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Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 departure handled badly, says Simon Mayo

Mayo says it is surprising Bruce was allowed to carry on for so long after announcing switch to GHR

The Guardian - UK

Why rumours of BBC Radio 2’s demise might be overstated

Could losing half a million listeners to rivals, plus Vanessa Feltz and Ken Bruce leaving, signal trouble – or that the station is doing something right?

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like signing Messi’: Ken Bruce’s move a coup for Greatest Hits Radio

Radio 2’s loss of veteran DJ is GHR’s gain as it replaces local stations with its winning formula of 20th-century pop

The Guardian - UK

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Vanessa Feltz accuses BBC of 'ageism' after 'genius' Ken Bruce's BBC Radio 2 exit

Vanessa Feltz has opened up about working with Ken Bruce on This Morning, after he became the latest presenter to leave BBC Radio 2 after three decades to move to Greatest Hits

Daily Mirror

Branston launches new 'pickle mayo' and people are divided

The brand has blended two of the nation's favourite condiments to create Branstonnaise

Wales Online

Upset Simon Mayo predicts more names will go in BBC bloodbath after O'Grady exit

Simon Mayo has expressed his upset over how his departure from the BBC and he predicts that the corporation will forcing more of its stars out

Daily Mirror

Bestwood arsonist tells police he thinks of 'murdering young girls' after fire forces evacuation

The fire caused over £5,000 damage

Nottingham Post

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Van driver jailed for 12 years for killing man during mass brawl

Alfie Tullet admitted killing Frankie Bulbrook during a fight between two groups in Chislehurst, south-east London, in July 2020.

The Independent UK

Chislehurst: Van driver who ran over rival in mass brawl is jailed for 12 years

Alfie Tullet, 34, admitted killing Frankie Bulbrook during a fight between two groups in Chislehurst in July 2020

Evening Standard

Mel B made an MBE by Prince William and dedicates honour to ‘all the other women’ dealing with domestic abuse

Others to receive their honours from Prince William included Watford Football Club manager Roy Hodgson, radio presenter Simon Mayo and actress Ruth Wilson

Evening Standard

Roy Hodgson says CBE is ‘ultimate accolade’

The former England football boss picked up his honour for services to football.

The Independent UK

Mel B and Roy Hodgson to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

Others collecting awards on Wednesday include radio presenter Simon Mayo and actress Ruth Wilson.

The Independent UK

Ex-Radio 2 star Simon Mayo says working for BBC was 'soul destroying' in scathing claim

The radio host moved from Radio 2 to Scala Radio in 2019 but continued to work with the BBC for his popular film-review show – but that came to an abrupt end this year and he now says the Beeb was too restrictive to work with

Daily Mirror

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo: ‘I’ve never heard us described as an island of joy before!’

Radio’s odd couple take questions from actors, directors and Observer readers about optimism, the films they disagree on – and biscuits

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Wales Online

BBC Top of the Pops: Where are the former presenters of the TV music show?

Some big names have presented the music show

The Guardian - UK

Send us your questions for Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo

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The Independent UK

Kermode and Mayo announce podcast replacement for BBC Radio 5 film review show

Fortunately for listeners, Kermode’s rants will continue

The Independent UK

Kermode and Mayo: Why is BBC Radio 5 film review show ending?

Flagship show expected to end with an extended rant about ‘Morbius’

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Irish Independent

Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode to end 5 Live film review show after 21 years

Radio DJ Simon Mayo and film critic Mark Kermode have announced their long-running film review programme on BBC Radio 5 Live is coming to an end.

The Guardian - UK

‘We’ll be back … stay tuned’: Kermode and Mayo’s BBC Radio 5 Live film show to end after 21 years

The show will end on the BBC on 1 April – though its hosts hinted at the possibility that the cult show might have a future elsewhere

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