The Latest Podcasts from BBC Local Radio

Strange But True Crime

Dive into a world of bizarre true crimes with brazen criminals that will leave you scratching your head for answers. Rima Ahmed explores audacious heists, secret drugs bunkers and stolen identities with reporters who have lived and breathed these true crime cases. Wanna get in touch? Email us at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Rima Ahmed Producer: Luke de Costa Video Producer: Fede Marilotti Researcher: Bethan Davies Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin

Mud, Sweat and Cheers

The passion, pride and drama of local sport. Go behind the scenes of clubs and communities to uncover the moments that rarely make the headlines. From devoted fans and local legends to athletes, coaches and volunteers, meet the people whose dedication keeps their clubs thriving. Immerse yourself in a world where every club, every voice and every story matters. On Mud, Sweat and Cheers: Series 1: Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC Join an unforgettable year at Sheffield FC, the oldest football club in the world. The club helped shape the modern game and now competes in the ninth tier of English football.

In Court

Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal trials. Latest: Stockport Drug and Rape Trial The trial of a husband accused of plotting with 13 other men to drug and rape his wife, multiple times. Mat Trewern and Michelle Dignan follow this trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. Previously on In Court: 1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death. 2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up for parole. 3. The Truth of Lucy Letby - Follow the trials of child serial killer Lucy Letby. 4. Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial - Follow the trial of Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba. 5. Southport Stabbings - Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport. 6. Bodies In The Suitcases - Yostin Mosquera was on trial for murder after body parts were found in Bristol. 7. Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial: The former Royal Marine Commando is on trial for charges including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Love Bombed

Vicky Pattison investigates romance fraud, exploring extreme cases of love bombing, lies and psychological manipulation. Victims share their stories and experts discuss how we, as a society, can affect change. Series 4. WifeHunter Uncovering one the UK’s most prolific Lovebombers, Raymond McDonald. Despite a court ban he is still on dating apps and talking to women. One of them is us. Previously on Love Bombed: Series 3. Love Bombed Presents...Betrayed Vicky Pattison explores double lives, mental trickery, manipulation and love. Series 2. Who is Alex? A story of survival after a woman nearly lost her money and sense of self to an online fraudster. Series 1. Who is James Scott? The incredible double life of a serial cheater and his true identity. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk. Credits: Series 4. WifeHunter Presented by Vicky Pattison. Writer and Producer: Jane Downs and Barney Rowntree. Investigative reporter: Philippa Goymer. Story Consultant: Barney Rowntree. Sound designer: Kasel Kundola. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Dan Farthing (BBC Investigations NE & Cumbria). Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin. Lovebombed was made at BBC Radio Newcastle for BBC Sounds. Visit bbc.co.uk/actionline for help and support on issues raised in this series.

In Detail...

Exploring and explaining news stories from across England. Series 5: Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance Viraj Mendis from Sri Lanka begs for sanctuary in an Ascension church. The vicar, Father John Methuen, agrees to protect him defying Thatcher's government. Previously on In Detail... Series 1. The Pub Bombings Exploring the impact of two Birmingham pub bombs in a 50 year evolving story. Series 2. The Toxic Waste Scandal Explore the shocking events that ripped through a steelworks community in Corby. Series 3. Felled: The Sycamore Gap Story Hairy Biker Si King investigates who felled the tree at Sycamore Gap in Northumberland. Series 4. The Jesus Army Uncovering the rise and unravelling of one of the biggest religious cults in Britain. If you want to be notified as soon as new episodes are available, make sure you've subscribed on BBC Sounds.

DNA Trail

Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity. Series 1: The Promise A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery. Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at DNATrail@bbc.co.uk.

Rob Burrow Seven, Meets...

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks questions to guests using his eye-gaze machine. Inspired by the number seven, which Burrow wore on his back when playing, episodes explore how sporting greats deal with adversity and how to celebrate the good at every opportunity. Producer: Tracy Gee Digital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob Tomlinson Station Sound Producer: Dan Purvis Operations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross Collier Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.

Undercover

Police Officer Mark Kennedy aka ‘Mark Stone’ is unmasked by the friends and lovers he was sent to spy on. Andy Whittaker investigates how he and other ‘spycops’ operated. Presenter / Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.

The Total Sport Podcast

Sporting deep dives, insider info and access all areas. Series 5. Sport's Greatest Underdogs Sharing unbelievable, unthinkable and incredible sporting moments from iconic UK sports people. Uncovering their struggles and how they made sporting history against all odds. Listen on BBC Sounds. Previous series: 1. Inside the Grand National - Go behind the scenes of the historic race course and hear from the sport's firsts, legends and memorable moments. 2. Brown Gal Can't Swim - Summaya Mughal can't swim. With the help of Olympic legends Rebecca Adlington and Alice Dearing, she's determined to learn. 3. Corner By Corner: Silverstone - Racer Becky Evans and Superfan Ollie Peart share some of the most iconic moments that took place at legendary corners on the Silverstone circuit. 4. Havin' a Party: The Jamie Vardy Story - Follow Jamie Vardy's footballing career from non-league football to Premier League icon. Listen on BBC Sounds. Seven Rob Burrow has moved. To find the new feed, search for "Rob Burrow" on BBC Sounds.

The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater

A 25-year-old estate agent disappears in 1992 on a routine house viewing in the West Midlands. Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw look back on all the twists in this sinister story with a mixture of contemporary interviews, audio drama and BBC archive. There’s graphic descriptions of violence. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Michael Sams is played by Anthony Lewis. Julie Dart is played by Joanne Moore. Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

My Moment In History

Sharing personal stories from lives forever changed by history. Series 6. Katrice Lee: A Father’s Story Two year old Katrice Lee vanished in 1981. Her father, Richard, shares the reality of life behind the headlines and how he's coped with searching and looking for answers. Listen on BBC Sounds. Previous series: 1. The Falklands War - People whose lives have been intertwined with the Falklands War, share their stories. 2. Expelled from Uganda - Rupal Rajani shares her story, 50 years since the expulsion of Ugandan Asians by Idi Ami. 3. Kicking Off The Women's Game - Anita Asante explores the first ever official women's football international for England. 4. The Salisbury Poisonings - Looking back at events in Salisbury in March 2018. 5. Claudia Lawrence: A Mother’s Story - Joan Lawrence discusses her daughter’s unexplained disappearance in 2009. Listen on BBC Sounds.