The North in Numbers https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-north-in-numbers en Copyright Reach plc Welcome to The North in Numbers, the podcast that gets the human stories behind the stats. Each fortnight, The North in Numbers will be looking at the figures that particularly affect the north, whether that’s the rise in knife crime in Merseyside or the boom in restaurants seen in Newcastle. We’ll be joined by experts and those most affected to get their take on the issues facing northern communities. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3fb2ff8e-9410-11ed-ade7-b3b66c929ce4/image/0db6b3dc2984554f7b8c6ca85292a204.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The North in Numbers https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-north-in-numbers no episodic Welcome to The North in Numbers, the data podcast that gets the human stories behind the stats. Laudable Welcome to The North in Numbers, the podcast that gets the human stories behind the stats. Each fortnight, The North in Numbers will be looking at the figures that particularly affect the north, whether that’s the rise in knife crime in Merseyside or the boom in restaurants seen in Newcastle. We’ll be joined by experts and those most affected to get their take on the issues facing northern communities. Laudable laudable@reachplc.com Levelling Up: How is it going so far? Ahead of the General Election on July 4th, we’re taking a look at one of the key policies from the 2019 Conservative manifesto.  Levelling up promised to boost Britain’s “left behind” areas, and helped Boris Johnson storm to victory as voters in former Labour heartlands turned to the Tories in droves.  You can find out more by listening to our episode from April 2022, titled “Levelling up: what it really means for the north” But have the Conservatives actually managed to deliver on their promise since then? The North in Numbers takes over the podcast this week, with Annie Gouk speaking to local leaders, policy experts and academics to find out how it’s going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 May 2024 23:00:00 -0000 Levelling Up: How is it going so far? full Laudable Annie Gouk speaks to local leaders, policy experts and academics to find out whether the government has delivered its promises Ahead of the General Election on July 4th, we’re taking a look at one of the key policies from the 2019 Conservative manifesto.  Levelling up promised to boost Britain’s “left behind” areas, and helped Boris Johnson storm to victory as voters in former Labour heartlands turned to the Tories in droves.  You can find out more by listening to our episode from April 2022, titled “Levelling up: what it really means for the north” But have the Conservatives actually managed to deliver on their promise since then? The North in Numbers takes over the podcast this week, with Annie Gouk speaking to local leaders, policy experts and academics to find out how it’s going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ahead of the General Election on July 4th, we’re taking a look at one of the key policies from the 2019 Conservative manifesto. 


Levelling up promised to boost Britain’s “left behind” areas, and helped Boris Johnson storm to victory as voters in former Labour heartlands turned to the Tories in droves. 


You can find out more by listening to our episode from April 2022, titled “Levelling up: what it really means for the north”


But have the Conservatives actually managed to deliver on their promise since then? The North in Numbers takes over the podcast this week, with Annie Gouk speaking to local leaders, policy experts and academics to find out how it’s going.

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]]> 1735 no Dangerous dogs: Attacks and fatalities are on the rise Annie Gouk, a journalist who writes local news stories based on statistics for regional papers up and down the country, looks at the data on dog attacks, speaking to experts to try and unpick what’s behind the increase, as well as what needs to be done to tackle the problem. Official NHS figures show that in the year to March, there were 9,277 hospital admissions where the patient had been bitten or struck by a dog. That was a record high, with the number increasing steadily since at least 1998, when figures began. Behind those numbers are people like Kayleigh, whom Annie speaks to, who have been left with life-changing injuries. The North in Numbers, in collaboration with The Northern Agenda, is a Laudable production for Reach. It is written and hosted by Annie Gouk, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:29:00 -0000 Dangerous dogs: Attacks and fatalities are on the rise full Laudable Annie Gouk investigates the data on dog attacks, speaking to experts to try and unpick what’s behind the increase, as well as what needs to be done to tackle the problem. Annie Gouk, a journalist who writes local news stories based on statistics for regional papers up and down the country, looks at the data on dog attacks, speaking to experts to try and unpick what’s behind the increase, as well as what needs to be done to tackle the problem. Official NHS figures show that in the year to March, there were 9,277 hospital admissions where the patient had been bitten or struck by a dog. That was a record high, with the number increasing steadily since at least 1998, when figures began. Behind those numbers are people like Kayleigh, whom Annie speaks to, who have been left with life-changing injuries. The North in Numbers, in collaboration with The Northern Agenda, is a Laudable production for Reach. It is written and hosted by Annie Gouk, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Annie Gouk, a journalist who writes local news stories based on statistics for regional papers up and down the country, looks at the data on dog attacks, speaking to experts to try and unpick what’s behind the increase, as well as what needs to be done to tackle the problem.

