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Greg James raises over £4m for Comic Relief in gruelling bike challenge

Radio DJ rode 1,000km from Weymouth to Edinburgh across eight days

The Independent UK

Greg James says William’s ‘royal glutes’ helped power him to finish 1,000km ride

The BBC Radio 1 breakfast host was speaking after crossing the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday.

Evening Standard

‘Never cycling again!’Greg James breaks down after completing 10-day bike ride, raising £3.3m

DJ tearfully praised country’s ‘spirit’ after raising £3.3m with 1,000km bike ride from Weymouth to Edinburgh

The Independent UK

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Greg James in tears after completing epic 1000km Comic Relief bike challenge

Radio 1 DJ Greg James completed a 1,000km tandem bike ride for Comic Relief. The 40-year-old completed the epic journey, which spanned eight days, travelling from Weymouth to Edinburgh. James arrived at Murrayfield Stadium in Scotland to a large crowd cheering him on during the final moments of his challenge.…

The Independent UK

Greg James latest LIVE: Radio 1 DJ in tears as he completes epic 1,000km bike challenge and raises over £4m for Comic Relief

Radio 1 DJ says ‘I can’t believe it’s done’ in emotional scenes as epic 1,000km bike challenge comes to an end at Murrayfield

Evening Standard

Prince William leaves 'jaws on the floor' after surprising Greg James on charity bike ride

'I didn't think he'd actually call my bluff' - Radio 1 DJ Greg James cycled with the Prince for around 30 minutes after a joke invite

Woman & Home

'I hope I’m not just going to be a dead weight for you' – Geraint Thomas joins BBC Radio 1 DJ on 1,000km tandem challenge

2018 Tour de France winner saddles up behind Greg James to provide a power boost to charity challenge

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Greg James sets off on 'ludicrous' 630-mile Comic Relief cycle challenge as he shares update on his dad

The Radio 1 DJ, 40, will travel 1,000km through England, Wales and Scotland in eight days

Evening Standard

Mollie King & Matt Edmondson put their friendship to the test

Radio 1 stars Mollie King and Matt Edmondson are putting their comedy chemistry to the ultimate test with their new podcast, Novel Idea.

The Independent UK

‘People think you’re old if you need a hearing aid’: Pete Tong on ageing, all-nighters and hearing loss

He helped bring dance music to the mainstream, was a staple of the 90s Ibiza scene and at 65 still DJs on Radio 1. But all those hours in the club have come at a cost. Here, he talks survival, selling out and why he’s secretly quite shy

The Guardian - UK

Status Quo frontman ‘embarrassed’ by BBC Radio 1 lawsuit

Rock group infamously sued Radio 1 in 1996, claiming the station was refusing to play their music

The Independent UK

Greg James' Comic Relief challenge: When, why and what is the route?

The Radio 1 DJ is riding from Weymouth to Edinburgh to raise funds for Comic Relief

Evening Standard

Radio 1 DJ Greg James to tackle ‘ludicrous’ Red Nose Day challenge

The presenter revealed details of the gruelling journey on his Radio 1 breakfast show

The Independent UK

Radio 1 DJ Greg James to tackle epic 1,000km tandem challenge for Comic Relief

The eight-day challenge will see the presenter set off from the South Coast on March 13

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The Independent UK

BBC radio breakfast shows see listeners increase bar one station

Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station with Scott Mills at the helm

The Independent UK

Former Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw ‘unable to walk’ after cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m determined not to die before Trump’

Former presenter is as known for his colourful life as for his years presenting and reporting for the BBC and Channel 4

Evening Standard

Radio One DJ Andy Kershaw reveals cancer battle has left him 'unable to walk' in emotional health update

The broadcaster, 66, said doctors found tumours in his spine last August

MusicRadar

“The studio bill came to £148.50. So with the £1.50 in change we all bought a celebratory bag of fish and chips”: Before superstardom and multi-million-selling albums, the young Def Leppard made their very first record on the cheap

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The Guardian - UK

Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault charges

Former Radio 1 DJ pleads not guilty to a total of 15 charges at Southwark crown court

The Independent UK

BBC Sound of 2026 longlist revealed featuring Sombr and Alessi Rose

‘The list is always a compass for what’s next, and 2026 is heading somewhere special,’ says DJ Sian Eleri

Evening Standard

Sombr and Alessi Rose among those named as BBC Sound of 2026 longlist revealed

BBC Radio 1’s annual list has been released for the 23rd year running, showcasing ‘exciting’ names to watch out for.

Evening Standard

Ex-I’m A Celeb star says viewers aren’t seeing 'true' story in the wake of Kelly Brook and Jack Osbourne ‘feud’

Radio 1 presenter Dean McCullough dismissed talk of a feud, reminding viewers that the show is shaped by heavy editing

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend will be hosted by Northern city in 2026

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 will be hosted in Sunderland, taking place at Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May. Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James announced the news, saying that it was “very exciting for the city”, highlighting that the likes of Sam Fender come from…

The Independent UK

Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood appears in court to face rape charges

The 68-year-old accused of 15 charges, including three indecent assaults at BBC studios in the 1990s

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Busted scrap gig as James Bourne continues to battle undisclosed health issue

Busted will no longer be performing at Radio 1's Anthems Live in Bradford on November 15.

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