Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. "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. BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood's fianc is policeman and divorced dad MailOnline can reveal identity of Steve Randall, 47, 13 years Ms Kirkwood's junior By Stuart Pink and Vivek Chaudhary Donna Traynor (@DonnaTraynorTV) November 15, 2021, BBC NI political correspondent Jayne McCormack replied: So sad to read this, you were a constant presence when I was growing up watching the news and getting to work with you was a privilege. "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. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. "We've had a few plans cancelled. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. 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. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. 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. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. "I am keeping busy. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. In five years or a decade I think it will be commonplace to have people at home. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. "It's difficult, though. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". "I was going to try to fit out the cupboard under the stairs using egg boxes so it sounds like a proper studio, but I haven't got around to that yet. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . Wishing you well.". But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. 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. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. In 2020/21, across the UK, the BBC was used by 90% of adults and 80% of young adults on average per week. 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. He says: "I'm coping with all this pretty well. All I have to do is remind people of the rules, and I'll happily take every opportunity to do that. Both Mr Harvey and Tara Mills have also presented the 'Year 21' podcast, marking key events and themes around Northern Ireland's centenary year. For the recording artist and musician, see, "'I just love the power I have doing live TV'", "Tina Campbell makes debut as UTV Live's new anchor", "UTV goes Late and Live with Tina Campbell", "BBC Northern Ireland's Tina Campbell: Precious family time in lockdown, her father's friendship with Van Morrison and the ambition she still wants to fulfil", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tina_Campbell&oldid=1094305912, Television presenters from Northern Ireland, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 June 2022, at 20:47. Noel Thompson He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme Donna Traynor Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. "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.". If you've got a microphone and a platform, you've got a platform to get that important message out there on behalf of NHS frontline staff, the nurses and doctors, the hospital cleaners who are doing such vital work. We have a garden, we're not far from a park and we're able to take our dogs, Bryn and Bruce, out for a walk. 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 The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. 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. "But right now of course we just can't do it. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. 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. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. "I think employers might think more creatively about how they run their workforces. Gary Lineker was again the BBC's best-paid star but his pay from the licence fee fell to 1.36m in 2020-21 - down from about 1.75m the previous year. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. "But we're doing fine. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. "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're going into the building for the TV weather, but all the radio is being done from home and everyone has had to create their own bespoke studios at home. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? "Traffic is way quieter, and people are crossing the road to keep their distance, but it's important to do it. Take care.. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. "The great thing is that the technology is all there, so we're able to log on to all the systems and forecasts so we can get the stories in our heads before dialling in to the studio, using apps that create a really good-quality sound. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/21 compared to under half (48%) in 2019-20. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". "You have to really think about what you're going to say, and remind people that while it's good news there's some sunshine and things are looking positive, that we all have to follow the guidelines and only go out for your exercise or when we have to get something. "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' Something went wrong, please try again later. The following month, it was announced that Tara Mills and Declan Harvey will alternate as main anchors of BBC Newsline and the BBC Radio Ulster drivetime news programme, Evening Extra. Breathe in and enjoy it.". Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. BBC Newsline I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. . He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. "I think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. "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. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. Leading the tributes was fellow. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. "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. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. In a message shared with her 17.7k followers, she wrote: 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. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Cecilia Daly became a weather presenter at BBC NI years after working as a meteorologist with the Met Office. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. 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BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. 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. Corporate event host. 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. "Without a doubt our saving grace over the last few weeks was finding a nursery that was still delivering, so we were able to get a big delivery, which has kept us busy and ticking over with something to do. Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. 2023 BBC. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. 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. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. The oldest female national news presenter in the UK - Northern Ireland journalist Maxine Mawhinney - has announced she's leaving the BBC after 20 years. The BBC has committed to spending more of its network TV budget in Northern Ireland in future in a funding partnership with NI Screen. However, the BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. The payments were made for attending . Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. "Even with the restrictions, though, it's important for people to know how things are because if you're standing in a queue outside the chemist or the shop, there's nothing worse than getting stuck standing in the rain, so people need to know what's going on. "The most difficult thing about all this has been the fact you can't really plan anything, but on the bright side, all those to-do lists fade away and you're forced to really live in the moment. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. 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