
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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Dec 23, 2024 • 3min
Father Piss-mas (Patreon Teaser)
Christmas has come early to Bridlington, East Yorkshire; Ian and Amy find out why in this week's bonus episode.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 2024 • 54min
Look what the Reindeers Have Done (with guest correspondent Andy Zaltzman)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London find the weirdest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include the unusual casting of Nigella Lawson in the Greggs festive advert, and the residents of Goole are disappointed by the town Christmas tree (again).Featuring guest correspondent, Andy Zaltzman.Catch Andy on tour with his new show The Zaltgeist from January 2025. For tickets and information head to www.andyzaltzman.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon or 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 Andy on Twitter @ZaltzCricket and The Bugle's Instagram @buglepodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2024 • 3min
Thank Goodness You’re Here! (Video Game) with Chris Cantrill - Patreon Teaser
Ian has been playing the brand new video game Thank Goodness You're Here!, set in a fictional Northern town. In this week's bonus episode, Amy and Ian chat to friend of the pod Chris Cantrill about his involvement in the game.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2024 • 46min
Gingerbread Man's Eaten Himself (with guest correspondent Huge Davies)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include an accidental peep show at a church in Hornsey, and the residents of Howden kick off about new plans for a solar farm.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Huge Davies.Huge will be on tour with his show Album 4 My Ancestors (dead) from Feb 2025, for tickets and information head to www.hugedavies.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 northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Huge on Instagram @hugedaviesRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2024 • 2min
Bonus Sophie Duker, Stephen Bailey, Jenny Ryan, Chloe Radcliffe, Russell Kane and Sarah Keyworth (Patreon Teaser)
This week's bonus is chat tapas: enjoy exclusive unheard bits from guest correspondents Sophie Duker, Stephen Bailey, Jenny Ryan, Chloe Radcliffe, Russell Kane and Sarah Keyworth.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2024 • 47min
Just Aliens Everywhere (with guest correspondent Jenny Ryan)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include the story of the mysterious Stone Circle in the Lake District, and an international cocaine operation that was busted in Hull.Featuring guest correspondent, Chaser and performer Jenny Ryan.Catch Jenny's panto performance in 'Beauty and the Beast' at the Lyceum Theatre, Crewe from 13 Dec - 5 Jan 2025. For tickets and information head to trafalgartickets.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 northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Jenny on Instagram @jenny_from_the_quizRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2024 • 3min
Goole Salt and Pepper Pots REVEAL Teaser (Video episode available on Patreon)
The residents of Goole voted on which of their two historic water towers should be a salt or pepper shaker. The results are in and Ian has finally received his Goole salt and pepper pots, and they're... an interesting shape.To watch the full reveal video and for weekly bonus episodes, sign up on patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 2024 • 45min
Fog On’t Snake’s Pass (with guest correspondent Russell Kane)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include killer ferrets eating thousands of pounds worth of fish, and a northern holidaymaker who has forgotten his Ps & Qs in Thailand. Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Russell Kane.Russell's stand up tour 'Hyperactive' continues through to the end of 2025. For tickets and information head to russellkane.co.uk.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 Russell on Instagram @russell_kaneRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2024 • 5min
Sara Barron Bonus (Patreon Teaser)
In this week's bonus episode we've saved some of the best unheard bits from Sara Barron, exclusively for Patreon.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest stories, live show discount codes and more, sign up to the Yer Don't Get Owt Fer Nowt! tier on Patreon at patreon.com/northernnews.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.And follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2024 • 48min
Greggs Champagne Bar (with guest correspondent Poppy Hillstead)
A comedy podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headlines this week include a man from Goole who's chopped down a protected tree, and the newly opened Greggs champagne bar in Newcastle.Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Poppy Hillstead.Listen to Poppy's podcast Brainwash Me on your favourite podcast app.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 Poppy on Instagram @poppyhillsteadRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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