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The Latest Breaking News from BBC Radio 2

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball announces return date after mystery absence

The broadcaster has not been on the The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show since August

Evening Standard

Where is Zoe Ball? BBC Radio 2 return date revealed after presenter 'sells £2million country house'

Presenter said to have sold house and might be moving closer to ex husband Norman Cook

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball BBC Radio 2 return date revealed following extended absence

Evening Standard

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Zoe Ball's concerned fans beg for answers as Scott Mills replaces her on BBC Radio 2 for another week

The beloved broadcaster has been missing from the airwaves for five weeks with no confirmed return date

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball sparks fresh concern as Scott Mills fills in for another week of radio

Ball has taken an extended leave of absence following the death of her mum

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 confirm Zoe Ball’s future after unexpected absence

Host returned briefly after an extended absence following the death of her mother, before leaving again

The Independent UK

Steve Wright, former Radio 2 DJ, died from ruptured stomach ulcer

Death certificate seen by BBC says broadcaster, 69, died from acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer

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Vernon Kay uses CDs to keep BBC Radio 2 show going after technical issue

Presenter forced to improvise after track cuts out because of computer system failure

The Guardian - UK

Zoe Ball feared she'd swallowed her tooth after freak accident ahead of Glastonbury

The presenter recalled the chaotic incident on her BBC Radio 2 show and thanked her dentist for coming to her ‘emergency rescue’

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker thanks listeners for support after doctors told him to ‘prepare to die’

‘Sounds of the 70s’ host recently revealed he may have only weeks to live

The Independent UK

Jo Whiley looks effortlessly cool in a simple T-shirt and jeans - we're stealing her casual chic style

The BBC Radio 2 DJ has enviable style

Woman & Home

Michael Ball to pay tribute to Steve Wright in first show as his replacement

West End star shared details of how he would honour the late host

The Independent UK

'She would have loved it': Zoe Ball reveals her mum's funeral has taken place

The BBC Radio 2 star has vowed to fundraise in honour of her late parent following her death 12 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer

Evening Standard

Rylan Clark shares despair after his garden is damaged by high winds battering UK

BBC Radio 2 presenter posts picture of fallen tree that narrowly missed his home

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BBC confirms replacement for Steve Wright's Radio 2 show

Mark Goodier will hit the airwaves to present Pick of the Pops from July

The Guardian - UK

Michael Ball to host Sunday Love Songs on BBC Radio 2

Presenter ‘more than a little nervous’ to continue legacy of late Steve Wright

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Downton Abbey 3 Confirmed For Final Cinematic Farewell Release

Downton Abbey's final cinematic outing sparks excitement and speculation among fans and cast members. Anticipation builds for the fitting conclusion to the...

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Rylan Clark reveals his biggest regret about marriage to Dan Neal

The BBC Radio 2 presenter also gives an update on his love life

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Zoe Ball admits she 'can't stop thinking' about Steve Wright following the BBC star's death

The broadcaster’s passing last Monday aged 69 sparked an outpouring of tributes from shocked colleagues

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Steve Wright underwent heart surgery months ago and was 'more ill than he was letting on', says friend

Friend Mark Wells said the DJ underwent a bypass operation ‘about 14 or 15 months ago’

Evening Standard

Steve Wright's final BBC Radio broadcast 'will not be aired' following death

The radio personality, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than four decades, passed away on Monday

Evening Standard

Sara Cox leads tributes to Steve Wright with emotional message on BBC Radio 2

Cox told listeners during her slot on BBC Radio 2 that her fellow DJs were ‘absolutely shattered’.

The Guardian - UK

Greatest Hits Radio DJ Ken Bruce steals more BBC listeners

Former Radio 2 presenter sees his audience grow to 3.8m, as old station continues to lose listeners

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reveals ADHD diagnosis

People with the condition can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse

Louder

Watch The Darkness record a special 20th anniversary performance of their 2003 single Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End) with an "angelic" 12-piece choir

To mark the 20th birthday of their festive classic Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End) The Darkness have recorded a new version for BBC Radio 2

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