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Need To Know North East Episodes

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    Freight Island: What is it and how much are pints?

    Madelynne Flack explores 'Newcastle's newest neighbourhood' opening in the city centre.

  2. Four local lads named in England World Cup squad

    Thomas Tuchel has named his England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

  3. Final week of service for old metro trains

    Former Metro driver Bill Dodds reacts as the old trains run for the last time.

  4. Fatboy Slim to play forbidden hit at Big Weekend

    Fatboy Slim tells us what to expect from his performance at Big Weekend in Sunderland.

  5. Fan reaction to 'amazing' Take That in Sunderland

    Catherine from County Durham was among thousands at the Stadium of Light for Take That.

  6. Ex-Labour councillor reacts to Starmer resignation

    Paul from Gateshead discusses Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister.

  7. Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran

    Gloria Stephenson was killed while crossing a road in Sunderland in May 2025.

  8. Edgeworth: 'Labour aren't trusted' in Sunderland

    Sunderland's Liberal Democrats leader Paul Edgeworth reacts to local election results.

  9. E-Scooters leaving Newcastle - What happens next?

    Newcastle Uni transport expert Professor Phil Blythe explains the impact of e-scooters.

  10. Durham Women FC has 21 days to save the club

    Durham Women Football Club has released a statement looking for investment.

  11. Durham Uni expert reacts to u16 social media ban

    Dr Cristina Costa discusses the social media ban for under 16s in the UK.

  12. Durham teacher reacts to school smart phone ban

    Secondary school teacher Nik Jones reacts to government legislation banning smart phones.

  13. Durham private school suddenly shut down

    Pupils, parents and staff were told the school will not reopen after the summer holidays.

  14. Durham mam of six to compete in South Korea

    Emily MacDonald has an extraordinary story which has led to her competing in South Korea.

  15. Don't miss these North East acts at the Big Weekend

    Matt Bailey catches up with BBC Introducing's Shakk ahead of the Radio 1 Big Weekend.

  16. Debates over 34,000 new Northumberland homes goal

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

  17. Deaths spark new call to dual A1 in Northumberland

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

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

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

  19. Cross party politicians sign A1 dualling letter

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

  20. Council withdraws football racism charity backing

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

  21. Council release statement on play sand asbestos

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

  22. Competition for degree apprenticeships increases

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

  23. Coastal businesses seek anti-social behaviour help

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

  24. City centre road closures for Blaydon Race

    Roads will be closed in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  25. Charity warns about cheap travel adaptors

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

  26. Car ploughs into grooming salon

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

  27. Cancer breath test trial in County Durham

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

  28. Can a North East accent hold you back?

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

  29. Blyth Town's toilet fryer goes viral

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

  30. Blyth hero explains saving man from train

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

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