Martha Kearney steps down from presenting Radio 4’s Today programme

Tributes paid to BBC presenter who says she will enjoy lie-ins after six years of 3am starts

Martha Kearney has stepped down as a presenter of Radio 4's Today programme, saying she will be enjoying the lie-ins" after six years of 3am starts on the job.

Colleagues and friends on Thursday paid tribute to the long-serving BBC presenter, while Kearney said she had loved the ability to form a deep connection with listeners.