BBC Radio 4 Today
The Today program first aired on the BBC's Home Service on October 28, 1957, with Jack de Manio as its leading voice starting in 1958. In the late 1970s, John Timpson and Brian Redhead formed a well-known and influential duo. Redhead famously remarked, "If you want to drop a word in the ear of the nation, then this is the programme in which to do it." This partnership lasted until Timpson's retirement in 1986, after which John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor became part of the regular presenting lineup. Over the years, other notable presenters have included Barry Norman, Desmond Lynam, Jenni Murray, James Naughtie, and Anna Ford. Additional voices that have graced the show include Libby Purves, Peter Hobday, and Carolyn Quinn. Currently, the presenting team features John Humphrys, Martha Kearney, Mishal Husain, Justin Webb, and Nick Robinson.
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bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo |Phil Chapman
Image caption, Zac's mum Mags had asked people to help them celebrate her son's 18th birthdayBBC News, North East and CumbriaA boy who defied all odds by reaching his 18th birthday has received more than 1,500 cards from all over the world. Zak Hall, from Cumbria, was left severely brain damaged after complications at birth left him without oxygen for several minutes and doctors said he would not live past the age of 12.
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bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo
Image source, GoogleImage caption, The field is in the Wasdale Valley, north of Bridge End farmBBC News, North East and CumbriaPlans for a campsite on an agricultural field in a national park have been refused for the third time. The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has turned down a proposal for a seasonal campsite for up to 40 tents on land at Bridge End in Santon Bridge, near Holmrook, Cumbria.
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bbc.co.uk | George Thorpe
Image caption, Stephen Sanders' sentencing hearing was held at Exeter Crown CourtA man who used paganism and chocolate to help him sexually abuse and rape children has been jailed. Stephen Sanders, 62, of Raleigh Avenue, Torquay, was sentenced to 27 years in prison and told to sign the sex offenders register during a hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday.
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bbc.co.uk | Chloe Aslett
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Drivers for companies like Uber, Bold and Veezu would be affected by the proposal. A council proposal for private hire vehicles to permanently fix signs to their front doors has been deemed "expensive and reckless" by a trade union. Nasar Raoof, the taxi trade representative for the GMB in Yorkshire, said Sheffield City Council's plan would confuse the public, put drivers at risk of abuse and damage cars, making them difficult to sell in future.
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bbc.co.uk | Alison Stephenson
Image source, GoogleImage caption, The owners of the Domino's in Plympton want to keep it open until 05:00A Devon pizza shop's attempt to extend its opening hours into the early hours of the morning has been described as "ridiculous". Plymouth City Council's licensing sub committee is set to review an application on Tuesday from Domino's Pizza Westcountry Limited to change the closing time at its Plympton store from 23:00 to 05:00.
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