

Josh Halliday
North of England editor at the Guardian who reported on Newton Aycliffe's town centre, providing on-the-ground reporting and analysis for the episode.
Top 3 podcasts with Josh Halliday
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Feb 9, 2026 • 24min
A broken high street and its billionaire owners
Josh Halliday, North of England editor at The Guardian, brings on-the-ground reporting from Newton Aycliffe where billionaire brothers own the whole town centre. He outlines the town’s postwar founding, the high street’s decline, how ownership traces to reclusive Freshwater brothers, and the debate over why properties are left to decay and what powers might revive local high streets.

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May 15, 2025 • 14min
141: Day 2: The Carer's Allowance Scandal
Join Patrick Butler, Social policy editor at The Guardian, and Josh Halliday, North of England editor, as they expose the harrowing realities faced by British caregivers navigating the flawed carer's allowance system. They delve into shocking stories of caregivers wrongfully taken to court for accidental overpayments while trying to report earnings. The duo discusses the emotional turmoil and financial instability impacting these selfless individuals, along with the urgent need for reform amid shocking statistics and ongoing systemic challenges.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 43min
MTV’s legacy, the new Lucy Letby documentary on Netflix and the traditional ad agency in crisis.
Tom Freston, co‑founder of MTV, recalls creating a youth‑driven music channel and its cultural rise. Josh Halliday, The Guardian’s North of England editor, discusses media coverage and public interest in the Lucy Letby case. Dr Bethany Usher, academic on crime journalism ethics, examines true‑crime storytelling choices. James Kirkham, founder of Iconic, explores the upheaval in the traditional ad agency model.


