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Calum Leslie

Senior Reporter and Presenter, BBC Newsbeat at BBC

Presenter🎙📺 | read the news for @gregjames on @BBCR1 & @1Xtra 📩 [email protected]

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  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Calum Leslie

    If you're actually heading down to Sefton Park, the weather forecast is looking... mixed. Saturday, in particular, is threatening to be soggy, with showers predicted for most of the day. But Sian's staying optimistic. "I don't want to jinx it, but it has been sunny every single year," she says. "So bring sun cream, bring hats." Some wellies might be a good shout, too. "Look after yourself. Keep an eye on each other. Get some water going. Just be sensible and have a good time," says Sian.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Calum Leslie

    What not to miss at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025Calum LeslieBBCSam Fender is among the main highlightsRadio 1's Big Weekend is about to get going in Sefton Park, Liverpool. Each year the station rounds up some of the hottest artists in the world and gets them together for three days of music in a UK city. But with about 100 acts across four stages, there's a lot to take in. So BBC Newsbeat spoke to DJs Greg James, Sian Eleri and Jack Saunders to get their top tips on what to watch out for.

  • May 25, 2024 | bbc.com | Calum Leslie

    1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victimCalum Leslie,Riyah CollinsKaylee GoldingKaylee's grandad was infected with hepatitis in the 1970s during treatment for his haemophilia1Xtra DJ Kaylee Golding has revealed that her grandad was among the victims of the infected blood scandal. A public inquiry published on Monday found decades of failure and denial meant thousands of patients had been affected after being given contaminated blood.

  • Apr 25, 2024 | msn.com | Riyah Collins |Calum Leslie

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  • Apr 25, 2024 | yahoo.com | Riyah Collins |Calum Leslie

    Ahead of her debut album's release next month, Rachel Chinouriri is prepared for people to have questions about its artwork. "Your first reaction, especially if you're black seeing that, might be like, 'What on Earth is she doing'?," she tells BBC Newsbeat. The singer's talking about the England flag, which features prominently on the cover. Rachel includes herself among those people from minority backgrounds who have a complicated relationship with the St George's Cross.

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Calum Leslie
Calum Leslie @calumsleslie
22 Mar 25

RT @lilahparsons: Great to host @BBCNews live coverage of @JamieLaing_UK’s incredible challenge, alongside the brilliant @calumsleslie 🎥 ht…

Calum Leslie
Calum Leslie @calumsleslie
28 Jan 25

RT @BBCRadio1PR: MAJOR NEWS 💥 @samfendermusic is the first headliner announced for Radio 1's Big Weekend 2025, taking place in Liverpool f…

Calum Leslie
Calum Leslie @calumsleslie
21 Jan 25

Well there you go @gregjames. Comms gig on the way x

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