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Rap scene 'needs to know' about South Asian culture
South Asian rapper Sliime has seen his new track Bengali make its way on to the 1Xtra playlist.

1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim
Kaylee Golding says she's got closure after the infected blood inquiry found decades of failings.

Cricut Unveils Joy Xtra in New Zealand
These smart cutting machines are just right for side hustlers, teachers, and aspiring DIY makers.

Special year ahead for R&B, says new 1Xtra host
The presenter is taking over from DJ Ace, who left the the station after 21 years.

1Xtra: Reece Parkinson leaves BBC radio station after six years
BBC Newsbeat gets help from a very special guest to give the drive-time host the perfect send-off.

Radio 1Xtra: Jamz Supernova 'happy and complete' as she leaves station
After 12 years, Jamz Supernova looks back with pride as she hangs up her 1Xtra headphones.

Radio 1Xtra's 20th anniversary: 'Going beyond black music'
From big artists to huge cultural moments, 1Xtra "has represented black culture" for 20 years.

Brenda Edwards: ‘Jamal has left such a legacy with people’
Jamal Edwards' mum Brenda speaks to 1Xtra Newsbeat about the impact her son had on UK music.

DJ Tim Westwood steps down from Capital Xtra radio show after allegations
Westwood steps down from his Capital Xtra show "until further notice" after sexual misconduct claims.

Yasmin Evans to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra on Christmas Eve
The 1Xtra DJ will be leaving after nine years at the network.

Some Spark Xtra Mail users collateral damage in war on DDoS attacks
A number of users of Spark's Xtra Mail service appear to have been collateral damage as the telco took counter-measures against recent cyber attacks."Spark implemented proactive measures for a short period of time to mitigate against...

BBC warned by Met Police over Tim Westwood report
The former Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ has denied claims of misconduct, calling them false.

What’s going on with Spark’s Xtra Mail?
260,000 customers are impacted as the company responds to rising costs.

'There is space for black women in comedy'
The 1Xtra Comedy Gala celebrated black comedians at London's Hackney Empire on Monday.

DJ Ace: Radio 1Xtra presenter bids farewell after three decades
After about 10,000 hours on air, the DJ is turning the fader down on his 1Xtra microphone.

Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Joelah & Keke of Radio 1Xtra's Throwback Party
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Joelah & Keke of Radio 1Xtra's Throwback Party in this weekend's Premier League game predictions.

Reece Parkinson to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra and Lady Leshurr replaced
Lady Leshurr, who's waiting to go on trial accused of attacking her ex, is also being replaced.

Charlene White: 'Radio 1Xtra gave me the confidence to fight for stories'
Newsreader Charlene White says her time on Radio 1Xtra inspired her to tell stories that matter.

Enquiries ‘ongoing’ after assault on 1Xtra presenter
The former Radio 1Xtra presenter wrote on Instagram to say she was attacked by a group of men.

'Our friend was a hero. We want his music heard'
A year since the death of Folajimi Olubumni-Adewole, friends got his song played on Radio 1Xtra.

Nadia Jae announced as new 1Xtra Breakfast Show presenter
New roles for Sian Anderson, Lady Leshurr and Remi Burgz also announced for early 2021.

Hip-hop star Rodney P admits ex-girlfriend attack
The ex-BBC 1Xtra DJ confirms he was given a prison sentence in 2012 for assaulting another woman