BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. However, the BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. "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. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. "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. 2023 BBC. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. 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. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. 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. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. Read about our approach to external linking. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. "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. Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. Mr Harvey will begin his new role early in the new year. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. 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. "But we're doing fine. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. 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. [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? 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. Greek trains halted as anger over crash grows, US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Vietnam picks new president in power shuffle, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. Something went wrong, please try again later. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. "I was quite nervous initially. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. 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. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. 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. Requests for news on iPlayer, for example, were up by more than 85% year-on-year in 2020. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. "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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"I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. "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. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. "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.". "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. "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. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? 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. As the BBC UK regional TV on satellite service is broadcast unencrypted, it is possible to receive BBC Newsline anywhere in Europe using an appropriate receiver. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? The payments were made for attending . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? "I am keeping busy. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Wendy Austin also stepped down from presenting the weekly programme Inside Business. 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Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? 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. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. Presenter 'Home Ground' & 'Real Lives' & BBC N.I Children in Need @jo.scott@bbc.co.uk tweets my own thoughts 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. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. 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. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. The first five-minute bulletins, Today in Northern Ireland, were presented by Maurice Shillington and broadcast from a tiny radio studio within Broadcasting House in Belfast. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters, she released a shock statement on Twitter yesterday to say she was quitting. Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. Author Ryan Wilson said Ms Traynor "has been the face of news in Northern Ireland for most of my life". Mark. "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. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. Mr . "But right now of course we just can't do it. Breathe in and enjoy it.". "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. "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'. Textphone 63399 l E-mail: bbcnewsline@bbc.co.uk. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. 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. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. 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. 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Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. 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. The BBC has committed to spending more of its network TV budget in Northern Ireland in future in a funding partnership with NI Screen. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. 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. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. Take care.. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. 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. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. Broadcast. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? 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. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. 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. As the first black presenter on BBC Radio Ulster, Gemma has a real sense of purpose and want to be "a role model for people of colour". "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. 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But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. "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. "I think it's proved that people can work from home. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. 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. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. "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. 3,019 talking about this. Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC for a comment. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. 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. "It's difficult, though. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. 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. "It's making the best of a bad situation. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. 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. A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. 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. Among them former BBC colleague Martina Purdy tweeted that she was sorry to hear of Ms Traynor's departure. "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. She later became a key anchor on BBC Newsline - the broadcaster's flagship news programme. 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. Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. It's a fine line we're treading and we know it's harder on some people than others, people without a garden or much outside space. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. Corporate event host. "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. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. 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. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. 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. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news . 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The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. They are . We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong.
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