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Major BBC radio stations enjoy listener bump amid summer of sport and events

Amid the summer success, the BBC saw further decline in the number of people listening to local and regional services.

The Independent UK

The week in audio: The Lost Archive of James Baldwin; Extreme: Muscle Men; Paris Olympics – review

The American writer’s personal effects, languishing in a French lock-up, are only part of a touching story. Plus, an entertaining tale of 80s bodybuilding, and gymnastics on the radio

The Guardian - UK

The week in audio: Catching the Kingpins; Carol Vorderman; Stephen Mangan; Ending Homelessness the Finnish Way – review

A cracking tale of criminals and encrypted phones; the outspoken ex-BBC Radio Wales host jumps ship to commercial; the Finns show us the way on social problems; and farewell to Annie Nightingale

The Guardian - UK

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England stars vow to rally round Lauren James after World Cup sending off

Beth England and Lauren Hemp both offered their support to the Chelsea forward following the penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves defended NatWest boss as victim of ‘bullying’ day before Starmer said she was right to quit – as it happened

Shadow chancellor says Treasury should tackle cost of living crisis instead of attacking Dame Alison Rose, while Labour leader says she was right to resign

The Guardian - UK

Nihal Arthanayake reports man for ‘racially aggravated’ offence outside pub

The 51-year-old host of a Radio 5 Live show said he would not be naming the pub in Greater Manchester.

The Independent UK

Mark Chapman sidesteps awkward BBC joke on Radio 5 Live after Gary Lineker saga

Mark Chapman made his return to the BBC as host of 5 Live Sport's programme on Saturday afternoon - and was immediately put under pressure by a comment from Rob Green

Daily Mirror

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Match of the Day 2 to air as cut-back BBC show as Gary Lineker gets more backing

Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman refused to work on Radio 5 Live on Saturday after the BBC axed Gary Lineker on Friday and the BBC have now made a decision over the programme itself

Daily Mirror

BBC apologise over changes to Match of the Day and weekend schedule in Gary Lineker row

The veteran anchor was stood down on Friday

Nottingham Post

The people who have joined the BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker as shows axed

Neither Football Focus nor Final Score survived on BBC One, while Radio 5 Live’s radio coverage was radically altered throughout the day

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton praises 'brave' daughter Elsie, one, and praises men who let women 'shine' nearly a year after marriage split

Strictly 2022 finalist Helen shared a photo of her daughter on Instagram to mark International Women's Day

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton squirms over Strictly co-star rumours as ex Richie Myler poses with new girlfriend

The pair went head-to-head in the final of the BBC One dance contest in December before hitting the road on the Strictly Live tour

Manchester Evening News

Helen Skelton teased about Strictly Vito rumours as she breaks cover on Radio 5 show

Helen Skelton is rumoured to have grown closer to Vito Coppola on the Strictly tour and her Radio 5 Live pal couldn't resist teasing her on the Mirror's exclusive

Daily Mirror

Major BBC radio stations see second consecutive year-on-year drop in listeners

However, Radio 5 Live experienced a strong uptick in the final quarter of 2022 amid the World Cup.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty ‘sent home in tears’ by bosses early in career after being called ‘useless’

The presenter says the experience toughened her up

Daily Mirror

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty told by bosses she was 'useless' and 'sent home in tears'

Naga Munchetty has opened up about how she went from being called 'b****y useless' by her bosses early in her journalism career to commentating on the Queen's funeral as the BBC celebrates 100 years of service

Nottingham Post

Graham Norton labels Holly and Phil 'foolish' amid queue jump claims

The star was speaking on Radio 5 Live

Daily Mirror

Helen Skelton tried to flee through fire escape moments before Strictly debut

The Radio 5 Live presenter told how she wept and had to be coaxed back by partner Gorka Marquez, 32

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Wales Online

Nigel Owens sings Frank Sinatra classic in final goodbye to BBC radio stars Scott Mills and Chris Stark

Scott and Chris completed their last ever Radio 5 Live show on Saturday morning

The Guardian - UK

BBC stands firm on decision to scrap classified football results on Radio 5 Live

In spite of widespread criticism the corporation has said decision to scrap classified results, which have been read out on Saturday afternoons since the mid-1950s, will stand

Daily Mirror

Des Lynam weighs in on 'cheap' decision to axe long-running BBC show amid fan backlash

Ex-Sports Report host Des Lynam has urged the BBC to rethink their decision to axe a popular Radio 5 Live feature - pointing out that the classified football results are a 'tradition that the older people will miss greatly'

Daily Mirror

John Motson leads backlash as BBC Radio 5 Live drops classified football results

For decades, fans returning to their cars or coaches after watching their team's latest triumph or setback have been serenaded by the opening bars of Out Of The Blue, a call to arms ahead of the radio balm of football results from up and down the country

Football London

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham results will no longer be read out on BBC Radio 5 Live

The classified football results have been a staple of 'Sports Report' on a Saturday afternoon since the 1950s

Daily Mirror

Two of the BBC's flagship radio stations see sharp drop in listeners since start of year

New data has shown the listening figures for BBC radio stations, with two of its flagship outlets having experienced a sharp decline in audiences - whilst some shows have remained steady instead

Manchester Evening News

Laura Whitmore reveals exciting new TV venture a world away from ITV Love Island

The news comes after Laura quit her BBC Radio 5 Live show earlier this month

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