Episodes
Series trailer: Welcome to Coastal Walks With Kim
Watch our trailer showing first series highlights of our Coastal Walks with Kim series. Lets go for a walk!
Episode 1: Crimdon to Blackhall with Sara Davies
Sara Davies, entrepreneur and Dragon's Den star, joins Kim for the first episode of her coastal walk series, where they talk about
- pressure to move to London
- the future of the creative industries in the North East
- what they love best about the North East
Episode 2: Blackhall Rocks with The History Gossip
Katie, known for bringing history to life for hundreds of thousands of followers online, joins Kim for a walk along Blackhall Rocks Beach where they talk about
- the importance of working-class history
- building a media career in the North East
- devolution and bringing power closer to communities
- what makes the North East's heritage and identity so special
Episode 3: Easington Collery with Mamma Social
Kayleigh Laverick, founder of Mamma Social Co., joins Kim for the latest episode of the Coastal Walk Series, where they talk about:
- mental health, recovery and resilience
- the challenges facing mums and families today
- building strong support networks and communities
Episode 4: Seaham with Ensemble '84
Joe and Willow, members of Ensemble '84, a repertory theatre company, join Kim for a walk along the Seaham coastline where they talk about:
- the importance of arts and culture in former mining communities
- creating professional opportunities for actors in East Durham
- why young people shouldn't have to leave the North East to pursue creative careers
Episode 5: Sunderland with Tom A. Smith and Barry Hyde
The Mayor heads in land for a walk through Sunderland city centre with musician and songwriter Tom A. Smith and Barry Hyde, frontman of The Futureheads, where they discuss
- why Sunderland's music scene is a vital part of the city's identity
- the importance of protecting and supporting grassroots music venues
- the wider regeneration of Sunderland
- the Mayor's Small Venues Fund
Information regarding the Nurdle spillage
We cannot talk about our region’s spectacular coastline without addressing the nurdle spillage that struck North East beaches in summer 2026. But the response from people across the North East since has reminded us what makes our region special.
Later in this series, Mayor Kim hears from local people leading the community response as the journey reaches the most affected areas.
In the meantime, the Mayor will continue to demand answers, make sure we are better prepared in future and that the polluter pays - and will ensure that the spirit shown by communities is reflected in the response every step of the way.