Thursday, 9 April 2009

Did the BBC sack the wrong Today presenter?

Ed Stourton is too posh for Radio 4 - but at least he doesn't talk tosh like Evan Davis


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JK Rowling resigns as MS Society patron

Today, 12:38pmJK Rowling (pictured) has resigned as patron of the MS Society Scotland claiming that executives in London are making demands on the Scottish charity that are tearing the organisation apart…  READ MORE 

Mayor Boris Johnson steals credit for Bob Quick’s departure

Today, 11:48amBoris Johnson lost little time getting himself onto the Today programme this morning to talk about Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick's resignation. One could have been forgiven for thinking the London…   READ MORE 

Legal battles sap Spector’s fortune

Today, 11:46amAs a Californian jury continues to consider whether Phil Spector (pictured) is guilty of the murder of actress Lana Clarkson - the 12 jurors began their deliberations on March 27…   READ MORE 

PM’s wife Sarah Brown rented G20 gowns

Today, 10:42amAmid revelations that beleaguered taxpayers have to pay for Jacqui Smith's scatter cushions, and that Geoff Hoon and Alistair Darling have made a killing renting out their homes while living…  READ MORE 

Bruce Springsteen accused of breaking up a marriage

Today, 10:06amIf rumours circulating in the US press are to be believed, Bruce Springsteen has been at it again. The American rock star stands accused of breaking a marriage in New…   READ MORE 

Goldie goes classical for BBC Proms

Today, 8:19amHe made his name as a drum 'n' bass DJ and graffiti artist but now Goldie is scheduled to debut his classical composing talents at the 2009 BBC Proms.   READ MORE 

Top terror cop Bob Quick resigns after al-Qaeda cell gaffe

Today, 8:00amScotland Yard's most senior counter-terrorism police officer, Bob Quick, resigned today following a "clumsy" mistake which jeopardised a top secret police operation against a suspected al-Qaeda cell in the north…   READ MORE