Daheley has read the news on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show for more than seven years, working alongside former presenters, including Scott Mills and Zoe Ball.

She described working on the breakfast show “as one of the greatest privileges of my life” but was now “looking forward to a lie-in”.

Daheley, in a post on Instagram, said: “After more than 7 years of early alarm calls on Radio 2, I’m stepping away from Radio 2 Breakfast.

“It’s been one of the greatest privileges of my life to wake up with you every morning, and humbling to have been trusted to deliver the news on the biggest breakfast show in Europe.

“After 18 years and six back-to-back breakfast shows (probably a record in there somewhere), I’m looking forward to a lie-in.”

Ms Daheley began her broadcasting career on 1Xtra before moving to Radio 1, and then joining the Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

She said she will continue to present on Radio 2 between 12pm and 2pm when Jeremy is away, and will return to BBC One after the summer.

She ended her announcement with a hint that future projects may be on the horizon, telling listeners: “Beyond that, watch this space.”

When does Sara Cox start her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show?

Daheley’s announcement follows confirmation that Sara Cox will take over as BBC Radio 2’s new breakfast show host from July 6.

Cox will launch her show with Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks as her first guest.

The 51-year-old shared her excitement during an appearance on Vernon Kay’s Radio 2 show on Monday (June 15).

Cox said: “There’s been quite a lot of mystery about when the brand new Sara Cox Breakfast Show begins on BBC Radio 2.

“I’ve been quite mysterious and going, ‘it’s in the summer’ and waggling my eyebrows mysteriously.

“But I can now announce, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and everyone in between, please do join me for my very first Breakfast Show on Radio 2 on 6th of July.

“Three weeks today! Very very excited. It is 6.30am.

“I can’t wait – it’s so exciting.”

She said she would set 42 alarms to ensure she woke up in time for the early start.

Cox will bring a “fresh new format” to the programme, combined with familiar elements from her previous teatime show.

The Radio 2 presenter was confirmed as the new breakfast show host in April.

She replaces Scott Mills, who was sacked by the BBC earlier this year, shortly before it emerged the Metropolitan Police launched an investigation in 2016 into allegations of serious sexual offences involving a teenage boy under 16 between 1997 and 2000.

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The “pain and hurt” of two women allegedly abused by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is “still so visible”, a court has heard.

Closing speeches have begun in the sexual offences trial of the former DUP leader at Newry Crown Court.

Prosecution barrister Rosemary Walsh KC said the trial had been a “long and arduous” process for the two women who allege abuse.

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The charges include one count of rape and allegations of indecent assault and gross indecency, and span a period between 1985 and 2008 involving two alleged victims.

Complainants A and B have both given evidence at the trial. Both women allege they were abused as children.

Jeffrey Donaldson spent two days in the witness box giving evidence in the trial last week.

Lady Eleanor Donaldson, 60, from Dublinhill Road, Dromore, Co Down, denies several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.

She is facing a trial of the facts on mental health grounds. The trial of the facts will test the evidence in the case, but cannot result in a criminal conviction.

Beginning her closing submssions to the jury of seven men and five women, Ms Walsh said the jury would have a “good understanding of what the evidence is in this case”.

She said it was human nature for people to sometimes “lock away” thoughts.

The barrister said Complainant A had spent years “shelving and avoiding dealing” with alleged abuse, while Complainant B “kept those memories locked away inside”.

But she said there had been “turning points” for both women which made them come forward and report the alleged abuse to police.

She said: “Issues which had been shelved and locked away surfaced, demanding to be seen and demanding to be dealt with.”

Turning to the issue of why A had not reported the alleged abuse before 2024, Ms Walsh said: “This is a woman who has really, properly considered whether she should put her head above the parapet.

“She knew this would not just be a normal case.

“It was a huge, huge decision to make and not one she made lightly.”

She said Complainant B had “blamed herself” for the alleged abuse.

Ms Walsh said both women had gone to police in 2024.

She said: “Yes, two voices are better than one… this process is difficut.”

She said it had been a “long and arduous process” which had culminated in several hours of questioning in court.

The barrister said: “Their pain and hurt is still so visible.”

She added: “This is not something they are doing for the fun of it.”

Ms Walsh said: “Today, you see two women at a time when they are ready for this… they have not always been that way.”

The barrister said neither woman has a “full or complete recollection” of the alleged abuse, stating some memories are “fragmentary”.

But she told the jury that is the way memory of childhood events can work.

She said both alleged victims remember “distinctive incidents”.

The barrister referred to a meeting Complainant B had with Donaldson while staying at a Christian centre in Armoy in Co Antrim in the 1990s.

Ms Walsh said it was clear “reconcilation at that stage was the purpose of the meeting”.

