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Sara Cox leads tributes to Steve Wright with emotional message on BBC Radio 2

Cox told listeners during her slot on BBC Radio 2 that her fellow DJs were ‘absolutely shattered’.

Evening Standard

Wednesday briefing: How the Rochdale furore exposed claims of factionalism in Labour’s handling of antisemitism

In today’s newsletter: The party has disowned candidate Azhar Ali following his remarks about Israel and Gaza, with accusations of hypocrisy over antisemitism levelled at Starmer’s door

The Guardian - UK

So much more than a DJ, Steve Wright introduced Britain to a new style of talk radio

Heavily influenced by the US, Wright perfected a show featuring records split by interviews and comedy

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Wright dead: BBC radio legend dies at the age of 69

BBC radio legend Steve Wright has died at the age of 69, his devastated family have said in a statement to the broadcaster.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Have you noticed? The Lionesses have smashed football’s rainbow ceiling

On Sunday at 11am, history is tantalisingly close to being made in Sydney, as the England football team take on Spain, playing for the first English World Cup win since that seismic summer of 1966. Don’t say you won’t be watching. Everybody will. By Sunday morning, a time traditionally reserved…

Evening Standard

BBC confirms latest top earners with only one earning more that £1 million in year

The corporation’s annual report has been released

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Gary Lineker remains top paid BBC star as celebrity salaries revealed

There are four women in the top 10 list of highest earners

Wales Online

Gary Lineker remains at top of list of BBC’s highest paid on-air talent

He is the only star paid more than £1m

The Independent UK

Barrier plan for Cotgrave pub car park where staff and customers struggle to find a space

The car park has been filling up before the pub even opens, making it difficult for staff and customers

Nottingham Post

Radio 2 planning to bring icons like Terry Wogan 'back from the dead' with spin-off station

There has reportedly been a proposal to bring back old shows to appeal to an older audience

Daily Mirror

'It's like replacing Alex Ferguson'... Vernon Kay's 'nerves' ahead of new BBC Radio 2 show

The Bolton-born presenter takes over from Ken Bruce today

Manchester Evening News

Vernon Kay admits to being 'nervous' ahead of Radio 2 debut replacing Ken Bruce

Vernon Kay has spoken out about his new job challenge as he takes over from Ken Bruce - whose show had an audience of 8.4m before he quit for Greatest Hits Radio

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay says Ken Bruce fans gave him 'best trolling I've ever had' ahead of Radio2 start

Vernon Kay will take over from the Scottish presenter Ken Bruce on Monday.

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Manchester Evening News

Follicly-challenged pals to take on half marathon - with brutal forfeit for the slowest

They will take on the challenge this weekend

Wales Online

Gary Lineker's earnings compared to BBC colleagues as MOTD host tops highest-paid list for five years

The pundit is set to return to his role as presenter of Match of the Day

Daily Mirror

BBC Radio 2 accused of 'clear cut ageism' by Liz Kershaw as Ken Bruce is forced out early

BBC Radio 2 have seen a number of presenters on the station leave in recent months – with the latest being radio legend Ken Bruce, as his exit was brought forward by the broadcaster

Daily Mirror

Vernon Kay’s dad warns he has ‘big shoes’ to fill as he replaces Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Vernon dad's warning comes as his predecessor Ken Bruce claimed he's been forced to leave the station early, explaining that his last show will air this Friday, rather than the end of March

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Evening Standard

Vernon Kay breaks silence on Ken Bruce as Radio 2 veteran claims he’s been ‘forced out’

Kay is taking over from Bruce after another controversial BBC shake-up

Daily Record

Vernon Kay opens up on replacing Ken Bruce as Radio 2 legend claims he was 'forced out'

The 48-year-old TV presenter spoke with Zoe Ball on the BBC station on Friday morning, as Ken Bruce says he's been forced to leave his popular slot early following yet another shake-up which has left listeners rattled.

Manchester Evening News

Vernon Kay reduced to tears as he breaks silence on replacing Ken Bruce on Radio 2 after backlash

The Bolton-born star will take over in May after Ken's final 9.30am to 12pm show on March 3 after 31 years.

Wales Online

Vernon Kay gets emotional as he talks about replacing Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Veteran Ken Bruce will present his final show on Friday before moving to Greatest Hits Radio

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay moved to tears while talking about joining BBC Radio 2 ‘family’

The TV presenter will take over from Ken Bruce on the station in May.

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce claims BBC is making him leave Radio 2 early

‘I’m sorry you’re being treated so shabbily,’ wrote one commenter

The Independent UK

Ken Bruce: BBC wanted me to leave Radio 2 earlier than I planned

Vernon Kay will take over the mid-morning show in May.

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