Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show
The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July. Read more about this story ….
Pure Radio
Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
The Reuters Institute records its lowest trust figures since the annual research began in 2015. Read more about this story ….
Married at First Sight Australia allegations ‘disturbing’, says country’s watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them “deeply concerning”. Read more about this story ….
Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83
The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique. Read more about this story ….
Linkin Park ignore the noise with triumphant set at Download Festival
Limp Bizkit and Guns N’ Roses were the other headliners at this year’s metal and rock extravaganza – we went along. Read more about this story ….
US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Read more about this story ….
Author Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of stalling review into son’s death
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death. Read more about this story ….
For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life
The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded. Read more about this story ….
How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album
The singer songwriter’s first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous. Read more about this story ….
Authors Blackman and Donaldson made dames in honours list
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted. Read more about this story ….