Behind the Headlines

Two years ago, Storm Babet brought flooding and chaos to Brechin in Scotland. In this Behind the Headlines special investigation our reporter Dale Eaton is in Brechin to look into why it's still causing problems, even after all this time. When Storm Babet hit in October 2023, 200mm of rain fell in just two days causing devastating flooding. Two years on, many people are still out of their homes, w...

We speak to a bereaved father as he shares his heart-wrenching experience following the tragic loss of his family in a house fire, we also explore a decision to ban Israeli fans from an upcoming football match and we discover the whimsical tale of a Harry Potter film crew filling potholes in Devon

We are at events across the country for Restart a Heart Day and we reflect on the one-year anniversary of the tragic Benwell explosion and remember Liam Payne with fans in Wolverhampton

Wednesday 15th October, 2025: a major climate change report - we're on board the Sir David Attenborough; vets bills could be coming down; can you tell the difference between reality and AI? And how singing groups can help women with post-natal depression

Behind the Headlines - Tues 14th Oct 2025

Behind the Headlines - Mon 13th Oct 2025

We are in Manchester for the funeral of boxing legend Ricky Hatton, we are in London for the finish of the Baton of Hope tour, and we learn about robot farmers

We are in Manchester a week on from the attack in Crumpsall, we also hear from Daniel Craig on the latest Knives Out movie

Wednesday 8th October: we have the latest police update on last week's terror attack at a Manchester synagogue; production at Jaguar Land Rover is back up and running; tackling illegal immigration off the coast of Devon and Cornwall; and we have gander at a festival in Montrose

Behind the Headlines - Tues 7th Oct 2025

Behind the Headlines - Monday 6th October 2025

We hear reaction to the Manchester synagogue terror attack a day on, look at concerns surrounding women's health in Scotland and look ahead to an important moment for stargazers.

In this episode we hear from our reporters in Manchester and look at reaction to news of an attack outside a synagogue, which is being treated as a terrorist incident.

Wednesday 1st October, 2025: all day online booking systems for GP surgeries; grooming gang and man who faked his own death sentenced; we're at Jaguar Land Rover sites a month on from its shut down; a warning about charging eBikes and we look ahead to the big Pro-Am golf event of the year. Kat Wright hosts.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 30th September 2025

Ricky Hatton is remebered at a memorial in Hyde, we also explore a poignant book of condolences opened for footballer Billy Vigga, who tragically passed away and we dive into the impact of the steelworks closure in Port Talbot

We are in West Yorkshire, where a train has been named in honour of Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, we also dive into the whimsical world of Wallace & Gromit in Preston and we are talking giant vegetables

We go behind the headlines and speak to the owner of an award winning cat, we also chat to a 7 year old with a side hustle, and we are at the Southport inquiry as a taxi driver gives evidence

Wednesday 24th September, 2025: The Hollywood actor trying save greenbelt land in Sheffield; we look at Scotland's planned housing reforms; the report into spying on journalists in Northern Ireland; and celebrating Brummies.

We are in Yorkshire as tributes are paid to cricket icon Dickie Bird, we are also in Southport as William and Kate visit the town and problem seagulls are a talking point in Scotland

Behind the Headlines - Mon 22nd Sept 2024

A new Troubles legacy deal between the British and Irish governments is being described as “a night and day improvement” and thousands of bus passengers in Greater Manchester are facing the first of four days of disruption

Donald Trump heads home after his state visit, we also speak to a man who lives with HIV and was refused treatment for a simple ear wax removal, and a new baby ape is born at a UK zoo

Wednesday 17th September, 2025: day two of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK; we also look at a "common sense" way to tackle potholes; a book of condolence opens for Ricky Hatton; and we speak to the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee. Kat Wright presents.

Behind the Headlines - Tues 16th Sept 2025