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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Beloved radio star tragically dies in London hospital after four decades on air as colleagues pay tribute
A much loved radio star has tragically died in hospital after being on air for four decades. Simon Marlow had worked for the British Forces Broadcasting Service since 2007 and sadly died in London on Friday June 27. The presenter, who made his first break on radio as a freelance voice in 1987, had several stints at UK stations like Radio City, 2-TEN, Chiltern Radio and Classic FM. He later became a familiar star at BFBS both on the radio and helping behind the scenes with production. During his time with BFBS, Simon was posted across the globe including Afghanistan, Cyprus, Brunei, Germany, the Falklands and Northern Ireland. Known for his deep love of music and his passion for bringing the armed forces community together, Simon's voice was a constant companion to troops stationed around the world. Simon had worked for the British Forces Broadcasting Service since 2007 and sadly died in London on Friday June 27 He was described as a 'force of nature' by colleagues. During the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, Simon was based in Gibraltar and shortly after planned to retire just across the border in Spain. The broadcaster was most recently based in Northern Ireland working as a station manager for BFBS. Tributes have poured in for the star including from BFBS CEO, Ben Chapman who described Simon has 'making a difference'. He said: 'Wherever Simon was, whoever he was with, there was always laughter. He made a difference.' The BFBS official X account also shared the news, writing: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our much-loved colleague, Simon Marlow. Simon worked for BFBS worldwide as a radio presenter and producer, most recently as Station Manager at BFBS Northern Ireland.' It comes after radio broadcaster Darren Scott died after a lengthy battle with stage four cancer last month. Darren passed away aged 61 after a lengthy battle with stage 4 malignant melanoma, South African radio station HOT 102.7FM confirmed in a statement. Malignant melanoma, also known as metastatic melanoma, is when skin cancer spreads beyond the primary site to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes and internal organs. Darren is survived by his two sons Mark and Matthew, while his loved ones and colleagues have also flocked to pay tribute to the 'dedicated' and beloved radio star. His former partner Sarah-Kate Accetta told East Coast Radio that she and their two sons have to learn to face life without him. 'As we make our way back home now, to not only commemorate his life, but to learn how to face life without him, I ask from the bottom of my heart: please pray for the boys,' she said. 'Their world has changed forever, and we need every bit of strength we can hold onto. I will cherish the opportunity to fill their days with laughter and love, with the many, many wild, wonderful, and unforgettable stories about their dad.' Meanwhile, HOT 102.7FM Breakfast presenter Simon Parkinson said: 'Darren was the most dedicated radio person I've ever known.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beloved radio star dies in hospital after four decades on air as devastated colleagues pay tribute to ‘force of nature'
LEGEND GONE Beloved radio star dies in hospital after four decades on air as devastated colleagues pay tribute to 'force of nature' A MUCH loved radio star has tragically passed away in hospital after four decades on air. Simon Marlow, who had worked for the British Forces Broadcasting Service since 2007, sadly died in London on Friday. Advertisement Simon, who first hit the airwaves in 1986, joined BFBS as a freelance voice. He went on to become a familiar fixture both on mic and behind the scenes in production. Simon previously had stints at UK stations like Radio City, 2-TEN, Chiltern Radio and Classic FM before his move to forces broadcasting. During his time with BFBS, Simon was posted across the globe including Afghanistan, Cyprus, Brunei, Germany, the Falklands and Northern Ireland. Advertisement But it was sun-soaked Gibraltar that truly became home, where he steered the local station through the Covid pandemic and was planning to retire just across the border in Spain. Known for his deep love of music and his passion for bringing the armed forces community together, Simon's voice was a constant companion to troops stationed around the world. Tributes have been pouring in for the much-loved radio man who left behind a lasting legacy across the airwaves. Ben Chapman, CEO of BFBS, said: 'Simon was always a bright force of nature in any setting… He made a difference.' Advertisement 'We send our heartfelt condolences to Simon's family and friends… and to his team in Northern Ireland, his many listeners and colleagues across the BFBS world.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beloved radio star dies in hospital after four decades on air as devastated colleagues pay tribute to ‘force of nature'
A MUCH loved radio star has tragically passed away in hospital after four decades on air. Simon Marlow, who had worked for the British Forces Broadcasting Service since 2007, sadly died in London on Friday. He initially started as a freelance presenter before taking on permanent roles in production and management across multiple locations. Ben Chapman, CEO of BFBS, said: 'Simon was always a bright force of nature in any setting… He made a difference.' 'We send our heartfelt condolences to Simon's family and friends… and to his team in Northern Ireland, his many listeners and colleagues across the BFBS world.' 1
