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BBC Radio Sheffield: Watch Thursday's Football Heaven
Watch Thursday night's edition of BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven, discussing the latest football news. Get in touch by calling 0800 111 4949. The show is on from 18:00-19:00 BST on Thursday, 23 April - or watch or listen again afterwards.
Scott Mills' BBC Radio 2 replacement is officially announced
She was always the favourite to land the Radio 2 breakfast show, now Sara Cox has been announced as the new host of the nation's biggest radio show. She takes over from Scott Mills, who was axed amid a sex scandal which happened more than 30 years…
Sara Cox to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
Sara Cox will replace Scott Mills as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, the corporation has announced. The DJ, 51, who currently hosts the teatime show on the station from 4pm to 7pm, will take over the role in the summer. Cox said:…
Sara Cox to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
Sara Cox will take over as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, replacing Scott Mills after his sacking over allegations about his personal conduct. The announcement comes as the BBC faces pressure to explain who knew what and when in…
Sara Cox: The Bolton-born DJ who landed the biggest show in radio
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Sara Cox has been a fixture on BBC radio…
Sara Cox: The Bolton-born DJ who landed the biggest show in radio
Sara Cox has been a fixture on BBC radio for more than 25 years – before landing the biggest breakfast show in the country. The Bolton-born DJ, 51, will take over the slot in the summer, following the sacking of Scott Mills. She started her…
Veteran radio host dies by assisted dying as prime minister leads tributes
Veteran radio broadcaster James Valentine has died through voluntary assisted dying at the age of 64. The DJ was previously diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2024, and stepped back from the airwaves to focus on treatment. The late star was a…
Radio 1's Big Weekend: Calls to urgently bring in ticket tout ban
Peter Gillibrand and Polly BayfieldBBC Newsbeat BBC Radio 1 has warned fans not to purchase tickets for its upcoming Big Weekend from touts or unauthorised sellers. Saturday and Sunday entry to the three-day live music event, being held in…
BBC Radio 2 star says his cancer has spread in heartbreaking update
BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris has revealed to fans that his cancer has now spread from his prostate to his upper spine as he shares the 'frightening news' with his followers. The radio star, 80, was initially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007 and…
Sara Cox's statement in full as Radio 2 pals react to her Scott Mills takeover
Sara Cox has officially replaced Scott Mills as host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, following weeks of speculation over who would take over the coveted slot. Mills, 53, was axed from his role last month before details emerged of a 2016 police…
Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Sara Cox swears by 56p-a-day hair-growth tablet
There's a famous saying which goes 'your hair is the crown you never take off'. But what if that crown isn't serving us quite as well as in our younger years thanks to thinning and hair loss? This by product of ageing, stress, and more can…
Bag yourself 10% off an adorable little Award-winning radio
The Roberts Revival Petite 2 is the best budget DAB +/FM radio on the market at the moment. It's small, cute, and produces a lively, engaging and punchy sound. And right now, the Sunshine Yellow version can be yours for just £89.99 at Amazon.
Chicago jazz radio legends to reunite for International Jazz Day panel
Chicago jazz radio legends are reuniting Sunday to revisit the city's rich history on the air — and what's been lost. The latest: Several radio veterans, including Richard Steele, Barry Winograd and Neil Tesser, will gather for a panel at…
Two Boston sports radio hosts let go while Mike Vrabel scandal thickens
Boston sports radio station WEEI has surprisingly made a notable change to its afternoon show. Hosts Andy Hart and Nick “Fitzy” Stevens have been removed from the network's “WEEI Afternoons” program that airs from 2-6…
Sara Cox to host Radio 2 breakfast show
BBC Radio 2 has appointed Sara Cox as the new Breakfast Show host, replacing Scott Mills. The change puts one of Radio 2's most established voices into one of its biggest weekday shows, with the BBC saying the presenter for Sara's current 4pm to…
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