Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith

Fog On’t Snake’s Pass (with guest correspondent Russell Kane)

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Sara Barron Bonus (Patreon Teaser)

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Greggs Champagne Bar (with guest correspondent Poppy Hillstead)

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

What Does It Smell Of? (Patreon Teaser)

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it smell of? Amy and Ian try to get to the bottom of it.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra ...

Eeeee Liquid (with guest correspondent Daliso Chaponda)

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A comedy news podcast hosted by Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, two Northerners living in London who find the funniest news stories from up north.Headline...

EWE Wrestling Debrief (Patreon Teaser)

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian aka The Gravy Boat and The Bean Chunker tell us about their night at professional wrestling. To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY...

Me Floaty Ring! (with guest correspondent Sara Barron)

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy are two Northerners in London, desperately trying to keep up with what's going on up North.Headlines this week include a woman restoring p...

You're Haunted 24/7 (with guest correspondent Rhys James)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Halloween, Amy and Ian find the spookiest news stories from the North.Headlines this week include spilt drinks in a haunted pub, and a team ...

Comment Section Binfire (Patreon Teaser)

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lincolnshire is bracing itself for its annual Swingathon.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest sto...

Quadruple Decker Bus (with guest correspondent Dr Benji Waterhouse)

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian find the silliest news from up t'North. Headlines this week include an exciting new bus service in North Yorkshire, and a traffic warden i...

Northern News Q&A Special 3 (Patreon Teaser)

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy answer your questions in yet another Q&A special.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra g...

Barnsley Playboy Bungalow (with guest correspondent Sophie Duker)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy find the silliest stories from the North of England.Headlines this week include a woman whose dream job will take her from Barnsley to LA,...

David O'Doherty Bonus (Patreon Teaser)

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

You Can't Burn Wet (with guest correspondent Stephen Bailey)

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy find the weirdest news from up t'north. Headlines this week include a cat owner who gets a shocking surprise, and a 1p coin that could mak...

No Slutty Fonts Please (with guest correspondent Hayley Ellis)

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The weirdest news stories from the Naaaaarth.Headlines this week include a bread throwing festival, and a puppy who his day in court.Featuring guest c...

MY LIMES! Pint of Limes Challenge (Video episode available on Patreon)

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of the new series, David O'Doherty shared the most iconic Irish tweet involving a very inebriated man, a beer and a pint glass fu...

There's a Dog in the Playground! (with guest correspondent Janice Connolly)

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian find the silliest news from the North of England.Headlines this week include a disgruntled holiday-maker from York, and a Newcastle man wh...

Quickfire Questions (Patreon Teaser)

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

100% Gutter Ball (with guest correspondent David O'Doherty)

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian are back with a brand new series, sifting through the papers to find you the weirdest news stories from up North. Headlines this week incl...

Headlines: Live from Fairfield Social Club, Manchester (Patreon Teaser)

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Headlines: Live from The Wardrobe, Leeds (Patreon Teaser)

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Headlines: Live from Social, Hull (Patreon Teaser)

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Headlines: Live from The Leadmill, Sheffield (Patreon Teaser)

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Patreon episode, Ian and Amy go through some quick headlines LIVE from The Leadmill, Sheffield.To listen to the full bonus episode and ...

John Kearns Bonus (Patreon Teaser)

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian had such a laugh with John Kearns, that for this week's bonus episode we've put together some of the best unheard bits - exclusively for P...

Distant Trucker Relaxation Tape (with guest correspondent John Kearns)

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the series finale, Ian and Amy are joined in the studio by guest correspondent, John Kearns! Top stories this week include a grandad who's in for ...

How Many Crisps in a Packet? (Video episode available on Patreon)

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 72, Ian discovers he has a little known talent: potato necromancy. In this Patreon video episode, we put Ian's skills to the test and see i...

One Bean, Eight Sausages (with guest correspondent Sarah Keyworth)

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian find bizarre stories from up north. Headlines this week include a fake skull on a stick discovered in the woods, and a woman outraged...

