Need To Know North EastEpisodes Episode guide
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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.
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What will the Tories do for the North East?
Kemi Badenoch talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
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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.
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What will the Greens do for the North East?
Zack Polanski talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
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What will Reform do for the North East?
Nigel Farage talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
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What will Labour do for the North East?
Luke Akehurst talks to Anna Foster ahead of the local elections on May 7th.
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What to expect from Pride under new organisers
Curious Arts CEO Phil Douglas explains what to expect from Newcastle Pride 2026.
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The Shields Ferry is back in service
Details on why repairs took so long, precautions in place and an update on the landing.
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Metro disruption planned for Bank Holiday weekend
All the information you need for the planned work happening on the Metro network.
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Inside the trial of Washington HIV rapist
Megan Paterson explains what happened in court as Adam Hall was given a life sentence.
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How will Gateshead flyover demolition affect you?
The strategic director of economy and innovation at Gateshead Council explains.
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How to see the Lyrid Meteor in the North East
Amateur astronomer Richard Darn explains the 3,000-year-old meteor shower.
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Blyth hero explains saving man from train
Paul Stephens explains how he saved a man from a train crossing in a viral video.












