Behind the Headlines

Andy Burnham is going to be allowed to run in the candidate selection process for the Makerfield by-election

We’re also in court as a Sunderland teenager is jailed for killing a grandma on an electric bike, and hear from her family about their grief and anger.

A Scottish mum’s fear her daughter with anorexia could be discharged too soon

and Hearts on the brink of history.

First we go on patrol in Hampshire as police trial a world-first breathalyser designed to detect nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas.

In Westminster, more Labour turmoil as Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns while Andy Burnham’s parliamentary ambitions add another twist.

Plus, a ring doorbell helps solve a cat theft case.

Wednesday 13th May, 2026: we report on the King's Speech as Sir Keir Starmer continues to cling on; we also have the sad news of three bodies washing up on Brighton beach; a special report into how easy access to explicit content's normalising sexual violence against women and girls; we're at Northern Ireland's biggest agricultural festival; and some heartwarming news of rare chicks in Worcestershire. Kat Wright is your host.

Behind The Headlines - Tues 12th May 2026

Behind The Headlines - Mon 11th May 2026

We take a closer look at the election results across England, Scotland and Wales

We hear from our reporters on the ground, including the fallout in Wales.

Plus Nottingham’s first-ever soapbox race and we have the latest after a house explosion in Scarborough

We are at London Zoo where Sir David Attenborough’s remarkable broadcasting career first took off.

Plus, Amazon’s first delivery drones launch in Darlington.

We are with fans as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face each other in the Europa League.

Wednesday 6th May 2026: we look ahead to tomorrow's elections; a special report in to the dangerous electrical items lading to house fires; the heartbreaking cost of romance fraud; and the Brazilian-Haggis infusion gone viral. Kat Wright is your host

Behind the Headlines - Tues May 5th 2026

Hot weather ahead of the bank holiday brings a wave of wildfires across the UK. In Plymouth, residents finally return home after a World War II bomb is safely detonated, plus Scotch whisky bosses urge tariffs on US sales to be removed quickly.