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Need To Know North EastEpisodes

  1. Why are more Orcas being seen on North East coast?

    Martin Kitching of the North East Cetacean Project explains the rise in Orca sightings.

  2. What's the craic with pothole compensation claims?

    Motorist expert Peter Dickinson shares his expertise in pothole compensation claims.

  3. What will the Tories do for the North East?

    Kemi Badenoch talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.

  4. What will the Lib Dems do for the North East?

    Sir Ed Davey talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.

  5. What will the Greens do for the North East?

    Zack Polanski talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.

  6. What will Reform do for the North East?

    Nigel Farage talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.

  7. What will Labour do for the North East?

    Luke Akehurst talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.

  8. What weather will we get this summer?

    It's the meteorological start of summer from 1 June - what weather can we expect?

  9. What to expect from Pride under new organisers

    Curious Arts CEO Phil Douglas explains what to expect from Newcastle Pride 2026.

  10. What is the RNLI's 'Float To Live' campaign?

    Euan Gray from Gateshead talks about how the manoeuvre helped him survive at sea.

  11. What has the reaction been to local elections?

    Helen Richardson explains the aftermath of the 2026 local election results.

  12. What are 'Mazza' vapes?

    Kay Davidson explains the dangers of new illicit vapes hitting the market.

  13. Washington surgeon explains new weight loss pill

    The North East has disproportionately high obesity rates, will Orforglipron help?

  14. Villagers 'trapped' by Big Weekend road closure

    Residents said they will become "prisoners in their own home" for three days.

  15. Unions chip in for Pride after council pulls out

    Kelly Scott speaks to Dominic Bascombe from the Equity union.

  16. Travel agent responds to summer holiday worries

    Matt Bailey speaks to Jeanne Lalley, who has over 40 years of travel experience.

  17. Travel advice for Big Weekend in Sunderland

    Plan ahead for your journey to Herrington Country Park this weekend.

  18. Tory Jay Bartoli on winning Tynemouth council seat

    Jay and Lewis Bartoli react to Jay's win in the 2026 local election for Tynemouth.

  19. The Shields Ferry is back in service

    Details on why repairs took so long, precautions in place and an update on the landing.

  20. Sycamore Gap tree to become art installation

    North Shields charity Helix Arts is using the tree timber to create 'The People's Tree'.

  21. Sunderland Reform councillor: 'This is the start'

    Paul Donaghy discusses Reform's gains in Sunderland.

  22. Stage times revealed for Big Weekend in Sunderland

    You can now plan who to see when for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Herrington Park.

  23. South Tyneside MP calls for Labour 'reset'

    Emma Lewell says "it looks like" it's time for the Prime Minister to step down.

  24. Police Coastwatch to tackle anti-social behaviour

    Northumbria Police's Inspector Craig Cook explains what's being done in North Tyneside.

  25. Northumbria Uni virologist's advice on Hantavirus

    Dr Stergios Moschos shares his expertise as concerns grow over Hantavirus.

  26. Newcastle's Pride under threat due to rising costs

    Phil Douglas from organiser Curious Arts explains the challenges facing Newcastle Pride.

  27. New Alnwick Castle film showcases North East talent

    A new North East film marks a positive future for the TV and film industry in the region.

  28. Metro disruption planned for Bank Holiday weekend

    All the information you need for the planned work happening on the Metro network.

  29. McGuinness: 'We need to reconsider dualling the A1'

    Kim McGuinness affirms her demand for the A1 to be dualled in Northumberland.

  30. McGuinness: 'Starmer is on borrowed time'

    Kim McGuinness discusses the Prime Minister's future on BBC Politics North.

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