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Hot off the release of their first single in 16 years, Alone, The Cure are set for an intimate performance for BBC Radio 2 ahead of the release of their new album on November 1 2024.

The Cure set to perform intimate gig - how to enter the ticket ballot

I’m a local in Lancashire says Australian singer & actor Delta Goodrem

Paul Heaton on stage in Preston

Paul Heaton on his love of Lancashire & playing Preston's Guild Hall

73 pics of grub & TikTok celebrities at Nelson Food & Drink Festival

BBC Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills talks Celebrity Race Across the World

Main image: Craig David on stage. Inset: With reporter Aimee Seddon backstage.

Craig David on what he thought of Radio 2 in the Park Preston & more

Music lovers battled the downpours at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston on Sunday

45 hilarious pics of music fans braving the rain Radio 2 in the Park

Take a look at a selection of photos from Sunday at Radio 2 in the Park

49 pics of the crowd & stars raving at Radio 2 in the Park on Sunday

Soggy music fans at BBC Radio 2 in the Park on Sunday

I saw finale of Radio 2 in the Park & the rain couldn't dampen spirits

Shaznay Lewis, Rylan, Travis and Owain Wyne Evans reveal how the first day at BBC Radio 2 in the Park has been

BBC Radio 2 in the Park’s stars reveal how the first day went

Music fans waiting to see Kim Wilde at BBC Radio 2 in the Park

Visitors to BBC Radio 2 in the Park are doing 'the city proud'

Fans at BBC Radio 2 in the Park waiting to see Craig David

96 dazzling shots of BBC Radio 2 in the Park including Sting

Music fans enjoying Pixie Lott at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston on Saturday

86 dazzling shots of BBC Radio in the Park day 2 so far

Amazing pictures of the crowds at the opening night of Radio 2 in the Park in Preston

28 amazing pictures of the crowd enjoying day 1 on Radio 2 in the Park

Jo Whiley, co-host William Wolstenholme, and performing artists Bryony Jarman-Pinto, LOWES and VALA. Credit BBC

Radio 2 shines spotlight on Lancashire bands inc Mercury Prize winner

Zoe Ball has been missing from her Radio 2 show for five weeks now, sparking concern.

BBC issue statement as concern grows over missing Zoe Ball

The BBC has issued a statement on the status of Blackool born Radio 2 host Zoe Ball following fan concern over her extended break from her popular breakfast show.

Aimee Seddon

Bolton star Vernon Kay is part of the DJ gang bringing Radio 2 in the Park to Preston this weekend. Credit: James Watkins

An exclusive chat with Vernon Kay ahead of Radio 2 in the Park Preston

Everything you need to know as Radio 2 in the Park arrives in Preston

Radio presenter Jo Whiley will be broadcasting her Radio 2 show live from the Ferret in September. Credit: BBC

Jo Whiley to present her Radio 2 show live from Lancashire venue

Katie Melua headlines the third and last concert in the Piano Room Live series at Manchester Opera House

BBC2’s Piano Room stars hit the road for first time

Paddy McGuinness pictured inside a BBC Radio 2 studio. Credit: BBC

Paddy McGuinness shares excitement about having his own Radio 2 show

Legendary DJ Gary Davies is coming to Blackpool this Spring with a live version of his popular Radio 2 show 'Sound of the 80s'

I spoke to DJ Gary Davies who's bringing his show to Lancs this Friday

Jo Whiley on stage at Radio 2 in the Park 2023. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Jo Whiley, Gary Davies & The Brand New Heavies heading to Blackpool

WATCH: Richie Anderson on Radio 2 in the Park coming to Lancashire!

Zoe Ball has sadly announced the death of her mother, Julia Ball. Credit: Getty/@zoetheball on Instagram

Lancashire broadcaster Zoe Ball announces death of mum

Blackpool Tower Live May Weekender 2024

Ad Feature Blackpool Tower Live May Weekender - party with big names

Blackpool Tower Live promises the ultimate nights out

Gary Davies, Jo Whiley and more announced for Blackpool Tower Live

Blackpool Tower Live promises the ultimate nights out.

