BBC Radio Merseyside founding member Jenny Collins dies
Tributes pour in for Jenny Collins, a founding member of BBC Radio Merseyside, who has died aged 83. Colleagues remember her as a 'wonderful, warm-spirited' broadcaster. Read more.
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Call for Local BBC Radio in Scotland and Wales
A letter argues the BBC must emulate its English local radio model in Scotland and Wales to counter the decline of regional newspapers and give communities a voice.
Call for BBC Local Radio in Scotland and Wales
A letter argues the BBC must establish truly local radio stations in Scotland and Wales to give communities a voice, mirroring its successful model in England. Read the full case.
Thief steals Christmas present from I'm A Celeb star's castle
Lady Colin Campbell offers £500 reward after CCTV captures a thief stealing a child's Christmas gift from Castle Goring. The royal author vows private prosecution over police 'dead loss'.
US Bill Aims to Make Package Theft a Federal Crime
A new US bill, the Porch Pirate Act, seeks to close a legal loophole, making theft from private carriers a federal offence with severe penalties. Discover how this could impact millions.
BBC Radio 2 star Brian Hayes dies, aged 87
Tributes pour in for pioneering radio host Brian Hayes, who has died aged 87. The former BBC Radio 2 breakfast presenter revolutionised UK phone-in radio. Read the full story.
London's 'Fine Dining Bandit' Steals £2000
A brazen thief has targeted four high-end London businesses, stealing luxury items including steaks, langoustines and orchids worth nearly £2000. Police report rising parcel thefts nationwide.
Pirate ship in garden sparks council planning row
A pensioner's massive DIY pirate ship, a neighbourhood Halloween favourite, faces a council investigation after a complaint. Steve Coombs says the attraction brings joy, but officials insist it needs planning permission.
London's 'Fine Dining Bandit' in £1,100 Food Heists
A serial 'porch pirate' is targeting Michelin-starred London restaurants, stealing £1,100 of premium langoustines and meat. Police are investigating the brazen thefts.
14 charged in FedEx 'porch pirate' crime ring
Long Island prosecutors charge 14 in a massive 'porch pirate' ring that allegedly hacked FedEx's system to steal thousands of smartphones and tablets. Learn how the criminal enterprise operated.
Ken Bruce addresses Radio 2 ratings drop after departure
Veteran presenter Ken Bruce comments on BBC Radio 2's audience decline since his move to Greatest Hits Radio. Discover the full story behind the ratings shift.
Ken Bruce reveals why he left BBC Radio 2
Veteran DJ Ken Bruce opens up about leaving the BBC after 46 years, his newfound happiness at Greatest Hits Radio, and how being an older dad keeps him young. Discover his story.
Lila Moss turns heads in pirate hat at London fashion dinner
Kate Moss's daughter Lila Moss turned heads with her bold fashion choices at the Perfect Magazine and AP Rocky Zine dinner in London's Mayfair, showcasing her emerging style icon status.
Mix 102.3 breakfast hosts axed in shock radio shake-up
Adelaide's popular breakfast radio duo Jodie Oddy and Hayley Pearson have been abruptly removed from Mix 102.3's morning show, leaving presenters and listeners shocked by the sudden programming change.
Five's J. Scott Robinson emotional over 25-year radio career
Veteran broadcaster J. Scott Robinson was overcome with emotion during his Five radio show, reflecting on his incredible 25-year career in a heartfelt moment that resonated with listeners across the UK.
Mix FM breakfast shake-up: New hosts replace Jodie and Soda
Mix FM announces dramatic schedule overhaul as popular presenters Hayley Pearson and Max Burford replace longtime hosts Jodie and Soda on the coveted breakfast slot, promising fresh energy for morning listeners.
BBC Radio presenter axed after on-air comments controversy
BBC Radio Devon's James Dundon has been removed from his afternoon show after making controversial remarks about a female colleague during a live broadcast, sparking internal investigation.
BBC Radio 5 Live's Afternoon Edition Axed in Schedule Shakeup
The BBC makes another dramatic cut to its radio lineup as Radio 5 Live's afternoon show gets the chop, leaving presenters Nicky Campbell and Sarah Brett facing an uncertain future amid ongoing schedule changes.
How pirate radio championed Black British music
Discover the untold story of pirate radio's crucial role in amplifying Black British voices and shaping the nation's musical landscape when mainstream media turned a deaf ear.
Heart Radio's Simon Beale survives major heart attack
Heart Radio presenter Simon Beale shares his terrifying near-death experience after suffering a massive heart attack, revealing how it transformed his perspective on life and health.
Vernon Kay's daughter turns 21 as he wins radio award
BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay shares emotional birthday wishes for daughter Phoebe's 21st while celebrating his upcoming Radio Academy Award recognition in London.
Halifax porch pirate caught on camera stealing packages
Shocking CCTV footage captures a brazen package thief in Halifax swiping deliveries from residential doorsteps while homeowners are away. The incident has sparked community outrage and police warnings.
Wynne Evans blasts BBC over Weekend Wogan cuts
Opera star Wynne Evans speaks out against BBC's decision to shorten 'Weekend Wogan' as he prepares to host his own Sunday show on Radio Wales.
BBC Radio host criticised for crude on-air jokes
BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Chris Hughes faces backlash after making explicit jokes about adult content during his weekend breakfast show, prompting complaints and internal review.
Pirate tourist ship sinks off Mexican coast
A three-masted sailing vessel modelled after Christopher Columbus's galleon unexpectedly sank during a tourist excursion, forcing emergency evacuations and raising serious safety questions about adventure tourism operations.
Sam Smith's pirate photoshoot for NY residency
Grammy-winning singer Sam Smith celebrates the start of their highly-anticipated New York residency with a flamboyant pirate-themed photoshoot, showcasing their signature bold fashion sense ahead of the Capitol Theatre performances.
Daughter unknowingly kisses dad in radio prank disaster
A controversial radio segment took an unexpected turn when a woman unknowingly kissed her own father during a blindfolded kissing game, creating one of the most cringe-worthy moments in broadcasting history.
Kim Kardashian's pirate chic look for SKIMS Nike shoot
Kim Kardashian showcases her latest SKIMS collection with a nautical twist, donning a pirate-inspired outfit that highlights her toned midriff in a striking campaign for the brand's Nike collaboration.
British father dies on Turkish holiday after pirate ship ride
A dream family holiday in Turkey turned to tragedy for a British father from St Albans after he suffered a fatal medical episode following a 'pirate ship' amusement ride. The Foreign Office is providing support to his grieving family.
BBC Axes Charlie Kirk D-Day Special, Sparking Bias Row
The BBC faces a major backlash and accusations of political bias after abruptly cancelling a planned D-Day remembrance radio special featuring conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a fierce debate over censorship and impartiality at the national
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