DJ Charlie Sloth says he was homeless at 16 and ‘sleeping on park benches’ The producer previously hosted the late-night weekday slot as well as Saturday night’s The Rap Show on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra. Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025
Clara Amfo says depression and burnout led to BBC Radio 1 exit The presenter was one of the station’s most recognisable voices, championing new artists through her ‘Hottest Record’ feature Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025
Mollie King reveals she has been absent from BBC Radio 1 to heal from operation She said she will return to the Matt And Mollie show in September. Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025
The Pogues announce expanded 40th anniversary edition of their classic 1985 album Rum Sodomy & The Lash Rum Sodomy & The Lash is getting another lash Louder · Aug 6, 2025
Calvin Harris reveals he's become a dad as he praises 'superhero' wife Vick Hope following outdoor birth The superstar DJ shares the happy news that he and BBC presenter wife Vick have become parents to a baby boy Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025
BBC denies cutting CMAT’s Irish-language intro from radio debut of new single Euro-Country The Irish singer-songwriter voiced frustration online when the track’s debut on BBC Radio 1 on Tuesday was missing its 40-second Irish-language intro Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025
Moment BBC presenter fights back tears in emotional Ozzy Osbourne tribute A BBC Radio 1 presenter fought back tears as he announced the news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death at the age of 76. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Sophie Habboo debuts baby bump after revealing she’s expecting first child with Jamie Laing Ex-Made in Chelsea star offers fans first glimpse of her growing bump Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo announce they're expecting first child with heartwarming video The couple, who married two years ago, shared the exciting news with their followers Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025
Jamie Laing to be joined by wife Sophie Habboo on BBC Radio 1 show The BBC has also announced that GK Barry will take over Radio 1’s weekend afternoon show in July. Evening Standard · May 29, 2025
Ed Sheeran plays surprise set at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend The Shape Of You singer surprised fans in Liverpool by appearing on the New Music Stage. Evening Standard · May 24, 2025
Nearly half of Britons feel more stressed than they did six months ago amid growing cost of living pressures The cost-of-living crisis has been identified as the leading source of stress by survey participants, with 43 percent reporting that it has exacerbated existing issues Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
Who is Chris Stark? Radio DJ shares testicular cancer diagnosis and urges men to check for symptoms The Capital Breakfast host reveals his diagnosis on Instagram and says he is ‘effectively cured’ Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
Jamie Laing reveals ‘not pretty’ side effect of running five ultra marathons for Comic Relief ‘Why have I woken up with feet like a Hobbit?’ asked Radio 1 presenter The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025 Andy Peebles, DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview, dies suddenly aged 76 Andy Peebles death: BBC Radio 1 DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview dies suddenly aged 76
Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025 Former Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, last interviewer of John Lennon, dies aged 76 He interviewed Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono in New York for a radio series, two days before the musician was shot dead aged 40 in 1980.
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025 Andy Peebles death: BBC Radio 1 DJ behind John Lennon’s final interview dies suddenly aged 76 Far from being a career highlight, Peebles once said the aftermath of the Lennon interview ‘blighted my life’ and brought him close to a breakdown
Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025 Jamie Laing told wife every day he could not do Comic Relief marathon challenge Sophie Habboo was there to meet him at the finish line.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025 Emotional moment Jamie Laing learns how much he raised for Comic Relief Former ‘Made in Chelsea’ star and Radio 1 presenter was cheered on by his wife, Sophie Habboo, and colleagues Greg James, Vick hope and Jeremiah Asiamah
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025 Jamie Laing’s running challenge for Comic Relief raises more than £2 million He could be seen hugging his wife after passing the finish line.
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 Jamie Laing admits he underestimated 'how painful' Comic Relief challenge would be as he fears broken foot EXCLUSIVE The BBC Radio 1 DJ has vowed ‘I’m not going to run after this for a while’ as his colleagues resort to ‘tough’ love to encourage him on
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025 Jamie Laing ‘will crawl’ over finish line in order to complete ultra-marathon The former Made In Chelsea star set off on Monday morning to tackle the 150-plus mile run from London to Salford to raise money for Comic Relief.
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025: Flo and Jade Thirlwall latest acts to join line-up The annual music festival will take place in Sefton Park in Liverpool from May 23-25 and welcome around 100 acts across four stages
BANG Premier · Mar 11, 2025 Rappers Aitch and AJ Tracey will play a special B2B set at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Radio 1's Big Weekend takes place at Liverpool's Sefton Park between May 23 and 25.
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 Girl band Remember Monday to represent UK at Eurovision, BBC Radio 1 hosts claim The BBC has not officially confirmed the girl group for the role yet, saying ‘any announcements regarding Eurovision will be made in due course’.