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The Latest Breaking News from Radio 2

Sara Cox reveals BBC Radio 2 breakfast show launch date: ‘I can’t wait’

The 51-year-old has revealed that the first episode of her new breakfast programme will air on July 6.

Evening Standard

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline star-studded Radio 2 festival

The Script, ABC, Blue and Cast are amongst the other acts appearing at the festival in Stirling

The Independent UK

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline BBC Radio 2 In The Park

Radio 2’s flagship live music event will take place in Scotland this September.

Evening Standard

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Radio 2 in the Park announces 2026 line-up for Scotland festival

A MAJOR music festival hosted by BBC Radio 2 and taking place in Scotland this year has announced its full line-up, plus the headline acts

The National (Scotland)

Bob Harris ‘overwhelmed’ by fan response after emotional BBC Radio 2 departure

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The Independent UK

‘Overwhelmed’ Bob Harris speaks out after BBC Radio 2 exit due to illness

Beloved DJ said his listeners’ response has led to ‘incredible moment’

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Starmer takes aim at Musk and BBC icon leaving Radio 2

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Bob Harris steps down from BBC Radio 2 shows because of ill health

Veteran broadcaster makes ‘one of hardest decisions of my entire life’ weeks after revealing spread of cancer to spine

The Guardian - UK

Iconic DJ Bob Harris confirms he is leaving Radio 2 amid cancer battle

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The Independent UK

Bob Harris stepping down from BBC Radio 2 over ill health

The veteran broadcaster has prostate cancer.

Evening Standard

BBC icon Bob Harris steps down from Radio 2 after 30 years due to ill health

He called it ‘one of the hardest decisions of my entire life’

The Independent UK

Scott Mills’ husband shares first post since DJ’s firing as BBC stars reach out: ‘Love you’

A bunch of the sacked DJ’s famous friends have shared their support

The Independent UK

Judith Chalmers obituary

TV presenter who became a household name for her sunny broadcasts from holiday destinations in ITV’s Wish You Were Here

The Guardian - UK

Barking up the right tree: Monty Don’s garden brings joy to dogs after Chelsea

The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden was relocated to Battersea Dogs & Cats home after last year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

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Sara Cox reveals secret two day process to win Strictly presenting job - ‘It was great fun’

The Radio 2 host has opened up on the audition process to win the gig, which ultimately went to Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe

Evening Standard

How Tess Daly and Vernon Kay will split huge fortune as pals say divorce 'not amicable'

Friends claimed Daly is ‘seething’ with Kay and that their split is not as friendly as their joint statement makes out

International Business Times UK

Scott Mills to Sue BBC: Sacked Radio 2 DJ Claims Bosses Knew About Historic Under-16 Probe for Years

Scott Mills is reportedly preparing to sue the BBC for unfair dismissal after being removed from BBC Radio 2, citing historic allegations as the reason for his departure.

Evening Standard

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay split not 'amicable', friends claim amid 'ghost of Page 3 model in marriage'

A member of Daly and Kay's friendship circles has reportedly said that they’d happily decided to call an end to their marriage was ‘c**p’

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Evening Standard

Scott Mills to ‘sue the BBC for unfair dismissal over Radio 2 sacking’

DJ is said to have enlisted top lawyers as he prepares a legal case against the BBC following his shock axing

Evening Standard

Radio 2 breakfast audience held steady in months before Scott Mills sacking

He was sacked at the end of March, with Sara Cox due to take over as his permanent replacement in the summer.

Evening Standard

Scott Mills 'boycotting Eurovision' after being replaced as he's 'desperate to speak out' on BBC firing

He was fired from Radio 2 in March after it emerged he was investigated over alleged ‘serious sexual offences’ against a teenage boy

Evening Standard

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's relationship timeline - from 'sexting' scandal to warning signs of split

The TV power couple announced last week that they had broken up after 22 years of marriage

Evening Standard

Vernon Kay and Tess Daly 'toasted end of 22-year marriage with bottle of champagne'

The former Strictly presenter, 57, and the Radio 2 DJ, 51, announced last week that they had broken up

The Independent UK

TV star Jeremy Vine reveals penny-farthing bike crash uncovered heart issue

The BBC Radio 2 presenter and host of the eponymous Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5 turned 60 last year

The Independent UK

BBC unveils its Eurovision 2026 coverage – including Scott Mills’ replacement

Graham Norton and Rylan among the presenters returning to regular fan-favourite spots, as contest takes place in Vienna

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