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The Latest Breaking News from Radio 2

Scott Mills sacked: Boy in ex-BBC Radio 2 DJ's sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say

The 53-year-old presenter was questioned under caution but the case was dropped due to a lack of evidence

Evening Standard

Beloved BBC Radio 2 host quits show after 14 years on air

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The Independent UK

Liza Tarbuck Steps Down – Here's What Made Her Say Goodbye to BBC Radio 2

The heartfelt farewell of Liza Tarbuck as she steps down from BBC Radio 2's beloved Saturday evening show after 14 years. Her warmth and humor made the program a weekend staple

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Liza Tarbuck quits BBC Radio 2 after 14 years: ‘I want my weekends back’

‘This is terrible news for us,’ fellow Radio 2 host Jo Whiley said after learning news

The Independent UK

Liza Tarbuck steps down from Radio 2 show

Shaun Keaveny will present the Saturday evening slot until the end of March and described Tarbuck as his ‘hero’.

Evening Standard

Radio 2 in the Park heading to Stirling this summer

The event will take place in the Scottish city in August.

Evening Standard

BBC radio breakfast shows see listeners increase bar one station

Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station with Scott Mills at the helm

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BBC radio breakfast shows enjoy increase in listeners

Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station, with an average weekly audience of 12.7 million.

Evening Standard

Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death

Sir Terry’s 1978 hit single The Floral Dance was played on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Strictly needs Zoe Ball – but does she need Strictly?

IN FOCUS: The veteran broadcaster is a frontrunner to replace Tess and Claudia on the BBC juggernaut but, after a difficult few years, will she swap her hard-won work-life balance for one of the biggest roles in TV, asks Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball says she’d ‘love’ to host Strictly Come Dancing after mounting speculation

Ex-Radio 2 star has broken silence on rumours she'll host BBC series

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball shares family's 'tricky' reaction to her quitting drinking after 'shameful' past experiences

The Radio 2 star, 55, went to rehab after struggling with alcohol abuse for decades

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball reveals she is donating her bras after 'losing weight'

Ball said on her podcast it was ‘brilliant’ she’d lost weight, but that she needs to sort out her bra drawer

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist

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Zoe Ball shares telling post about 'powerful new year' after quitting Radio 2 show amid Strictly rumours

The radio host, 55, is one of the frontrunners to replace Claudia Winkleman or Tess Daly as a host on Strictly Come Dancing

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans back Zoe Ball for hosting job after Radio 2 exit announcement

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present their final episode of Strictly this Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Zoe Ball to leave role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show

Ball will be replaced by Emma Willis but will continue to host special programmes for the station

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball leaves BBC Radio 2 Saturday show as Emma Willis named replacement

Speaking on the show, the 55-year-old said she would be leaving in the new year but will still present a number of specials on the station.

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Evening Standard

Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 show as Emma Willis named replacement

Zoe Ball has announced she is leaving her role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show.

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 show and announces her replacement

‘I am thrilled to tell you that you will be in the safest of hands,’ broadcaster tells listeners

The Guardian - UK

Brian Hayes obituary

Pioneer of radio phone-ins who hosted a popular show on LBC in the 1970s and 80s, and won Sony awards for his work on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live

Evening Standard

Standard campaign to tackle youth unemployment shortlisted for top journalism award

Our Destination Unknown campaign has been nominated for the Public Service prize at the 2025 British Journalism Awards

Woman & Home

Lorraine Kelly to make Radio 2 debut in surprise career move amid ITV cuts

While the future of her TV show remains uncertain due to ITV budget cuts, the presenter is branching out into new projects

Evening Standard

Ken Bruce says he no longer listens to his former Radio 2 slot as he reflects on falling audience numbers

The broadcaster signed off from Radio 2 in early 2023 before moving to Greatest Hits Radio, where his mid-morning programme and long-running PopMaster quiz have since become the station’s flagship draw

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay’s predecessor comments on sharp decline in Radio 2 audience

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