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The North in Numbers
by 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.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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…
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Fly tipping: A tsunami of waste sweeping the North
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...
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Why are fans starting to flock to non-league football in the North?
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...
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Mental health: The hidden pandemic
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...
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Levelling Up: What it really means for the north
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....
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The importance of local news during the pandemic, with Michael Sheen, Jen Williams and Dion Jones
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…
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Distilleries: The Northern ginaissance
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...
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House prices: High demand, low supply and a frenzied market
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...
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Below the breadline: The rising tide of child poverty gripping the North
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...
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Data Special: The Sensemaker project
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...
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Football: Why does the North produce so many England internationals?
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...
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Pets: The rise of puppy love in lockdown
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...
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Pubs and bars: The heart of the community, fighting for survival
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...
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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....
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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...
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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.…
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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...
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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...
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Data Special: David Ottewell and Tom Forth
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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...
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