"Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. 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's difficult, though. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. As Richard Chambers wrote: So sorry to see this Donna. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. Read about our approach to external linking. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters, she released a shock statement on Twitter yesterday to say she was quitting. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. 2023 BBC. Wendy Austin also stepped down from presenting the weekly programme Inside Business. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. Textphone 63399 l E-mail: bbcnewsline@bbc.co.uk. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. 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. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. 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. Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC for a comment. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. "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. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". Corporate event host. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . 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. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. 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BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. "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. 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. Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. According to the Belfast Telegraph, her resignation came after she was told changes were being made to her duties. "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. 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. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. "I'm trying to pick the quiet times and I'm sticking to the social distancing rules as much as I can. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. 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. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. 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. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". Take care.. 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". Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. "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. 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. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. "But right now of course we just can't do it. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. 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. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. BBC Newsline It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. "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.". BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. "It was a virtual birthday celebration, about two weeks into lockdown. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. "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. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. "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'. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . 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. "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. You are a great journalist. Read about our approach to external linking. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. 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. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. "It's making the best of a bad situation. [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. Breathe in and enjoy it.". 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. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. 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. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? 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 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. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. Something went wrong, please try again later. It is likely that restrictions on film and TV production due to Covid during part of the year are responsible for some of the in-year decrease. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. "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 use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They are . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. Technology freaks me out until I have a go at it, but once I had a couple of runs through I was grand. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? BBC One except Northern Ireland . 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. Female BBC World News reporters Youre an incredible professional and journalist. Cecilia Daly became a weather presenter at BBC NI years after working as a meteorologist with the Met Office. 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. A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. Both Mr Harvey and Tara Mills have also presented the 'Year 21' podcast, marking key events and themes around Northern Ireland's centenary year. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. 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 . Author Ryan Wilson said Ms Traynor "has been the face of news in Northern Ireland for most of my life". 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 There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? Daly was married before, she mentioned in an interview, but she is now happy with her partner Simon Flanaghan. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. Mark. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . 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. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. 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. "My job is simple. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. 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. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. 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. 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. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. "But we're doing fine. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. "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. [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. 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. 2023 BBC. The BBC has committed to spending more of its network TV budget in Northern Ireland in future in a funding partnership with NI Screen. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. Declan Harvey joins his Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the Newsline team, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, UN to ignore remarks of India guru's fictional country, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Messages reveal battle over Covid school policy. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news . 2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges. The amount of time on average adults watched the BBC on TV each week rose to about seven and a half hours, up from under seven hours in 2019-20. 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 official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. 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.. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. 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.. It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "My partner Simon actually cleared the box room for me without being asked, which was pretty amazing, and he set me up a sort of studio-stroke-office, which has been a lifesaver. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. . Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. 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. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. However, the BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. "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 drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. Broadcast. "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. "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's income from the licence fee as a whole rose 7% to 3.75bn on 2021 from just over 3.5bn the previous year. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. It's a nice way to stay in touch. 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. 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.". "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. "There's always the social media option, of course, but that's no substitute for a walk in the moonlight.". "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. 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One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. "I am keeping busy. 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. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. 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