Helen Richardson

Political reporter at @bbcNewcastle and @bbcneandcumbria. Mother of girls, wife of football fanatic, lover of sausage dogs.

[John Spence PE @johnspencepe]

Big thank you to @BBCHelenR for featuring us in her recent piece on facilities in the North East. Our pupils spoke with real passion & delivered their messages with purpose & precision. A fantastic experience for them, complemented by an excellent report now available on iPlayer

[Michael Wild @michael_wildbbc]

This weekend: join @BBCRichardMoss and guests Middlesbrough Conservative @MiekaSmiles North Northumberland Labour MP @dsnorthnorth & Lib Dem Cumbria candidate Libby Bateman to discuss urgent dental centres, local council funding and the long term impact of the Andy Burnham row

[Michael Wild @michael_wildbbc]

https://t.co/uQCqCrM9s3

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

Brexit deal: Biscuit boom or fishing wipeout? https://t.co/rYweKnwNN8

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

#SAFC may be the top news in the NE today BUT there’s still plenty to talk about in politics! Join me at 10am on #BBC1 as we talk winter fuel, fishing, nursing and youth unemployment with @LordKirkhope @ReformDurham Andrew Husband and @labour_carlisle Julie Minns MP #iplayer

[Michael Wild @michael_wildbbc]

On this weekend’s show: @Labour_Carlisle Julie Minns @LordKirkhope @ReformDurham Andrew Husband on winter fuel u-turn, shortage of NHS nurses, EU deal and youth unemployment. Join @BBCHelenR Sunday BBC1 10am and i-player

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

Fans say football regulator needs to be effective - watch more on this mornings politics north available now on the bbc iplayer https://t.co/l0AUhBlQCh

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

More on my look at the Gateshead takeaway ban ten years on…..
Council asks for help to tackle childhood obesity https://t.co/OqtllM6ZVL

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

On #politicsnorth tomorrow 10am BBC1 ne&cumbria - I take a look at the takeaway ban in Gateshead. It’s 10 years since it came into force - has it had the desired effect?

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

How domestic violence victims are being supported - great to speak with everyone involved in this piece https://t.co/cfMTVMmP6k

[Richard Moss @BBCRichardMoss]

Politics North at 10: Has the moment come to allow assisted dying? Can Labour deliver on pledge to halve violence against women and girls? Have government policies added to cost of living pressures? With @chloeloureilly_ @dsnorthnorth and @Nat_LibdemNrthN #bbcpoliticsnorth

[Richard Moss @BBCRichardMoss]

Budget documents reveal A1 Morpeth-Ellingham dualling scrapped. Not offering value for money according to the government.

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

Councils 'sleepwalking into crisis' over schools - read more about parents affect by school closures in Berwick and potentially Whitley bay. What’s happening with class sizes and mixed year groups?! Etc https://t.co/oHFvmBYFRb

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

The sunderland-born business secretary says he wants to “throw the kitchen sink” at helping the north east economy grow. See more on #politicsnorth on bbc1 this Sunday with @BBCRichardMoss

[Richard Moss @BBCRichardMoss]

Politics North BBC1 this Sunday: Will higher government targets solve the housing crisis, or lead to "concrete jungle"? Can councils afford to maintain parks? What is Labour recipe for boosting growth? With guests @luke_myer, @dfrancisgreen and Northumberland ldr Glen Sanderson

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

Families 'on tight rope' blame two-child benefit cap https://t.co/0kPg5Cht8P

[Michael Wild @michael_wildbbc]

On this Sunday's show: @KiMcGuinness @tomgordonLD Cllr Niall Innes + excl interviews with @Nigel_Farage @Keir_Starmer Labour's plan for the North East's economy + future of local bus services + free school meals - join @BBCRichardMoss 10.00am Sunday BBC1 #bbcpoliticsnorth

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

Mayor recommits to Metro extension plan - highlights of ⁦@BBCNEandCumbria⁩ hotseat with ⁦@KiMcGuinness⁩ this morning https://t.co/ZvxhCLr5Vf

[Helen Richardson @BBCHelenR]

Listen back on bbc sounds https://t.co/RjITnjOuJX

[Kim McGuinness @KiMcGuinness]

Really looking forward to going live on BBC Radio Newcastle with @mattbaileymedia this morning. Give us a listen between 9am and 10am.

[Kim McGuinness @KiMcGuinness]

Really looking forward to going live on BBC Radio Newcastle with @mattbaileymedia this morning. Give us a listen between 9am and 10am.