Behind the Headlines

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