
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 2, 2024 • 47min
A Kaleido-nope (with guest correspondent Sofie Hagen)
What's been happening up North? Amy and Ian find out. Top stories this week include an animal rescue centre's plans to expand being blocked by a stately-home owner, and some gas is being trapped in rocks near Cumbria (we think).Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Sofie Hagen.Sofie's book 'Will I Ever Have Sex Again?' is out 23 May 2024 and is available to pre-order now at sofiehagen.com. Sofie's podcast Help Hole is available wherever you get your podcasts.Northern News are touring t'north! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield from 23-28 June 2024. For tickets head to plosive.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Sofie on Twitter @SofieHagen and Instagram @sofiehagendkRecorded 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 25, 2024 • 45min
Their House Is Clip Art (with guest correspondent Morgan Rees)
Ian James Smith and Amy Christine Stella Gledhill find silly news from up north. Headlines this week include a local councillor insulting hotels in Bridlington and a robot helping the elderly put on cardigans. Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Morgan Rees.Morgan is heading on tour with his show 'Turning Thirsty' starting in Manchester from 1 May 2024. For tickets and dates head to morganreescomedy.comNorthern News are touring t'north! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield from 23-28 June 2024. For tickets head to plosive.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Morgan on Instagram @morganthereesRecorded 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 18, 2024 • 45min
Absolute Battershack (with guest correspondent Iain Stirling)
Amy and and Ian find you the weirdest news from up north. Top stories this week include a Married At First Sight UK star who's been spotted in Grimsby, and an unusual police E-FIT that's causing a stir.Featuring guest correspondent Iain Stirling.Iain is on tour with his stand-up show 'Relevant' until 31 May. For tickets and dates head to iaindoesjokes.com.Northern News are touring t'north! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield from 23-28 June 2024. For tickets head to plosive.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Iain on on Twitter and Instagram @iaindoesjokesRecorded 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 11, 2024 • 46min
Baby Spam Barm (with guest correspondent Jessica Knappett)
What's bin 'appenin' oop narth? Amy and Ian find out. This week they discover the secret behind Blackpool's £1 burger, and look at actor Vicky McClure's new business venture: the Day Club.Featuring guest correspondent Jessica Knappett.Northern News are touring t'north! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield from 23-28 June 2024. For tickets head to plosive.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastAnd follow Jessica on on Twitter and Instagram @jessicaknappettRecorded 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 4, 2024 • 46min
How'd You Lose a Zoo? (with guest correspondent Nick Mohammed)
Your two favourite northerners are back for a brand new series! Amy and Ian scour the local papers to find the silliest stories from up north. Headlines this week include an escaped animal that's captured using an iconic northern staple, and a man causing trouble on a horse.Featuring guest correspondent Nick Mohammed.Nick stars in new swashbuckling adventure series Renegade Nell, available to stream on Disney+Northern News are touring t'north! Amy and Ian will be reporting live from Manchester, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield from 23-28 June 2024. For tickets head to plosive.co.uk.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...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 @nickmohammed and Instagram @nickmohammedyRecorded 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 2, 2024 • 1min
Series 2 Trailer - Northern News
Ey up, cock! Northern News is back with a brand new series, starting this Thursday 4th April 2024.Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus content.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2024 • 50min
What a Waste of Piss Crystals (with guest correspondent Ed Gamble)
In the series finale and to celebrate one whole year of the podcast, Amy and Ian are joined in the studio by guest correspondent Ed Gamble. Headlines this week include a terrible tattooist on the run in Goole, and a cheese company that'll print your face on some brie.Ed is going on tour with his new stand-up show 'Hot Diggity Dog'. For tickets and dates head to edgamble.co.ukEd's book 'Glutton - The Multi-Course Life of a Very Greedy Boy' is available to buy now at edgamblestore.comWant 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 Ed on Twitter and Instagram @EdGambleComedyRecorded 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.

Feb 29, 2024 • 44min
Hi-Vizzed Out His Mind (with guest correspondent Shaparak Khorsandi)
Amy and Ian catch us up on the latest news from the north. Top stories this week include an elderly man doing Cheshire council's job for them, and an emu resisting arrest in Lincolnshire.Featuring guest correspondent comedian and writer Shaparak Khorsandi.Shaparak's memoir 'Scatter Brain' is available to buy now. For more information head to shappi.co.uk/booksWant 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 Shaparak on Twitter @ShappiKhorsandi and Instagram @shappikhorsandiRecorded 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.

Feb 22, 2024 • 43min
The Pigeon Department (with guest correspondent Charlie Baker)
Does anyone know what's going on north of Birmingham these days? Amy and Ian are on a mission to find out. Headlines this week include a student in Scotland travelling over the border to get the best deals on cider, and a woman in Hull with a suspiciously lucrative wax-melt business.Featuring guest correspondent comedian Charlie Baker.Charlie is heading to Newcastle and Edinburgh with his stand-up show '24 Hour Pasty People' in April. For tickets and information head to charliebakercomedy.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 Charlie on Twitter @BakersTweet and Instagram @charliebakercomedianRecorded 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.

Feb 15, 2024 • 45min
Now I Love a Cow (with guest correspondent Jen Brister)
Love is in't air this week, as Amy and Ian find the most romantic(ish) stories from up North. Headlines this week include a man who was showing a bit too much love in his local Farmfoods, and a couple's romantic night in that was ruined in a flash.Featuring guest correspondent comedian Jen Brister.Jen's stand-up comedy special The Optimist is available to watch for free now.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 Jen on Instagram @jenbristercomedyRecorded 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.