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Nick Grimshaw's holiday villa with mum, 81, ransacked by masked thieves
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Denise Welch addresses 'heartbreak' behind son Matty Healy's fame after chaotic journey
Jamie Laing slammed over 'classless' Jordan North 'snub' by publicly sharing private email
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Ken Bruce issues desperate plea to Radio 2 bosses 16 months on from his BBC exit
Everyone asked to do 'just one thing' in honour of late TV doctor Michael Mosley
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England fans troll Rio Ferdinand as he sends message with Ed Sheeran
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Jordan North would have 'loved' to say bye to Radio 1 fans as he admits challenge with Capital move
Jordan North forced to take bins out when he visits home as parents don't feed into fame
Vernon Kay reveals the secret of his marriage to Strictly star Tess Daly
Michael Ball pays emotional tribute to late Steve Wright as he takes over Radio 2 show
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BBC Radio 5 Live presenter quits afternoon show as he announces move away from broadcasting
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You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.The BBC launched Radio 1 in 1967 when pirate radio was outlawed and Tony Blackburn became the first DJ to broadcast on the station. Aimed at a younger audience, the station plays popular music and DJs have included John Peel, Steve Wright and longest serving breakfast show host Chris Moyles.