Bill Turnbull stepping away from radio job amid cancer battle saying health struggle ‘has been a bumpy road’

Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos has paid tribute to the “open and welcoming” people of Kyiv in a new Instagram post.It comes after Ukraine severed diplomatic ties with Russia and declared martial law after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on the neighbouring nation yesterday (February 24).Writing on Instagram, Kapranos paid tribute to Ukraine sharing a picture of the time he and his band visited Kyiv.He wrote: “This is Kyiv when we visited less than three and a half years ago. I loved this city which had a sense of optimism in amongst the deep history. The people were welcoming, open and comfortable in their identity.

A Place in the Sun since she started late last year.The presenter has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about the moment she found out she got the "life changing role".After Leah's final interview there was a month-long wait to find out if she was successful in getting the role.Speaking to Express.co.uk, she said: "It was an anxious month-long wait for the decision, it was Easter as well and that added a week on."My heart was beating, I had so much anxiety, honestly!"And then out of nowhere I got the call from the head and I started crying, I was in the middle of the street actually.She continued: "I had my granny trolley with me and I was just about to go to my food shop and I had just come out of the dentist and I saw this call and I thought, do I answer it or do I wait till later?"As I know if it’s bad news I might cry and if it’s good news I will definitely cry."I was like, I can’t wait, I'm just going to call him back."Then I was told and I spent about two weeks in tears because it was a sigh of relief first and foremost because of everything I have been through with my mental health."Leah has been very vocal about her battle with bipolar disorder and is an ambassador for Bipolar UK.She uses her presenting platform and social media pages to normalise the conversation and to end the stigma around mental illness.Leah has admitted she has tried to commit suicide in the past as a result of her mental illness but is really happy she held on.She said: "I have been suicidal in the past and you know, on a couple of occasions have tried to take my own life unfortunately."But presenting is something I know I am good at and I have worked hard at."It makes me happy and I don’t do it for fame and fortune."She continued: "I

Victoria Beckham has left fans delighted by hinting she may be set to make a return to the Spice Girls, according to reports.The fashion designer wife of footballer David Beckham, 47, has fuelled rumours that she's getting ready to finally make a comeback as Posh Spice, just in time for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert later this year.It has been claimed that the mother-of-four has just signed documents which confirm she is still an active part of Spice Girls Ltd.A source has claimed the fashion mogul had a chance to "resign" from the company, but instead chose to remain an "active" member of the popular band.They claimed to The Sun: "If she wanted to quit the band and had no wish to perform again then she’d have resigned as a director last week."She’d still obviously get her cut of record sales but wouldn’t be involved in any decision-making like going on tour or performing.“Victoria signing the confirmation papers as a director for another year shows she’s still an active member of The Spice Girls," they added.Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Victoria for comment.The Platinum Jubilee in June celebrates the monarch's 70 years on the throne with a four-day bank holiday weekend.The event scheduled in honour of Queen Elizabeth II promises to "bring together some of the world's biggest entertainment stars to celebrate the most significant and joyous moments from the Queen’s seven-decade reign”.George Ezra has been confirmed as the first act for the event.Victoria famously opted out of the Spice Girls reunion tour in 2019.The fashion designer cited work commitments as the reason she skipped the shows.However, the mother of daughter Harper and sons Brooklyn, Cruz, and Romeo told how it wasn't a decision

North Lanarkshire councillors have given the go-ahead for three more new homes to be built near Cleland.

A Lanarkshire doctor is on trial accused of more than 80 sex offences against women and girls.

Is there anything more glamorous than awards season? With the Oscars just around the corner, our favourite A-listers are currently preparing to get red carpet ready – and it’s not as simple as just finding the right dress. For a handful of nights a year, celebrities everywhere enlist the help of the industry’s top hairstylists, makeup artists, manicurists and skin specialists, all to get camera-ready.

Holly Willoughby has reacted to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, admitting she’s struggling to answer her young children’s questions. Taking to Instagram, the This Morning presenter, 41, who recently launched her brand Wylde Moon's first fragrance, posted a picture of troops in a tank after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine.

Chloe Ferry showed off her huge new dragon inking and shared her regrets at previous tattoos. The Geordie Shore star gave her fans a glimpse of her massive new tattoo that covers all the side of her thigh and will also cover half of her bum cheek. Videoing herself on the treatment table, wearing just a peach-coloured crop top and a thong, the reality star talked through the latest piece of artwork to her 3.7 million followers.

TOWIE stars Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou have gotten engaged.The couple have been together for eight years and share baby son Brody together, finally deciding to make things official during a sun-soaked trip to Mexico.The adorable couple shared the same stunning images of their romantic moment, as 29 year old Tommy joked he finally "got the job done" after nearly a decade with his love. "Now stop asking me when I'm gonna do it," the reality TV star added cheekily.

