Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. "These are the things that for so long we haven't noticed because we've been moving so fast we've taken them for granted. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. You are a great journalist. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Greek trains halted as anger over crash grows, Robert F Kennedy assassin denied parole again, NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly car crash, Starbucks illegally fired workers over union - judge. 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RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. "In our position as weather presenters, the biggest challenge at the minute is getting the tone right because people need sunshine and they still need exercise. Read about our approach to external linking. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short. That compares to between 390,000 and 394,999 in 2019-20 - up from about 325,000 in 2018-19. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? "I had my birthday during lockdown too and, as I said to my friends, if your birthday happens in lockdown, then officially it didn't happen, so you'll get that birthday again next year.". Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. In 2019, 3.5% of the BBC network television budget was spent in Northern Ireland but that fell to 1.7% in 2020. Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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Im excited to help tell those stories on TV as well as keeping up the great relationship weve built with listeners on Evening Extra over the last 18 months., Adam Smyth, Head of BBC News NI, said: Declan is an excellent journalist and presenter. "But we're doing fine. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. The new daily bulletins were later expanded to ten minutes and supplemented by a magazine programme called Studio Eight, first broadcast on Friday 20 February 1959 with Robert Coulter as its presenter. 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Corporate event host. "I think employers might think more creatively about how they run their workforces. "If the weather is going to be good, we want people to know that, to tell them to make the most of it but to do it sensibly and safely. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. 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Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. "After that I go into City Quays in Belfast to record the weather forecasts and because of these very specific circumstances I compile and record it all in one go. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and believes the coronavirus outbreak could have a lasting impact on how people work in the future. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. BBC Newsline In 2020/21, across the UK, the BBC was used by 90% of adults and 80% of young adults on average per week. Last year, Mr Harvey took over the reigns at the BBCs flagship evening radio show Evening Extra having worked in London for a number of years, reporting on major stories for LBC Radio as well as working on BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat. "I am keeping busy. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. "It feels like the fact we're all human and trying our best in difficult circumstances is coming to the fore a bit more, and you're seeing and hearing it more and more with kids, or in my case animals, in the background. 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They said he will present BBC Newsline on the days Ms Mills presents Evening Extra and he will present Evening Extra on the days she hosts BBC Newsline. The BBC NI presenter Wendy Austin is one of over 40 high-profile female journalists and presenters calling for the Corporation to ensure that there is . BBC Newsline is the most recent incarnation of BBC Northern Ireland's television news service, which began on Monday 30 September 1957 as part of the corporation's rollout of regional television services. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Journalist and Presenter Mar 2018 - Present5 years Belfast, United Kingdom Journalism Researcher Dec 2011 - Present11 years 3 months Belfast, United Kingdom Researching and setting up stories for. Mr Harvey will begin his new role early in the new year. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. "It's usually so convenient to get back and forth, and it is a bit frustrating that we now have this inability to do what we could do with ease just a couple of months ago. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. Read about our approach to external linking. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. "It's strange for us at the minute, too, because in normal circumstances, as soon as things start to improve like they do at this time of the year, we're able to say, 'go out, enjoy yourselves, enjoy the sun'. Mr . "There's always the social media option, of course, but that's no substitute for a walk in the moonlight.". Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. The 57-year-old is usually a keen walker, but says he has restricted his exercise to stick as closely as he can to the Government's lockdown guidelines. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? The addition of Mr Harvey followsthe shock departure ofBBC NI presenter Donn Traynor, who quit her post at the corporation after 33 years last month. "One thing that has been a nuisance is that my daughter Laura lives over in Newcastle upon Tyne, and we haven't been able to see her. We have a dog, Mags, who's a boxer, and I get out for walks with her, although it's short walks around the block," he adds. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. The payments were made for attending . He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. "We have a holiday home in Donegal and we were so looking forward to being there for Easter but we had to absolutely say no because the rules are there for a very good reason. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. As we face the challenges of lockdown, Northern Irelands weather presenters tell Claire OBoyle how theyre coping with changes to their working lives and have made some big adjustments at home to keep us up to date, Cecilia Daly working from home with pup Pedro. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. On iPlayer 27/02/2023 Evening News New All available episodes (3 total) Next on 27/02/2023 Late News Today 22:30 BBC One. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. "But right now of course we just can't do it. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . Her resignation came after she was told changes were being made to her duties, according to reports, Stay on top of the headlines from Belfast and beyond by signing up for FREE email alerts. During school closures due in lockdown in January 2021 there were almost one million requests for shows on the online educational service, Bitesize Daily, per week. