"2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. 2023 BBC. Author Ryan Wilson said Ms Traynor "has been the face of news in Northern Ireland for most of my life". Female BBC World News reporters "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I knew my next-door neighbour before, but now we're all out clapping for the NHS every week and we're all able to ask how everyone's keeping. His career has also included stints reporting for Classic FM, Heart and Capital FM. "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. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? As of 2023, she is around 52 years old. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Take care.. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. "But right now of course we just can't do it. 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. Mr . There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. BBC NI's head of news Adam Smyth said Mr Harvey brought considerable experience to the role. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. Presenter 'Home Ground' & 'Real Lives' & BBC N.I Children in Need @jo.scott@bbc.co.uk tweets my own thoughts One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters, she released a shock statement on Twitter yesterday to say she was quitting. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. "Working from home was a bit strange at first because I've never really done it. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. 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 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. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. "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. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. 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. 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. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. "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. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. The oldest female national news presenter in the UK - Northern Ireland journalist Maxine Mawhinney - has announced she's leaving the BBC after 20 years. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. Textphone 63399 l E-mail: bbcnewsline@bbc.co.uk. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. 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 BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. 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. 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 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. 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". 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He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? 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. "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'. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. 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. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". A BBC Newsline regular for many years. Wishing you well.". He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. Something went wrong, please try again later. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? "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.". Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. "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. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. 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. "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. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? "But we're doing fine. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. "Without a doubt our saving grace over the last few weeks was finding a nursery that was still delivering, so we were able to get a big delivery, which has kept us busy and ticking over with something to do. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. Mark. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. 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. "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. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. Mr Nolan's pay is for presenting the Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster, The Stephen Nolan Show on BBC Radio 5 Live and Nolan Live on BBC One Northern Ireland. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. Gaz Coombes brings Turn The Car Around to Ireland, Ed Sheeran announces Dublin date for later this month, Newton Emerson: It's not only Peter Robinson that can think up clever devices, Patricia MacBride: Don't forget why we needed the Windsor Framework, Aaron Ramsdale enjoying challenge of Arsenal's push for Premier League title, Stephen Robinson takes encouragement from recent games as St Mirren host Celtic. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. "I think employers might think more creatively about how they run their workforces. 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. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. 2023 BBC. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. 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 hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. 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. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. The payments were made for attending . Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. Presenter: Christine McGuinness . 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. It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. Read about our approach to external linking. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. 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