Naman Ramachandran The Russian Grand Prix has become the latest big ticket sporting event to be canceled in Russia, after the UEFA Champion’s League Final, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.On Friday, Formula One, the sport’s governing body, revealed that the Russian Grand Prix, due to be held in Sochi on Sept. 25, has been cancelled following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a meeting on Thursday.

“Euphoria” star Chloe Cherry spoke candidly about how she’s handling her newfound fame in an interview with Variety.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, 50, has reached out to her former colleague Bill Turnbull, 65, after he announced that he was stepping back from his hosting responsibilities on Classic FM earlier this week.Taking to social media, the ITV star penned a heartfelt message to her former BBC Breakfast colleague after he confirmed that he was taking time away from his radio show due to "health reasons".In view of her 834,900 Twitter followers, Susanna host wished the Classic FM presenter well.She wrote: "You make us feel blessed.

BBC.The former BBC presenter responded to a fan's Facebook memory after he asked Bill how he was doing.On October 13, Johnroger40 said: "@billtu popped up on my Facebook memories Bill....

BBC presenter was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. The 65-year-old issued an update on Twitter as he confirmed he is set to take a leave of absence from his radio show.

Radio and TV presenter Bill Turnbull has announced he is stepping back from hosting his radio show on Classic FM for "health reasons".The 65 year old broadcast star, who has been living with prostate cancer since 2018, shared the news on his Twitter page and was met with an outpouring of support. Bill explained that he's been forced to make the decision after the road had been "a bit bumpy recently" and he needs to focus on his health for a while to try and "get better".The radio and Good Morning Britain favourite apologised to his fans and listeners but assured them that he will "be back" as soon as he can.

Bill Turnbull has announced he is leaving his show on Classic FM for health reasons as he continues to live with terminal prostate cancer.The much-loved radio and TV presenter announced the news on Twitter this morning, where he confirmed ‘with great regret’ that he would be taking ‘a leave of absence… for health reasons’. He explained: ‘The road has been a bit bumpy recently, and I need to take some time to focus on getting better.Bil, 63, said he was ‘sorry to do this, as I absolutely love doing the programme’.‘I am very grateful to friends and colleagues [at global] for the love and support they have shown me,’ he added.

Bill Turnbull has announced he is stepping back from his radio show for "health reasons".

Bill Turnbull, former GMB and BBC Breakfast host who joined Classic FM as a radio presenter in 2016, has announced he will be stepping down from his latest role due to "health reasons". The star has been battling with prostate cancer since he was diagnosed in November 2017.SEE: Susanna Reid's co-host Bill Turnbull shares rare update on battle with terminal cancerBill took to Twitter to share the news: "1) With great regret I am taking a leave of absence from my show @classicfm, for health reasons.

prostate cancer in 2017 and has since been undergoing treatment to keep it at bay.Today, the 65-year-old said he will be taking a break from his radio commitments as his health had been "bumpy" in recently.The broadcaster wrote: "With great regret I am taking a leave of absence from my show @classicfm, for health reasons."The road has been a bit bumpy recently, and I need to take some time to focus on getting better."He went on to say: "I’m sorry to do this, as I absolutely love doing the programme, and have hugely enjoyed the past five years."I am very grateful to friends and colleagues @global for the love and support they have shown me.'Rest in peace' Rod Stewart pens emotional goodbye"And I will be back, just as soon as I can be."Many

BBC Breakfast host has been living with prostate cancer since 2018 and said on Twitter his health "has been a bit bumpy recently".He told his 106,000 Twitter followers: "With great regret I am taking a leave of absence from my show Classic FM, for health reasons. The road has been a bit bumpy recently, and I need to take some time to focus on getting better."The 65-year-old added: "I'm sorry to do this, as I absolutely love doing the programme, and have hugely enjoyed the past five years.

GMB and BBC Breakfast star Bill Turnbull, who hosted the shows alongside Susanna Reid, has shared an update on his battle with prostate cancer. He revealed he had the illness in March 2018, after being diagnosed the previous November, and is still living with it today.SEE: Bill Turnbull reveals 'dark times' following incurable cancer diagnosis in BBC Breakfast returnA fan recently took to Twitter to share a video in which Bill spoke out about the importance of prostate checks for BBC One, and asked: "@billtu popped up on my Facebook memories today Bill… How are you doing?"WATCH: Susanna Reid breaks down in tears on GMBBill replied: "Still here!" to which his follower concluded: "Fantastic.