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. Technology freaks me out until I have a go at it, but once I had a couple of runs through I was grand. Because this is the subject of ongoing employment tribunal and other legal proceedings, I am not able to respond to any questions or comments about my reasons for leaving the organisation., A spokesperson for the corporation shared a statement with Metro.co.uk which read: We do not comment on individual staff matters.. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. "I think it could make people more in tune with their families, and families more in tune with the work demands they're facing rather than this tradition we've become used to of people leaving their homes at 7.30am and being gone all day. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. "Pamela Ballantine has joked with me that with all my years of not being a particularly sociable type - you wouldn't see me in Tatler - that I should be premier league level with all this social distancing," Frank says. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. The annual report estimates that the BBC earned 99m in licence fee income from Northern Ireland in 2020-21, up from 93m in 2019-20. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. The BBC's income from the licence fee as a whole rose 7% to 3.75bn on 2021 from just over 3.5bn the previous year. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Traffic is way quieter, and people are crossing the road to keep their distance, but it's important to do it. Zoe Ball was the best paid woman, earning about 1.13m for presenting 210 episodes of the Zoe Ball Breakfast show on BBC Radio 2. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. . He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. Take care.. Once these restrictions are lifted and the initial excitement of being able to freely see each other and be together as humans wears off, maybe we'll learn that actually we can do things in a different way. This week: BBC Northern Ireland journalist Tara Mills Tara Mills - consistency is key with exercise, so even if it's only 20 minutes, do it and do it every day Gail Bell BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. We were supposed to have a trip to the Canary Islands and then we planned to go to Donegal, but the night before we were due to set off bright and early, Leo Varadkar made all the changes in the south, so that plan was off. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. As well as being available via all multi-channel outlets in Northern Ireland (including via Sky channel 101), the programme can be accessed by the rest of the United Kingdom (along with all other regional BBC news programmes) on the BBC iPlayer, or alternatively on Sky channel 973. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. Requests for news on iPlayer, for example, were up by more than 85% year-on-year in 2020. He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. . The five female BBC presenters who appear in the list of top 20 highest paid presenters are Claudia Winkleman, Laura Larverne, Vanessa Feltz, Zoe Ball, and Gabby Logan. Something went wrong, please try again later. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. Read about our approach to external linking. His salary again puts him among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. "There's the physical health issue of not transmitting the disease, but there's also the mental health side of getting through this time in one piece. The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short statement on Twitter, explaining that she is not legally able to discuss the reason behind her exit. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. BBC Newsline is now presented by a single main anchor[8], In November 2021, Traynor had resigned from BBC Northern Ireland after 33 years, amid legal proceedings.[9]. "It is with deep sadness that, after almost 33 years, I am leaving the job that I love and resigning from BBC Northern Ireland with immediate effect," she said, "Because this is the subject of ongoing Employment Tribunal and other legal proceedings, I am not able to respond to any questions or comments about my reasons for leaving the organisation.". Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. He earned between 195,000 and 199,999 in 2020-21. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. She presented news bulletins on Radio Ulster and was the first person at the station to break the news of the first IRA ceasefire in August 1994. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. Cecilia Daly. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. "And even though we might not be able to go out and enjoy it as much as we usually do, hearing what the weather is doing, especially if it's good news, makes a welcome difference from all the very sad stuff we're hearing all the time at the minute. Noel Thompson, Karen Patterson, Seamus McKee and Wendy Austin are stepping down following a review of BBC News NI schedules and programmes By Robbie Meredith BBC News NI Arts Correspondent. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. "I was quite nervous initially. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". Mr Harvey began his broadcasting career in London, joining BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat programme in 2012, later becoming its politics reporter covering UK general elections, the 2016 US presidential race and the Brexit referendum. His 2020-21 salary makes him the equal-fifth best paid BBC on-air star, with a salary similar to the Question Time presenter Fiona Bruce. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Barra Best (38) has built a makeshift studio at his north Belfast home, where he lives with his partner. Up until the launch of Today in Northern Ireland, a networked topical magazine programme, Ulster Mirror, had been broadcast every fortnight since Friday 26 November 1954. Read about our approach to external linking. "I don't have particularly green fingers when it comes to the garden, but I know I'm lucky to get out to enjoy the weather. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. "It's difficult, though. Ms Traynor received well-wishes and support from viewers and colleagues following her resignation announcement. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC for a comment. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. Wishing you well.". "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. In the mid-1990s, Ms Traynor said she would not wear a Remembrance Day poppy or a shamrock on St Patrick's Day because they were seen as symbols of division in the north. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Wishing you well., Dan Walker thanks make-up artist for 'covering up the bruises' after horror bike accident, The Weeknd's clap back at irrelevant Rolling Stone totally backfired. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. Get the latest Northern Irish news from BBC Northern Ireland: breaking news, analysis, features and debate plus audio and video coverage on topical issues from around Northern Ireland. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. Wendy Austin also stepped down from presenting the weekly programme Inside Business. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. 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