Official NHS figures show that in the year to March, there were 9,277 hospital admissions where the patient had been bitten or struck by a dog. That was a record high, with the number increasing steadily since at least 1998, when figures began.

Behind those numbers are people like Kayleigh, whom Annie speaks to, who have been left with life-changing injuries.

The North in Numbers, in collaboration with The Northern Agenda, is a Laudable production for Reach. It is written and hosted by Annie Gouk, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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]]> 2035 Race for a place: Oversubscribed schools It’s that time of year again - kids are back in the classroom, and applications for next year’s school places are opening. It can be a fraught time for many parents, with the quality of education, location of the school and a child’s friendship group all needing to be taken into consideration - and competition for secondary school places has become particularly fierce.  The latest figures from the Department for Education reveal that the problem of oversubscription - where more people put a school down as their first choice than are offered a place - is getting worse. Nearly two in three secondary schools across the north were oversubscribed this year - the highest proportion since these figures began in 2014/15, and up from closer to half at that time. In one school in the region, fewer than one in every five first-choice applicants were offered a place.   Many of these parents will have ended up sending their child to their second or third choice of secondary. However, nearly 7,000 kids across the north didn’t get into any of their preferred schools last year - the highest number on record. Annie Gouk, a data journalist who writes local news stories based on statistics for regional papers up and down the country, investigates this race for a place in our oversubscribed schools. *** The North in Numbers is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Annie Gouk, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:26:40 -0000 Race for a place: Oversubscribed schools full Laudable Annie Gouk investigates the competition for school places across the North It’s that time of year again - kids are back in the classroom, and applications for next year’s school places are opening. It can be a fraught time for many parents, with the quality of education, location of the school and a child’s friendship group all needing to be taken into consideration - and competition for secondary school places has become particularly fierce.  The latest figures from the Department for Education reveal that the problem of oversubscription - where more people put a school down as their first choice than are offered a place - is getting worse. Nearly two in three secondary schools across the north were oversubscribed this year - the highest proportion since these figures began in 2014/15, and up from closer to half at that time. In one school in the region, fewer than one in every five first-choice applicants were offered a place.   Many of these parents will have ended up sending their child to their second or third choice of secondary. However, nearly 7,000 kids across the north didn’t get into any of their preferred schools last year - the highest number on record. Annie Gouk, a data journalist who writes local news stories based on statistics for regional papers up and down the country, investigates this race for a place in our oversubscribed schools. *** The North in Numbers is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Annie Gouk, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It’s that time of year again - kids are back in the classroom, and applications for next year’s school places are opening. It can be a fraught time for many parents, with the quality of education, location of the school and a child’s friendship group all needing to be taken into consideration - and competition for secondary school places has become particularly fierce. 

The latest figures from the Department for Education reveal that the problem of oversubscription - where more people put a school down as their first choice than are offered a place - is getting worse.

Nearly two in three secondary schools across the north were oversubscribed this year - the highest proportion since these figures began in 2014/15, and up from closer to half at that time. In one school in the region, fewer than one in every five first-choice applicants were offered a place.  

Many of these parents will have ended up sending their child to their second or third choice of secondary. However, nearly 7,000 kids across the north didn’t get into any of their preferred schools last year - the highest number on record.

Annie Gouk, a data journalist who writes local news stories based on statistics for regional papers up and down the country, investigates this race for a place in our oversubscribed schools.

***

The North in Numbers is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Annie Gouk, and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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]]> 1190 Fly tipping: A tsunami of waste sweeping the North https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/fly-tipping-the-north-in-numbers A tsunami of fly tipping has been sweeping the North, with a spike in cases during the pandemic accelerating a trend that has been creeping up for years. The latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveal nearly 310,000 incidents of fly-tipping were recorded by councils across the North in 2020/21 - the equivalent of 35 every hour.Annie Gouk investigates this scourge of illegally dumped waste in the latest episode of The North in Numbers, speaking to campaigners, councillors, and volunteers.This podcast is a Laudable production for Reach, and it is presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Get in touch via laudable@reachplc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:00:36 -0000 full 3 Laudable A tsunami of fly tipping has been sweeping the North, with a spike in cases during the pandemic accelerating a trend that has been creeping up for years. The latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveal nearly... A tsunami of fly tipping has been sweeping the North, with a spike in cases during the pandemic accelerating a trend that has been creeping up for years. The latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveal nearly 310,000 incidents of fly-tipping were recorded by councils across the North in 2020/21 - the equivalent of 35 every hour.Annie Gouk investigates this scourge of illegally dumped waste in the latest episode of The North in Numbers, speaking to campaigners, councillors, and volunteers.This podcast is a Laudable production for Reach, and it is presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Get in touch via laudable@reachplc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveal nearly 310,000 incidents of fly-tipping were recorded by councils across the North in 2020/21 - the equivalent of 35 every hour.

