Behind the Headlines

On 29th July 2024, Southport suffered its darkest day when three young girls were killed in a knife attack. In this special episode of Behind The Headlines, we tell the story of a community wrapping its arms around each other and the spirit of togetherness which prevailed against all odds. Thank you to our Southport-based contributors: Reverend Ben Dyer, Sarah McEntee, Paul Dunbavin and Cllr Greg...

It's 50 years since the Birmingham pub bombings killed 21 people, one of the most devastating terror attacks ever carried out in England, but no-one has ever been brought to justice. In this special episode of Behind The Headlines we speak to the people who were there in 1974 and we investigate how the 'Birmingham 6' were jailed for 16 years for the bombing - a crime they didn't commit. No Justice...

Ambulance crews in Scotland get ready for a busy night, there is advice for anyone travelling this weekend, and Comedian Chris McCausland chats Strictly with us.

Four teenagers have been detained after two best friends were killed in Bristol, police target drink drivers leaving the airport, and Everton's takeover deal goes through

See how we are getting on with a very special challenge, a mother in Stoke has a special warning ahead of Christmas and would you enjoy an entire Christmas dinner made from chocolate?

We're looking at the lengths shops are going to, to protect their stock, we're at a school in Hereford that has been inspired by this years Strictly winner and we are on the red carpet for this years SPOTY

Police Scotland say it's time to get tough on drunk drivers, plans to give victims more of a voice in the parole system, and the ugliest dog in Britain.

The race for the Christmas Number one is officially on, we speak to Strictly Come Dancing Finalists, and a fairground ride crashes in Birmingham.

We are at the World Pie Eating Championship, we are in Belfast as the Duke of Edinburgh visits, and we head to a library in Liverpool which was destroyed

We're with some famous names helping out at one of our Mission Christmas depots; we're with protesting farmers in their tractors; we look into so-called 'medical misogyny' speaking to one woman who says it's definitely a thing; and could Scotland follow Australia in banning social media for under-16s?

We chat to the Dad of one of those given a  new posthumous bravery award, the most searched for questions on Google, and violence and abuse against Ambulance workers is on the rise.

We speak to BAFTA host David Tennant, we look at the clean up following Storm Darragh, and we take a look at the impact domestic abuse has on a child's life.

As Britain's braced for a battering from the latest storm, we're in some red alert areas; we also speak to the family of man found dead in a lift shaft in Turkey who want answers; we have an interview with the safe-guarding minister on ways to get the hospitality industry to help tackle CSE; and we're with a mountain rescue team and their dogs for some special training

Welcome to Behind the Headlines where we take a bit of extra time to look at the big stories, and the things which are getting people talking, around the UK today, like why Storm Darragh could do some serious damage to your Christmas decorations; two teenagers are sentenced for stabbing another child to death in Bristol, and construction of a spaceport in the north of Scotland...

We're in the happiest town in the UK today - we also have an update on the Lucy Letby case; three rail operators are to be nationalised in the new year; we're at the closure of mainland Britain's most southerly Post Office; and celebrating both the Turner and Turnip Prizes.

We have the latest on the big Welsh sinkhole, the dad of a woman who was killed by her stalker talks to us as the government unveils better protections and we're looking into a UK first to try and stop drink drivers this Christmas

We are in court as a teenager is jailed for shooting a mum in her own home, we're also speaking with people who have cladding on their properties as the government promises to fix it by 2029 and we hear from a group of men taking on a gruelling challenge for charity

Alder Hey Hospital hosts a movie premiere, stricter rules for tattoo artists, and sad bananas get a boost.

We reveal how thousands of people have been told their partner has a history of violence, Sir Ed Davey aims for a Christmas hit, and the Salford Lads Club could be saved.

Could Scotland change its national speed limits? We look at the arguments; and we have an exclusive interview with the Safeguarding Minister about new domestic abuse measures; we're at the scene of a major development into the investigation into one of the IRA's Disappeared; a study into whether male and female heart attack patients are treated differently; and we speak to this year's Bake Off win...

We're with evacuated residents after Storm Bert floods homes and businesses, should you pay extra to stay overnight in Wales and we have all the goss on the latest Glastonbury announcement

We're speaking to those involved in the clear up after Storm Bert brings destruction, we are at the scene of a double shooting in London and we are with Police in Scotland who say they're becoming babysitters

We're talking energy prices, Storm Bert and drink driving; we have the latest on the Laos backpacker deaths; should hairdressers get training in dealing with mental health issues?; and we hear from the stars of Wicked.

Special reports on the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings, tributes are paid to former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott who's died aged 86 and we have details on a project described as a UK first.

Tonight we're talking about identifying FAKE accents; it's also been Liam Payne's funeral; we're at a couple of foodbanks as demand is reportedly on the rise again; we investigate a glamping scam in North Yorkshire; the teenager being made and saint and what a Scottish city is doing to counter the Black Friday hype.