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Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR

Political reporter at @bbcNewcastle and @bbcneandcumbria. Mother of girls, wife of football fanatic, lover of sausage dogs.

Joined December 2009
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John Spence PE@johnspencepe
Mar 9
Big thank you to @BBCHelenR for featuring us in her recent piece on facilities in the North East. Our pupils spoke with real passion & delivered their messages with purpose & precision. A fantastic experience for them, complemented by an excellent report now available on iPlayer
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Michael Wild@michael_wildbbc
Jan 30
This weekend: join @BBCRichardMoss and guests Middlesbrough Conservative @MiekaSmiles North Northumberland Labour MP @dsnorthnorth & Lib Dem Cumbria candidate Libby Bateman to discuss urgent dental centres, local council funding and the long term impact of the Andy Burnham row
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Michael Wild@michael_wildbbc
15 Jun 2025
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Family fears over adopted children therapy limit cuts

An adoptive mother from Tyneside is among many worried at the impact of a government funding change.

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Brexit deal: Biscuit boom or fishing wipeout? bbc.com/news/articles/cn4q7v…

Brexit deal: Carlisle biscuit boom or Tees fishing wipeout?

The new deal sees closer alignment with the EU on youth mobility, fishing and food standards.

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#SAFC may be the top news in the NE today BUT there’s still plenty to talk about in politics! Join me at 10am on #BBC1 as we talk winter fuel, fishing, nursing and youth unemployment with @LordKirkhope @ReformDurham Andrew Husband and @labour_carlisle Julie Minns MP #iplayer
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Michael Wild@michael_wildbbc
23 May 2025
On this weekend’s show: @Labour_Carlisle Julie Minns @LordKirkhope @ReformDurham Andrew Husband on winter fuel u-turn, shortage of NHS nurses, EU deal and youth unemployment. Join @BBCHelenR Sunday BBC1 10am and i-player
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Fans say football regulator needs to be effective - watch more on this mornings politics north available now on the bbc iplayer bbc.com/news/articles/cpqleg…

North East football fans say football regulator must be effective

The government says a regulator is required to protect fans but the premier league has concerns.

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More on my look at the Gateshead takeaway ban ten years on….. Council asks for help to tackle childhood obesity bbc.com/news/articles/cr53m1…

Gateshead Council calls for help with rising childhood obesity

Gateshead Council's 10-year ban on new hot food takeaways has little effect on childhood obesity.

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On #politicsnorth tomorrow 10am BBC1 ne&cumbria - I take a look at the takeaway ban in Gateshead. It’s 10 years since it came into force - has it had the desired effect?
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How domestic violence victims are being supported - great to speak with everyone involved in this piece bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2kq…

Hundreds of North East domestic violence victims given extra support

A project involving specialists working with police call handlers is one of a number of initiatives.

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Richard Moss@BBCRichardMoss
24 Nov 2024
Politics North at 10: Has the moment come to allow assisted dying? Can Labour deliver on pledge to halve violence against women and girls? Have government policies added to cost of living pressures? With @chloeloureilly_ @dsnorthnorth and @Nat_LibdemNrthN #bbcpoliticsnorth
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Richard Moss@BBCRichardMoss
30 Oct 2024
Budget documents reveal A1 Morpeth-Ellingham dualling scrapped. Not offering value for money according to the government.
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Councils 'sleepwalking into crisis' over schools - read more about parents affect by school closures in Berwick and potentially Whitley bay. What’s happening with class sizes and mixed year groups?! Etc bbc.com/news/articles/cly30q…

North East councils 'sleepwalking into crisis' over schools

Authorities are being urged to discuss falling pupil numbers as a regional issue.

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The sunderland-born business secretary says he wants to “throw the kitchen sink” at helping the north east economy grow. See more on #politicsnorth on bbc1 this Sunday with @BBCRichardMoss
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Richard Moss@BBCRichardMoss
11 Oct 2024
Politics North BBC1 this Sunday: Will higher government targets solve the housing crisis, or lead to "concrete jungle"? Can councils afford to maintain parks? What is Labour recipe for boosting growth? With guests @luke_myer, @dfrancisgreen and Northumberland ldr Glen Sanderson
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Families 'on tight rope' blame two-child benefit cap bbc.com/news/articles/cly5d4…

Families 'on tight rope' blame two-child benefit cap

Lewis Kirkbride's blended family lost £1,200 a month in child benefit when he and his partner moved in together.

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Michael Wild@michael_wildbbc
20 Sep 2024
On this Sunday's show: @KiMcGuinness @tomgordonLD Cllr Niall Innes excl interviews with @Nigel_Farage @Keir_Starmer Labour's plan for the North East's economy future of local bus services free school meals - join @BBCRichardMoss 10.00am Sunday BBC1 #bbcpoliticsnorth
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Mayor recommits to Metro extension plan - highlights of ⁦@BBCNEandCumbria⁩ hotseat with ⁦@KiMcGuinness⁩ this morning bbc.com/news/articles/czx679…

North East Mayor recommits to Metro Washington extension

Kim McGuinness dips into local funds as the government reviews transport schemes nationally.

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Listen back on bbc sounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p078q…

BBC Sounds - Matt Bailey - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Matt Bailey on BBC Sounds.

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15 Aug 2024
Really looking forward to going live on BBC Radio Newcastle with @mattbaileymedia this morning. Give us a listen between 9am and 10am.
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Kim McGuinness
@KiMcGuinness
15 Aug 2024
Really looking forward to going live on BBC Radio Newcastle with @mattbaileymedia this morning. Give us a listen between 9am and 10am.
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