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Need To Know North East Episodes

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    Debates over 34,000 new Northumberland homes goal

    Politicians and residents are divided on the target for more homes to be built.

  2. Deaths spark new call to dual A1 in Northumberland

    Glen Sanderson is among politicians pushing for the government to dual the A1.

  3. Dame Kelly Holmes to start 5K Newcastle Pride run

    Newcastle frontrunners are hosting a 5K in Leazes Park to start Newcastle Pride weekend.

  4. Cross party politicians sign A1 dualling letter

    One of the signatory's is Labour MP for for North Northumberland David Smith.

  5. Council withdraws football racism charity backing

    Sunderland's Reform-led Council has ended it's partnership with Show Racism the Red Card.

  6. Council release statement on play sand asbestos

    Asbestos has been found in play sand at a community school nursery.

  7. Could AI take over from tour guides?

    Amanda Hepburn is a tour guide in Newcastle.

  8. Competition for degree apprenticeships increases

    Northumbria University's Dr Guy Brown explains to Matt Bailey.

  9. Coastal businesses seek anti-social behaviour help

    Matt Bailey speaks to Louis Thomas-Hudson from Tynemouth Surf Co.

  10. City centre road closures for Blaydon Race

    Roads will be closed in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  11. Charity warns about cheap travel adaptors

    The charity purchased 14 adaptors, which all failed safety tests.

  12. Car ploughs into grooming salon

    Katy Colquhoun from Tramp Groomers in Cleadon, told Jim Scott what happened.

  13. Cancer breath test trial in County Durham

    University Hospital of North Durham is trialling a new way of diagnosing cancer.

  14. Can a North East accent hold you back?

    Geordies are some of the most teased in the country for accent.

  15. Blyth Town's toilet fryer goes viral

    The North East football club has an interesting addition to their gents toilets!

  16. Blyth hero explains saving man from train

    Paul Stephens explains how he saved a man from a train crossing in a viral video.

  17. Big Weekend: Weather, travel and opening times

    Everything you need to know for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Herrington Country Park.

  18. Bereaved mam: Social media ban 'not that simple'

    Jay Patterson reacts to the under 16 social media ban.

  19. Asbestos sand recall shuts schools for tests

    Schools are being closed as a precautionary measure.

  20. Asbestos found in North Tyneside nursery play sand

    An update from Madelynne Flack on asbestos found in North Tyneside nursery's play sand.

  21. Armed Forced Day to be celebrated across North East

    Chris Lloyd-James was a gunner in the Royal Air Force.

  22. Anti-social crime leaves town 'like the Wild West'

    Some South Tyneside residents feel like they're living in the 'Wild West'.

  23. After gran's death: What are the laws for e-bikes?

    Professor Phil Blythe explains the laws following Gloria Stephenson's death.

  24. 90 years since 'defining moment' Jarrow March

    Kay Davidson reports.

  25. 80 year old Wearside cyclist breaks record

    A veteran cyclist has broken the record for the fastest ride from top to bottom of the UK

  26. £7.1m investment signed off for bus shelters

    Kim McGuinness reveals investment to improve bus shelters in the North East.

  27. 'You are asked to make a huge decision in minutes'

    Kinship carers are family members who step in to look after children.

  28. 'Suddenly you find out that they have disappeared'

    A Newcastle mum says that her son has gone missing after joining the Russian army.

  29. 'Stalking shouldn't be underestimated'

    Anna Foster discusses stalking and harassment with Durham PCC Joy Allen.

  30. 'Reform will lead North Tyneside by next election'

    Newly elected councillor Stephen Robinson reacts to the 2026 local election results.

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