
Northern News
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 northernnewspod@gmail.com Want extra episodes? Bonus content? Videos? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/NorthernNews Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Produced by Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

May 11, 2023 • 40min
I'm Bloody Maftin' (with guest correspondent Jonny Pelham)
Ian and Amy bring you the best stories from the land of Yorkshire puddings and gravy.This week's headlines come to you from beyond the grave - one of the most haunted hills in Britain and some Cheshire children who can see dead people.Featuring guest correspondent Jonny Pelham.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Jonny Pelham on Twitter and Instagram @jonny_pelhamRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2023 • 40min
The Salt People (with guest correspondent Stevie Martin)
The North is as weird and wonderful as ever and Ian and Amy are on't job finding you the best stories. Headlines this week include a disappointed joke shop customer, and the story of a hopeless romantic armed with a jet ski and a great idea.Featuring guest correspondent Stevie Martin.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Stevie Martin on Twitter and Instagram @5tevieMRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 42min
Strawberry Ghost Town (with guest correspondent Nick Helm)
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 HelmWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @thenickhelmRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2023 • 34min
Spanner Dog (with guest correspondent Fatiha El-Ghorri)
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 northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Fatiha El-Ghorri on Twitter @fatihaelghorri and Instagram @fatiha.elghorriRecorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2023 • 42min
The Naughty Party (with guest correspondent Jessica Fostekew)
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 northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Jessica Fostekew on Twitter and Instagram @jessicafostekewRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2023 • 32min
Chunked Out Yer Bean (with guest correspondent Chris Cantrill)
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 northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Chis Cantrill on Twitter: @callmecantrill and Instagram: @chris_cantrillRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 41min
The Heartwarming Assassin (with guest correspondent Maisie Adam)
Amy and Ian bring you the best, worst and weirdest stories from up Naaarth. Headlines this week include a Carlisle woman who's found glitch in the Matrix and a sporty grandma in Hull. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription for weekly bonus content. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Ben Williams and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 45min
Get Over It (with guest correspondent Phil Wang)
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 northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 43min
Trapped in a Bath Mat (with guest correspondent Tim Key)
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. Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or Apple Subscription.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2023 • 43min
Smurf Blue (with guest correspondent Rosie Jones)
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. Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com. And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Welcome Studio. Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.