News Features

Helmand Heroes: Smooth Radio’s Katie Collins reports from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, where more than 300 soldiers have died in combat; Stories, videos and pictures

Armed Forces Day events: See a map of your local Armed Forces Day events.; See the events in your area

Radio Industry Launches Radio Amnesty: The UK radio industry has launched an initiative, offering consumers a discount on a new digital radio in exchange for their analogue radios; Find out how to take part

Snow!: Find out the latest weather reports, school closures and send in your snow pictures...; Find out more

Harry launches Walking With The Wounded: Prince Harry revealed plans for an expedition which will see injured troops trek to the North Pole.; Interview and pictures

Gallery: Walking with the Wounded launch: Prince Harry revealed his hope to join injured servicemen on a North Pole expedition at the launch of Walking with the Wounded, at the Rifles Club, in London.; Look at all of the pictures

Michael Jackson film director speaks: Kenny Ortega, director of the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It, talks to Smooth Radio. Listen to the full interview.; Listen to the interview

New Year around the world in pictures: See photos from New Year celebrations around the world; See pictures of New Year celebrations

The Noughties Review: We look back at the past decade in pictures and a bumper quiz on news, film, tv, sport and showbiz.; Take part in our Noughties review

Global Challenge: Is going green really going to save the planet? Does it matter to you? We look at energy saving tips and advice and discuss the issues.; Find out more

Smooth Radio Websafe: In the Smooth Radio Websafe reports, we looked into what children are really doing online.; News reports and video

Help For Heroes - Sum raised: Thank you to everyone who donated in our Help For Heroes campaign. We raised nearly £215,000. As a whole £40m has been raised.; Find out more

Leona Lewis attacked: A man has been arrested after singer Leona Lewis was "punched in the head" at a signing session for her autobiography in central London; Watch the video

Stephen Gately's life in pictures: Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has died whilst holidaying in Majorca with partner Andrew Cowles. He was aged just 33; See Stephen's career in pictures

Smooth News photos: Take a look at all the photos of the latest North East stories from our news team; Take a look at the photos