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Behind the Headlines

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Behind The Headlines takes you deeper into breaking news stories across the UK. We have reporters across the country bringing you the story direct from the scene as well as teams of journalists investigating the issues that matter to you. Our reporters go behind the headlines to the scene of the story to talk to the people involved and bring you the very latest - whenever and wherever it happens.

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Calls to name a British Agent, critical hospital incidents and a tennis legend 09.12.2025 10:18

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 9th December 2025

Sporting achievements, war talks and Golden Globe nominations 08.12.2025 10:46

Behind the Headlines - Mon 8th Dec 2025

Happiest town in Britain and George Clooney 05.12.2025 7:36

Skipton in North Yorkshire has been named the happiest place to live in Britain, we touch on the Prime Minister’s ambitious plan to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030 and locals in North Norfolk are camping out to fight against the demolition of a beloved bus shelter

Novichok Tragedy and Kevin Sinfields Ultramarathons 04.12.2025 10:08

Vladimir Putin is deemed morally responsible for the death of a woman in Wiltshire, we also see who felt an earthquake in Lancashire, and we are in Sheffield for Kevin Sinfield’s inspirational ultramarathon journey

Trying to catch the drug dealers using the UK's rail network 03.12.2025 12:59

Wednesday 3rd December, 2025: we're at two court cases - a sex abusing nursery worker and a former teacher who abused girls in care; the murder solved after 20 year; how former miners are trying to secure pensions for younger workers; more cases of Bluetongue disease in Northern Ireland and Ozzy Osbourne is honoured once again by his home city. Kat Wright hosts

Hillsborough families react to the final report into the disaster, buffer zones outside asylum hotels and how to have a greener Christmas 02.12.2025 14:10

Behind the Headlines - Tues 2nd Dec 2025

Inside the Synagogue 02.12.2025 14:49

What should have been a sacred day of prayer turned into a nightmare. Two months after the Yom Kippur attack at Heaton Park Synagogue, we return to hear the voices of those who lived through it. A Behind The Headlines special, presented and produced by Victoria Glover. News content from Bauer Media Audio NW News. Additional Interviews: Olivia Davies. Exec Producer Mick Coyle.

A runaway reindeer, Birmingham's bin strike has escalated and new languages for Scotland 01.12.2025 20:12

Behind the Headlines - Mon Dec 1st 2025

Prostate cancer screening and greener Christmas trees 28.11.2025 11:16

Experts say they're not recommending a national NHS screening programme for prostate cancer, Christmas trees are healthier and greener than ever due to the weather patterns, and a campaign is working to prevent the devastating effects of a single punch on a night out

Wigan's Toy-Making Pensioner 27.11.2025 8:04

A caring pensioner has been crafting wooden toys to bring joy to children in need, Newcastle have voiced their concerns about police treatment of fans, and we highlight a powerful march in Exeter as hundreds of women reclaim the night.

Budget 2025 - all you need to know 26.11.2025 18:35

Wednesday 26th November, 2025: We have the key announcements in today's Budget and reaction to them; the dramatic change of plea from the man who drove into a crowd of celebrating Liverpool fans; a harrowing warning about eBikes; and the police forces using AI to help deal with inquiries from the public. Kat Wright is your host.

Weight loss jabs, dangerous school walks and tributes to a footballing legend 25.11.2025 12:18

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 25th Nov 2025

Drivers who can't see, the pills found in high street jeans and the upcoming budget 24.11.2025 9:25

Behind the Headlines - Mon 24th Nov 2025

Jays law and Jonathan Bailey chats Wicked 21.11.2025 11:16

We hear from the grieving mother of Jay Slater, we also celebrate the life of football legend Dennis Law at a heartfelt memorial service in Aberdeen, plus a chat with Jonathan Bailey

Covid Inquiry and snow day 20.11.2025 9:04

The Prime Minister talks to us about the vital role of breakfast clubs, we also uncover key findings from the Covid-19 inquiry, and Prince William fulfils a promise to open the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds

Scotland are going to win the World Cup! 19.11.2025 13:53

Wednesday 19th November, 2025: we have all the reaction to Scotland's men reaching the World Cup for the first time in 28 years; we also have stories on men's mental health, body-worn cameras for nurses and we speak to the designer of the latest Brit Award. Kat Wright is your host.

Could Scotland make history and the parents trying to make our roads safer 18.11.2025 8:51

Behind the Headlines - Tues 18th Nov 2025

Happy 107th birthday to the oldest person in Northern Ireland and Bridget Jones has her own statue 17.11.2025 15:18

Behind the Headlines - Mon 17th Nov 2025

Doctor strikes and new films out this week 14.11.2025 6:30

In this episode of Behind the Headlines, we are on picket lines for the ongoing doctors strike across England, we also hear about calls for a national memorial to honour the forgotten souls of Victorian mental asylum patients, and we catch up with the latest cinema releases

Sara Sharif was failed and old ale 13.11.2025 9:43

The latest on the tragic case of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, the government announces plans to scrap police and crime commissioners and the fascinating story behind a rare 150-year-old beer

How to stop seagulls stealing your food and catching the pub quiz cheats 12.11.2025 12:52

Wednesday 12th November, 2025: an official study into how to stop seagulls pinching your chips; the nurses being trained to spot domestic abuse; reports of a coup brewing in Westminster; the millionaires who want to pay MORE tax; and tackling the pub quiz cheats. Kat Wright presents

Cracking down on law breaking drivers, the shop workers facing violence this Christmas and taking a moment to remember on Armistice Day 11.11.2025 13:57

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 11th November 2025

A ban on phones in schools, families attacked by XL Bullies and the Welsh actor who has been honoured 10.11.2025 14:18

Behind the Headlines - Monday 10th November 2025

Banning phones in schools and Christmas markets 07.11.2025 7:30

We discuss the call for schools in Cheshire to ban phones in classrooms, Christmas magic returns to Manchester and we have all the latest Grammy news

A mothers heartbreak and a good Samaritan killer 06.11.2025 8:31

A man who drove into a crowd at a wedding - resulting in the death of good Samaritan Chris Marriott is jailed, the inquiry into the Southport attack hears from the attackers parents and we also discuss the government's recent proposals for charging electric vehicle users