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You’re so 2000 and Hives (with guest correspondent Scott Bennett)
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Ian Smith, ring in the new year with the weirdest news stories from up north.
Headlines this week include an alligator snapping turtle found very far from home, and a look through New Year's traditions from around the UK.
Featuring guest correspondent, comedian Scott Bennett
Scott is on tour this year with his shows Blood Sugar Baby and Stuff throughout 2025. For tickets and information head over to scottbennettcomedy.co.uk.
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Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.
Follow Northern News on Twitter @NorthernNewsPod and Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcast
And follow Scott on Instagram @scottbcomedyuk
Recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.
Artwork by Welcome Studio.
Photography by Jonathan Birch.
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