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In 2019, 3.5% of the BBC network television budget was spent in Northern Ireland but that fell to 1.7% in 2020. "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. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. Barra Best (38) has built a makeshift studio at his north Belfast home, where he lives with his partner. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. "But we're doing fine. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. 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 . Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. Author Ryan Wilson said Ms Traynor "has been the face of news in Northern Ireland for most of my life". Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? 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. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. It said the higher payment this year was due to a payment for a series of Nolan Live broadcast in March 2020, which had been owed from the previous financial year. According to the Belfast Telegraph, her resignation came after she was told changes were being made to her duties. Read about our approach to external linking. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. . According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. Noel Thompson He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme Donna Traynor Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". "It was a virtual birthday celebration, about two weeks into lockdown. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . The first five-minute bulletins, Today in Northern Ireland, were presented by Maurice Shillington and broadcast from a tiny radio studio within Broadcasting House in Belfast. Mr . She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. "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. "I think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're 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. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. . 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. 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. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. Something went wrong, please try again later. 3,019 talking about this. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. 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. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? 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. 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. "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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Among them former BBC colleague Martina Purdy tweeted that she was sorry to hear of Ms Traynor's departure. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. It was just the lift everybody needed. Both Mr Harvey and Tara Mills have also presented the 'Year 21' podcast, marking key events and themes around Northern Ireland's centenary year. 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. "There's always the social media option, of course, but that's no substitute for a walk in the moonlight.". "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. "And even though we might not be able to go out and enjoy it as much as we usually do, hearing what the weather is doing, especially if it's good news, makes a welcome difference from all the very sad stuff we're hearing all the time at the minute. "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. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. He earned between 405,000 and 409,999 from the BBC licence fee in 2020-21, the broadcaster said. 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. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . 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. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. All I have to do is remind people of the rules, and I'll happily take every opportunity to do that. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. Technology freaks me out until I have a go at it, but once I had a couple of runs through I was grand. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. "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. 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Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. 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For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. 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. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters, she released a shock statement on Twitter yesterday to say she was quitting. Daly was married before, she mentioned in an interview, but she is now happy with her partner Simon Flanaghan. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. 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. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. 2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. 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. 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. 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. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. "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. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. Wendy Austin also stepped down from presenting the weekly programme Inside Business. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. That compares to between 390,000 and 394,999 in 2019-20 - up from about 325,000 in 2018-19. 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[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," he said. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Cecilia Daly. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? In 2020/21, across the UK, the BBC was used by 90% of adults and 80% of young adults on average per week. "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.". 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. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. "People have often spoken in the past, the Greta Thunbergs of this world and people like her, about how we don't all need to work from an office. 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[7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. 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. "Working from home was a bit strange at first because I've never really done it. We have a garden, we're not far from a park and we're able to take our dogs, Bryn and Bruce, out for a walk. "One of the biggest challenges for me in all this is that we're now working from home part of the time, which is something I've never done before. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. "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. She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. 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. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC for a comment. Im excited to help tell those stories on TV as well as keeping up the great relationship weve built with listeners on Evening Extra over the last 18 months., Adam Smyth, Head of BBC News NI, said: Declan is an excellent journalist and presenter. He says: "I'm coping with all this pretty well. The gender pay gap at the BBC also continues to fall. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. Leading the tributes was fellow. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. "One thing that has been a nuisance is that my daughter Laura lives over in Newcastle upon Tyne, and we haven't been able to see her. "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. [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. 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