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.
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BBC and LBC radio presenter Brian Hayes dies aged 87
Veteran broadcaster Brian Hayes, credited with shaping the modern phone-in, has died. Tributes pour in for the BBC and LBC legend. Read more about his pioneering career.
Heart transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies aged 93
Sir Terence English, the surgeon who led Britain's first successful heart transplant in 1979, has died peacefully at 93. Discover his remarkable medical legacy.
Tom Swarbrick's wife spat at in road rage attack
LBC presenter Tom Swarbrick reveals his wife was spat at during a Kent road rage incident that left their eight-year-old daughter 'in pieces'. Police are investigating.
Tom Swarbrick's wife spat at in Tunbridge Wells ordeal
ITV's This Morning presenter Tom Swarbrick reveals his wife was spat at in front of their daughter in Tunbridge Wells. The broadcaster is determined to identify the perpetrator. Read the shocking details.
Reeves defends ministerial car use for short trip
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses controversy after being spotted leaving Downing Street in official car for journey under one mile to LBC studio, defending transport efficiency.
Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.
Jean Finlayson: BBC's Pioneering Female Reporter Dies at 95
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Jean Finlayson, the pioneering Scottish journalist who became one of the BBC's first female television reporters and inspired generations of women in broadcasting.
DJ Screw: Remembering The Hip-Hop Pioneer
The entertainment world mourns Floyd 'DJ Screw' Myers Jr, the pioneering Houston DJ who revolutionised hip-hop with his iconic slowed-down sound and left an indelible mark on music history.
Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86
Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.
Tech pioneer Steward Brand's tugboat home raided by police
Steward Brand, founder of The Whole Earth Catalog, faces investigation as authorities execute surprise raid on his iconic historic tugboat residence in San Francisco Bay.
Soft Cell's Dave Ball, Synth Pioneer, Dies at 67
Remembering Dave Ball, the pioneering synth musician who co-created Soft Cell's iconic sound and helped define 80s electronic music with timeless hits like 'Tainted Love'.
Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer
New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.
Shirley Abicair, zither star and TV pioneer, dies at 98
Remembering Shirley Abicair, the Australian entertainer who charmed 1950s Britain with her zither and became a beloved children's television pioneer.
Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79
Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.
Kemi Badenoch mocked over Brexit trade deal blunder
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch suffers social media humiliation after making fundamental errors about UK's post-Brexit trade deals during fiery radio interview.
Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91
Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.
Nick Ferrari's LBC show evacuated during live broadcast
A dramatic evacuation interrupted Nick Ferrari's live LBC show from ITV's South Bank studios, forcing the veteran presenter and his team to abandon their broadcast mid-programme due to a fire alarm emergency.
Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology
The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.
Starmer Faces Labour Backlash Over Gaza Comments
Labour leader Keir Starmer confronts mounting criticism from party members and MPs over his position on Israel-Gaza conflict, with internal tensions threatening party unity ahead of potential general election.
David Lammy heckled by protesters during LBC appearance
Foreign Secretary David Lammy was repeatedly interrupted by furious protesters during a live LBC radio appearance, with critics shouting 'You're a disgrace' and 'What about Gaza?' as he attempted to discuss Labour's policy agenda.
Farage criticised for Eastern European comment on LBC
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage sparks controversy after suggesting 'people from Eastern Europe' were responsible for certain issues during heated exchange with Nick Ferrari.
Patrick Vaughan: Anaesthesia Pioneer Who Saved Countless Lives
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Patrick Vaughan, the visionary anaesthetist whose pioneering work transformed surgical safety and saved countless lives worldwide.
Farage confronted over LTN 'hypocrisy' in park
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was challenged by a member of the public in Greenwich Park over his opposition to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, just days after he was spotted cycling through a different LTN in Richmond.
Farage Attacks Davey Over Calais Migrant Comments
Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on Ed Davey, claiming the Liberal Democrat leader's call for more migrant facilities in Calais exposes his party's 'open borders' agenda, while highlighting Reform UK's contrasting hardline stance.
Farage Accused of Dodging NHS Debate After LBC Clash
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces criticism for refusing to discuss his party's NHS policy following a tense radio exchange with Labour's Wes Streeting, who challenged him to a public debate.
Farage's migrant swan claim condemned as dangerous misinformation
Nigel Farage faces widespread condemnation after suggesting on LBC that migrants are responsible for killing and eating swans in British parks, a claim dismissed as dangerous misinformation.
AI Pioneer Margaret Boden's Final Letter on Machine Consciousness
A remarkable final letter from the late AI pioneer Margaret Boden offers unprecedented insight into her views on machine consciousness, creativity, and the future of artificial intelligence.
Pioneering TV producer Joanna Clarke-Jones dies at 86
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Joanna Clarke-Jones, the pioneering BBC and ITV producer whose groundbreaking work on 'The Sky at Night' and 'Tomorrow’s World' captivated millions and transformed science broadcasting.
Ree Drummond's Heartbreaking Family Update Revealed
Food Network star Ree Drummond, 'The Pioneer Woman', shares an emotional and raw family update, revealing personal challenges and her family's resilient spirit.
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