She said: “No-one asked this girl exactly what the abuse was she had referred to.

“The topic remained untouched, the hornet’s nest avoided.”

Referring to an incident in which Complainant A alleges Donaldson had used a light to look at her genitals, the barrister said Eleanor Donaldson had been told but that the incident was “brushed under the carpet”.

She said years later, Complainant A had told her husband about the alleged abuse to give him the “option of walking away” from the relationship if he chose to.

She said: “It underlines this is not something that has been fabricated on a whim.”

Ms Walsh told the jury they had watched police interviews with both of the alleged victims.

She said: “You are the people that have to assess if you are sure that they are telling the truth.”

Referring to an incident where Complainant B alleges she was raped by Donaldson, Ms Walsh said: “She recalls the breathing, laboured and panting and the hope he would stop and lose interest.”

Recounting an alleged incident where B claimed Donaldson lifted her top and played with her breasts, she said: “In the dark, he treats her like the object she is to him.”

Returning to the meeting at the Co Antrim Christian Centre between Complainant B and Donaldson in the 1990s, Ms Walsh said it was “clear there was very little discussion and very little conversation”.

She said: “This meeting had the potential to be explosive because everyone, including Mr Donaldson, knew it concerned a serious allegation.”

She added: “We say Jeffrey Donaldson shut that meeting down, he knew this was a problem that needed to be dealt with, he took control of that meeting.”

She said Donaldson “knew what the meeting was about and stopped questions”.

Ms Walsh said: “He was there to manage a problem and he did that very well indeed.”

The barrister said Donaldson had shown from his account of the meeting he was “willing to lie”.

Referring again to the light incident involving Complainant A, Ms Walsh said the alleged victim was “certain she knew he was looking at her private parts with a light”.

She said Donaldson had been “caught in the act”, adding “he knew he had no explanation”.

The barrister then turned to a letter written by Donaldson to Complainant A in 2020 where he referred to “being in a deep pit of sin” and of causing “deep wounds”.

Ms Walsh said it was a matter for the jury to decide whether the letter “refers to the hurt” of A.

She added that the prosecution say the reference to “deep wounds” in the letter is “highly significant”.

The case continues.

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Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is a doubt for England’s World Cup campaign after suffering a muscular injury.

The full-back is understood to have been injured during training on Sunday and is being assessed by medical staff.

England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old’s involvement in the tournament had already been in doubt after he missed the final five weeks of the season with a thigh injury.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is on England’s stand-by list, is a possible replacement for Livramento should the Newcastle defender be ruled out.

More to follow.

Do it wrong and it could cost you a fair bit after the holiday!

Holidaymakers are being urged to carry out a simple check ahead of their holiday. And with June and July being peak times for flying due to the summer holidays and kids being off school, it’s not one to skip.

Experts at Compare the Market not only urge people to take out travel insurance, but also insurance against gadgets. But it’s not as simple as taking out any policy. The comparison specialists explain that many travellers assume that their travel insurance covers mobile phones and other gadgets as standard.But this isn’t always the case, and a simple check of this could save you hundreds, and maybe thousands, in the long run.

It notes: “Not all travel insurance policies include gadget cover. And travel insurance payouts for valuables are often low – as little as £200 for one item or £500 in total.”

Warning that standard travel insurance often won’t cover expensive gadgets like smartphones or laptops adequately if they’re lost, stolen, or damaged, it advises that seperate gadget travel insurance is ideal as it can provide higher cover limits, typically ranging from £1,000 to £3,000 depending on the policy.

What types of gadget travel insurance are available?

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Options include:

• Separate standalone travel insurance for gadgets
• Adding gadget travel insurance to your standard policy for an extra charge
• A dedicated gadget insurance policy – just make sure it covers you abroad
• Home contents insurance with cover for personal possessions abroad.

Gadget travel insurance can cover your:

• Smartphone
• Tablet/iPad
• Laptop
• Camera
• Games console
• e-reader
• Wearables, such as fitness trackers
• GPS sat nav
• Bluetooth headsets and earphones
• Accessories, such as chargers
• Drone

It notes that there may be a limit on the number of gadgets your policy covers. There may also be a limit on the total amount it will pay out.

What cover does gadget and mobile phone travel insurance provide?

Cover varies among insurance providers, but a good policy will usually include:

• Accidental damage, loss or theft
• Water damage
• Unauthorised web data use
• Unauthorised phone calls
• A high single item limit (the most your policy will pay out for one item)

What restrictions are there with gadget travel insurance?

