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ArcelorMittal SA expects to make a final decision by August on the closure of its long steel operation, which puts 3 500 jobs at risk
Closure of steel operations a devastating blow, as 3500 jobs at risk
‘You cannot make conditions impossible to trade in and then be surprised when businesses fail’
Newcastle blow up Arsenal’s Champions League dream
Mikel Arteta’s men were well beaten by the Magpies to almost certainly seal their fate in next year’s Europa League
IFP-ANC agreement breaks deadlock in 21 hung KwaZulu-Natal councils
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is understood to have been part of talks that swung the agreement, which is a ‘governance plan’ rather than a coalition
Newcastle residents forego electricity as bills rise
Officials’ explanations make no sense to residents, who mourn the town’s formerly welcoming atmosphere
Concussed Salah out of Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Barcelona
Salah was stretchered off at St James’ Park on Saturday due to a head knock sustained
Newcastle mayor out on R20k bail
Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba was arrested 10 days ago on charges of murder and conspiracy to murder
Newcastle mayor arrested in connection with political killings
Ntuthuko Mahlaba is the second ANC mayor in KZN to be arrested in connection with the killing of their own comrades
Can Mourinho survive ‘manhunt’ after stay of execution?
A thrilling comeback against Newcastle could prove to be little more than a stay of execution for Mourinho, with a run of tougher fixtures looming.
Mata delivers Man United to victory
With the help of Juan Mata’s two goals, Manchester United has beaten Newcastle 4-0 in the Premier League.
Di Canio’s Sunderland ease relegation fears with derby win
Sunderland won their first match under new manager Paolo Di Canio, beating Newcastle United 3-0 in a thunderous derby to ease their relegation woes.
Liverpool’s Gerrard still has a lot left in the tank
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes there is plenty to come from Steven Gerrard as he prepares to make his 600th appearance for the club.
Newcastle win leaves Chelsea in a tight spot
Chelsea have been forced to win this season’s Champions League in order to qualify for next year’s after a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Newcastle.
Liverpool’s no-shows spell triumph for Newcastle
Liverpool ended the game in disarray as they slid to a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle with Andy Carroll suffering a humiliating return to Tyneside.
Carroll pines for home
It is easy to imagine Andy Carroll driving alone in his car with "I’m Coming Home Newcastle" booming out of the sound system.