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Need To Know North East Episodes

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    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 to expect from Pride under new organisers

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

  9. What has the reaction been to local elections?

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

  10. Washington surgeon explains new weight loss pill

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

  11. Travel agent responds to summer holiday worries

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

  12. Tory Jay Bartoli on winning Tynemouth council seat

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

  13. The Shields Ferry is back in service

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

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

    Paul Donaghy discusses Reform's gains in Sunderland.

  15. 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.

  16. South Tyneside MP calls for Labour 'reset'

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

  17. Police Coastwatch to tackle anti-social behaviour

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

  18. Northumbria Uni virologist's advice on Hantavirus

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

  19. Metro disruption planned for Bank Holiday weekend

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

  20. McGuinness: 'Starmer is on borrowed time'

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

  21. Labour react to losing North Shields seat to Green

    Frank Lott reacts to losing his seat on North Tyneside Council.

  22. Labour MP reacts to election losses in Sunderland

    Lewis Atkinson reacts as Labour lose Sunderland Council seats in the local elections.

  23. Inside the trial of Washington HIV rapist

    Megan Paterson explains what happened in court as Adam Hall was given a life sentence.

  24. How will Gateshead flyover demolition affect you?

    The strategic director of economy and innovation at Gateshead Council explains.

  25. How to see the Lyrid Meteor in the North East

    Amateur astronomer Richard Darn explains the 3,000-year-old meteor shower.

  26. How local election results could affect you

    Simon Henig explains how the region will be impacted by today's local election results.

  27. How can Nissan close a line without job losses?

    Anna Foster finds out more about the changes Nissan is making in Sunderland.

  28. Helping your relative with BT landline switch over

    Chris Hockley from BT Digital Advice explains everything you need to know.

  29. Green South Tyneside leader 'happy' to retain seat

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

  30. Fatboy Slim to play forbidden hit at Big Weekend

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

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