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Sombr and Alessi Rose among those named as BBC Sound of 2026 longlist revealed

BBC Radio 1’s annual list has been released for the 23rd year running, showcasing ‘exciting’ names to watch out for.

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend will be hosted by Northern city in 2026

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 will be hosted in Sunderland, taking place at Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May. Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James announced the news, saying that it was “very exciting for the city”, highlighting that the likes of Sam Fender come from…

The Independent UK

Ex-BBC DJ Tim Westwood on Bail After Facing 15 Sex Crime Charges Spanning Three Decades

Ex-BBC DJ Tim Westwood granted bail after facing 15 sex crime charges involving seven women across three decades. Case to resume at Southwark Crown Court.

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Tim Westwood Rape Case: Ex-BBC DJ Faces Sex Charges Involving 7 Victims Since 1980s

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape and sexual offences against seven women, spanning 33 years.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift drops wedding bombshells and tells Greg James 'as soon as he sees you at our wedding'

Taylor Swift spills wedding and album details on UK radio from a surprise invite to a likely Ed Sheeran performance and sweet Travis Kelce moments.

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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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