Annie Gouk investigates this scourge of illegally dumped waste in the latest episode of The North in Numbers, speaking to campaigners, councillors, and volunteers.

This podcast is a Laudable production for Reach, and it is presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Get in touch via laudable@reachplc.com

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]]> 3438 no Why are fans starting to flock to non-league football in the North? https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/the-north-in-numbers-non-league-football In this sports special, David Dubas-Fisher is behind the mic, as he looks at the increase in popularity of non-league football in the North, specifically tiers nine and 10 of the English football pyramid.Football clubs in those tiers have a combined attendance of almost 550,000 this season with crowds increasing in recent years - particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.David speaks to the fans involved in non-league football, including the Northern Football League's Mike Snowdon, Hallam FC's Ian Jones, and West Didsbury and Chorlton's Gray Ellwood, to find out how the pandemic has impacted the game.He also discusses how non-league clubs are supporting their communities, how the 3pm broadcast blackout affects these teams, and why football fans are turning away from professional clubs.This episode of The North in Numbers is presented by David Dubas-Fisher and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 13 May 2022 14:47:37 -0000 full 3 Laudable In this sports special, David Dubas-Fisher is behind the mic, as he looks at the increase in popularity of non-league football in the North, specifically tiers nine and 10 of the English football pyramid. Football clubs in those tiers have a... In this sports special, David Dubas-Fisher is behind the mic, as he looks at the increase in popularity of non-league football in the North, specifically tiers nine and 10 of the English football pyramid.Football clubs in those tiers have a combined attendance of almost 550,000 this season with crowds increasing in recent years - particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.David speaks to the fans involved in non-league football, including the Northern Football League's Mike Snowdon, Hallam FC's Ian Jones, and West Didsbury and Chorlton's Gray Ellwood, to find out how the pandemic has impacted the game.He also discusses how non-league clubs are supporting their communities, how the 3pm broadcast blackout affects these teams, and why football fans are turning away from professional clubs.This episode of The North in Numbers is presented by David Dubas-Fisher and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Football clubs in those tiers have a combined attendance of almost 550,000 this season with crowds increasing in recent years - particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

David speaks to the fans involved in non-league football, including the Northern Football League's Mike Snowdon, Hallam FC's Ian Jones, and West Didsbury and Chorlton's Gray Ellwood, to find out how the pandemic has impacted the game.

He also discusses how non-league clubs are supporting their communities, how the 3pm broadcast blackout affects these teams, and why football fans are turning away from professional clubs.

This episode of The North in Numbers is presented by David Dubas-Fisher and produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

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]]> 2222 no Mental health: The hidden pandemic https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nins03e02test This week’s episode is all about the surge in mental health issues seen across the UK in the wake of the pandemic - and the massive strain this is putting on services, with unprecedented demand and huge backlogs.We spoke to some of those who have been affected in the north - including a teenager who saw her eating disorder “blow up” during lockdown, and a young man with bipolar disorder who ended up in hospital after struggling to access treatment for his worsening symptoms - as well as experts from mental health charities, working on the front line.Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill.Mental health crisis helplines: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-servicesFind your local Mind: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-mindsBeat eating disorders helpline: 0808 801 0677 / help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:02 -0000 full 3 Laudable This week’s episode is all about the surge in mental health issues seen across the UK in the wake of the pandemic - and the massive strain this is putting on services, with unprecedented demand and huge backlogs. We spoke to some of those who have... This week’s episode is all about the surge in mental health issues seen across the UK in the wake of the pandemic - and the massive strain this is putting on services, with unprecedented demand and huge backlogs.We spoke to some of those who have been affected in the north - including a teenager who saw her eating disorder “blow up” during lockdown, and a young man with bipolar disorder who ended up in hospital after struggling to access treatment for his worsening symptoms - as well as experts from mental health charities, working on the front line.Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill.Mental health crisis helplines: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-servicesFind your local Mind: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-mindsBeat eating disorders helpline: 0808 801 0677 / help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spoke to some of those who have been affected in the north - including a teenager who saw her eating disorder “blow up” during lockdown, and a young man with bipolar disorder who ended up in hospital after struggling to access treatment for his worsening symptoms - as well as experts from mental health charities, working on the front line.

Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill.

Mental health crisis helplines: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services

Find your local Mind: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds

Beat eating disorders helpline: 0808 801 0677 / help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

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]]> 3543 no Levelling Up: What it really means for the north https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nins03ep01 The North in Numbers podcast tells the human stories behind various statistics for the north of England. In this episode - the first of series three - host Annie Gouk gets to the bottom of levelling up, speaking to policy experts and people working in some of the key areas the strategy targets. 'Levelling Up' was a strategy set out by the Conservative party in their 2019 manifesto and has huge implications for the north.However, recent polling by YouGov reveals that 74% of people don’t actually understand what “levelling up” is - including one in four people who have never even heard of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:18:40 -0000 full 3 Laudable The North in Numbers podcast tells the human stories behind various statistics for the north of England. In this episode - the first of series three - host Annie Gouk gets to the bottom of levelling up, speaking to policy experts and people... The North in Numbers podcast tells the human stories behind various statistics for the north of England. In this episode - the first of series three - host Annie Gouk gets to the bottom of levelling up, speaking to policy experts and people working in some of the key areas the strategy targets. 'Levelling Up' was a strategy set out by the Conservative party in their 2019 manifesto and has huge implications for the north.However, recent polling by YouGov reveals that 74% of people don’t actually understand what “levelling up” is - including one in four people who have never even heard of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode - the first of series three - host Annie Gouk gets to the bottom of levelling up, speaking to policy experts and people working in some of the key areas the strategy targets.

'Levelling Up' was a strategy set out by the Conservative party in their 2019 manifesto and has huge implications for the north.

However, recent polling by YouGov reveals that 74% of people don’t actually understand what “levelling up” is - including one in four people who have never even heard of it.

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]]> 3078 no The importance of local news during the pandemic, with Michael Sheen, Jen Williams and Dion Jones https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nin-s02e08-final-01 In the final episode of the series, host Annie Gouk takes a look at the importance of local journalism and why local news has been so vital during the pandemic in particular.Annie is joined by actor and activist Michael Sheen, Jen Williams, the Politics and Investigations Editor for the Manchester Evening News and Dion Jones, Brand Editor of the North Wales Daily Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:45:11 -0000 full 2 Laudable In the final episode of the series, host Annie Gouk takes a look at the importance of local journalism and why local news has been so vital during the pandemic in particular. Annie is joined by actor and activist Michael Sheen, Jen Williams, the... In the final episode of the series, host Annie Gouk takes a look at the importance of local journalism and why local news has been so vital during the pandemic in particular.Annie is joined by actor and activist Michael Sheen, Jen Williams, the Politics and Investigations Editor for the Manchester Evening News and Dion Jones, Brand Editor of the North Wales Daily Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Annie is joined by actor and activist Michael Sheen, Jen Williams, the Politics and Investigations Editor for the Manchester Evening News and Dion Jones, Brand Editor of the North Wales Daily Post.

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]]> 3057 no Distilleries: The Northern ginaissance https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nin-s02e07 This episode is all about the resurgence in gin that has led to an ongoing boom in distilleries across the north. To find out more, we spoke to industry experts, as well as gin brands and craft distillers from across the region.According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, since March 2010 the number of distilleries in the north has exploded from around 15, to closer to 125 in March 2020. Most of that growth has been seen since 2015, with the number more than quadrupling in the last five years alone.The increase in distilleries has largely been driven by a revival in the popularity of gin, dubbed the ‘ginaissance’ - with the drink overtaking whisky and more recently vodka to become the most popular spirit in the UK. Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:13:19 -0000 full 2 Laudable This episode is all about the resurgence in gin that has led to an ongoing boom in distilleries across the north. To find out more, we spoke to industry experts, as well as gin brands and craft distillers from across the region. According to figures... This episode is all about the resurgence in gin that has led to an ongoing boom in distilleries across the north. To find out more, we spoke to industry experts, as well as gin brands and craft distillers from across the region.According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, since March 2010 the number of distilleries in the north has exploded from around 15, to closer to 125 in March 2020. Most of that growth has been seen since 2015, with the number more than quadrupling in the last five years alone.The increase in distilleries has largely been driven by a revival in the popularity of gin, dubbed the ‘ginaissance’ - with the drink overtaking whisky and more recently vodka to become the most popular spirit in the UK. Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, since March 2010 the number of distilleries in the north has exploded from around 15, to closer to 125 in March 2020. Most of that growth has been seen since 2015, with the number more than quadrupling in the last five years alone.