You typically won’t be covered if:

• You don’t report a theft to the police within a specified period
• The damage results from wear and tear or misuse
• The damage doesn’t affect the functioning of your device
• You left your gadget unattended
• You’re claiming for more gadgets than your policy covers
• You bought your gadget outside the UK
• Your device is over (or under) a specified age limit
• You’ve made the maximum number of claims under your policy
• The fault lies with the manufacturer
• You were under the influence of alcohol or drugs when your device was lost or stolen

Don’t take out insurance…yet

Before taking out gadget travel insurance, it’s worth checking whether you’re already covered through home contents insurance, mobile phone insurance, or a bank account package before buying extra cover.

It warns: “You should also check the excess. This is the amount you’ll have to pay towards any claim.

“Some policies don’t include ‘new for old’ cover. If your gadget isn’t brand new, your insurance provider might only offer a refurbished replacement of a similar age.

“Always read your policy before buying gadget travel insurance, so you know exactly what’s covered, along with any excesses, limits and exclusions.”

Compare the Market urges travellers to leave it at home

Concluding its advice, the comparison experts advise holidaymakers to think carefully about which gadgets they really need to take away, and whether they could manage without their most expensive devices for a week or two.

Travellers are also urged to back up their phones and laptops to the cloud before departure and to continue saving photos during their trip to avoid losing memories if devices are lost or stolen. Security experts also recommend keeping gadgets locked in hotel safes when not in use, staying vigilant when using smartphones in public, and never leaving devices unattended in places like cars or on the beach, as insurers are unlikely to pay out in cases of negligence.

I have an issue with my insurance provider, what can I do?

Experts at Money Saving Expert (MSE), which is founded by Martin Lewis, suggest using a free complaints tool. It writes: “The insurance industry doesn’t have the best customer-service reputation and while a provider may be good for some, it can be hell for others.

“Common problems include claims either not being paid out on time or at all, unfair charges, or exclusions being hidden in small print. It’s always worth trying to call your provider first, but, if not, then you can use free complaints tool Resolver.

“The tool helps you manage your complaint, and if the company doesn’t play ball, it also helps you escalate your complaint to the free Financial Ombudsman Service.”

Exposure to this drives skin age faster than anything – and can be helped with one common product

People can spend as much as they want to on skincare, but something natural can cause skin to age ‘faster’ if they don’t protect themselves from it, an NHS GP claims. Dr Amir Khan discussed skincare and health on a recent instalment of his No Appointments Necessary podcast, highlighting the ‘biggest ageing enemy’ he says people encounter daily.

The ITV regular, known to daytime viewers of Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, encouraged people to use SPF every day, adding that he does the same. He suggests this will help stop skin from appearing older than its actual age due to sun damage.

He said: “The biggest ageing thing we have in this world is the sun. The skin changes that make us look older are more likely due to sun exposure than they are actually due to age.”

Collagen is the protein that holds our bodily structures together, providing skin with its suppleness. Without it, Dr Khan explains that “we start to sag and wrinkle”.

The sun degrades collagen through a process called photoageing, chiefly caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This not only harms existing collagen structures but also stops new ones from developing in their place, reports the Express.

Applying sunscreen helps protect against collagen depletion by reducing the damage the sun’s rays can inflict at a DNA-altering level. But as the NHS highlights, sunscreen alone is not enough.

People should always combine it with other sun safety practices, including seeking shade during peak UV hours. See more of these here.

How often should I be using SPF?

UV rays penetrate clouds and glass, meaning SPF protection is necessary throughout the entire year — not solely during the summer. As a general rule, anyone looking to safeguard their skin should apply a minimum of SPF 30 on a daily basis — though the precise amount will depend on your lifestyle.

For instance, a single morning application is typically sufficient for those who predominantly work indoors and only venture outside briefly for errands. However, individuals spending extended periods outdoors, whether for work or leisure, should reapply SPF every two hours to maintain adequate protection.

How to apply sunscreen

According to the NHS: “Most people do not apply enough sunscreen”. Experts claim that adults “should aim to apply around six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen” for their entire body.

The NHS says: “If sunscreen is applied too thinly, the amount of protection it gives is reduced. If you plan to be out in the sun long enough to risk burning, sunscreen needs to be applied twice – 30 minutes before going out and just before going out.”

Most Brits also make the mistake of missing exposed skin on the face, neck and ears, and head (if you have thinning or no hair). The NHS also stresses the rule of reapplying sunscreen every two hours because “the sun can dry it off your skin”.

Click here for more details from the NHS about limiting sun damage to skin.

There were also some shady Easter eggs in the ad, as Brooklyn is seen removing the £250,000 Patek Philippe Nautilus watch reportedly gifted to him by his father, while a stack of unopened letters sits on a nearby table — details some fans interpreted as symbolic nods to the ongoing estrangement.