Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. Tina Campbell (born 1971) is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist.She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline.. Broadcasting career. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. "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. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. "I think when all of this is over there will be a rude awakening for society in terms of employment plans and systems. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. 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. Ninety-nine senior leaders at the BBC earned more than 150,000, while 72 on-air presenters or journalists earned more than 150,000 in 2020-21. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? 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. They are . It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. 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'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. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. "These are very strange times, but I think sometimes that the weather brings a bit of normality for people because it still goes on, no matter what. 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. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. Read about our approach to external linking. 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". She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. which was recognised at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019. 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. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? "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'. "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. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. Read about our approach to external linking. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. 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. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. 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. 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. "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC for a comment. 2023 BBC. 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.. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. 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. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. BBC Newsline 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. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. Wendy Austin also stepped down from presenting the weekly programme Inside Business. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. "I'm trying to pick the quiet times and I'm sticking to the social distancing rules as much as I can. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. "I was quite nervous initially. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. In five years or a decade I think it will be commonplace to have people at home. 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. "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. Cecilia Daly. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. 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. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. "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. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. 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 [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. 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. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. 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 . Among them former BBC colleague Martina Purdy tweeted that she was sorry to hear of Ms Traynor's departure. You are a great journalist. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. "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. 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 News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. 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BBC One except Northern Ireland . A BBC Newsline regular for many years. "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. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. Stephen Nolan's salary puts him again among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters, Peter Johnston is director of BBC Northern Ireland, Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in Normal People, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. . "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. "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. 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. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. Something went wrong, please try again later. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. 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. It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. We just have to get on with it because the weather isn't going to stop and people aren't going to stop caring about it. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. Ms Traynor received well-wishes and support from viewers and colleagues following her resignation announcement. "Usually in my job you're in a 24/7 working environment, and whether it's 5am or midnight in the office there would be someone around. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. "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. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. 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. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. 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