Mr . "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. 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. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. BBC NI's head of news Adam Smyth said Mr Harvey brought considerable experience to the role. 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. "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 Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. She later became a key anchor on BBC Newsline - the broadcaster's flagship news programme. 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Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. "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. Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. 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. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. The 57-year-old is usually a keen walker, but says he has restricted his exercise to stick as closely as he can to the Government's lockdown guidelines. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. 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 park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. "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. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left 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. 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. 2023 BBC. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. 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. Barra Best (38) has built a makeshift studio at his north Belfast home, where he lives with his partner. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. 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. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. 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. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. "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. BBC Newsline However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. [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. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. Breathe in and enjoy it.". The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, 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. Broadcast. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters, she released a shock statement on Twitter yesterday to say she was quitting. Textphone 63399 l E-mail: bbcnewsline@bbc.co.uk. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. They are . Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. 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