Episodes

  • Newcastle: Remembering the ultimate sacrifice: Northumbria Police officers who lost thei... | June 14

    Newcastle: Remembering the ultimate sacrifice: Northumbria Police officers who lost thei... | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Newcastle: Northumbria Police honor fallen officers including PC Jess Turnbull, while a convicted sex offender Simon Dunn dies in prison. Newcastle United pursues defensive upgrades, and Home Bargains opens with long lines, alongside the launch of new beer *Purely Belter*.
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    2 mins
  • Newcastle: Driving test rules change as learners face potential cancellation | June 13

    Newcastle: Driving test rules change as learners face potential cancellation | June 13
    Jun 13 2026
    Newcastle's Local Wire update covers DVSA warnings about driving test cancellations, safety patrols during World Cup nights, and the Swing Bridge's 150th anniversary. The episode also highlights LGBTQ+ solidarity, animal adoption opportunities, and travel discounts for health conditions.
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    1 min
  • Newcastle: Coastal projects protect Northumberland villages from erosion | June 12

    Newcastle: Coastal projects protect Northumberland villages from erosion | June 12
    Jun 12 2026
    Newcastle's Local Wire update covers coastal erosion defenses in Cresswell and Beadnell, a life-saving Air Ambulance birth in Northumberland, and the region's tourism surge. It also highlights Northumbria University's £22.5m research fund and the opening of Freight Island rooftop venue.
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    2 mins
  • Newcastle: Newcastle United striker sets sights on fresh start after World Cup break | June 11

    Newcastle: Newcastle United striker sets sights on fresh start after World Cup break | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Newcastle: Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade aims to rebound after World Cup break, while Northumberland approves a £2.1 million children’s home and warns of A1 traffic delays. Firefighters urge caution at Hadrian’s Wall over campfire incidents and local concerns grow over potential Tyneside daycare cuts.
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    1 min
  • Newcastle: Suspected thief banned from Newcastle and Northumberland area | June 10

    Newcastle: Suspected thief banned from Newcastle and Northumberland area | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Newcastle's Local Wire update covers Colin French's restricted movement order, the new cricket dome for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and the early launch of the Van Gogh experience exhibition. The episode also mentions ongoing restoration of a fire-damaged Grade II-listed hall in the city center.
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    2 mins
  • Newcastle: Serious crash prompts 'avoid area' warning on Northumberland road | June 09

    Newcastle: Serious crash prompts 'avoid area' warning on Northumberland road | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Newcastle police are investigating a serious collision on a busy Northumberland road, causing traffic disruptions, while the Highway Code gets updated to clarify signal changes at complex intersections. Meanwhile, Newcastle United fans await William Osula's future as a Denmark international, and Farne Island puffins surprise locals in the city as part of a National Trust event.
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    2 mins
  • Newcastle: Newcastle United's transfer plans face scrutiny as new player saga unfolds | June 08

    Newcastle: Newcastle United's transfer plans face scrutiny as new player saga unfolds | June 08
    Jun 8 2026
    Newcastle: Newcastle United faces backlash over transfer strategy as fans await Eddie Howe’s impact, while Paul Hunter’s alleged assault on his blind girlfriend in Northumberland sparks domestic abuse concerns. A burglary incident in Heaton and Gateshead Council’s £150 compensation error also dominate local headlines.
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    2 mins
  • Newcastle: Newcastle United faces 2028 contract challenges | June 07

    Newcastle: Newcastle United faces 2028 contract challenges | June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Newcastle United faces uncertain future as 2026 retained list decisions loom, while a resident battles a neighbor’s driveway blockage and a convicted drug dealer breaches his suspended sentence. A mother from Cullercoats warns of increasing coastal dangers after her daughter’s fatal sea tragedy.
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    1 min