‘Revolutionary’ LBC and BBC radio host Brian Hayes dies at 87
The Australian helped to transform radio phone-ins with his conversational and confrontational style.
Charli XCX and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
It is the first time in 25 years the top of the festival bill will be exclusively British and Irish acts.
BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out
Radio and TV bulletins were taken off air after an air conditioning unit caught fire in a plant room at the building in Glasgow.
Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers ‘at risk of harm’
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.
BBC Scotland HQ evacuated after fire breaks out
Breakfast radio and TV bulletins were suspended after the blaze was detected in a rooftop equipment area at 06:30.
Japanese ‘One Piece’ singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.
US star hails Yorkshire market town where Christmas film was shot
The Hollywood actor was part of a star-studded cast to descend on Knaresborough for a new movie.
US star hails Yorkshire market town where Christmas film was shot
The Hollywood actor was part of a star-studded cast to descend on Knaresborough for a new movie.
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party.
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88
The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party.