BBC Radio 1

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BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It specialises in modern popular music and current chart hits throughout the day. The station provides alternative genres at night, including electronica, dance, hip hop and indie, while its sister station 1Xtra plays black contemporary music, including hip hop and R&B. Radio 1 also runs two online streams, Radio 1 Dance, dedicated to dance music, and Radio 1 Anthems, dedicated to throwback music; both are available to listen only on BBC Sounds.

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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
Tooney and Russo hit Ibiza BBC Sounds welcomes back Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, along with Radio 1’s Vick Hope, for three bonus episodes of The Tooney & Russo Show. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2024
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Can Man City forward Kelly master DJing? In the third episode of Out Of Office, Manchester City player and music lover Chloe Kelly heads to the Radio 1 studios and Ministry of Sound to try DJing for the first time with Radio 1's Danny Howard. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2024
Calvin Harris' Wife Says She Listens to Taylor Swift When He's Out of House Calvin Harris' year-long relationship with Taylor Swift came and went -- but his wife ain't letting him forget about it ... 'cause she jams out to his ex's tunes at the crib! The DJ's spouse, Vick.. TMZ.com - Published on April 9, 2024

Greg James apologises 'unreservedly' after backlash over glass eye comment Radio 1 DJ Greg James has apologised after being called out for negative representations of disability in a video to promote his latest children's book. Sky News - Published on April 5, 2024
Broadcast icon Annie Nightingale - Radio 1's first female DJ - has died Broadcast icon Annie Nightingale - Radio 1's first female DJ - has died, the BBC has said. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024
Clara Amfo quits as host of Radio 1 show in network shake-up Radio 1 presenter Clara Amfo has quit her BBC show after two years presenting Future Sounds. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2023
'Have some respect': Radio 1 DJ pulled off air after clash during live Ibiza show A BBC Radio 1 presenter is off air this week after an incident during a live show in Ibiza at the weekend. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2023

Greg James - top five Ashes moments Radio 1 presenter and cricket mega fan Greg James lists his top five Ashes moments. BBC Sport - Published on June 8, 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
Radio 1's Roberts eyes world record after cancer Radio 1's Adele Roberts will attempt to complete the London Marathon in under four hours and become the fastest female with an ileostomy. BBC Sport - Published on April 22, 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
Steve Wright to leave Radio 2 weekday show and will be replaced by Scott Mills Scott Mills is to step down from his BBC Radio 1 weekday show after 24 years at the network - and will take over Steve Wright's slot on BBC Radio 2 in a few months' time. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2022	Adele Roberts given all-clear after treatment for bowel cancer Radio 1 presenter Adele Roberts has announced that she has been given the all-clear from cancer. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2022
Adele Roberts appears on magazine cover with visible stoma bag as she reflects on cancer diagnosis Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has said "being diagnosed with cancer has meant I've learned to appreciate my body" as she appeared on the cover of a magazine with a visible stoma bag. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2022	Former Radio 1 DJ jailed for 'grotesque sexual abuse' of children A former Radio 1 DJ who arranged to have sex with vulnerable children in the Philippines has been jailed for 12 years. Sky News - Published on March 10, 2022