our region exudes community and entrepreneurial spirit, and this radiates from the pages of this newspaper which so proudly tells the stories of the people from our area. It’s no surprise that The Journal is celebrating such a significant anniversary and I want to wish all of the team many happy returns. Here’s to the next 10 years!”
Sara Davies, founder and creative director of Crafter’s Companion, and star of BBC’s Dragons’ Den
“Reaching 190 years is an incredible achievement for any business. Whilst the landscape of how we obtain news has changed dramatically since The Journal was formed, the newspaper continues to play a vital role in championing local businesses, highlighting important local issues and celebrating the many positive stories that come from within our North East communities. Many congratulations to The Journal on its 190th anniversary.”
The Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
“I would like to wish The Journal a very happy 190th birthday and congratulations to everyone on achieving this significant milestone. “
Dame Margaret Barbour, chairman of J Barbour & Sons Ltd
“The Journal is a passionate ambassador for the North East, in particular its farming, business and cultural sectors. It is part of our region’s fabric, loyally serving our communities with its news coverage for nearly two centuries. It is widely respected and I hope it continues to serve us for many years to come.”
The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler
“A huge congratulations to the Journal on its 190th anniversary! What an achievement to have been a constant source of trustworthy news across the North East for so long, and for many years to come I hope. I would encourage anyone who can to go out buy a copy to ensure we continue to have decent local papers for the next 190 years!”
Berwick MP and International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan
“Happy birthday to The Journal. 190 is a remarkable feat – especially in such challenging times for local media, which is needed now more than ever. I look forward to many more years of The Journal sticking up for our region, shining a light on our news, and ensuring our stories are told.
North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll
“This 207-year-old Chamber extends warmest best wishes to the youthful-by-comparison Journal on its 190th birthday. The relationship between us has stood the test of time, so much so The Journal is our longest-standing continuous member. Regional newspapers play a vital role in our economy and society. The Journal has a proud history of championing the underdog and holding the powerful to account. Its reputation has been built on campaigning for good causes, underpinned by a commitment to high quality journalism. The media landscape is changing rapidly but print journalism has a big part to play in its future and I hope The Journal will continue to serve the North East with distinction for very many years to come.”
North East England Chamber of Commerce chief executive John McCabe
“Newcastle University warmly congratulates The Journal on its 190th anniversary – just two years older than the university itself. Like the university, The Journal is an essential part of the fabric of Newcastle and the North East and we have often worked together to raise the profile of our city and our region – the Journal helping us tell the story of how our world-leading research is improving people’s lives right here in the North East.”
Professor Chris Day, vice-chancellor and president of Newcastle University
“The world and the North east itself may have changed beyond recognition over the past 190 years but I am sure some of the issues making headlines in 1832 would still resonate with us today. Regional newspapers play a key role in documenting life in our communities and The Journal is widely respected by decision makers across the area. I’d like to wish the paper a veryhappy birthday and congratulate everyone involved in reaching this milestone.”
Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council
“The Journal has been a champion for North East business and an ambassador for our region as a whole. Congratulations on your 190th anniversary.”
Northumbria Police chief constable Winton Keenen
“We are so lucky in this region to have campaigning, fearless, proudly Northern local newspaper deeply rooted in our communities and determined to hold the powerful to account. I may not agree with everything it says – but that probably means it is doing its job! On the Journal’s 190 I want to congratulate it and wish it very many happy returns of the day. A free, successful local press is in the interests of our region, our democracy and our economy!”
Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah
“The Journal is widely respected, faithfully serving the people of the North East with their news for nearly two centuries. Our farming and business communities particularly value its high quality reporting, and the newspaper champions our region at every opportunity. I wish it a happy 190th anniversary.”
Bishop of Berwick and Acting Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Mark Wroe
“The Journal is part of the fabric of our city and has a proud history of trusted local journalism. My congratulations on this milestone to all the staff present and past and to all the readers who make it what it is.”
Coun Nick Kemp, leader elect of Newcastle City Council
