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BBC stands firm on decision to scrap classified football results on Radio 5 Live

In spite of widespread criticism the corporation has said decision to scrap classified results, which have been read out on Saturday afternoons since the mid-1950s, will stand

The Guardian - UK

Des Lynam weighs in on 'cheap' decision to axe long-running BBC show amid fan backlash

Ex-Sports Report host Des Lynam has urged the BBC to rethink their decision to axe a popular Radio 5 Live feature - pointing out that the classified football results are a 'tradition that the older people will miss greatly'

Daily Mirror

John Motson leads backlash as BBC Radio 5 Live drops classified football results

For decades, fans returning to their cars or coaches after watching their team's latest triumph or setback have been serenaded by the opening bars of Out Of The Blue, a call to arms ahead of the radio balm of football results from up and down the country

Daily Mirror

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Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham results will no longer be read out on BBC Radio 5 Live

The classified football results have been a staple of 'Sports Report' on a Saturday afternoon since the 1950s

Football London

Two of the BBC's flagship radio stations see sharp drop in listeners since start of year

New data has shown the listening figures for BBC radio stations, with two of its flagship outlets having experienced a sharp decline in audiences - whilst some shows have remained steady instead

Daily Mirror

Laura Whitmore reveals exciting new TV venture a world away from ITV Love Island

The news comes after Laura quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show earlier this month

Manchester Evening News

Love Island: Laura Whitmore leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 4 years amid dating show’s success

Presenter had hosted her own radio show for four years

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Laura Whitmore quits BBC Radio 5 Live show to 'capitalise on Love Island exposure'

Laura Whitmore has quit her show on BBC Radio 5 Live and won't be returning after the end of the current series of Love Island so that she can explore other opportunities

Daily Mirror

Deborah James says trying to 'get her head around dying' would 'keep her awake at night'

BBC podcaster Deborah James says her bowel cancer battle and the thought of dying one day would 'keep her awake at night'

Daily Mirror

Labour MP claims ‘oligarchs’ lawyers are cracking down on free speech’

Chris Bryant was due to appear on Radio 5 Live on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK

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