The increase in distilleries has largely been driven by a revival in the popularity of gin, dubbed the ‘ginaissance’ - with the drink overtaking whisky and more recently vodka to become the most popular spirit in the UK.

Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill.

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]]> 2120 no House prices: High demand, low supply and a frenzied market https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/north-in-numbers-s02ep06 This week we’re taking a look at house prices, which have been soaring during the pandemic - particularly in the north.You’ll hear from people across the region about their experiences of buying and selling in the last year, while a South Manchester real estate agent and a property expert from Zoopla offer their thoughts on what’s driving these trends - as well as giving hints and tips for people looking to buy or sell right now. Written and presented by Annie Gouk. Produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:15:11 -0000 full 2 Laudable This week we’re taking a look at house prices, which have been soaring during the pandemic - particularly in the north. You’ll hear from people across the region about their experiences of buying and selling in the last year, while a South Manchester... This week we’re taking a look at house prices, which have been soaring during the pandemic - particularly in the north.You’ll hear from people across the region about their experiences of buying and selling in the last year, while a South Manchester real estate agent and a property expert from Zoopla offer their thoughts on what’s driving these trends - as well as giving hints and tips for people looking to buy or sell right now. Written and presented by Annie Gouk. Produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You’ll hear from people across the region about their experiences of buying and selling in the last year, while a South Manchester real estate agent and a property expert from Zoopla offer their thoughts on what’s driving these trends - as well as giving hints and tips for people looking to buy or sell right now.

Written and presented by Annie Gouk. Produced by Mark Magill.

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]]> 2312 no Below the breadline: The rising tide of child poverty gripping the North https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nins02e05 This episode is all about the rising tide of child poverty that has been gripping the north over the last few years, while also taking a look at how the pandemic has been affecting the situation.We spoke to a single mum struggling below the breadline, a teacher who encounters the reality of child poverty in the classroom every day, as well as experts from anti-poverty charities and Trussell Trust Foodbanks, to put these shocking figures into perspective. As of March 2020, just before Covid-19 hit, there were estimated to be 1.1 million children living in poverty across the North. That was up by around 300,000 children compared to March 2015.It means that in the five years before the pandemic, the proportion of children living below the breadline had risen from 28% to 33% - affecting one in every three northern kids.Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:45:07 -0000 full 2 Laudable This episode is all about the rising tide of child poverty that has been gripping the north over the last few years, while also taking a look at how the pandemic has been affecting the situation. We spoke to a single mum struggling below the... This episode is all about the rising tide of child poverty that has been gripping the north over the last few years, while also taking a look at how the pandemic has been affecting the situation.We spoke to a single mum struggling below the breadline, a teacher who encounters the reality of child poverty in the classroom every day, as well as experts from anti-poverty charities and Trussell Trust Foodbanks, to put these shocking figures into perspective. As of March 2020, just before Covid-19 hit, there were estimated to be 1.1 million children living in poverty across the North. That was up by around 300,000 children compared to March 2015.It means that in the five years before the pandemic, the proportion of children living below the breadline had risen from 28% to 33% - affecting one in every three northern kids.Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We spoke to a single mum struggling below the breadline, a teacher who encounters the reality of child poverty in the classroom every day, as well as experts from anti-poverty charities and Trussell Trust Foodbanks, to put these shocking figures into perspective.

As of March 2020, just before Covid-19 hit, there were estimated to be 1.1 million children living in poverty across the North. That was up by around 300,000 children compared to March 2015.

It means that in the five years before the pandemic, the proportion of children living below the breadline had risen from 28% to 33% - affecting one in every three northern kids.

Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill.

