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Radio Newcastle,·72 episodes
Residents said they will become "prisoners in their own home" for three days.
19 May 2026,·3 mins
Anna Foster speaks to children's mental wellbeing expert Nadia McSheffrey.
18 May 2026,·4 mins
Matt Bailey catches up with BBC Introducing's Shakk ahead of the Radio 1 Big Weekend.
Asbestos has been found in play sand at a community school nursery.
15 May 2026,·3 mins
Gloria Stephenson was killed while crossing a road in Sunderland in May 2025.
Chris Hockley from BT Digital Advice explains everything you need to know.
15 May 2026,·4 mins
Fatboy Slim tells us what to expect from his performance at Big Weekend in Sunderland.
15 May 2026,·6 mins
An update from Madelynne Flack on asbestos found in North Tyneside nursery's play sand.
14 May 2026,·2 mins
Schools are being closed as a precautionary measure.
14 May 2026,·1 min
Motorist expert Peter Dickinson shares his expertise in pothole compensation claims.
14 May 2026,·6 mins
Northumbria Police's Inspector Craig Cook explains what's being done in North Tyneside.
14 May 2026,·7 mins
Dr Stergios Moschos shares his expertise as concerns grow over Hantavirus.
13 May 2026,·5 mins
The North East has disproportionately high obesity rates, will Orforglipron help?
13 May 2026,·6 mins
You can now plan who to see when for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Herrington Park.
12 May 2026,·2 mins
Kim McGuinness reveals investment to improve bus shelters in the North East.
12 May 2026,·1 min
Kim McGuinness discusses the Prime Minister's future on BBC Politics North.
11 May 2026,·1 min
Helen Richardson explains the aftermath of the 2026 local election results.
11 May 2026,·6 mins
Emma Lewell says "it looks like" it's time for the Prime Minister to step down.
08 May 2026,·2 mins
Rachael Taylor reacts to retaining her seat in South Tyneside Council.
Newly elected councillor Stephen Robinson reacts to the 2026 local election results.
Lewis Atkinson reacts as Labour lose Sunderland Council seats in the local elections.
08 May 2026,·3 mins
Sunderland's Liberal Democrats leader Paul Edgeworth reacts to local election results.
Paul Donaghy discusses Reform's gains in Sunderland.
08 May 2026,·1 min
Frank Lott reacts to losing his seat on North Tyneside Council.
Jay and Lewis Bartoli react to Jay's win in the 2026 local election for Tynemouth.
Simon Henig explains how the region will be impacted by today's local election results.
08 May 2026,·6 mins
Matt Bailey speaks to Louis Thomas-Hudson from Tynemouth Surf Co.
06 May 2026,·5 mins
Matt Bailey speaks to Jeanne Lalley, who has over 40 years of travel experience.
06 May 2026,·4 mins
Anna Foster finds out more about the changes Nissan is making in Sunderland.
All the information you need for the planned work happening on the Metro network.
01 May 2026,·1 min
