LBC

LBC, which stands for the London Broadcasting Company, is a national talk and phone-in radio station located in London. It holds the distinction of being the first licensed commercial radio station in the UK, starting its broadcasts on 8 October 1973, just a week before Capital Radio. The launch of LBC also marked the start of IRN's broadcasting, as LBC offered this service to independent local radio stations across the country.

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British man, 27, falls 50ft to his death after 'exceptional' avalanche hits top French ski resort

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Latest World News Kim Kardashian to give evidence at Paris armed robbery trial 5.2 earthquake rocks Southern California shaking buildings Lammy slams Israel's 'deplorable' attack on Gaza hospital Next Top Model star, 27, dies after rare brain condition Volcanic eruption forces evacuations in Iceland Taliban ask Russia to lift ban on terrorist organisation Huge earthquake hits near Tonga in Pacific Ocean British man, 27, falls 50ft to his death after 'exceptional' avalanche hits top French ski...
Pet shops are outdated and immoral - it’s time to ban animal sales

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Polly Foreman

Pet shops are outdated and immoral - it’s time to ban animal sales Pet shops are outdated and immoral - it’s time to ban animal sales. Picture: Alamy By Polly Foreman This week, Pets at Home made headlines after announcing it would be pausing the sale of rabbits over the Easter weekend.
Migrant dies attempting to cross the English Channel

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Breaking News Migrant dies attempting to cross the English Channel Breaking News. Picture: Global By Henry Moore A migrant has died trying to cross the English Channel, according to reports. The RNLI confirmed it had launched its all-weather lifeboat and a group of migrants were brought to Dover in a Border Force boat on Friday morning.
Former Manchester United and Rochdale star Joe Thompson dies aged 36 after cancer battle

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Former Manchester United and Rochdale star Joe Thompson dies aged 36 after cancer battle Rochdale's Joe Thompson is given a guard of honour before kick off after having to retire from the game due to battling cancer. Picture: Alamy By Henry Moore Former Manchester United starlet and Rochdale legend Joe Thompson has died, aged 36. Thompson, who retired from football in 2019 at the age of 29, was diagnosed with cancer for the third time last year.
Police discover four-foot-long caiman during raid on Essex home

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Police discover four-foot-long caiman during raid on Essex home The animal has been handed over to the RSPCA. Picture: Essex Police By Henry Moore Police have seized a four-foot-long caiman as well as a slew of other illegal items as they arrested two people on suspicion of drugs and weapons offences. The reptile, which has been handed to the RSPCA, was discovered by officers during a raid at an address in Aveley, near Grays, on Thursday, Essex Police said.
Ryan Gosling joins Star Wars: Starfighter as he promises to 'shine a light' on iconic franchise

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Ryan Gosling joins Star Wars: Starfighter as he promises to 'shine a light' on iconic franchise Ryan Gosling. Picture: Getty By Henry Moore Ryan Gosling has confirmed he will lead a new Star Wars film, with the title of the franchise's upcoming live-action story revealed.
Prince Harry called for taxpayer-funded police protection after al-Qaeda murder threats

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Prince Harry called for taxpayer-funded police protection after al-Qaeda murder threats Prince Harry Attends Court For Appeal Over Downgraded Security. Picture: Getty By Henry Moore Prince Harry requested special police protection after threats were made against him by al-Qaeda, court documents have revealed.
Mystery drones spotted above Sandringham sparked security scare just days before King Charles hosted Zelenskyy

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Mystery drones spotted above Sandringham sparked security scare just days before King Charles hosted Zelenskyy 18 April 2025, 09:29 | Updated: 18 April 2025, 09:30 King Charles met Zelenskyy in March, 2025. Picture: Alamy By Henry Moore Reports of drones flying over the King’s home at Sandringham sparked a major security scare just days before Charles hosted Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Brits could face £100 more in household bills if UK signs up to EU Net Zero scheme, Tories claim

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

Brits could face £100 more in household bills if UK signs up to EU Net Zero scheme, Tories claim Energy bills could rise once again. Picture: Alamy By Henry Moore Household bills could rise by £100 or more if the UK signs up to the EU’s Net Zero scheme, the Tories have claimed. Conservatives have called on Labour not to hand a “blank cheque” to Brussels by signing up to the trading bloc’s Net Zero plans.
US senator meets man wrongly deported to El Salvador mega prison as White House brands visit 'disgusting'

4 days ago | lbc.co.uk | Henry Moore

US senator meets man wrongly deported to El Salvador mega prison as White House brands visit 'disgusting' Following the visit, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele refused to release the father and confirmed he would remain imprisoned. Picture: US Sen Chris Van Hollen By Henry Moore A US senator has travelled to an El Salvador mega-prison to meet a man wrongly deported from Maryland by the Trump administration.