Samba vs Square Sausage at the World Cup

Cream Tea Wars: Jam First or Cream First?

A van driver in Kent becomes an unlikely hero after pulling over to help armed police chase down a suspect — we hear how it unfolded, moment by moment. As June temperature records fall again, we visit a Doncaster chippy to see how staff are coping behind the fryers Also the jam-first vs cream-first debate for National Cream Tea Day.

Record heat: ice cream, safari treats and storms

Another day, another record-breaking June temperature — and we hear how people across the UK are coping. Plus, a train and car crash near Preston leaves one person dead and a child in a critical condition. We also cover Rachel Reeves launching the Great British Summer Savings Scheme

Samba vs Square Sausage at the World Cup

Wednesday 24th June, 2026: how the UK's coping with record-breaking June heat; a damning review into maternity services in Nottingham; a development in the grooming gangs inquiry; other health investigations in Northern Ireland and Scotland; and we preview the game of Scotland's lives. Kat Wright is your host

The woman who rescued a toddler from a crocodile enclosure

Behind The Headlines - Tuesday 23rd June 2026

'I shall spend more time on the most important job' - with Starmer out, we take a look at what's next for the Labour party

Behind the Headlines - Mon 22nd June 2026