Happy Yorkshire Day! (with guest correspondent Katy Wix)

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian celebrate Yorkshire Day by finding the silliest local news stories from God's Own County. Headlines this week include a woman from Rotherh...

Normal Pork Screwdriver (Patreon Teaser)

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's bonus episode is about a controversial menu change at Calderdale Council.To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content,...

The Nightmare Vegetables (with guest correspondent Danny Beard)

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy scour the local papers of the north to find the weirdest stories. Headlines this week include the discovery of a new health-food, and the ...

She's Got a Brewery Stomach (Patreon Teaser)

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For bonus episode 69, Ian and Amy discuss a mystery letter writer in Sheffield who's trying to get some action.To listen to the full bonus episode and...

Never Drink and Dog (with guest correspondent Chloe Radcliffe)

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two northerners living down south catch up on the weirdest new stories from the north. Headlines this week include the most romantic spots in Yorkshir...

Northern News Tour Debrief (Patreon Teaser)

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's bonus Patreon episode, Amy and Ian share behind the scenes goss from their Tour of T'North.To listen to the full bonus episode and for ...

Huffin' and Puffin' for Puffins (with guest correspondent Larry Dean)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian find silly news from the north. Headlines this week include a Puffin festival in Yorkshire, and an unusual competitive sport in Barnsley.F...

Northern News Postbag Special #3

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian sift through the Northern News postbag and read messages from listeners.Want your message read out on the podcast, or got a juicy story fr...

Northern News Postbag Special #3 (Patreon Teaser)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Patreon bonus episode, Amy and Ian sift through the Northern News postbag and read messages from listeners.To listen to the full episod...

What an Apostrophe Sounds Like (with guest correspondent Stuart Laws)

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian bring you bizarre news from the North. Headlines this week include a northern train line introducing AI, and some missing punctuation that...

You Can't Double Die (with guest correspondent Bella Hull)

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two northerners now living down south find the silliest news stories from up t'north. Headlines this week include a boy from Yorkshire who takes home ...

Confessions of a Northerner 2 (Patreon Teaser)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy confess the southern things that they love. Traitors. To listen to the full bonus episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, ...

40 Packets of Ham (with guest correspondent Jin Hao Li)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy scour the papers for silliest news this week. Top stories this week include a headless beast found on a beach on the Yorkshire coast. Coul...

Northern News Q&A Special 2 (Patreon Teaser)

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian answer your questions in another Q&A special.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra guest...

Leave Bingo Alone (with guest correspondent Marjolein Robertson)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two northern pals living in London find out what's been 'appenin' oop narth. Headlines this week include a cheeky Specsavers marketing campaign in Liv...

Northern News Tasting Menu

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special sneak peek into the Northern News Patreon, Ian and Amy come up with their ultimate Northern tasting menu.For weekly bonus content like...

A Hot Bean Bag (Live at The Bill Murray)

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from The Bill Murray Comedy Club in London, Amy and Ian share news from up north.Want to be at the next live recording of Northern News? You can ...

The Anxious Pig is Coming (with guest correspondent Sunil Patel)

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian keep up with the news up north. Top stories this week include a woman who is being stalked by a UFO, and Rate My Takeaway's visit to Amy's...

Daniel Bedingfield Debrief (Patreon Teaser)

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy went to go see Daniel Bedingfield live at The London Palladium.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bit...

We're Gonna Gunge Grandad (with guest correspondent Alex Kealy)

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy find the weirdest stories from up North. Headlines this week include Humber Rescue service reaching their 3000th call-out, and some very u...

Confessions of a Northerner (Patreon Teaser)

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy 'fess up about the Northern things they secretly hate.To listen to the full episode and for WEEKLY bonus content, videos, BTS bits, extra ...

Mutton Bustin' (with guest correspondent Kemah Bob)

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our two favourite northerners living down south are catching up on the news from home. Top stories this week include a mysterious fog around a village...

Northern News Postbag Special #2

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian sift through the Northern News postbag and read messages from listeners.Want your message read out on the podcast, or got a juicy story fr...