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]]> 2737 no Data Special: The Sensemaker project https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nin-s02ep04 Each series, we dedicate an episode to looking behind the scenes of data. In this episode, we showcase the work of the data journalism project, Sensemaker. For the project, the Manchester Evening News partnered with the University of Central Lancashire to co-create data sensors for journalism and community engagement.One of these was a pollution sensor, which was deployed in schools and businesses across South Manchester. Annie Gouk spoke to John Mills, Associate Professor at UCLan and one of the academic partners on the Sensemaker project, and Louise Taylor, who was the assistant headteacher at Cringle Brook school at the time. Hosted by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 22:30:11 -0000 full 2 Laudable Each series, we dedicate an episode to looking behind the scenes of data. In this episode, we showcase the work of the data journalism project, Sensemaker. For the project, the Manchester Evening News partnered with the University of Central... Each series, we dedicate an episode to looking behind the scenes of data. In this episode, we showcase the work of the data journalism project, Sensemaker. For the project, the Manchester Evening News partnered with the University of Central Lancashire to co-create data sensors for journalism and community engagement.One of these was a pollution sensor, which was deployed in schools and businesses across South Manchester. Annie Gouk spoke to John Mills, Associate Professor at UCLan and one of the academic partners on the Sensemaker project, and Louise Taylor, who was the assistant headteacher at Cringle Brook school at the time. Hosted by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For the project, the Manchester Evening News partnered with the University of Central Lancashire to co-create data sensors for journalism and community engagement.

One of these was a pollution sensor, which was deployed in schools and businesses across South Manchester.

Annie Gouk spoke to John Mills, Associate Professor at UCLan and one of the academic partners on the Sensemaker project, and Louise Taylor, who was the assistant headteacher at Cringle Brook school at the time.

Hosted by Annie Gouk and produced by Mark Magill.

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]]> 1004 no Football: Why does the North produce so many England internationals? https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nin-s02ep03 When it comes to producing players for the England national team, the North has always punched above its weight.A total of 1,259 players have played for the men’s senior team since the first international match back in 1872.The North West of the country has produced more of those stars than any other region, with 282 to date.We spoke to respected football journalists David Prentice and John Gibson, England Under 19s coach Ian Foster, David Wetherall, Head of Youth development at the EFL and David Raven, ex-Liverpool youth player, currently at Marine and someone who came through the ranks as an England youth player, playing with Wayne Rooney.Written and presented by David Dubas-Fisher and produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 07 May 2021 01:52:15 -0000 full 2 Laudable When it comes to producing players for the England national team, the North has always punched above its weight. A total of 1,259 players have played for the men’s senior team since the first international match back in 1872. The North West of the... When it comes to producing players for the England national team, the North has always punched above its weight.A total of 1,259 players have played for the men’s senior team since the first international match back in 1872.The North West of the country has produced more of those stars than any other region, with 282 to date.We spoke to respected football journalists David Prentice and John Gibson, England Under 19s coach Ian Foster, David Wetherall, Head of Youth development at the EFL and David Raven, ex-Liverpool youth player, currently at Marine and someone who came through the ranks as an England youth player, playing with Wayne Rooney.Written and presented by David Dubas-Fisher and produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A total of 1,259 players have played for the men’s senior team since the first international match back in 1872.
The North West of the country has produced more of those stars than any other region, with 282 to date.
We spoke to respected football journalists David Prentice and John Gibson, England Under 19s coach Ian Foster, David Wetherall, Head of Youth development at the EFL and David Raven, ex-Liverpool youth player, currently at Marine and someone who came through the ranks as an England youth player, playing with Wayne Rooney.

Written and presented by David Dubas-Fisher and produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 1454 no Pets: The rise of puppy love in lockdown https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/nins02e02uploadready2 We take a look at the huge rise in pet ownership seen during the pandemic - and in particular the soaring number of dogs being bought and adopted across the North.With the help of animal charities and new pet owners, we explore the ups and downs of puppy love in lockdown, as well as offering tips and advice from experts, to help with training and pet care during these strange times.Written and Presented by Annie Gouk. Produced and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:30:18 -0000 full 2 Laudable We take a look at the huge rise in pet ownership seen during the pandemic - and in particular the soaring number of dogs being bought and adopted across the North. With the help of animal charities and new pet owners, we explore the ups and downs of... We take a look at the huge rise in pet ownership seen during the pandemic - and in particular the soaring number of dogs being bought and adopted across the North.With the help of animal charities and new pet owners, we explore the ups and downs of puppy love in lockdown, as well as offering tips and advice from experts, to help with training and pet care during these strange times.Written and Presented by Annie Gouk. Produced and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the help of animal charities and new pet owners, we explore the ups and downs of puppy love in lockdown, as well as offering tips and advice from experts, to help with training and pet care during these strange times.

