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Need To Know North East Episodes

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    Green South Tyneside leader 'happy' to retain seat

    Rachael Taylor reacts to retaining her seat in South Tyneside Council.

  2. Gateshead Five Bridges roundabout closed for 25 days

    The roundabout is closed as part of the Gateshead Flyover demolishment.

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

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

  4. Four local lads named in England World Cup squad

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

  5. Final week of service for old metro trains

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

  6. Fatboy Slim to play forbidden hit at Big Weekend

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

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

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

  8. Ex-Labour councillor reacts to Starmer resignation

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

  9. Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  13. Durham Uni expert reacts to u16 social media ban

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

  14. Durham teacher reacts to school smart phone ban

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

  15. Durham private school suddenly shut down

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

  16. 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.

  17. Debates over 34,000 new Northumberland homes goal

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

  18. Deaths spark new call to dual A1 in Northumberland

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

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

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

  20. Council release statement on play sand asbestos

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

  21. Coastal businesses seek anti-social behaviour help

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

  22. City centre road closures for Blaydon Race

    Roads will be closed in Newcastle and Gateshead.

  23. Car ploughs into grooming salon

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

  24. Blyth Town's toilet fryer goes viral

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

  25. Blyth hero explains saving man from train

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

  26. Big Weekend: Weather, travel and opening times

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

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

    Jay Patterson reacts to the under 16 social media ban.

  28. Asbestos sand recall shuts schools for tests

    Schools are being closed as a precautionary measure.

  29. Asbestos found in North Tyneside nursery play sand

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

  30. Armed Forced Day to be celebrated across North East

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

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