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Sara Cox has begun hosting BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, moving from teatime to mornings. The launch follows Scott Mills’ departure and features familiar segments with updates for the morning slot, including Tom Hanks as a guest and a football-celebration-driven start after England’s World Cup win. The show runs 6.30am–9.30am.
The BBC’s annual salaries list shows Scott Mills as the highest-paid on-air star for 2025–26, following his sacking in March amid a police probe into historical offences. Several long-time earners have departed, while others remain and new leadership roles at radio and TV are highlighted.
A synthesis of multiple BBC and Independent reports shows evolving stories: a viral wildlife meme in Seattle, a mum’s climate anxiety during heatwaves, and tributes to a broadcaster’s father from Northampton. Each piece has driven social engagement and highlighted personal and public responses to present-day events.
Filming for Sam Mendes’s four-film Beatles biopic is underway near Abbey Road, recreating the iconic crossing with cast members in period attire. Fans and residents have been drawn to the disruption as studios confirm the project’s 2028 release window, with actors adopting the Beatles’ image for promotional sequences.
The Irish-born comedian Jimmy Cricket has died after a short illness, leaving behind decades of family-friendly entertainment across TV, radio and live stages. He is remembered as a sunshine figure who kept audiences laughing with his signature look and gentle humour.
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson has revealed he is recovering from brain surgery after a brain tumour diagnosis. He has stepped back from work and says he hopes to return soon, while medical professionals emphasise that not all brain-tumour signs indicate cancer.