Ive covered incredible stories, seen amazing places and interviewed inspirational people. I watch BBC South Today each evening as the new ITV local is awful. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's "We get to sit beneath it and look up and enjoy it. Probably not even the people who live there! Seb is one of the most respected journalists in the South West and brings a wealth of experience to his new role. At weekends he would sneak into the studio and try his hand at presenting, sending his attempts to the head of news. However, I wish Granada would do some of the more overtly political stories which NWT isn't afraid of. As part of the pan-regional launch of what was initially called The Westcountry Tonight in February 2009, two opt-out services were retained, incorporating the first half of the main evening programme on weeknights at 6pm, the full late bulletins after News at Ten on weeknights, and sports news on Mondays and Fridays. Ian: The changes that weve seen in regional television over the past few years have ensured its survival. David McGoldrick plays a starring role as promotion-chasing Derby beat struggling Cheltenham at Pride Park. I love to watch my favourite TV shows like Sons of Anarchy and Game of Thrones while wearing a fan t-shirt. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As a general rule, BBC London has proper news and covers the arts and sport much better than London Tonight. The West Country is steeped in history, heritage and a sense of community, all of which I want to explore in my new role. . It's always the ordinary people who have done something amazing against the odds who make the biggest impression on me' (Image: Tim Alban). Kylie Pentelow is the co-anchor for ITV News West Country. She grew up in Burnham Beeches in Buckinghamshire and had her first taste of the South-West when she went to the University of Bath to study Sociology. . The following is a list of the leading female BBC Newshour reporters: Lyse Doucet. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please In general I tend to watch the BBC local news only because I prefer the BBC national bulletins and stay tuned. The scheme has been met with some scepticism as a way to convince drivers to leave their cars at home now the CAZ has been introduced, given the unreliability of Bristol's bus service. Since Bob took over the weather presenting job three years ago, thats what seems to have happened! Will I be able to see the Northern Lights? This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. . Lookaround was the most watched of all the ITV regional news programmes. . Kylie says: Its Clive Owen! . He's gone from strength to strength. Alex Lovell. ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer has announced on Twitter that, after 12 years, he has decided to leave his role. 11K views, 153 likes, 21 loves, 102 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ITV News West Country: Meet our new presenter. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Before moving into broadcasting Seb was a local newspaper journalist. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. There were numerous responses to his tweets which wished him well for the future and said he would be missed. Anyone who has tried knows they can't rely on public transport in Bristol. A fin whale measuring an estimated 56ft (17m) long is is spotted feeding off the island of Bryher. is broadcast from studios in Brislington, Bristol, with district reporters and camera crews based in newsrooms at Plymouth, Exeter, Truro, Taunton, Swindon and Gloucester. ITV- but I also live in the Granada region which is one of the few ITV actually bother about. [10], Messer left ITV on 27 July. Ian says: Me, but Kylie Instagrams and I dont! 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Ill look forward to watching my regional news programme from home from August x. In general I tend to watch the BBC local news only because I prefer the BBC national bulletins and stay tuned. Bromley return to winning ways with victory over lowly Torquay, who slump to their third defeat in four games. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jordan Maguire-Drew's second-half penalty rescues a point for Yeovil in a home draw against 10-man Altrincham. In July 2013, proposals for a more localised Channel 3 news service were approved. He worked on his hometown paper, The Stroud News and Journal, after being introduced to journalism in Cornwall. People eligible in Cornwall and Devon have until Sunday to come forward. Free Directory for Businesses in Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon & Cornwall. 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Somerset. BBC Points West does have some awful reporters - eg Steve Brodie who seems to have terrible trouble even talking properly, although to be fair ITV have Peter Rowell who can't say "H" (more like Aischlllhhhh") which is a real problem when you have to say "HTV" a lot! I look forward to seeing you on air with Eli-Louise and the team very soon.. Journalists working at or writing for ITV News West Country - Reporters: Robert Murphy Bristol, England, U.K. Crime and Investigations Correspondent @ ITV News West Country - Reporters. People who work with me refer to my look to camera as the Pentelow Pout. Bobs father worked as a regional news anchorman for the BBC, so despite the warnings it was natural for him to go into the business. Jonty Messer who left ITV News West Country in the summer. [3] ITV West weather presenters Alex Beresford and Bob Crampton were both retained. Self - Somerset Correspondent 1 episode, 2014. What is his worst habit in the studio? - She has hundreds and loves them all! . Weather watchers across the