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Owain Wyn Evans to replace Vanessa Feltz on early morning BBC Radio 2

Owain Wyn Evans will replace Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio 2’s early morning breakfast show after her departure for TalkTV, the BBC has announced. The Welsh broadcaster and weatherman, 38, will present his programme from the BBC Cymru Wales broadcast ...

04 Oct 2022 at 16:59

Music

‘Broadcasting legend’ Steve Wright signs off from his BBC Radio 2 show

Steve Wright has signed off from his last BBC Radio 2 afternoon show with Queen’s Radio Ga Ga, as he bid farewell after 23 years. The 68-year-old broadcaster, who announced he would be leaving the show in July as part of the station’s schedule ...

30 Sept 2022 at 18:30

Music

Scott Mills bids emotional farewell to BBC Radio 1 – ‘Love you, bye’

Scott Mills struggled to hold back tears as he signed off his final BBC Radio 1 show after 24 years telling listeners to “turn on the radio” if they ever feel alone. The DJ, who hosted his daytime show with co-presenter Chris Stark, chose One ...

25 Aug 2022 at 18:53

Music

Steve Wright has stressed he is not retiring ahead of final Radio 2 weekday show

Steve Wright has stressed that he is not retiring in a message posted ahead of his final Steve Wright In The Afternoon show on Radio 2. In July, the veteran radio host announced he would be stepping down from his daytime Radio 2 show after ...

30 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Music

Steve Wright on his final BBC Radio 2 afternoon show: No tension here, just fun

Steve Wright has kicked off his last BBC Radio 2 afternoon show, saying “no tension here, just fun, celebration and thanks to you” as he bids farewell after 23 years. The 68-year-old broadcaster announced he would be leaving his afternoon ...

30 Sept 2022 at 18:02

Vanessa Feltz to join TalkTV after announcing BBC departure

Vanessa Feltz has announced she is joining TalkTV after leaving the BBC following nearly 20 years on its radio stations. The 60-year-old will replace Jeremy Kyle as presenter of the fledgling network’s three-hour drivetime show from ...

22 Aug 2022 at 17:10

Music

Scott Mills shocked as BBC Radio 1 studio renamed after him during final show

Scott Mills was shocked to learn the studio where his show is broadcast from has been named after him during his final broadcast on BBC Radio 1 after 24 years. The DJ, who hosts his daytime show with co-presenter Chris Stark, was ...

25 Aug 2022 at 14:53

Steve Wright charged with 1999 murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall

Police have charged Steve Wright with the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, who went missing on her way home from a nightclub in Felixstowe in 1999. Suffolk Police said the 66-year-old, formerly of London Road in ...

22 May 2024 at 16:16

Music

Vernon Kay on taking over from Ken Bruce: It’s the best trolling I’ve ever had

Vernon Kay said fans of veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce have given him “the best trolling I’ve ever had” ahead of his start at BBC Radio 2 on Monday. The TV presenter, 49, takes over from Scottish radio presenter Bruce, who ...

13 May 2023 at 10:45

Entertainment

New host of Radio 2’s Pick Of The Pops announced following Steve Wright’s death

Mark Goodier is to return to BBC Radio 2 as the new host of Pick Of The Pops, following the death of Steve Wright earlier this year, it has been announced. Goodier, who presented the UK Top 40 show on Radio 1 between ...

15 Apr 2024 at 19:53

Derry Now

World Cancer Day Derry conference

Derry's Hive Cancer Support charity is hosting a conference in the city to mark World Cancer Day. The event will take place in the City Hotel this Friday coming, February 2. The aim of the Hive Cancer Support World ...

30 Jan 2024 at 12:33

Entertainment

New host of Radio 2’s Love Songs show announced following Steve Wright’s death

Michael Ball is to present a new Sunday Love Songs show on BBC Radio 2, following the death of Steve Wright earlier this year, it has been announced. Singer and West End star Ball, who currently presents on ...

02 Apr 2024 at 13:19

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