Tim Westwood

British DJ and television host (born 1957)

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Timothy Westwood, often known professionally simply as Westwood, is a British DJ and presenter. He was described by The Guardian in 2022 as "a veteran of the hip-hop scene whose opinions have been able to make or break upcoming artists for more than 30 years". He hosted the Radio 1 rap show and presented the MTV UK show Pimp My Ride UK. In 2013, he left Radio 1 and 1Xtra after nearly twenty years and returned to Capital Radio.

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BBC delays publishing Tim Westwood report after police request A BBC report into the conduct of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been put on hold at the request of the Metropolitan Police. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2024
Detectives hand Tim Westwood file to prosecutors to consider charges Detectives investigating allegations of sexual offences against DJ Tim Westwood have submitted evidence to prosecutors to consider charges. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2024
DJ Tim Westwood interviewed under police caution for third time after sexual misconduct claims Tim Westwood has been interviewed under police caution for a third time following sexual misconduct allegations. Sky News - Published on July 13, 2023

'Significant new information' received in Tim Westwood inquiry A 24-hour hotline set up for people to report information about alleged sex offences by former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has produced a "significant amount of important new information". Sky News - Published on May 16, 2023
Tim Westwood inquiry sets up 24/7 hotline to gather confidential tips A 24-hour hotline has been set up for people to report information about alleged sex offences by former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2023
Tim Westwood evidence deadline extended in review of DJ's conduct while working at BBC The lawyer in charge of an independent review examining Tim Westwood's conduct during his time at the BBC has extended the deadline for evidence, in a bid to encourage more people to come forward. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2022

Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct by more women A woman has alleged Tim Westwood had sex with her when she was 14 - and is one of several women who have now come forward with claims of sexual misconduct against the DJ. Sky News - Published on July 13, 2022
Tim Westwood steps down from his show 'until further notice' after sexual misconduct allegations DJ Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show "until further notice" after several allegations of sexual misconduct. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2022
DJ Tim Westwood 'strenuously denies' allegations of sexual misconduct by several women DJ Tim Westwood has "strenuously denied" several allegations of sexual misconduct by women who say he abused his position in the music industry to take advantage of them, according to media reports. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2022