4 h. ago Australian radio host axed after he compared women footballers to schoolgirls with ‘friendship issues’

Marty Sheargold has apologised for comments he initially suggested were ‘comedy’ that ‘missed the mark’

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8 h. ago Tim Westwood's life post allegations as BBC apologises for missed warnings about Radio 1 DJ

Tim Westwood, 67, stepped down from his show on Capital Xtra in April 2022 amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour but also faces a police probe into historical sexual abuse allegations

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11 h. ago Australian radio host axed after ‘disgusting’ comments on Matildas and women’s football

Marty Sheargold has apologised for comments he initially suggested were ‘comedy’ that ‘missed the mark’

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22 h. ago Lisa Nandy fumes BBC must 'grip issue of culture' after probe into Tim Westwood

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has spoken out after the BBC published the outcome of their investigation into Tim Westwood as they admitted they didn't take enough action

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24 h. ago Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?

The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the publicThe independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct has been published almost three years after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News.The investigation told the stories of a number of women who accused the 67-year-old of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.“Hounded” a 17-year-old Black woman with phone calls and texts.Invited a girl who was 15 or 16 back to his home following an under-16 night, after she had added him on Blackberry to get information about the event.Contacted a woman who had shared her business card, and appeared agitated when she did not want to meet late at night.“Hurled” a can of drink at a woman who was serving in a club.A former BBC staff member told the corporation their son had witnessed Westwood propositioning a 15-year-old girl in a night club in around 2007. The BBC reported the complaint t...

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27 h. ago BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review

The review was launched following allegations about Westwood, who was accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by multiple women in 2022.

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28 h. ago Westwood report key findings: DJ’s alleged behaviour was ‘a factor’ in BBC exit

He strongly denies the allegations.

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28 h. ago Who is Tim Westwood? BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ's 'bullying' behaviour

The corporation responds after an extensive external investigation by Gemma White KC uncovers ‘missed opportunities’ that could have led to action

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28 h. ago Tesco apologises as £1.95 breakfast staple missing from shelves in all stores

Tesco has confirmed the a popular choice has been discontinued across all stores

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30 h. ago BBC says it failed staff and chances to stop Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood but insists it saw no evidence of predatory sexual behaviour

An independent report commissioned in 2022 was published today and revealed there was a 'considerable body of evidence' that the broadcaster failed to investigate fully.

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30 h. ago BBC says it ‘fell short and failed people’ over Tim Westwood

Corporation issued an apology as external inquiry found it missed opportunities that might have led to action over the former Radio 1 DJ’s alleged behaviour

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30 h. ago BBC apologises and admits 'failing people' as Tim Westwood probe findings released

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, who has denied "all allegations of inappropriate behaviour", stepped down from his Capital Xtra radio show after sexual misconduct claims

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30 h. ago Tim Westwood: Timeline of allegations following review published by BBC

Westwood has strongly rejected allegations of sexual misconduct.

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31 h. ago BBC apologises over 'missed opportunities' as Tim Westwood review finds 'evidence of misogyny and bullying'

Radio 1 DJ’s behaviour ‘was entirely incompatible with BBC values’, the broadcaster says

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31 h. ago BBC apologises for ‘missed opportunities’ after Tim Westwood review

The review into the DJ - who strongly denies all allegations against him - has cost more than £3million, the BBC has confirmed

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31 h. ago BBC apologises for Tim Westwood's 'bully behaviour' as probe results published

The BBC has release a report into Tim Westwood's conduct during his time at the BBC

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31 h. ago BBC apologises over 'missed opportunities' after review into Tim Westwood's conduct

The BBC Board has apologised after a review into what the broadcaster knew about concerns over former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct found it had “missed opportunities that might have led to action”.

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5 d. ago After SSAFA helped her return to the RAF, Scots woman sets out to run London Marathon to give back

Nicola McKie turned to SSAFA when her struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) took over her life. To give back she is running the 2025 London Marathon to raise funds for the Armed Forces charity.

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6 d. ago JENNI MURRAY: I ignored a letter and it was the worst mistake of my life

It's a long time ago, 20 years in fact, that I made the biggest mistake of my life. I was 54 years old with a demanding job; two sons, one of whom was still a teenager; and ailing, elderly parents.

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7 d. ago Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann drops new bombshell DNA test results

Julia Wandelt went viral in 2023 when she made bombshell claims that she was missing toddler Maddie McCann – she later apologised, but has now doubled down on the claims

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