Behind the Headlines

Hear from the parents of a baby given a massive overdose in hospital and there are calls to clean the Thames

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 25th March 2025

Potholes, Bird Flu in Sheep and how Manchester is following in London's footsteps

Behind the Headlines - Monday 24th March 2025

Heathrow closes and pulling teeth with pliers

Heathrow shuts after a fire, a man from Yorkshire pulls his teeth out with pliers and we taste smelly cheese

Hottest day of the year & cat cafes could be stopped

People have been enjoying the hottest day of the year so far, cat cafes could be phased out and tributes are paid to Eddie Jordan

Adolescence: why parents should watch it, according to Mum of a murdered teen

Wednesday 19th March, 2025: the all too frequent issue of knife crime - a grieving Mum talks about the power of Netflix drama, Adolescence; we're also at the sentencing of a teenage triple murderer; reaction to the return of two stranded astronauts from the ISS; a campaign to change school absence fine rules; and we're on a Royal visit in Belfast

Life saving children and returning astronauts

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 18th March 2025

Pints, a Princess and a lot of rats

Behind the Headlines - Monday 17th March 2025

The toxic trend of mobile phones exploiting school staff, and there's a weekend of sport ahead!

Behind the Headlines: 14th March 2025

Behind the Headlines: 13th March 2025

We look at the dangers of boozy Botox parties and Meerkats in March.

Dog thefts and Nicola Sturgeon preparing to leave Scottish politics

Wednesday 12th March, 2025: the latest figures on dog thefts; lobbying MPs for funding to treat two extremely serious health conditions; we have an update on the North Sea tanker collision; out Scotland political editor speaks to Nicola Sturgeon as she prepares to leave politics and a warning about resale tickets after fans of a pop star were left heartbroken.

New Trafford? And binmen on strike

Tuesday 11th March, 2025: plans for a new home for Manchester United; triple killer will never be freed from jail; the latest from the tanker and cargo ship collision in North Sea; bin strikes in Birmingham; concerning ambulance wait times in Northern Ireland; and we're at the first day of the Cheltenham Festival

The daughter of a murdered MP speaks to us as a public inquiry is rejected and a hawk is carrying out random attacks in Hertfordshire

Behind the Headlines - Mon 10th March 2025

Obese Labradors and toddler teeth cleaning

Teeth brushing lessons for toddlers following a trial in Bristol, an exclusive investigation into criminal drugs gangs in the South West, and why are Labradors so hungry

A smacking ban and World Book Day

Doctors are urging the government to ban smacking in England, World Book Day for millions across the country and dog lovers rejoice as Crufts is back

Lowering the school age to 14 and a theme park closes its doors

Wednesday 5th March, 2025: Scotland's considering lowering the age kids can leave education; our reporters are also covering two sad violent deaths of youngsters; we talk fuel price rises, AI to predict falls and illnesses in the elderly; and Cornwall celebrates its patron saint.

Tuna on pancakes and two day ball games

Behind the Headlines: Tuesday 4th March 2025

Four years on from Sarah Everard's murder, are women safe?

Behind the Headlines: Mon 3rd March 2025

Pamela Anderson and a hero dog retires

London's longest serving fire dog retires, we chat The Last Showgirl with Pamela Anderson, and rats and a stink in Birmingham

A viral pothole and a regimental goat

No I'm not kidding, a traditional ceremony sees a regimental goat lead a parade, plans for a second runway at Gatwick and death of Hollywood actor Gene Hackman

Cornish pasties and Welsh cakes

Wednesday 26th February, 2025: are students using AI too much for their coursework? We're also looking at the impact of hospital waiting list backlogs, new laws on dog thefts in Scotland, making schools safer from knife crime, Prince William and Kate in south Wales; and teaching school kids how to make Cornish pasties.

Prescribing park runs on the NHS and energy bills on the rise again

Tuesday 25th February, 2025: Could a 5k be prescribed to help physical and mental health? We also delve into what plans in the Crime and Policing Bill means for you; we're in Northern Ireland to talk paramilitaries and bird flu and we're out and about with Queen Camilla.

Stolen bathroom appliances and an MP who attacked a constituent has been jailed

Behind the Headlines: Mon 24th Feb 2025

When two sports collide - and the supermodel trying to break down boundaries

Friday 21st February, 2025: we report on the trials of Raneem's Law to tackle domestic abuse; is there an epidemic of vaping drugs? We also have an interview with a supermodel trying to make the arts more accessible to all; why Northern Ireland's First Minister is boycotting Washington; a fusion of darts and rugby league; and the noisy cockerel causing a flap.

Behind The Headlines: 20th February 2025

We're looking at how comedy on prescription could become a thing and at a fashion designer doing a UK first with Braille.