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Ian Youngs

Ian Youngs

Verified

Arts and Entertainment Reporter, BBC

Salford

Final Covers

Major Sports Figures , Sports Business , Sports Events

Doesn’t Cover

Anything outside entertainment, which doesn’t leave much really!

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Total articles 2893

  • Ex-Radio 2 newsreader and presenter dies at 79

    By Ian Youngs Verified| BBC News Verified Ian YoungsCulture reporterFormer BBC Radio 2 newsreader and presenter Colin Berry has died at the age of 79. Berry was a fixture on Radio 2 from the early 1970s to the early 90s, hosting the early slot and late-night shows including Night Ride and You and the Night and the Music. He stood in for daytime presenters including Sir Terry Wogan, and was a host on BBC Three Counties Radio from 2004 to 2019.

    By Ian Youngs Verified · BBC News

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Gene Hackman's wife Googled flu and Covid symptoms

    By Ian Youngs Verified| Yahoo Canada Verified Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, searched the internet for information about flu and Covid symptoms and breathing techniques in the days before she died, police records have revealed. Arakawa asked Google questions including whether Covid could cause dizziness or nosebleeds, according to files released by the Santa Fe Sheriff and reported by the Associated Press and New York Times.

    By Ian Youngs Verified · Yahoo Canada

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Ex-Radio 2 newsreader and presenter dies at 79

    By Ian Youngs Verified| BBC News Verified Ian YoungsCulture reporterFormer BBC Radio 2 newsreader and presenter Colin Berry has died at the age of 79. Berry was a fixture on Radio 2 from the early 1970s to the early 90s, hosting the early slot and late-night shows including Night Ride and You and the Night and the Music. He stood in for daytime presenters including Sir Terry Wogan, and was a host on BBC Three Counties Radio from 2004 to 2019.

    By Ian Youngs Verified · BBC News

    Apr. 17, 2025

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BBC

BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.

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Founded: 1922