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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.

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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

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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.

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The Pogues announce expanded 40th anniversary edition of their classic 1985 album Rum Sodomy & The Lash

Rum Sodomy & The Lash is getting another lash

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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’.

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