North West and the Isle of Man have been wowed by a spectacular light show in the night sky. The Grand Annual Steeple Chase cup was stolen from a silversmiths in Sheffield. Itv local news is just a cost-cutting joke. . He can also be seen presenting the ITV National Weather in London; which he says is a real honour. View Alex Lovell Notable former on air staff include Lisa Aziz, Alex Beresford, Bob Crampton, Mark Longhurst, Jonty Messer, Peter Rowell and Steve Scott. Alex joined the team in August 2004 originally as an Autocue Operator for the 6 O' Clock News, before training to join the regional weather team. In the London area, my experience was always that the BBC bulletins from Marylebone & Elstree always seemed to talk down at you and they would spend far too much time previewing West End plays than actual news. Verified account Protected Tweets @; Suggested users Towns across the West Country will come together to mark the proclamation of King Charles III. The accompanied ride scheme saw 451 requests, and there were 107 vouchers provided by the council for people to join an adult group new and returning cyclists course. He revealed on Twitter that he would be leaving his role at the end of July. It never rains but it pours. The nightly regional news programme was launched on 16 February 2009 as The West Country Tonight, following the merger of two regional news services The West Tonight (ITV West) and Westcountry Live (ITV Westcountry).[1][2]. ", Weather presenter Emma Jesson explains the phenomenon. Photographers raced to find their cameras . BBC News - Cornwall BBC News - Cornwall. BBC or ITV Local? How long have you both been working together and what was your first impression of each other? Local authorities in the West of England are offering residents and those that work in the area a range of transport deals, including up to 12 free bus taster tickets for travel in Bristol (Image . They may both be married to other people but five nights a week Ian Axton and Kylie Pentelow are united in an on-screen partnership and, for better or worse, it has to work for the viewer to welcome them into their living rooms. Its important to remember that ITV is a commercial channel - were not funded in the same way as the BBC. The programme received one of the highest percentage shares of radio listening in the UK. Not sure if that's still the case now it's switched from LNN to ITN. On Twitter, @object_000 wrote: "Shouldn't the mitigation be an improved bus service, rather than some free "taster" tickets? Ian: As part of the interview process I had to carry out a number of on-screen auditions with presenters who wanted to work here and I can honestly say I really liked Kylie from the moment I met her. It's also rather odd that the ITV Local sites have only recently relaunched, yet they are using the blue graphics. Sorry, you have Javascript Disabled! He denies the charges. The Met Office Tweeted: "A coronal hole high speed stream arrived this evening combined with a rather fast coronal mass ejection leading to Aurora sightings across the UK.". "We need geomagnetic activity to be very high like a big solar event," he said. . Michael Buerk, BBC, Today Programme and previously BBC Nine O'Clock News. Overview. Kylie: I trained as a journalist and worked at The Bath Chronicle newspaper. Rachel Martin admitted becoming "infatuated" with a prisoner at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset. Ian says: NO COMMENT! This evening I hang up my microphone as the main presenter, pack away my makeup and hand back my pass. Kylie's first reporting job was for The Bath Chronicle and it was then that she discovered her love of the West and vowed to one day come back to live and work here. She advised: "It's always best to get as far away from light pollution as you possibly can. Eli-Louise is looking forward to working alongside Seb. She previously presented for the BBC in the East Midlands and worked for the BBC in Oxford, Birmingham, Bristol and also reported for the BBC News Channel. He left BBC Points West in the summer after 17 years as a reporter and presenter. Filton Avenue: Woman stabbed outside pub as man remains in custody, A 36-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody, Tesco shoppers vow to boycott store as it smells like 'rank toilet' making them want to 'heave'. Sid Roseblade. Who cares about stuff in Stranraer and Peebles? Dressing room gossip - things you never knew about Ian & Kylie. Queen Elizabeth II paid numerous visits to the region. In the Central West region there is no comparison anymore. After a short spell as the region's sports correspondent, Jonty took over the role as main presenter full-time. Kylie's work has spanned all areas of journalism - from breaking news to celebrity interviews, from studio presenting to live broadcasts. The lights, also known as aurora borealis, are the product of this collision between atoms and molecules from the Earths atmosphere and particles from the sun. Katty Kay. The "Coming Home Trees" at Cookworthy Knapp are a familiar landmark near the Devon/Cornwall border. Wiltshire Council says it is looking at long-term housing solutions for Ukrainians in the county. Weather watchers across the North West and the Isle of Man have been wowed by a spectacular light show in the night sky. He has presented the national news on ITV1 and reported from across the UK for ITV's Lunchtime News, Evening News and News at Ten as well as fronting other ITV shows, including 'Climate Change, Make a Difference' and 'The People's Millions' for ITV1 and 'The Boat Show' for ITV4. Monday 27 February 2023, 5:03pm. . Digital Spy Ofcom 'to allow' ITV regional news cuts, BBC News ITV to merge regional newsrooms, Bob Crampton retires after four