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Blackpool born radio presenter Zoe Ball has had a gritter named after her. Credit: Getty/Hertforshire County Council.

"I've made it!": Blackpool's Zoe Ball gets a gritter named after her

Zoe Ball is to star in a New Year special of Taskmaster, presented by Greg Davies (left) and Alex Horne (right). Both images: Getty

Lancashire’s Zoe Ball to star in Taskmaster new year special

Take That (L-R) Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Take That Tour 2024: How to get tickets to see Take That

Take That Tour 2024: Who is the support act?

What Take That have said about embarking on new tour

What Take That have said about embarking on new tour

Take That's "Greatest Days" World Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Take That announce 2024 stadium tour - full list of dates and venues

Left: Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor. Right: Blackpool born radio presenter Zoe Ball. Both images: Getty

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor tells Zoe Ball it's "mindblowing" that he's alive

Zoe Ball attends the Audio Radio & Industry Awards 2020. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Zoe Ball says she’s lost her eyesight as she speaks out on menopause

Rylan Clark

Rylan Clark announces break from hosting Radio 2 show

George Logan was renowned for his double act as Dr Evadne Hinge (right) with Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket (left) - Credit: Getty

Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies aged 78

Vernon Kay presented his first mid-morning weekday BBC Radio 2 show on Monday May 15

Vernon Kay’s first song choice on Radio 2 has everyone agreeing

Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Rylan can be heard on rail services across the Liverpool City Region. Image: LCR

Eurovision: Graham Norton’s best jokes and one liners

Tony Blackburn has shared with fans that he has been discharged from hospital. The BBC Radio 2 star spent three weeks there recovering from an illness, which forced him to temporarily pull out of his popular Saturday morning show The Sound of the ‘60s.

Tony Blackburn shares update on his health after hospital stay

McFly announce ‘Power to Play’ UK tour: how to buy tickets and presale details

McFly announce ‘Power to Play’ UK tour - how to buy tickets

Tony Blackburn has had to pull out of his popular BBC Radio 2 show Sound of the 60s after doctors told him to rest amid concerns for his health.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Tony Blackburn reschedules Sound of the 60s tour

Rylan, Scott Mills & Paddy O’Connell will be the BBC Radio 2 presenters for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final and Semi-Finals.

Rylan, Scott Mills & Paddy O’Connell to host Eurovision on BBC Radio 2

Tony Blackburn has had to pull out of his popular BBC Radio 2 show Sound of the 60s after doctors told him to rest amid concerns for his health.

Tony Blackburn pulls out of BBC Radio 2 show amid health concerns

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Paul O’Grady’s husband shares the last picture they took together

Paul O’Grady’s final radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

The comedian has said that the station feels like his “new radio home.”

Why Paul O’Grady quit presenting on BBC Radio 2

Mae Muller is the successor to Sam Ryder as the UK entry for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool with ‘I Wrote A Song’, the first female representative in five years - Credit: Getty Images

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK entry on BBC Radio 2

Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2.

Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of mid-morning BBC Radio 2 show

Vernon Kay will present the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show while Zoe Ball is absent. (Getty Images)

Vernon Kay reportedly lined up to replace Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2

Ken Bruce will leave BBC Radio 2 after more than 30 years in the role

Ken Bruce announces BBC Radio 2 departure after 31 years

Chris Stark and Scott Mills (Getty Images)

Scott Mills to raise thousands for Children in Need

Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan will take over from Jeremy Paxman as the host of TV show University Challenge.

BBC University Challenge host revealed as Amol Rajan

Linda Riley, Julian Clary, Paul O’Grady and Victoria Scone attend the Rainbow Honours at 8 Northumberland Avenue on June 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

For The Love of Dogs star Paul O’Grady confirms BBC Radio 2 exit