Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines - Friday 16th August, 2024

In tonight's programme we speak to some of the victims of the infected blood scandal about the latest compensation package; we're at the conclusion of the inquest into teenager who died after a sip of a hot chocolate; we speak to the family campaigning for a Ryan's Law to tackle irresponsible drivers; we're back in Boscastle 20 years on from devastating floods; and the almost 106-year old's secrets to a long life.

Behind the Headlines: 15th August, 2024

Today, behind the headlines. It's A Level results day - we hear from schools across the UK. Thousands of Swifties descend on London, as the global superstar is set to play a series of sell-out gigs. We also hear about an unlikely couple raising a chick at a zoo in Devon.

Behind the Headlines: 14th August, 2024

Among tonight's stories, we're at the scene of a major incident at a chemical spill in a West Midlands canal; we're at sentencings across the country following the recent violence; a Mum's emotional plea to pregnant women over the RSV virus; and a national Championships goes with a bang in Devon.

Behind The Headlines: 13th August 2024

What opportuniteies were missed in killer Valdo Calocane's care; a body has found in search for teenager in a lake; how Southport's coping two weeks on from horrific child deaths; the PSNI's call for more funding - as are mental health services in Scotland and yet another Banksy has appeared

Behind The Headlines:12th August 2024

The latest on the grieving and the disorder following the Southport stabbings; a tragic drowning in a canal; a stabbing in broad daylight in London's Leicester Square; and the home-coming for a successful Team GB

Behind The Headlines: 9th August 2024

Sir Keir Starmer warns those involved in disorder, a big fire in Jaywick, we meet a young man with a rare type of skin cancer in Scotland and one of our reporters tries out the latest Olympic sport - Breakdancing!

Behind The Headlines: 8th August 2024

As hundreds of arrests are made after the rioting - we hear from those involved in the clean up operations. We also hear why a national park in Scotland is controversial and a woman who went back to a music festival after giving birth!

Behind The Headlines: 7th August 2024

Thousands of Police are drafted in to help with disorder taking place after the Southport stabbings

Behind The Headlines: 6th August 2024

There's a stark warning for anyone planning to take part in further violent riots. Banksy has struck in London and students waiting for results in Scotland have received an apology.

Behind The Headlines: 5th August 2024

Today we look at the Prime Minister wanting to name and shame thugs, tributes are paid to one of the 'best ever' cricketers and Banksy has unveiled new artwork

Behind The Headlines: 2nd August 2024

The latest on the Southport stabbings - with a statement from police and advice from the NSPCC; a former minister launches his Tory leadership bid; calls for a review of infant health checks; more Team Olympic success as we look at one Olympian who's retiring; and we report from the Royal Mile on the first day of the Edinburgh Festivals.

Behind The Headlines: 31st July 2024

Cleaning up after disorder in Southport as the community still comes to terms with Monday's tragedy. We're also at the scene of a fatal house fire in Huddersfield; a former BBC presenter admits making indecent images of children; and we talk about the latest on Team GB's Olympic medal haul - we hear from friends, family and a Gold medallist.

Behind The Headlines: 30th July 2024

We're in Southport as the Prime Minister pays a visit and a vigil is held for the victims of the knife attack. You've been telling us how you're coping with the heat and a strange story as sharks are apparently struggling to find love!

Behind The Headlines: 29th July 2024

A teen is arrested after a major incident in SouthportTax rises could be on the cardsThe gold rush is on for Team GB at the Olympics

Behind The Headlines: Olympics Special - 26th July 2024

Today we focus on the Olympics as they get underway in Paris, we also look at the protests in Manchester and the summer getaway gets underway with huge disruption for people heading to France.

Behind the Headlines - 25th July 2024

We've got the latest on the stabbing of a uniformed soldier in Essex; Wales looks like it's has a new First minister; Sir Keir's first PMQs as Prime Minister; arrests over a deadly car crash in West Yorkshire; we take a look at the state of Devon and Cornwall Police; emergency services throwline recommendations; a charity walk to the All Ireland Final; and up, up and away for balloons in Bristol