BBC presenter Nick Owen announces cancer diagnosis after 'worst day of my life'

Chris Evans is a radio veteran and legend, usually known for hilarious anecdotes and skits while live on air. So it came as a shock to many of his viewers on Monday when he made a serious announcement.The 57-year-old told listeners that he has melanoma, a skin cancer, and that it had been discovered in its early stages. He shared: "We need to discuss what's going on with this issue.

One of the UK’s highest profile nature presenters has revealed he is at a career crossroads, as he tries to determine the best use of his time to save the planet.

Nick Cave has announced a new book tour of the US for Faith, Hope And Carnage later this year.The recent book is based on 40 hours of interviews between Cave and his friend, the Observer journalist Seán O’Hagan.Beginning next month, he will take it to eight dates across the US, beginning in Washington, DC on September 23.At the second of two New York events on October 5, Cave will be joined by O’Hagan for a Q&A about the book.See the dates below.SEPTEMBER 202323 – Washington DC, Politics and Prose30 – Chicago, Seminary Co-opOCTOBER 20235 – New York, Strand Book Store5 – New York, 92nd Street Y11 – Cambridge, Harvard Book Store18 – Nashville, Parnassus Books24 – Austin, BookPeople30 – Los Angeles, Book SoupFaith, Hope And Carnage covers Cave’s perspective and personal life over the six years following the death of his son, Arthur, who died in July 2015 at the age of 15. Cave also lost his 31-year-old son, Jethro Lazenby, earlier this year.Cave narrates the audiobook along with O’Hagan , which was recorded so that the listener – when wearing headphones – is hearing the speech as though they’re sitting between Cave and O’Hagan.Elsewhere, Cave has revealed that he’s currently “finishing” work on his new album with the Bad Seeds.Last year, Cave said he was planning on writing a new album once his touring commitments had wrapped up.Then, at the start of 2023, he confirmed that work was underway and shared some early lyric ideas for the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Ghosteen’.

After another week in which the BBC has had to report on the conduct of one of its own high-profile journalists, Northern Irish presenter Stephen Nolan has apologised, following allegations that he shared sexually explicit photographs of a possible guest with his colleagues.

BBC presenter Stephen Nolan has apologised following claims he sent sexually explicit photos of a potential guest to his work colleagues.As reported by The Irish News, Nolan is alleged to have sent two explicit images of former reality star Stephen Bear to his television production team, as they were trying to book him for the show Nolan Live in 2016.Nolan addressed the allegations at the beginning of his Radio Ulster show on Friday (August 18), saying he was “deeply sorry”.“We have had days, as you probably know, of headlines about me and the Nolan team in the papers this week and I am not ignoring the story,” Nolan said (via BBC).“It’s just that the BBC has processes in place to deal with staff complaints and I do, and need to, totally respect those processes. They have got to be confidential for them to work.

The BBC has found itself in hot water once again over the behind-the-scenes behavior of one of its highest profile presenters.

EastEnders fans are convinced they may have rumbled a huge Christmas plot twist, as Walford legend Alfie Moon prepares to be hit with a prostate cancer diagnosis in the coming days. As fans discovered on Tuesday night, 15 August, Alfie was suffering from an enlarged prostate and blood in his urine, something which sparked concern among medics who urgently warned him he needed further tests to rule out prostate cancer.

Brookside legend Dean Sullivan has sent a warning to his fans following his prostate cancer diagnosis. Dean , who played Jimmy Corkhill in the soap, is urging people not to leave it too late before getting checked out by a doctor.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag BBC star Charles Hanson has moved out of his family home after police were called to a "domestic incident" at the address in June, according to reports. The 45-year-old auctioneer has featured on Bargain Hunt since 2002 and also makes regular appearances on Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip. Charles has lived at his £1.5million family home in Derbyshire with his wife Rebecca Ludlam and their two children since 2014.

Angelina Pivarnick and her new fiancé are off to a rough start…

BBC Scotland presenter Glenn Campbell has revealed that he is battling a brain tumour.The 47 year old only found out about the tumour after he was rushed to hospital following a horrific bicycle crash which saw him left with ten broken ribs and a bloodied and bruised face. When doctors treated him, they discovered the tumour, and in a message to his colleagues in the BBC Scotland politics team, Glenn revealed that he is set to undergo surgery in just a few days' time. In the message, Glenn said that he does not believe the tumour had caused his accident – but it is possible the fall “helped reveal the tumour earlier than might otherwise have been the case”.

Travis Scott is back.Two years after his tragic Astroworld incident, the 32-year-old rapper will tour arenas and stadiums all over North America this fall as part of his 28-concert ‘Utopia Presents Circus Maximus Tour.’ That includes a huge show at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Friday, Sept. 29.“I miss the road, I miss y’all,” [sic] the “SICKO MODE” star shared on Instagram.The tour announcement comes on the heels of the release of Scott’s fourth studio album “Utopia” which hit number one on the Billboard 200 in its first week and features big-name artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, SZA and more.And if you’re hoping to hear Scott debut his new tracks live, we’re here to help.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster yet, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar of all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.While we can’t say for certain what Scott will play live on the ‘Utopia Tour,’ we can make an educated guess based on the songs he performed in Rome on Monday, Aug.

BBC Asian Network’s Breakfast Show host Nikita Kanda and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas are the latest stars to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 line-up.

Nick Owen has opened up about his prostate cancer diagnosis and says it was the "worst day of his life" when he found out. The BBC Midlands Today presenter, 75, has been a staple on the show for 26 years.

Television presenter Nick Owen has revealed he has been treated for "extensive and aggressive" prostate cancer following a devastated diagnosis. Nick is best known for working on TV-AM in the 1980s where he co-hosted the show with Anne Diamond. The pair then reunited for hit series Good Morning with Anne and Nick on BBC One from 1992 to 1996.

Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan has revealed his "artistic choice" is to blame for audiences struggling to hear the dialogue.

Coronation Street actress Anita Carey has died, it has been reported. The Yorkshire-born actress was best known for her roles on British soaps Corrie and Doctors is said to have died aged 75 following a 13-year period of living alongside a breast cancer diagnosis.

The BBC has told one of its presenters that he made an inappropriate remark after describing an Australian sportswoman as “a little Barbie” during an interview.

BBC Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free has been taken off air after clashing with her colleague over the choice of music during a live broadcast in Ibiza.Free made a brief appearance on Charlie Hedges’ Dance Anthems Ibiza show on Sunday (July 30) but was cut off for saying she didn’t like a song he was playing.After she was introducted, she told Hedges, who was playing ‘My Barn, My Rules’ by Stream MCR-T and horsegiirL: “Can I be honest with you Charlie? I expected better of you. I don’t like this song…I hate it.” As she began to further criticise the song’s lyrics, Hedges turned her mic down.

Mark Owen - singing star and member of chart-topping boyband Take That - is understood to have been left in grief this week following the loss of one of his beloved family members. His wife of 23 years, energy coach Emma Owen, took to Instagram on Friday to share the news that their much-loved pet kitten has passed away and later revealed that the death has caused her to suffer an "existential crisis".