BBC Radio 1Xtra

BBC Radio 1Xtra, often referred to as 1Xtra, is a digital radio station in the UK that focuses on contemporary black music. It is owned and run by the BBC and was officially launched on August 16, 2002, at 6 PM. During its planning phase, it was known as Network X. 1Xtra is closely associated with BBC Radio 1 and shares its broadcasting space on the 8th floor of New Broadcasting House, where it also works alongside the Asian Network.

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Aberdeen 1-5 Celtic: Analysis

17 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | George O'Neill

Jimmy Thelin shrugged off questions surrounding Aberdeen's mentality following their collapse at Ibrox on Sunday, but they shipped goals with alarming ease once more against Celtic. Maik Nawrocki was being marked by Topi Keskinen for the opener, a complete mismatch by anyone's reckoning, and James Forrest was allowed to drift into the box far too easily for the second. Luke McCowan was left in acres of space for the third and Adam Idah had the simplest of tasks to tap in the fifth and final goal.
Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds

17 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Helen Briggs |Gwyndaf Hughes

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The blackbird is one of the UK's most common and familiar birds, known for its cheerful songBBC environment correspondentBBC climate and science teamA mosquito-borne disease freshly arrived in Britain has spread large distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks to wild birds. Infected insects can spread the deadly Usutu virus to blackbirds, raising fears for the famous songsters.
Kent farmer's concern for crop yield after dry weather spell

23 hours ago | bbc.co.uk | Sara Smith |Craig Buchan

Image caption, Mr Barr is concerned that his plants are shorter and paler than expectedFarmers in Kent say they are facing reduced yields at their next harvest due to exceptionally dry weather. The Environment Agency warned in May that, although there was not currently a drought in England, there was a "medium risk of one this summer". Andy Barr, an arable farmer in the village of Lenham, said his crops "haven't had any meaningful rain for three or four weeks now".
Shropshire traders worried about town centre regeneration

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Kate Baldock

Image caption, Work to redevelop Oakengates started in 2023Businesses in a Shropshire town centre that is being redeveloped have asked for extra support from their local authority. Work in Oakengates, Telford, began in 2023, and traders have said it has caused shoppers to stay away. The work, which also involves the building of a new theatre, is due to continue until the end of 2026.
Kent shoppers still experiencing cyber-attack impact

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Phil Harrison

Image caption, There were empty shelves in chiller cabinets at the Co-op in Loose Road, MaidstoneShelves are still not full in Co-op and Marks & Spencer branches across Kent due to recent cyber-attacks. Shoppers were unable to purchase items such as crisps, mayonnaise and pet food after hackers interrupted supply chains and stole personal information from the retailer's customer database three weeks ago.
Anger after dozens of trees felled along Derbyshire railway line

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | George Torr |James Lewer

Image caption, Residents close to the felling site in Higham said they were horrified at the resultResidents have described the felling of dozens of trees along a railway line in Derbyshire as "horrifying" and "tragic". Network Rail contractors were ordered to fell the trees for "essential vegetation management" along the Midland Mainline near the village of Higham last week.
Wales house price rise sees 'record' high in three areas

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Felicity Evans

Image caption, Ellis Price and Gemma Redmond want to buy their first house togetherMoney editor, BBC Wales NewsThe average house price in Wales has risen by 4% year on year to £238,483, according to the latest figures from the Principality Building Society. But the regional picture is more mixed, as 13 local authority areas have seen an annual increase in prices while nine experienced a drop.
Reform UK: Nigel Farage rules out standing in Senedd election

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Mark Palmer

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Farage has said the national elections in Wales are Reform's priorityAssistant Editor, BBC NewsReform UK leader Nigel Farage said he will not be a candidate in next year's Senedd elections, and has no long term plan to lead the party in Wales. The MP for Clacton, in Essex, said he would lead Reform into the campaign for next May's poll until a Welsh leader has been chosen to take over.
Kim Kardashian thought she was "going to die" during Paris armed robbery

1 day ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura Gozzi

Her evidence was at times interrupted by apologies from two defendants. After one of the defendants, Aomar Ait Khedache, 71, sitting metres from Kardashian in the courtroom expressed his regret, she turned to him and said she forgave him. Referencing her activism in the US to improve the justice system and her dreams of becoming a lawyer, she thanked Khedache for his apology letter. "I do appreciate it, I forgive you," she said to him in the stand, while crying.
Tottenham news: Q&A - What are Spurs' transfer plans?

2 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Sami Mokbel

BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel has been answering your questions on the transfer window. Mike: As a Spurs fan, I keep looking at the transfer gossip but what is the point? Ange is probably going to be gone, so why would we be looking at any players before the new gaffer is chosen? However, if they were going to the market, what do you believe they need?