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DJ Charlie Sloth says he was homeless at 16 and ‘sleeping on park benches’

The producer previously hosted the late-night weekday slot as well as Saturday night’s The Rap Show on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra.

Evening Standard

Prison failed for rapper who reportedly glorified murdering boy, family say

Jake Fahri was given a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, 16.

The Independent UK

Probe after BBC-promoted rapper unmasked as killer of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen

Jake Farhi’s tracks have recently been showcased on Radio 1Xtra

Evening Standard

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Broadcaster Charlene White looks back: ‘I first faced racist abuse at primary school. I realised I was different and tried not to stick out’

The newsreader on teenage rebellion, losing her mum, and swearing on air

The Guardian - UK

BBC Radio 1Xtra star DJ Ace quits station after 21 years

Long-time host announced the news, celebrating ‘10,000 hours on air’

The Independent UK

Your Friday night playlist curated by BBC Radio 1’s Tiffany Calver

As The Rap Show presenter prepares for her final set tomorrow night, Tiffany Calver picks five joyful tracks to take her into a new era

Evening Standard

Radio 1Xtra star Reece Parkinson quits show after seven years for surprising career move

The Radio DJ has been working on the Radio 1 spin-off station since 2016 and took to Twitter to announce the news of his departure

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How African music from Burna Boy and Rema to Tems and Libianca has conquered the UK mainstream

The unique sounds of the continent have been embraced by British music fans

Evening Standard

Lady Leshurr and Reece Parkinson replaced in BBC Radio 1Xtra shake-up

Joelah Noble will take over from Lady Leshurr and presenter and DJ Remi Burgz replaces Parkinson.

The Independent UK

Young Fathers: ‘We’re not weird – this is the pop music we want to listen to’

The Edinburgh trio are too rock for some radio stations and too hip-hop for others. But maybe it’s because their infectious, empathic sound shouldn’t really work that it definitely does

The Guardian - UK

DJ promoting Liverpool artists in special mix for BBC1 Radio 1Xtra

BBC 1Xtra bring their Touchdown show to Liverpool for a live broadcast featuring DJ Hannah Lynch’s mix of Liverpool artists and live performances too

Liverpool Echo

BBC Radio 1Xtra hosting special live show from Liverpool to celebrate thriving music scene

The special live show will be broadcast from BBC Radio Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

BBC Radio 1Xtra to showcase Glasgow's ever-growing, unique music scene

The special show is part of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s UK Touchdown Tour which sees the station set up camp in a total of 22 different cities across April, including Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

BBC Radio 1Xtra's Belfast show to shine spotlight on rising music stars

Belfast Producer Connall Shaw is among the local talented featured on the dedicated show

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Radio 1Xtra to celebrate Manchester’s music scene with special one-off show

DJ Target will interview new talent from the city

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