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BBC Radio presenter reveals cancer diagnosis and takes break from show

Eddie Nestor, 62, is taking a break from his BBC London show and ‘concentrating on getting stronger’

The Independent UK · Jul 1

BBC radio legend, 62, steps away from show after emotional cancer announcement: 'Don't feel sorry for me'

The 62-year-old said in a heartbreaking statement that he has started chemo and ‘doesn’t know what the next few months looks like’

Evening Standard · Jul 1

Former north London mayor 'sorry' for trying to get visas for his family and friends

Mohammad Islam has stood down from his position on the council due to the controversy

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

'Disgrace': Alex Salmond hits out at media coverage of General Election

ALEX Salmond has hit out at the media over their coverage of the General Election as he launched Alba's campaign ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2024

Airline Defends Kicking Celebrity And Kids Off Flight Over “Entitled” Allergy Request

Weather presenter Georgie Palmer said, "We were hoofed off the plane after the angry little captain shouted at us from the cockpit." The post Airline Defends Kicking Celebrity And Kids Off Flight Over “Entitled” Allergy Request first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · May 29, 2024

London mayoral election: 15 memorable moments in the race for City Hall

From Susan Hall admitting she was a ‘raver back in the day’ to doughnuts bearing Sadiq Khan’s face, Ross Lydall looks back at the highlights from the 2024 mayoral race

Evening Standard · May 2, 2024

Sadiq Khan admits mayoral elections will be judgement day on Ulez and other transport policies

Asked at a BBC London TV hustings whether he had succeeded in bringing Londoners with him on clean air and car travel, he says: ‘We will find out on May 2’

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024

Tory MP Paul Scully claims there are ‘no-go’ areas in Birmingham and London

Ex-London minister’s comment about areas with large Muslim populations – for which he apologised – described as ‘utter drivel’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2024

Parents of eight-year-old killed in prep school crash call for ‘accountability’

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau both died following the incident at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon on July 6.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

No BBC London TV news on Budget and Tube strike day as staff walk out in protest at changes to local radio

BBC London was unable to broadcast its TV news bulletins when staff walked out on Budget day in protest at planned changes to local radio.

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2023