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BBC Radio 2 presenter Trevor Nelson has announced he is taking a break from broadcasting and his other work commitments due to health issues.
The 62-year-old DJ, who has been absent from his weekday Radio 2 programme this week, told followers that he was stepping back on medical advice after undergoing follow-up tests.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Trevor said: “I wanted to let my followers, radio listeners and all my Soul Nation party-people know that I’m going to be taking a little [...]
BBC Radio 2 has confirmed that Ellie Brennan and Matt Carter will join Sara Cox's new Breakfast Show team when the programme launches next month.
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Daheley joined Radio 2's breakfast team when Zoe Ball took over the programme in 2019. [...]
The BBC says the programme will have a fresh format, retaining some popular elements from Cox’s former afternoon show alongside new features created for breakfast. [...]
Sara Cox leaves Radio 2 Drive, but her permanent replacement has not yet been announced. Here’s who is covering the show and who could take over. [...]
This year’s event marks the first time Radio 2 in the Park has been staged in Scotland, following previous editions in Leicester, Preston and Chelmsford. [...]
Scott Mills has received warm public support from friends and former BBC colleagues after his husband, Sam Vaughan, shared an emotional anniversary post on Instagram. [...]
Scott Mills is reportedly preparing to take legal action against the BBC following his dismissal from the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. [...]
Fans of indie music will soon have a new destination on BBC Sounds, with the BBC planning to launch a dedicated 24-hour Radio 6 Music stream focused entirely on indie rock and pop.
The new station extension, available exclusively through BBC Sounds, is expected to launch in summer 2026 and will be accessible via the BBC Sounds app, website and smart speakers.
How to access the new 6 Music Indie stream
Once launched, listeners will be able to access the service through BBC Sounds.
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Sara Cox has been announced as the new host of BBC Radio 2’s breakfast show.
The much-loved broadcaster, who currently presents the station’s teatime programme, will move to the flagship morning slot in the summer.
Sara said she was “ecstatic, honoured and incredibly chuffed” to be taking on the role, describing it as a dream she has had since joining Radio 2.
“It’s been a dream to host the breakfast show since I joined Radio 2 and it feels like a bit of a full circle for me,” she said.
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