A closer look at stories from around the North West
Simon O'Brien finds out why we're more likely to have our vehicles damaged by potholes in the North. Tony Livesey goes behind the scenes of A Question of Sport.
DetailsJacey Normand investigates a spate of high-profile burglaries across the region. Tony Wilson's son, Oliver, reveals his dad's home video footage of Manchester's Hacienda nightclub.
DetailsSurprising real-life stories from familiar places. Music legend Marc Almond reveals to Mark Radcliffe how his hometown of Southport inspired his career.
DetailsAndy Johnson investigates how the Forest of Bowland holds the key to the survival of the hen harrier in England. Jamie Coulson reports on the drug problems in Hebden Bridge.
DetailsAt the start of the summer season Jacey Normand asks whether the decline in British tourism signals the end of the line for North West piers.
DetailsMartin Bell reports on landmines charity the Mines Advisory Group, Jacey Normand samples the delights of the Cheshire Food Trail, and Andy Johnson meets guitarist Johnny Marr.
DetailsSurprising local real-life stories. 50 years after Lennon met McCartney, Andy Johnson reveals a rare photo of a young John Lennon. Jacey Normand looks at the life of Ian Curtis.
DetailsLocal magazine programme. Inside Out looks at the rising number of tuberculosis cases in the region, and meets the remarkable Blackpool lady planning to adopt 100 Kenyan orphans.
DetailsLocal stories. Oliver Wilson looks at the row over cancer drug Sutent, which his father was denied on the NHS. And the show looks at the making of new movie Awaydays in Liverpool.
DetailsLocal stories. Inside Out takes a look at what happens when your holiday insurance refuses to pay up, and actor James Redmond tells the story of a World War One namesake.
DetailsThe extraordinary story of how a schoolgirl evacuated to Guernsey during WWII made some exceptional friends. And how bargain stores have changed the face of British high streets.
DetailsJacey Normand investigates attacks on traffic wardens in the North West and discovers a unique way to help deal with the problem.
DetailsSimon O'Brien meets the Wirral freerunner Daniel Ilabaca who is scaling new heights in the entertainment business.
DetailsJacey Normand reports on Wigan mother Sarah Taylor as she searches for her missing daughter in Libya. Model Jemma Gofton looks at the growing trend for teen beauty pageants.
DetailsAndy Johnson investigates the current state of football debt in the North West. Jacey Normand joins the Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue team, and the team meets a saxophonist.
DetailsJemma Gofton presents a report on the closure of the Manchester Adoption Society. Andy Johnson uncovers unseen film of a fire in Liverpool 50 years ago that claimed 11 lives.
DetailsSurprising real-life stories from familiar places. Jacey Normand joins the North West archaeologists who have been uncovering the secrets of Stonehenge.
DetailsStuart Maconie chats to director Mike Leigh, and Jacey Normand discovers how the sinking of the Titanic is still having an impact in Liverpool.
DetailsAs victims of the thalidomide tragedy reach their fifties, actor Ricky Tomlinson investigates their fears of a future blighted by failing health and financial worries.
DetailsJacey Normand follows a specialist team at a Manchester hospital - one of only five units in the country - who are fighting to save the lives of swine flu victims.
DetailsSurprising local real-life stories. In this special report, Jacey Normand goes in search of the world's oldest T-Rex footprint with top North West fossil hunter Dr Phil Manning.
DetailsAndy Johnson reports on how the Big Freeze has been affecting the region. And John McCardle meets deaf and hearing children who are part of the amazing Liverpool Signing Choir.
DetailsThe local magazine programme follows a landlady from Blackpool giving hope and a home to orphans in Kenya, and sees the sights with a new generation of Manchester tour guides.
DetailsLocal stories. Inside Out investigates the potential for ground-sharing between Liverpool and Everton football clubs, and sees the urban search and rescue team in action.
DetailsJacey Normand speaks to Marie McCourt, whose daughter Helen was murdered 20 years ago - but her body was never found. Marie has spent the last two decades looking for her daughter.
DetailsLes Dennis discovers how many Liver Birds there are in Liverpool, Jacey Normand investigates crane safety and Andy Johnson reflects on the legacy of health campaigner Pat Morris.
DetailsLocal stories. Inside Out looks at Cumbria's role in the nation's timekeeping, watches artist Michael Browne complete his latest painting, and goes behind the scenes of Survivors.
DetailsJacey Normand reports on the fortune in art currently owned by regional authorities. And John Amaechi looks at the role the Northwest played in the fight for gay rights.
DetailsLocal stories. Inside Out reveals new evidence which casts doubt on the conviction of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields, and Jacey Normand catches up with Derek Hatton.
DetailsManchester superstar Mick Hucknall warns young musicians that there's little money to be made any more in the music industry and says he wouldn't advise children to go into it.
DetailsInside Out investigates a spate of high profile burglaries across the region and looks at how security is being stepped up as celebrities are also targeted for violent robberies.
DetailsSurprising real-life stories from familiar places. Jacey Normand meets a woman from Preston who escaped the Nazis in Czechoslovakia with the help of an unsung British hero.
DetailsAndy Johnson investigates how a search for sunken treasure lost investors thousands of pounds. Jacey Normand meets Christopher Eccleston on the set of his new BBC drama Accused.
