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April Fool’s Day 2025: The best pranks from Abbey Road removing iconic crossing to Scott Mills’ Radio 2 mishap

Abbey Road left Beatles fans aghast by announcing closure of the legendary zebra crossing

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball Breaks Cover Looking Radiant After Shock Radio 2 Exit – Spotted at Star-Studded Elton John Gig

Zoe Ball made a lively return to the public eye as she joined a star-studded crowd at Elton John’s show at the London Palladium.

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Why BBC Radio 2 has removed lyrics from Spice Girls' classic hit

Listeners notice Spice Up Your Life is not so... spicy

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Zoe Ball’s father says she’s in ‘a good place’ after quitting BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Broadcaster stepped away from BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show last year to ‘focus on family’ – but she will return to the airwaves this spring

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball in 'a good place' after quitting BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

Her father Johnny Ball shared an update on his 54-year-old daughter three months after she left her BBC Radio 2 programme

Evening Standard

Sunday with Roisin Conaty: ‘I’m like a truffle pig for psychic fairs’

The comedian talks about walking, not swimming, healing with reiki, Radio 2, Cherry Coke Zero and white noise to drown out the neighbours

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 2 listeners express concern after station goes silent due to fire scare

Jeremy Vine’s show vanished from airwaves during a fire evacuation

The Independent UK

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BBC Radio 2 in chaos as fire alarm forces Jeremy Vine off air and studio evacuation

Radio 2 and 6 Music were forced off air mid-show due to the incident

Evening Standard

Steve Wright’s family ‘in toxic feud’ one year after Radio 2 DJ’s death

Beloved DJ’s family have allegedly fallen out 12 months since Wright’s sudden death

The Independent UK

Why did Zoe Ball quit BBC Radio 2 in the first place and why is she back?

The star says she is “back to where it all began” as she returned to the station

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball’s daughter makes rare public appearance with dad Norman Cook at F1 75 Live amid radio return

The 14-year-old stepped out with her DJ father at the star-studded event which saw Gordon Ramsay and Geri Halliwell also in attendance

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball to return to Radio 2 months after emotional breakfast show departure

She’ll host a brand new show on the station as well as two specials for the BBC

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball returning to BBC Radio 2 just weeks after breakfast show exit

Zoe Ball - who left her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in December 2024 - is returning to the station this year with a brand new Saturday afternoon show.

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Rob Beckett to leave Radio 2 show as Zoe Ball returns for weekly programme

He will continue to appear on the station as a cover presenter.

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Zoe Ball returns to BBC Radio 2 with new weekend show after finding job in a cafe

The beloved broadcaster bid an emotional farewell to her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show in December after six years as host and was replaced by Scott Mills

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball to return to BBC Radio 2 with weekend show

The BBC said from May the 54-year-old DJ will host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball ‘working in local café’ after quitting BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

Ball’s shifts arrive two months after stepping down from Breakfast Show

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball 'working at beach cafe' with ex-husband Fatboy Slim after quitting BBC Radio 2

Ball, who earned almost £1 million a year at the BBC, left her radio show in December after six years

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The Guardian - UK

Olly Alexander: Polari review – Hi-NRG throwback for the Radio 2 crowd

The actor-singer’s solo debut proper looks to 1980s gay clubland for inspiration, but plays it too safe under all the retro synths and stammered-vocal effects

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball leaves Radio 2 Breakfast Show with audience boost

Ball’s replacement, Scott Mills, took over the show on January 27.

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: The Scott Mills Breakfast Show; Magic Breakfast with Harriet Scott and Gok Wan; Bed of Lies; Extreme: Peak Danger – review

The BBC host is a touch too eager to please in his new dream job, while Gok Wan is a breakfast show natural on Magic. Plus, a refreshing look at the Troubles, and a grippingly immersive mountaineering story

Evening Standard

Key findings: BBC review into conduct of Russell Brand

The actor and comedian denies the accusations, and previously said all his sexual relationships were ‘absolutely always consensual’.

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball ‘so proud’ of Scott Mills as he takes over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

His first show was celebrated by famous faces sending in messages of support and with the Greater Manchester town of Stockport being renamed.

The Guardian - UK

Stockport station renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new radio show

Signage and screens changed for 24 hours to welcome veteran BBC presenter to Radio 2 breakfast show

The Independent UK

Scott Mills says his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast debut is ‘hard to process’ after replacing Zoe Ball

‘This might be the best day of my life, apart from getting married,’ said presenter

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