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. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. 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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. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. "But we're doing fine. 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. 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. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. 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. 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. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. "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. [4], She is married to John Paul Ballantine, with whom she has three children, Charlotte, Sophie and Ben. 2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. 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. "I'm excited to help tell those stories on TV as well as keeping up the great relationship we've built with listeners on Evening Extra over the last 18 months.". In five years or a decade I think it will be commonplace to have people at home. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . For the recording artist and musician, see, "'I just love the power I have doing live TV'", "Tina Campbell makes debut as UTV Live's new anchor", "UTV goes Late and Live with Tina Campbell", "BBC Northern Ireland's Tina Campbell: Precious family time in lockdown, her father's friendship with Van Morrison and the ambition she still wants to fulfil", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tina_Campbell&oldid=1094305912, Television presenters from Northern Ireland, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 June 2022, at 20:47. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. His 2020-21 salary makes him the equal-fifth best paid BBC on-air star, with a salary similar to the Question Time presenter Fiona Bruce. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. Corporate event host. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". 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. "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. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters, she released a shock statement on Twitter yesterday to say she was quitting. 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 . BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. 15K views, 59 likes, 4 loves, 33 comments, 9 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from BBC Newsline: The BBC NI presenter Wendy Austin is one of over 40 high-profile female journalists and presenters. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. "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. Read about our approach to external linking. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. 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A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. BBC NI's head of news Adam Smyth said Mr Harvey brought considerable experience to the role. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. 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. He will present BBC Newsline on the days Tara Mills presents Evening Extra and he will present Evening Extra on the days Tara Mills hosts BBC Newsline. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. His salary again puts him among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. "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. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? 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. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. Cecilia Daly. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. However, his published salary may vary each year depending on when he is actually paid by the BBC for programmes he has presented. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. 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. Broadcast. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. During school closures due in lockdown in January 2021 there were almost one million requests for shows on the online educational service, Bitesize Daily, per week. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". Ms Traynor received well-wishes and support from viewers and colleagues following her resignation announcement. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. 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. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. Read about our approach to external linking. "It was a virtual birthday celebration, about two weeks into lockdown. 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 think it could make people more in tune with their families, and families more in tune with the work demands they're facing rather than this tradition we've become used to of people leaving their homes at 7.30am and being gone all day. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. However, the BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. BBC Newsline is now presented by a single main anchor[8], In November 2021, Traynor had resigned from BBC Northern Ireland after 33 years, amid legal proceedings.[9]. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. The BBC has committed to spending more of its network TV budget in Northern Ireland in future in a funding partnership with NI Screen. "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. 3,019 talking about this. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. Once these restrictions are lifted and the initial excitement of being able to freely see each other and be together as humans wears off, maybe we'll learn that actually we can do things in a different way. 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. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. 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. 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 programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. The gender pay gap at the BBC also continues to fall. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. He earned between 195,000 and 199,999 in 2020-21. As Richard Chambers wrote: So sorry to see this Donna. 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Textphone 63399 l E-mail: bbcnewsline@bbc.co.uk. "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. 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". He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. Daly was married before, she mentioned in an interview, but she is now happy with her partner Simon Flanaghan. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. Linzi highlights the skills required to be a successful News Presenter and Journalist at BBC Northern Ireland =====Make It is the BBC Nor. That compares to between 390,000 and 394,999 in 2019-20 - up from about 325,000 in 2018-19. Barra Best (38) has built a makeshift studio at his north Belfast home, where he lives with his partner. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. BBC NI Newsline Presenter. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. Donna Traynor (@DonnaTraynorTV) November 15, 2021, BBC NI political correspondent Jayne McCormack replied: So sad to read this, you were a constant presence when I was growing up watching the news and getting to work with you was a privilege. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. "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. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. "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.". [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. "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. "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. The programme is appointment viewing in Northern Ireland, especially in these uncertain times when all anybody wants is clear information about whats happening, he said. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. 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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. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. 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. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. 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 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. . BBC One except Northern Ireland . We need your consent to load this Social Media content. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. 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. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. Mr . 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. "I am keeping busy. 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. Donna Traynor is reportedly taking action against BBC Northern Ireland for alleged age discrimination. 2023 BBC. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. Wishing you well.". The payments were made for attending . It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. 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. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. 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. 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