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Our reporters have a rundown of the Prime Minister's speech at the Labour Party conference. We've been looking at research that shows the impact of children's screen time. Meet the new four-legged recruits who'll be helping police in the South tackle spiking. Plus, hear about the Royals surprise appearance in Wakefield today.

Tonight we have the latest on the incident in Gloucestershire near RAF Fairford, where dozens of homes were evacuated. Our reporters have the rundown from Labour’s conference in Liverpool, with the Chancellor setting out plans to get more young people from welfare into work. Political tensions rise at Stormont as talks continue over a controversial Orange Order parade route in Portadown. Also, we'...

Friday 25th September, 2026: the latest on Manchester City's financial rules charges; big advances in testing for brain tumours; we're at the inquest for 3-year old Noah Woods; a big decision on Drumcree's Orange Parade; celebs in prison; and giant veg. Kat Wright is your host

Today on Behind the Headlines, we hear from women caught up in serious failings in breast cancer care in County Durham and Darlington We’re also in Lancashire, where residents near a chemical factory have recorded high levels of “forever chemicals” in their blood, prompting calls for more research and urgent action. Plus, a son remembers Nottingham attacks victim Ian Coates as he runs a half marat...

Wednesday 23rd September, 2026: drug deaths rising in Scotland; Andy Burnham's talks with Donald Trump; a census of women sleeping rough; Northern Ireland not suffering a "brain drain"; and the UK's rudest place names. Kat Wright is your host.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Behind the Headlines - Monday 21st September 2026

Today on Behind the Headlines, we hear from a County Durham breast cancer patient backing calls for a public inquiry after a review into the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust found hundreds of women were harmed — including cases of unnecessary mastectomies and missed or late diagnoses. The government says it’s stepping up patrols and surveillance to tackle knife crime, and we speak to Carolin...

We start in Suffolk, where Noah Woods’ dad has paid tribute to his three-year-old son and thanked the hundreds of people who joined the search for him. Then, a couple from Wrexham tell us they could lose their chance to have another child after their sperm donor withdrew consent for stored embryos Plus: a new drone and robotics degree backed by the British Army

On today's Behind the Headlines we're in a Suffolk village where hundreds of volunteers joined police in searching for a three-year-old boy who disappeared yesterday. We also hear from a victim of online abuse who's calling for change - and speak to firefighters who've been praised by the King.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 15th September 2026

Behind the Headlines - Monday 14th September 2026

We mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, hearing powerful first-hand testimony from survivor and filmmaker Paul Berriff MPs vote down an assisted dying bill by 16 votes Gladiators star Apollo talks taking his first step into theatre acting.

The Government's giving Mayors the chance to charge tourists for overnight stays in their area in England. Wigan came to a standstill today as thousands paid their respects rugby league star Sir Billy Boston A woman from Wisbech says she doesn’t want her quest to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry to come to an end.

Wednesday 9th September, 2026: discussing men and young people's mental health and suicide prevention; more disruption to flights as air traffic control issues knock on; the last day of the Nottingham attacks inquiry; could criminals meeting victims cut re-offending; and the long-awaited Oasis docu-film is out in cinemas. Kat Wright is your host.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 8th September 2026

Behind the Headlines - Mon 7th Sept 2026

Today on Behind the Headlines, we are on a farm in Cumbria as Lib Dem leader Ed Davey calls for a government task force to tackle the spread of bluetongue,. The impact of new helicopter safety weight limits for North Sea workers. And the return of Blackpool Illuminations.

Today on Behind the Headlines, we hear why hospital play specialists can be a lifeline for children going through cancer treatment We also follow Andy Burnham as he hosts Emmanuel Macron at Number 10 Plus, after Manchester Pride’s organisers went bust, there’s finally a deal to get performers money back.

On today's Behind the Headlines we take a look at Andy Burnham's first Prime Minister's Questions, hear about his trip with royalty and the French President to view the Bayeux Tapestry, look at a ban on phones in schools and focus on other stories from across the UK.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 1st September 2026

Friday 28th August, 2026: Summer festival season coming to a close; undiagnosed PTSD among new Mums; pioneering heart operation in Liverpool; cracking down on rogue builders; and helping retired racehorses.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s summer tour rolls on ahead of Parliament’s return Plus the rising cost of following Carlisle United away and the latest on Britain’s seagull “food theft” problem

A Behind the Headlines special - with tributes to Dolly Parton, following her death at the age of 80. Kat Wright is your host.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 25th August 2026