Written and Presented by Annie Gouk. Produced and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 2118 no Pubs and bars: The heart of the community, fighting for survival https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/pubs-and-bars-the-heart-of-the-community To kick off the new series of the podcast, in this episode we’ll be exploring the state of pubs and bars in the North - from the long-term decline in the number of boozers across the region, to the recent boom in major cities, and of course the ongoing impact of the pandemic.We discussed industry trends with hospitality experts and people running pubs and bars up and down the north.Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:13:10 -0000 full 2 Laudable To kick off the new series of the podcast, in this episode we’ll be exploring the state of pubs and bars in the North - from the long-term decline in the number of boozers across the region, to the recent boom in major cities, and of course the... To kick off the new series of the podcast, in this episode we’ll be exploring the state of pubs and bars in the North - from the long-term decline in the number of boozers across the region, to the recent boom in major cities, and of course the ongoing impact of the pandemic.We discussed industry trends with hospitality experts and people running pubs and bars up and down the north.Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discussed industry trends with hospitality experts and people running pubs and bars up and down the north.

Written and presented by Annie Gouk and produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 2019 no The North in Numbers - Series 2 Trailer https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/the-north-in-numbers-series-2-trailer Welcome to Series two of The North in Numbers, a podcast that gets the human stories behind the stats. In this series we'll be looking at subjects such as child poverty, waiting times for mental health services and the effect of Covid lockdown on pet ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:15:03 -0000 trailer 2 Laudable Welcome to Series two of The North in Numbers, a podcast that gets the human stories behind the stats. In this series we'll be looking at subjects such as child poverty, waiting times for mental health services and the effect of Covid lockdown on pet... Welcome to Series two of The North in Numbers, a podcast that gets the human stories behind the stats. In this series we'll be looking at subjects such as child poverty, waiting times for mental health services and the effect of Covid lockdown on pet ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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]]> 126 no Breweries https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/breweries In this final episode of the series, we look at the boom in breweries across the North - part of a craft beer revolution that is sweeping the country. We speak to brewers, bar owners and beer festival organisers from all over the region to find out what's been driving the trend.Written and presented by Annie Gouk. Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:24:02 -0000 full 1 Laudable In this final episode of the series, we look at the boom in breweries across the North - part of a craft beer revolution that is sweeping the country. We speak to brewers, bar owners and beer festival organisers from all over the region to find out... In this final episode of the series, we look at the boom in breweries across the North - part of a craft beer revolution that is sweeping the country. We speak to brewers, bar owners and beer festival organisers from all over the region to find out what's been driving the trend.Written and presented by Annie Gouk. Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Written and presented by Annie Gouk. Produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 2136 no Universal Credit https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/universal-credit In this episode, we explore the introduction of Universal Credit, and the impact the controversial new benefits system is having on families across the North. We travelled to Teesside - an area with a high number of people on Universal Credit - to speak to claimants about their experiences. You’ll hear first hand how some people are desperately struggling under the system, as well as from charities and experts who want to see it improved.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:01 -0000 full 1 Laudable In this episode, we explore the introduction of Universal Credit, and the impact the controversial new benefits system is having on families across the North. We travelled to Teesside - an area with a high number of people on Universal Credit - to... In this episode, we explore the introduction of Universal Credit, and the impact the controversial new benefits system is having on families across the North. We travelled to Teesside - an area with a high number of people on Universal Credit - to speak to claimants about their experiences. You’ll hear first hand how some people are desperately struggling under the system, as well as from charities and experts who want to see it improved.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Written and presented by Annie Gouk.
Produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 1976 no Football Finance https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/football-finance Annie Gouk takes a break as sports data journalist David Dubas-Fisher steps in for a look at the state of football in the north. He explores the financial gulf that exists between the Premier League and the Championship, speaking to academics, experts and local sports journalists about how the industry is evolving.Written and presented by David Dubas-Fisher.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:53:39 -0000 full 1 Laudable Annie Gouk takes a break as sports data journalist David Dubas-Fisher steps in for a look at the state of football in the north. He explores the financial gulf that exists between the Premier League and the Championship, speaking to academics,... Annie Gouk takes a break as sports data journalist David Dubas-Fisher steps in for a look at the state of football in the north. He explores the financial gulf that exists between the Premier League and the Championship, speaking to academics, experts and local sports journalists about how the industry is evolving.Written and presented by David Dubas-Fisher.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Written and presented by David Dubas-Fisher.
Produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 1725 no Knife Crime https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/knife-crime This episode takes a look at the huge rise in knife crime seen across the north, and the devastating effect it's had on communities in Merseyside in particular. We spoke to a mother who tragically lost her teenage son, the locals campaigning to make a difference, the Chief Inspector of Merseyside Police and the Liverpool ECHO's crime reporter.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:41:51 -0000 full 1 Laudable This episode takes a look at the huge rise in knife crime seen across the north, and the devastating effect it's had on communities in Merseyside in particular. We spoke to a mother who tragically lost her teenage son, the locals campaigning to make a... This episode takes a look at the huge rise in knife crime seen across the north, and the devastating effect it's had on communities in Merseyside in particular. We spoke to a mother who tragically lost her teenage son, the locals campaigning to make a difference, the Chief Inspector of Merseyside Police and the Liverpool ECHO's crime reporter.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Written and presented by Annie Gouk.
Produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 1905 no Data Special: David Ottewell and Tom Forth https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/data-special-david-ottewell-and-tom-fort This week is a special episode, where we take a look behind the scenes with data experts David Ottewell and Tom Forth about how numbers impact our world. We discuss what makes data important, why it needs to be accessible, and some of the pitfalls when it comes to statistics.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:18:17 -0000 full 1 Laudable This week is a special episode, where we take a look behind the scenes with data experts David Ottewell and Tom Forth about how numbers impact our world. We discuss what makes data important, why it needs to be accessible, and some of the pitfalls... This week is a special episode, where we take a look behind the scenes with data experts David Ottewell and Tom Forth about how numbers impact our world. We discuss what makes data important, why it needs to be accessible, and some of the pitfalls when it comes to statistics.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Written and presented by Annie Gouk.
Produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 913 no Council Cuts https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/council-cuts This week takes a look at the effects of austerity when it comes to council spending and what that meant in terms of cuts to local services. We looked at the north as a whole but focused on Hull as an area that has been hit particularly hard.We spoke to local councillors, union members, teachers and library campaigners as they delve into the devastating impacts of these cuts.Written and hosted by Annie Gouk. Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:18:32 -0000 full 1 Laudable This week takes a look at the effects of austerity when it comes to council spending and what that meant in terms of cuts to local services. We looked at the north as a whole but focused on Hull as an area that has been hit particularly hard. We spoke... This week takes a look at the effects of austerity when it comes to council spending and what that meant in terms of cuts to local services. We looked at the north as a whole but focused on Hull as an area that has been hit particularly hard.We spoke to local councillors, union members, teachers and library campaigners as they delve into the devastating impacts of these cuts.Written and hosted by Annie Gouk. Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We spoke to local councillors, union members, teachers and library campaigners as they delve into the devastating impacts of these cuts.

