Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? 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. "Traffic is way quieter, and people are crossing the road to keep their distance, but it's important to do it. 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 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. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. Presenter 'Home Ground' & 'Real Lives' & BBC N.I Children in Need @jo.scott@bbc.co.uk tweets my own thoughts 3,019 talking about this. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. "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. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. [4], She is married to John Paul Ballantine, with whom she has three children, Charlotte, Sophie and Ben. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. Strangely, it doesn't feel like a massive change, although we don't have kids, so we're not feeling the sort of disruption that other people might be. 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. You are a great journalist. "People have often spoken in the past, the Greta Thunbergs of this world and people like her, about how we don't all need to work from an office. "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. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? 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The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. 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. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. 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. How the BBC gender pay story has unfolded, Chris Evans tops best-paid BBC stars list, US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. Donna Traynor is reportedly taking action against BBC Northern Ireland for alleged age discrimination. 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Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. [1] Although Noel Thompson[3][4] and Lynda Bryans[3] were the original choice of presenters, Thompson was later dropped causing Bryans to resign and move to UTV. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. 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]. 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. 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 . "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' 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. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. which was recognised at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019. 15K views, 59 likes, 4 loves, 33 comments, 9 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from BBC Newsline: The BBC NI presenter Wendy Austin is one of over 40 high-profile female journalists and presenters. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. "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. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. 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. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. 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. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. 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