The deadly risk of open water

Andy Burnham returns to Parliament

In today's episode we look at Andy Burnham's Makerfield by-election and what it means for British politics. We also have reax to two other by-elections in Scotland and have the latest on an investigation into a suspected crocodile attack.

Could it being coming home? Fans react

Plenty to cheer about for England fans after last night’s World Cup match — we hear from supporters and our reporters who watched the action in pubs across England. We also bring you an exclusive preview of “DeepFaked” on the Rayo app Plus, Prince William visits a carbon-negative farm in Devon

Sea Lions on a Shirt - England's World Cup kicks off

Wednesday 17th June, 2026: we preview England's opening game of the World Cup; a special report into how affected families are helping improve maternity services; and an Olympic swimmer helps with water safety. Kat Wright is your host

Kouper, Harriet & Billy: Children of the Nottingham Maternity Scandal

Kouper, Harriet and Billy were all born at Nottingham City Hospital. Their families say they were affected by failures in their care, as the hospital trust comes under scrutiny as part of the largest maternity safety review in NHS history. In this programme, their parents tell their babies’ stories in their own words - from their hopes for the future, through their experiences of pregnancy and birth, and their ongoing fight for safer maternity care. Produced by Amelia Salmons and Charlotte Linnecar. Some of the families in this piece have spoken positively about the help they received from Sands. They support anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss: www.sands.org.uk. [http://www.sands.org.uk] Mental health support is available via the Samaritans: www.samaritans.org. [http://www.samaritans.org]

Dog faces - do they become more expressive with age

Behind the Headlines - Tuesday 16th June 2026