Behind the Headlines

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

Behind the Headlines - Mon 15th Sept 2025

A man has been sentenced to life in prison over his part in a drive-by shooting outside a restaurant and walkers in Scotland are being asked to look out for parts of a meteorite

Tourists driving in the Highlands are being encouraged to display T-Plates, Birmingham bin strikes six months on, and we are at the National Television Awards

Wednesday 10th September, 2025: Farmers urging more support; Prince William on mental health; we're at the Soutport stabbings public inquiry; the latest on the Tube strike in London; and we're in the town voted Scotland's most 'dismal'

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 9th September 2025

Behind the Headlines - Mon 8th Sept 2025

A Behind the Headlines special: Muriel McKay was kidnapped from her Wimbledon home in a case of mistaken identity in December 1969. Brothers Nizamodeen and Arthur Hosein took her to a farm in Hertfordshire, where she was held for ransom, before she was killed, but her body has never been found. Now, decades on, Nizamodeen Hosein has been working with Muriel's family to help them get closure. The f...

A pioneering robot used in the Belfast Trust to help perform cancer operations in Northern Ireland is helping hospitals transform surgery and concerns are being raised about the impact of e-bikes and e-scooters on blind people.

Wednesday 3rd September, 2025: we look at banning mobile phones in schools and energy drinks for under-16s; we also have the latest on the Birmingham bin strike, what to do with Europe's biggest landfill site; and the opening of a memorial playground in Southport.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 2nd Sept 2025

Behind the Headlines - Mon 1st Sept 2025