We’re back!! Welcome to Northern Natter, a podcast proving that you don't need to move to London to be a journalist.

In this episode, your hosts, Katie Baggott and Katie Williams natter to Edinburgh Live journalist Sian Traynor, Manchester Mill journalist Dani Cole and BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Alfie Joey about how important regional news is and why staying authentic and true to your audience serves its purpose. Sian, Dani and Alfie share their top tips and tricks for young journalists.

Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.

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Edited by Katie Baggott. Co-edited by Katie Williams. Script: Katie Baggott.

Music: Youtube Audio Library: Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.