BBC News
05-04-2025
- Science
- BBC News
'Exploding' Tunnock's teacakes cleared by tests to fly again
BBC The story goes that 60 years ago, Tunnock's teacakes were banned from RAF flights after a cockpit marshmallow explosion. The chocolate-covered treats were apparently all the rage, eaten by nuclear bomber crewmen on training sorties at the height of the Cold War. But in the summer of 1965, a captain and student pilot forgot they had placed unwrapped teacakes above their instrument panels. When the captain pulled an emergency depressurising switch the iconic Scottish treat erupted - leaving a sticky mess over the airmen, the instruments and cockpit canopy. Now the RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine has now given them the all-clear to fly again, after tests in an altitude chamber found the teacakes did not explode. The experiments were covered by the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) at the centre based at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire. BFBS First the teacakes were put into an altitude chamber - normally used in the training of new fast jet pilots - and were lifted to 8,000ft, climbing at 4,000ft per minute, They were then rapidly decompressed to 25,000ft in three seconds to see if they would blow up. As air pressure in the chamber decreased, the air inside the teacakes expanded until the chocolate cracked and the mallow filling puffed out. BFBS reporter Hannah King, who witnessed the tests, said while the mallow escaped from the chocolate casing, they "did not appear to explode and cause a risk to in-flight safety". It was also discovered that when they were frozen before being placed in the chamber, their hardened shells were more resilient to cracking at altitude. Pilots have been offered some advice by Dr Oliver Bird, an instructor at the RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine, who carried out the tests. "The best advice is that the snacks are kept frozen and in their foil wrappings until pilots are ready to consume them," he said. Fergus Loudon, sales director at Tunnock's, which is based in Uddingston, near Glasgow, said: "If we really are talking about the people who fly our supersonic jet fighter bombers, then I'm inclined to think that Tunnock's Tea Cakes wouldn't be the highest thing on their list of worries, but I'm glad to hear that they can now enjoy them, like everybody else, with official approval." An RAF spokesman said he was not aware of any "banned confectionery list", adding that the tests were not carried out in an official capacity.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Exploding' Tunnock's teacakes cleared by tests to fly again
The story goes that 60 years ago, Tunnock's teacakes were banned from RAF flights after a cockpit marshmallow explosion. The chocolate-covered treats were apparently all the rage, eaten by nuclear bomber crewmen on training sorties at the height of the Cold War. But in the summer of 1965, a captain and student pilot forgot they had placed unwrapped teacakes above their instrument panels. When the captain pulled an emergency depressurising switch the iconic Scottish treat erupted - leaving a sticky mess over the airmen, the instruments and cockpit canopy. Now the RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine has now given them the all-clear to fly again, after tests in an altitude chamber found the teacakes did not explode. The experiments were covered by the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) at the centre based at RAF Henlow in Bedfordshire. First the teacakes were put into an altitude chamber - normally used in the training of new fast jet pilots - and were lifted to 8,000ft, climbing at 4,000ft per minute, They were then rapidly decompressed to 25,000ft in three seconds to see if they would blow up. As air pressure in the chamber decreased, the air inside the teacakes expanded until the chocolate cracked and the mallow filling puffed out. BFBS reporter Hannah King, who witnessed the tests, said while the mallow escaped from the chocolate casing, they "did not appear to explode and cause a risk to in-flight safety". It was also discovered that when they were frozen before being placed in the chamber, their hardened shells were more resilient to cracking at altitude. Pilots have been offered some advice by Dr Oliver Bird, an instructor at the RAF Centre of Aerospace Medicine, who carried out the tests. "The best advice is that the snacks are kept frozen and in their foil wrappings until pilots are ready to consume them," he said. Fergus Loudon, sales director at Tunnock's, which is based in Uddingston, near Glasgow, said: "If we really are talking about the people who fly our supersonic jet fighter bombers, then I'm inclined to think that Tunnock's Tea Cakes wouldn't be the highest thing on their list of worries, but I'm glad to hear that they can now enjoy them, like everybody else, with official approval." An RAF spokesman said he was not aware of any "banned confectionary list", adding that the tests were not carried out in an official capacity. Tunnock's reaches sweet sales milestone 'Offensive' Tunnock's Tea Cake ad banned Scottish teacake makes 'space voyage'