I Would Buy the Balls (with guest correspondent Josh Widdicombe)

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy keep up with the news up North. Headlines this week include the opening of a new Groucho Club in Yorkshire, and man on horse and cart who ...

A Kaleido-nope (with guest correspondent Sofie Hagen)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 state...

Their House Is Clip Art (with guest correspondent Morgan Rees)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian James Smith and Amy Christine Stella Gledhill find silly news from up north. Headlines this week include a local councillor insulting hotels in Br...

Absolute Battershack (with guest correspondent Iain Stirling)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Baby Spam Barm (with guest correspondent Jessica Knappett)

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 McClur...

How'd You Lose a Zoo? (with guest correspondent Nick Mohammed)

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Headlin...

Series 2 Trailer - Northern News

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What a Waste of Piss Crystals (with guest correspondent Ed Gamble)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Hi-Vizzed Out His Mind (with guest correspondent Shaparak Khorsandi)

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Pigeon Department (with guest correspondent Charlie Baker)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sc...

Now I Love a Cow (with guest correspondent Jen Brister)

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Chattanooga Choo Choo (with guest correspondent Dan Tiernan)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy sift through this week's red tops to find you the best stories from up north. Top stories this week include a man who travels to Yorkshire...

Are You Sugaring My Plums? (with guest correspondent Cariad Lloyd)

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian find out what's been going on up north. Headlines this week include a dramatic false alarm at Blackpool Tower, and a very unique registrat...

Aurora Gooleialis (with guest correspondent Vittorio Angelone)

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian find the silliest news from up north. Top stories this week include the solved mystery of a pink light in the sky in Goole, and how WH Smi...

One Massive Mole (with guest correspondent Laura Davis)

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy bring you news from everywhere north of Nottinghamshire (but south of Scotland).Headlines this week include a Lancaster football club bein...

The Youngest Cougar (with guest correspondent Ivo Graham)

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian fill us in on what's been going on up North. Stories this week include a Batman inspired vigilante in Bradford, and some very cheeky thiev...

Trumpet Shed (with guest correspondent Harriet Kemsley)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy see in the new year with some of the silliest stories up north. Headlines this week include a criminal on the run who is not happy with hi...

It's Web Week (with guest correspondent Daniel Foxx)

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's that weird bit in between Christmas and New Year, but your two favourite Northerners are on hand to try make sense of it all.Top stories this wee...

The Smell of Tinsel (with guest correspondent Lucy Beaumont)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Seasons Greetings! In a special festive edition of the podcast, Ian and Amy find you the jolliest stories from t'North (pole).Headlines this week incl...

Little Pickle Boy (with guest correspondent Nabil Abdulrashid)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read all about it! Amy and Ian bring you news from the north.Top stories this week include an unpopular baby name that's making a comeback, and a lorr...

Beverley Brass Boys (with guest correspondent Louise Young)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gledhill and Smith are catching up on all the news they've missed from up t'north.Headlines this week include the grand announcement of Greggs' Festiv...

I'm A Traybake (with guest correspondent Shaun Keaveny)

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking news! Something ridiculous has happened up north, and Ian and Amy are here to tell you all about it.Headlines this week include a man who mad...

A Spider's Intern (with guest correspondent Sam Campbell)

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

East Riding's finest are here to bring you the weirdest news from up north. This week's headlines include the story of Bavarian man who has been holid...

A Real Tommy Smirker (with guest correspondent Celya AB)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy sift through the papers to find out what's happening up North. Headlines this week include a look at the social-class categories in Wigan,...

Snake Escape Season (with guest correspondent Josh Jones)

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy are two Northerners in London, desperately trying to keep up with what's going on up North.Making headlines this week are an escaped Snake...

What is this Clown World? (Live at the London Podcast Festival 2023)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the London Podcast Festival in Kings Place, Amy and Ian scour the papers to find the silliest news from up north.Top stories this week inclu...

Excessive for a Poltergeist (with guest correspondent Phil Ellis)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Halloween special this week, as Amy and Ian find the spookiest stories from up North.Headlines include a woman who has divorced her ghost husba...

