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Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith

Hosted by comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith – two Northerners living in London –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? Write in to northernnewspod@gmail.comWant even more Northern News? Join us on Patreon atpatreon.com/NorthernNewsFollow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastProduced by Plosive.Artwork by

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2:33

Room 101 (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/07/14

As we've reached 101 episodes of the podcast, in this week's bonus episode Amy and Ian decide what, or who, they would put in Room 101.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram

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50:05

Would you drink a ham drink?

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/07/10

Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith find weird news from the North.Headlines this week include a look at Wigan's best and worst hygiene ratings, and a couple who might love crisps a bit too much. Northern News will be recording a special LIVE edition of the podcast at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on 20 August. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by

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1:58

Depressed Pat and His Little Dead Cat (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/07/07

This week on Patreon, to celebrate the 100 episode milestone Ian brings us a story featuring the number 100, and Amy impresses us all with her counting skills.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on

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1:01:49

100th Episode Special! (with messages from Lou...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/07/03

Happy 100th Episode! To celebrate, everyone can enjoy watching the full video episode on Patreon ...for free! Head over to www.patreon.com/NorthernNews.In a Northern News first, this week Ian personally reports back from a news story location - the most haunted home in Britain, 30 East Drive in Pontefract.And to celebrate hitting a hundo, we hear 100th episode wishes from some of our favourite past guest correspondents: Lou Sanders, Rob Auton, Jessica Knappett, John Kearns, Stevie Martin and Chris

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1:40

The North-o-meter Test (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/30

The results are in! Amy and Ian take the North-o-meter test to see if they're still Northern enough for the pod. This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast.Recorded and edited by

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49:53

Mr Whippy Universe (with guest correspondent Glenn...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/26

Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill find the weirdest stories from the North.Headlines this week include a dodgy sheep curry, and a man who builds a castle in his garden. Featuring guest correspondent, Glenn Moore!Glenn is taking his brand new show 'Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?' to the Edinburgh Fringe and then on tour around the UK. For tickets and information head to www.glennmoorecomedy.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount

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3:57

Are you chonking my bonce? (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/23

On Patreon this week, Amy and Ian delve into a story sent in by a listener - all about that horrible penguin, Feathers McGraw.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded

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43:00

The Rest Is Northern News

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/19

Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith report on the weirdest news from up t'North,Headlines this week include a poncy sconce discovered in Yorkshire, and Wigan names the first EVER flatpack furniture champion.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 Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded by Naomi Parnell and edited by Aniya

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2:15

Drawing each other VIDEO (Patreon teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/16

This week Amy and Ian draw each other.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan

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45:27

Piss Hound Snake (with guest correspondent Sikisa)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/12

Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill read you the silliest news stories from the North.Headlines this week include a nasty surprise in someone's toilet, and Aldi crowns its biggest superfan. Featuring guest correspondent, Sikisa!Sikisa is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe with her brand new show 'Serving Justice' from 1 Aug-24 Aug. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and

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1:33

Little Baby Lucifer (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/09

This week's bonus episode is a story sent in by a listener, about a (possibly satanic) baby.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To watch the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for

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52:51

Bigger than a Bollard? (with guest correspondent...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/05

Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith sift through the local papers of the North.Headlines this week include a stolen caravan, and Sir Ian McKellen's pub get a dubious hygiene rating.Featuring guest correspondent, Andrew Hunter Murray!Andrew's latest book 'A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering' is out in paperback now and is available to buy here.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

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1:32

Doing Wordle (yet again) VIDEO (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/06/02

Amy and Ian revisit Wordle in this Patreon video episode. This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To watch the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography

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51:53

Hot Mess Kebab (with guest correspondent Joe...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/05/29

Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill catch up on the weirdest stories from t'North.Headlines this week include a flock of sheep on a roof, and a review of a hot mess of a kebab.Featuring guest correspondent, Joe Kent-Walters!Joe is taking his brand new show 'Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)' to the Edinburgh Fringe. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.And follow him on Instagram @joe_is_frankiemonroeWant Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus

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2:09

Solving Riddles (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/05/26

In this week's Patreon, Ian and Amy solve some riddles.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome

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51:59

Don't Feed the Nanas! (with guest correspondent Abi...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/05/22

Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith share weird tales from the North.Headlines this week include a look at Manchester United's new stadium design, and a group of nanas knitting blankets for *checks notes* ...baby rhinos.Featuring guest correspondent, Abi Clarke!Abi is on tour with her debut stand-up hour Role Model. For tickets and information head to www.livenation.co.uk.And follow her on Instagram @abiclarkecomedy and TikTok @abiclarkecomedy.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus

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2:45

But I haven’t pissed the bed! (Patreon Teaser)

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/05/19

P.S.A. Amy has definitely never pissed the bedThis is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full episode and to enjoy 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.Send in your story to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by

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51:06

You're Beef, If Anything (Live at the Edinburgh...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/05/15

This week's episode is a special live edition of the podcast, recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.Headlines this week include a owl that causes havoc at a wedding, and a man who's chuffed after finding a massive chip.Catch Ian's brand new show Foot Spa Half Empty live at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. For tickets and information head to edfringe.com.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy

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1:36

Northern News Q&A: Favourite discontinued sweets...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/05/12

It's another Q&A special, and Amy and Ian get nostalgic about sweets from their childhood.This is a preview of a Patreon episode. To listen to the full epsiode and to enjoy 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.Submit your questions for the next Q&A by emailing northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastRecorded and

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45:47

Weasels that have Wronged Me (with guest...

Northern News with Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith ·

2025/05/08

Ian and Amy sift through the local rags to catch up on news from THE NORTH.Headlines this week include what you should be eating for breakfast, and a punch up at a local council meeting.Featuring guest correspondent, Red Richardson!Follow him on Instagram @redrichardsoncomedy and never miss a video.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

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