decades at ITV, Newsgirl Lisa Aziz quits after dropping race and sex claims, Scott confirmed as ITV News sports editor. Seb is one of the most respected journalists in the South . If you tell us about your disability as part of our recruitment process we can help you thrive. Managers say losing 56,000 trees in a popular forest is "sad but necessary". London Tonight though seemed to have much more news. . Here's a list of anchors and reporters at KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles, with photos and links to their social media profiles. He started his career as a radio journalist and won the title BT Southern News Broadcaster of the Year. Felicity Barr first female sports correspondent for ITV News in 2001. . ITV News West Country is a British television news service broadcast and produced by ITV West Country. Hell also present alongside Kylie Pentelow when she returns from maternity leave next year. What is Kylies favourite food? Who tweets more ? Its fantastic working on the national and international news. Kylie Pentelow: 'I am always surprised at the huge range of people who watch regional news' (Image: Tim Alban). Local authorities in the West of England are offering people who live or work in the area a range of deals, including up to 12 free bus 'taster' tickets, to encourage sustainable travel. He moved from radio news to entertainment when he hosted a music and talk based breakfast show. He started at The North Devon Journal in Barnstaple, then a spell reporting back in South Africa on the Soweto riots, before returning to Westward Television and later Television South West. If you missed it, there is a chance that the lights may show again this evening, 27 February. as an aspiring journalist with absolutely no idea how to make tv news. Like their male counterparts, female BBC World News reporters boldly give the audience the opportunity to taste the quality and depth of BBC reports from their correspondents spread all over the world. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. At present, Freeview and Virgin Media carry the ITV News Central region on ITV HD in the West and Westcountry, requiring these viewers to use the standard definition ITV channel for their regional ITV News West Country service. Crime. we get lots of fires in Margate and thats the only thing thing they report on here down on the very tip of the south coast. Ian is an award winning broadcaster and journalist. Sunday 4 March 2012, 11:27pm. 32,976 talking about this. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Then it was West for her first appearance at the then HTV in Bristol before she went up north to Edinburgh to work as the Scotland Correspondent for GMTV. Queen Elizabeth II paid numerous visits to the region. The form also has an option for free train taster tickets covering Bristol and the West of England region. He said he would be leaving at the end of July and the time was right for a new challenge. Lookaround was the most watched of all the ITV regional news programmes, so the input from Border in the new programme can't be that bad. As the oldest commercial television network in the UK, ITV has employed many journalists and newsreaders to present its news programmes as well as to provide news reports and interviews during its history. (the main evening news). Editors' Code of Practice. Whats the funniest/worst thing to happen live on air whilst you have been working together? Just been wondering this today, which local news do you prefer to watch? I have a vintage caravan that I refurbished - even sorting out the floors! I think and sincerely hope she would avoid the temptation! @harbour58 tweeted: Sad to see this Jonty, you have a natural, relaxed way of presenting. Westcountry News presenters Ian Axton and Kylie Pentelow (Image: Tim Alban) They get to pose the difficult questions and put interviewees on the spot every day in ITV's regional news programme, Westcountry News, but especially for Devon Life Kate Haskell turns the tables and gets the lowdown on presenters Ian Axton and Kylie Pentelow. . No contest for us here in Gloucester. Registered in England. Armed with a post-graduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism, Jonty began freelancing for BBC and commercial radio stations across the South West, including BBC Somerset, BBC Bristol and Heart FM. More information about the presenters. Updated 15:20, 28 JUN 2022. In 26 years only sweeping the floor has eluded him. So how well do they really know each other? Ian: I was sacked from a job as a cinema projectionist because I played the film reels in the wrong order. "It's great being called upon and I'm really thankful for the opportunity to work with the network team as well. Beresford left the programme in a full time capacity to present the weather for Good Morning Britain in 2017; Crampton remained in his role until his retirement in 2018.[4]. It was a bit like speed dating! I was born in Plymouth so I was a little interested but if I'm in Bristol/Somerset, I want to hear news from that area, not what's happening in Cornwall. BBC Points West has ITV West Country tonight licked, now that the latter covers the whole of the south west.mind you, I was beginning to get fed up with the West Tonight before the ITV changes, as it seemed to be becoming more and more fluffy, with less and less real news well ITV Central is a complete joke, & has been for a number of years. Now she is the face of our regional Daybreak bulletins. As well as growing up in Stroud in Gloucestershire, much of my working life has been in the region.. [13] The opt-outs were known as East and West at first, then changed to more geographically accurate names. 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