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Episodes (61 available)

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, 'I fiddled an electricity meter and the shop burnt down'

A BBC investigation reveals energy theft has risen sharply in the cost-of-living crisis.

4 Mar 2026

5 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, 'A ban on second homes is bringing new life to my village'

Two thirds of properties in Beadnell were second homes or holiday lets. (Image: BBC)

26 Feb 2026

4 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, Arlene Fraser: A 30-year mystery of a murder without a body

Her husband is serving life for murder, but Arelene's family still have questions.

24 Feb 2026

5 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, 'Each empty home shows there is a problem'

Groups including The Big Issue are calling for uninhabited spaces to be put back into use.

23 Feb 2026

5 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, BBC finds girls forced into sex and drugs by London gangs

Our investigation reveals gangs of different backgrounds are operating widely.

18 Feb 2026

5 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, How a brick helped find girl who suffered years of abuse

Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

17 Feb 2026

4 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, Royal Mail: Posties explain what's going on with deliveries

In recent weeks hundreds of people have been contacting the BBC about post being late.

16 Feb 2026

3 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, Fresh questions about Andrew's Newsnight interview

Fresh claims have been made in recent weeks about his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

13 Feb 2026

11 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, The 'dangerous' claims about the health benefits of sunbeds

The BBC has found hundreds of adverts on social media making misleading claims.

11 Feb 2026

4 mins

Latest News Picks, Latest News Picks, 'My phone didn't feel safe': The cyberflashing violinist

A BBC investigation has found Ben Gunnery sent explicit images for more than a decade.

10 Feb 2026

5 mins

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