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Northern News

Northern News

Plosive

Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill – two Northerners living in London – are on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond. Join them each week as they scour the local rags of the North to find the stories you didn’t know you needed to know.

Do you have news from the North? Found a story in your local paper? Email it to Ian and Amy at [email protected]

Want extra episodes? Bonus content? Videos? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/NorthernNews

Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast

Produced by Plosive.

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Northern News - Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)
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03/23/23 • 45 min

Wondering what the bloody hell's been going on up North? Ian and Amy have got you covered.


This week's stories include an unusual restaurant menu in Leyland, and a Hull drugs operation that may or may not be exactly like an episode of Miami Vice.


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription.


Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast


Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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Amy and Ian bring you the funniest stories from up t'north.


Making headlines this week are some outrageous requests at a hotel in Hull, and a very fishy salesman in Whitby.


Featuring guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri.


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.


Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast


And follow Fatiha El-Ghorri on Twitter @fatihaelghorri and Instagram @fatiha.elghorri


Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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Amy and Ian make sure you're up to date with the juiciest stories from up north.


In the news this week is a ghoulish underwear thief in Hull, and a rather overpriced burger.


Featuring guest correspondent Isy Suttie.


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.


Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast


And follow Isy Suttie on Twitter @Isysuttie


Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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Read all about it! Amy and Ian scour the papers for the best stories from up North.


Headlines this week include the story of a questionable PhD thesis, and a beloved pet returns in the strangest place.


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Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast


Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Ian and Amy trawl through the newspapers of the North to bring you all the juiciest stories.


Top news this week is the return of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships, and a judge who is desperately trying to find the mute button on Zoom.


Featuring guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew.


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.


Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast


And follow Jessica Fostekew on Twitter and Instagram @jessicafostekew


Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

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Amy and Ian are buzzin' to tell you what's been going on up North.


Top stories this week include a man who has been refused membership to a golf club, and some seagulls with an unexpected vice.


Featuring guest correspondent Tamsyn Kelly.


Tamsyn will be at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her show 'Crying in TK Maxx' from 2-27 August. For tickets head to edfringe.com.


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.


Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


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And follow Tamsyn on Twitter and Instagram @TamsynKelly


Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das or Plosive.

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Northern News - Northern News – Trailer
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02/21/23 • 1 min

Coming this Thursday 9th March... Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill – two Northerners living in London – are on a mission to find the juiciest stories from their hometowns and beyond.

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Northern News - Smurf Blue (with guest correspondent Rosie Jones)
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03/09/23 • 42 min

Welcome to episode one of Northern News! A brand new comedy podcast hosted by Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill.


Top stories this week include a not-so-strange object found in some crisps and a very expensive sheep.


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription.


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Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

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Amy and Ian have duly sifted through the news in the North to bring you even more weird and wonderful stories.


This week they've got the scoop on discontinued cereals in Hull, policing based menopause vest controversies and pizza cones.


Featuring guest correspondent Chris Cantrill.


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.


Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast


And follow Chis Cantrill on Twitter: @callmecantrill and Instagram: @chris_cantrill


Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

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Hull-ite Amy and Goolie Ian are on a mission to keep up with the news up north.


This week's stories include Goole's bid for city status, and a vegan child that's got a bit of a meaty-sheen.


Featuring guest correspondent Nick Helm


Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.


Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to [email protected].


Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast


And follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @thenickhelm


Recorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio.

Photography by Jonathan Birch.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Northern News have?

Northern News currently has 125 episodes available.

What topics does Northern News cover?

The podcast is about News, Improv, Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Northern News?

The episode title 'Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Northern News?

The average episode length on Northern News is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Northern News released?

Episodes of Northern News are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Northern News?

The first episode of Northern News was released on Feb 21, 2023.

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