[2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. which was recognised at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. 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 think it's proved that people can work from home. BBC star Gabby Logan and her ex-Rugby player husband were paid more than 500,000 in commission to promote a major tax avoidance scheme to celebrity friends.. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. 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. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. "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. 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. The programme is appointment viewing in Northern Ireland, especially in these uncertain times when all anybody wants is clear information about whats happening, he said. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. Leading the tributes was fellow. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters, she released a shock statement on Twitter yesterday to say she was quitting. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. 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"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. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. Both Mr Harvey and Tara Mills have also presented the 'Year 21' podcast, marking key events and themes around Northern Ireland's centenary year. 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"I am keeping busy. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. 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. Presenter: Christine McGuinness . With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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. "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. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . 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. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. 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. You are a great journalist. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. It's just myself and my wife and we have a bit of a garden at home, and we're fine in this very difficult time," he adds. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. 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.. 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. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. 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. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. 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. 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Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short. As Richard Chambers wrote: So sorry to see this Donna. "But we have such a great circle of friends in our street that we do a cookbook club with them every six or eight weeks. "It was a virtual birthday celebration, about two weeks into lockdown. "We all need to stick to the restrictions, but even getting out on the doorstep for a few rays of sunshine is good for you. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. 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. "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. Ms Traynor said she was unable to explain further the reasons for her departure because it was the subject of "ongoing employment tribunal and other legal proceedings". It was just the lift everybody needed. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? A decade ago Miriam O'Reilly, who was 53 at the time, won an age discrimination case against the BBC after she was dropped from rural affairs show Countryfile. Mark. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. His salary again puts him among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. "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. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. "One of the biggest challenges for me in all this is that we're now working from home part of the time, which is something I've never done before. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. "My job is simple. BBC Newsline is the BBC's national television news programme for Northern Ireland, broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland from the headquarters of BBC Northern Ireland in Ormeau Avenue, Belfast. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will join existing colleague Tara Mills in presenting the main BBC One NI news programme. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. "I know lots of people are working from home at the minute so I almost feel a bit more connected with the audience in some ways, because it's as if they're a bit more forgiving if it's not quite a perfect broadcast. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? "As someone galloping through life, one group of people I think deserve immense praise are the young people who love to be out and about socialising and meeting people. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. 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]. Watch: Peter Crouch sings the Fields of Athenry with Liverpool fans in Dublin pub, Watch: TikToker goes viral with simple 'hack' for hammering nails into the wall, Donna Traynor taking age bias case against BBC, corporation insider claims. "I was quite nervous initially. "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. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. Mr . A BBC Newsline regular for many years. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. BBC Newsline [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. "Traffic is way quieter, and people are crossing the road to keep their distance, but it's important to do it. Wishing you well.". As well as turning his hand to a bit of gardening, BBC NI's Barra, who will have been a weatherman 10 years come May, is staying in touch with friends with a virtual quiz every Sunday night. Read about our approach to external linking. They are . BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. 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