DetailsInside Out exclusively reveals the truth about a 39-year-old murder and there is a report on the improving relations between a local community and gypsy families in the area.
DetailsJacey Normand investigates why the North West has such a large alcohol problem, and Nichola Dixon samples some of the region's oldest recipes.
DetailsSurprising real-life stories from familiar places. Carl John comes face to face with the illegal 'devil dogs' of Liverpool, whose owners claim would kill on a single command.
DetailsSurprising local real-life stories. Yvette Livesey, partner of the late Tony Wilson, talks about life without the Manchester icon and his lasting impact on the north west.
DetailsWith pubs closing down across the region, Andy Johnson meets a community that's fighting back. Jacey Normand meets the former soldier aiming to run 42 peaks in 24 hours.
DetailsInside Out meets the couple trying to rebuild their lives after their two sons were killed, and learns about the gangs that terrorised Manchester and Salford over a century ago.
DetailsAn investigation into Liverpool's gang culture, revealing how drugs became criminals' main currency and multi-million pound deals replaced bank robberies as the quick way to cash.
DetailsStuart Maconie follows in the footsteps of legendary Lake District fell walker Alfred Wainwright. And Andy Johnson reports on a unique life swap in Blackburn.
DetailsReal-life stories from where you live. With questions over finance and leadership, Andy Johnson asks if Liverpool can deliver in time for its year as European Capital of Culture.
DetailsNick Castree, whose father Ron is a killer, calls for more help for families of murderers. Jacey Normand reports on the world's biggest collection of football memorabilia.
DetailsLocal stories. Inside Out reveals the pioneering cancer treatment being developed in the region, meets the weatherman with a passion for predictions, and enters hidden Manchester.
DetailsAndy Johnson investigates fake sports memorabilia and asks boxing legend Ricky Hatton to authenticate a collection of signed photos.
DetailsChristopher Eccleston presents a personal film about his involvement with a North West drama group which is mainly made up of actors with learning difficulties.
DetailsAndy Johnson asks whether the opening of a new superstore will be enough to regenerate a north west town or whether it will sound the death knell for local businesses.
DetailsReal-life stories from familiar places. John McArdle meets Jodie Prenger, winner of I'd Do Anything, and the show looks at farmers using their land for adventure activities.
DetailsAndy Johnson meets some of the North West's returning regiments. Stuart Maconie profiles Delia Darbyshire, who created the Dr Who theme. And Jacey Normand reports on Bentley.
DetailsAndy Johnson meets people trying to cope with the recent flooding in Cumbria. Plus the wartime diaries of a Prisoner of War who witnessed The Great Escape from Stalag Luft III.
DetailsSurprising real-life stories from familiar places. Why a Liverpool family are still unable to bring home the body of their son who was murdered over two years ago in Spain.
DetailsAndy Johnson discovers the secret diary of a North West soldier based in Iraq 90 years ago, and Jacey Normand has a close encounter with a shark.
DetailsJacey Normand investigates a new gold rush in the North West and asks why people are queuing up to sell off their jewellery. But are they being ripped off?
DetailsLocal stories. Inside Out investigates whether we are prepared for flooding in the North West, meets a pastor with the railway ministry, and asks if killer heels worth the pain.
DetailsA look at the case of Liverpool football fan Michael Shields, jailed for the attempted murder of a Bulgarian barman after the 2005 Champions League final.
DetailsRichard Askam delves into new Liverpool FC owner John Henry's personality, Oliver Wilson meets racing legend Stirling Moss, and Stuart Maconie concludes his walking adventure.
DetailsSurprising local real-life stories. 50 years after Lennon met McCartney, Andy Johnson reveals a rare photo of a young John Lennon. Jacey Normand has a close encounter with sharks.
DetailsJacey Normand investigates why the Manchester-based Co-operative Group has joined forces with Native Americans to take on the world's biggest oil companies.
DetailsLocal stories. Inside Out looks at the pioneering work undertaken to tackle domestic violence, and meets the former criminal shamelessly putting Salford street-life onto the stage.
DetailsIn the annual build up to the Grand National in Liverpool, Simon O'Brien finds out what happens to racehorses unable to race any more. Plus the anti-fast food campaign.
DetailsJacey Normand gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes with Moneysaving Expert Martin Lewis to find out how he is changing the nation's spending habits.
DetailsLocal stories. The show takes a look at the property developments halted by the credit crunch, and visits a place in Liverpool where gangs leave their rivalries at the door.
DetailsAndy Johnson investigates whether success on the football pitch can offer something postive to the town of Blackpool. And a look at what it takes to follow a strict Jewish diet.
DetailsJacey Normand investigates why so many people in the North West are dumping their pets during the recession. Nigel Pivaro looks at the history of 'Little Italy' in Manchester.
DetailsSurprising stories from familiar places. Andy Johnson investigates how easily guns are getting into the north west.
DetailsHarold Shipman murdered 215 of his patients. Ten years after the families won the right to a public inquiry, the senior judge in charge speaks out.
DetailsWith exclusive access to the Counter Terrorism Unit, Andy Johnson investigates the current terror threat and asks what is being done to counter extremism in the North West.
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