Behind the Headlines

More than 250 families trusted a funeral director in Hull to lay their loved ones to rest. Instead, police say bodies were stockpiled, ashes were falsified, and charity money was stolen — a case officers described as “something from a horror scene”.

Senior reporter Rebecca Quamby takes you inside the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation, from the raid on Hessle Road to the arrest at Heathrow, and the discovery of deceased people and suspected human ashes.

You’ll hear from parents and relatives left questioning whether they ever received the right remains, and from the community members holding monthly vigils for those affected.

Robert Bush was charged with 64 offences involving 254 individual victims and has today been sentenced to 20 years behind bars.

Behind the Headlines - Thursday 30th July 2026

In today's episode, we delve into the case that's seen a fan of the TV serial killer Dexter sentenced for multiple murders.

We discuss FIFA's plan to sell stakes in its major football competitions and we've investigated how bed blocking's now affecting homeless services.

There's also an update on a fire in the Scottish Highlands, that's been burning for two weeks now.

And hear from a young man who has gone viral for his moves while mopping the courts at the Commonwealth Games.

Behind the Headlines - Tues 28th July 2026

Behind The Headlines - Monday 27th July 2026

Step inside a Samaritans night shift in Leeds as the charity shares an exclusive look at the calls that come in after dark — and the volunteers who say they’re quietly saving lives

In this new documentary, Senior Correspondent Mick Coyle is given exclusive access to a night shift at Samaritans.

The charity offers 24/7 support on its helpline and Mick meets volunteers clocking on at their Leeds branch, gearing up to answer the phone at a time most of us are in bed.

720,000 people called 116 123 between the hours of 10pm and 6am last year, and Never Too Late hears about the life-saving work of the 19,000 volunteers working round-the-clock for Samaritans across the UK and Ireland.

It also hears from Laura, who called Samaritans herself when she felt she had nowhere else to turn in the dead of night, while experiencing a mental health crisis.

If you want to speak to a Samaritan, they can be reached on 116 123.

Written, recorded and produced by Mick Coyle

Sound Design by James Stodd

Additional interviews by Elliot Burrow.

Pubs and live music venues in England are promised a 20% cut in business rates from next April — one of three early announcements from Andy Burnham’s new government. We hear why ministers say it’ll protect “working-class culture”, and why critics and landlords warn it may be too little, too late.

In Glasgow, the Commonwealth Games return after 12 years, with volunteers, flagbearers and a city stepping in at short notice.

Plus film tourism for Nolan’s The Odyssey in Scotland

Wednesday 22nd July, 2026: we're on the buses with Andy Burnham's latest announcement; the sister of murdered MP Jo Cox talks to us about Ann Widdecombe; unpacking what happened when Chat GPT went rogue; we're on a farm in Tyrone for farm Safety Week and we're with fans celebrating Ozzy Osbourne - one year on from his death. Kat Wright is your host.

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 21st July 2026