Metal Detector Head (with guest correspondent Catherine Bohart)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian find out what's been going on up t'North recently(ish).Headlines this week include the discovery of a very, very, very old bowl, and a car...

Concrete Mist (with guest correspondent Calum Scott)

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian get to the bottom of what's going on up North.Making a splash in the papers this week is a couple in Hull celebrating their diamond weddin...

Gippin’ Myself Silly (with guest correspondent Ania Magliano)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian sift through the Northern newspapers to find you the silliest stories. Headlines this week include an X-Rated roundabout in Scarborough, a...

I Love Asbestos (with guest correspondent Paddy Young)

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy find you the weirdest stories from the north this week. Top stories this week include a trial run of VR-style glasses in a hospital in Goo...

Mackerel Woman's Coming (with guest correspondent Helen Bauer)

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Amy and Ian as they catch up on the latest stories from up t'North.Making headlines this week is a questionable window display at a Funeral Direc...

The Tour-de-Goole (with guest correspondent James Harkin)

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eyup cocker - Ian and Amy have some news from up t'North for you.Top stories this week include an international cycling race coming to Goole, and an e...

That's Mega-Daft (with guest correspondent Rachel Fairburn)

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did it happen somewhere north of Nottingham? Check. Was it reported in the papers? Check. Does it make absolute no sense? Check. It's probably Norther...

A Four Pint Shop (with guest correspondent Sean McLoughlin)

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has something inexplicably weird happened up north recently? You bet it has. Amy and Ian are here to tell you all about it.Top stories this week inclu...

Library of Balls (with guest correspondent Freya Parker)

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy are rifling through the papers to find you the best stories from up north.Headlines include a family that spans (probably more than) five ...

Give 'im the Pies (with guest correspondent Divina de Campo)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian sift through this week's Northern papers.Top stories this week include a teenager who can assemble a Mr Potato Head in record breaking tim...

Stripping Point (with guest correspondent Adam Flood)

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your weekly dose of Northern News, courtesy of Hull and Goole's finest.Headlines this week include the opening of a holiday-dog-training-park in Yorks...

Spice Gulls (with guest correspondent Tamsyn Kelly)

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Respect the Matterhorn (with guest correspondent Alison Spittle)

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy trawl through the papers to find you the silliest stories from up North. Headlines this week include an archaeological discovery in Carlis...

A Colony of Wallabies (with guest correspondent Pierre Novellie)

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

East Yorkshire's finest are back again to find you all the best news from up North.Top stories include the heartwarming tale of Hull's Library of Stuf...

Piddlin’ Alfresco (with guest correspondent Esther Manito)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian sift through the red tops to find you the silliest stories from the North. Headlines this week include a guide on how to correctly do a wi...

Pork Loins and Stolen Toys (with guest correspondent Kiell Smith-Bynoe)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's another week of only the hottest Northern News stories.Top stories include Amy's poltergeist car, a good old Scarborough moan, and a wanted man i...

Reet Milky River (with guest correspondent Rob Auton)

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's some pretty weird stuff going on up North, and Amy and Ian can't wait to tell you about it. Headlines this week include a bungling burglar in ...

Guaranteed Nudity (with guest correspondent Lou Sanders)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy have had a good ol' rifle through the newspapers of the North to find you the best stories.Top stories this week include a scarf theft in ...

CGI Hanging Baskets (with guest correspondent Juno Dawson)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian bring you the best stories from the Northern press.Making headlines this week is a man on a month-long kebabathon, and an unrealistic adve...

Not for Nosies, Chips and Bogies (with guest correspondent Kevin Kennedy)

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy bring you the best headlines from ooop Narth. Top stories this week include a dine and dash at an all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant, and ...

I’m Going to Pervgatory (with guest correspondent Isy Suttie)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ra...

Pissthagoras Theorem (with guest correspondent Rich Hardisty)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Amy find the best stories from everywhere north of Nottingham(ish).Headlines this week include another naughty head teacher in Oldham, and a p...

Copycat Flasher (with guest correspondent Nish Kumar)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy and Ian sift through the newspapers of the North, so you don't have to.This week top stories include a walrus that isn't keen on fireworks, and a ...