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John Hunt family: Tributes to ‘loveliest, gentlest’ wife and daughters of BBC star after crossbow killings

John Hunt’s BBC Radio 5 Live colleague chokes up in pre-Euros message of support, as friends pay tribute to Carol and her daughters Louise and Hannah

The Independent UK

John Powell obituary

Other lives: BBC Radio producer who was responsible for making dramas and arts programmes from the 1960s through to the 90s

The Guardian - UK

BBC radio legend addresses ‘cruel’ axing of show

Bill Rennells, 92, presented the final episode of ‘Harmony Night’ on New Year’s Eve

The Independent UK

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The Last Dinner Party named BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2024

London-based rock band beat several up-and-coming acts for the honour

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 1Xtra star DJ Ace quits station after 21 years

Long-time host announced the news, celebrating ‘10,000 hours on air’

The Independent UK

Clara Amfo quits BBC Radio 1 show as replacement is announced

Amfo said she felt ‘energised and excited’ for her next chapter

The Independent UK

Rising Female Artists: Climbing to the Top for the Official Charts

Since its inception in 1969, the Official Charts has been a stalwart reflection of the nation’s music tastes, a chart that has weathered the test of time. Known for its sensitivity to change, the Official Charts have evolved from BBC Radio broadcasts to the modern-day platform of BBC Radio 1’s…

The Independent UK

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UK risks losing out on ‘future generation of superstars’ if government doesn’t protect music venues

BBC Radio DJ Steve Lamacq leads call for government to increase support for struggling music sector in its autumn statement

The Independent UK

BBC radio presenter calls out Andrew Bowie for 15-minute cities conspiracy theory

ANDREW Bowie has been condemned for spreading a conspiracy theory around 15-minute cities during a car crash radio interview.

The National (Scotland)

Steve Lamacq to step back from BBC Radio 6 Music show

DJ to host drive-time show one day a week instead of five, with Huw Stephens taking over rest of week

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn reveals he had sepsis and pneumonia in health update

The ‘Sounds of the 60s’ host took a break from presenting his weekly radio show after he was taken ill in April

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 loses 1 million listeners since Ken Bruce departure

A large chunk of audience appears to have followed veteran presenter to rival Greatest Hits Radio, figures show

The Guardian - UK

BBC re-runs play for listener who missed ending in 1978

BBC radio is to re-broadcast a play for a listener who missed the ending in 1978. Sue Reilly was “gripped” by The Gazebo, a comic murder mystery by Alec Coppel, when she first heard it on the World Service in August 1978, said The Telegraph, but she missed the closing…

The Week

Kaye Adams phones in sick to BBC Radio live on air as last-minute replacement is drafted in

The Loose Women star was unable to continue with the planned phone-in for BBC Radio Scotland after she lost her voice.

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Odds on Ryan Tubridy returning to RTE as bookmakers eye up career move

Boylesports has listed odds of 11/2 on whether Ryan Tubridy will return to RTÉ, with the former Late Late host conceding at an Oireachtas meeting that 'I may be out of a job by Friday'

Wales Online

Jo Whiley's Glastonbury highlights, family country life and fight for her disabled sister

BBC Radio 2 DJ and TV presenter Jo Whiley has hosted Glastonbury Festival coverage for decades

Daily Mirror

How to watch Glastonbury 2023 - catch the best of the festival from anywhere in the world

Never miss a moment with this comprehensive guide to watching Glasto 2023

Liverpool Echo

Scousers who hit the big time on 'original' Britain's Got Talent

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The National (Scotland)

BBC drama under fire for 'promoting harmful Scottish stereotypes'

A SCOTTISH character in a long-running BBC radio series has been criticised as a stereotype of a “hard-drinking” Glaswegian “hard man”.

Asharq Al-Awsat

British Foreign Minister Says He Expects to Meet Chinese Vice President This Week

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said he expected to meet China's Vice President Han Zheng when senior Chinese figures visit London for King Charles' coronation later this week. "I suspect that I will," Cleverly told BBC Radio when asked if he would be meeting the Chinese vice president.

Daily Mirror

Wife of BBC presenter who collapsed on air slams 'cruel' bosses and blames them

BBC Radio Devon presenter David Fitzgerald was only on air for thirty minutes yesterday in his usual breakfast slot, after suffering heart issues - with his wife now speaking out against the broadcaster

GoodToKnow

When does Vernon Kay start on BBC Radio 2?

Listeners want to know when Vernon Kay will start on BBC Radio 2, having replaced Ken Bruce as the new mid-morning presenter in 2023.

Daily Record

Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 as he starts new job

Ken Bruce admits he felt like an afterthought at BBC Radio 2 and wanted to prove his worth after leaving the Beeb. The legendary broadcaster has started his new role on Greatest Hits Radio.

Daily Record

Ken Bruce admits he's 'struggling to plan his day' after Radio 2 exit as he launches new show

The Glasgow-born broadcaster's new show started on Monday on Greatest Hits Radio at 10am, and after 31 years in his previous timeslot, Ken says it will take some time to adjust to the schedule after 40 years at BBC Radio 2.

Daily Record

Lorraine Kelly confesses she stole item from Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 studio

Ken was stunned as he appeared on Lorraine's ITV show and the Scots presenter made the confession.

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