Written and hosted by Annie Gouk. Produced by and music by Mark Magill.

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]]> 1785 no The Foodie Boom https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/the-foodie-boom This week we're looking at the boom in restaurants and cafes seen across the north of England. We met some of the chefs and entrepreneurs in Leeds and Newcastle that have started food businesses in the last few years, as well as hospitality industry experts.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:43:17 -0000 full 1 Laudable This week we're looking at the boom in restaurants and cafes seen across the north of England. We met some of the chefs and entrepreneurs in Leeds and Newcastle that have started food businesses in the last few years, as well as hospitality industry... This week we're looking at the boom in restaurants and cafes seen across the north of England. We met some of the chefs and entrepreneurs in Leeds and Newcastle that have started food businesses in the last few years, as well as hospitality industry experts.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Written and presented by Annie Gouk.
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]]> 1955 no Homelessness https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/homelessness The North of England has seen a huge rise in homelessness. This episode of The North in Numbers takes a closer look at Manchester, where the problem is particularly bad.We spoke to some of those that are sleeping rough on the streets, a young mum housed in temporary accommodation, two of the many local charities striving to make a difference and the Political Editor of the Manchester Evening News.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:18:07 -0000 full 1 Laudable The North of England has seen a huge rise in homelessness. This episode of The North in Numbers takes a closer look at Manchester, where the problem is particularly bad. We spoke to some of those that are sleeping rough on the streets, a young mum... The North of England has seen a huge rise in homelessness. This episode of The North in Numbers takes a closer look at Manchester, where the problem is particularly bad.We spoke to some of those that are sleeping rough on the streets, a young mum housed in temporary accommodation, two of the many local charities striving to make a difference and the Political Editor of the Manchester Evening News.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We spoke to some of those that are sleeping rough on the streets, a young mum housed in temporary accommodation, two of the many local charities striving to make a difference and the Political Editor of the Manchester Evening News.
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]]> 1778 no The North in Numbers - Trailer. https://www.spreaker.com/user/14344145/the-north-in-numbers-trailer Here's what you can expect from The North in Numbers podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:10:22 -0000 trailer 1 Laudable Here's what you can expect from The North in Numbers podcast. Here's what you can expect from The North in Numbers podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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