"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. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. "I think when all of this is over there will be a rude awakening for society in terms of employment plans and systems. "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. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. "We've had a few plans cancelled. "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. 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 . An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. 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As of 2023, she is around 52 years old. 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. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. His career has also included stints reporting for Classic FM, Heart and Capital FM. "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? 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 BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Mr . Mr Harvey will begin his new role early in the new year. "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. Among them former BBC colleague Martina Purdy tweeted that she was sorry to hear of Ms Traynor's departure. "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. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. 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"I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. Mark. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? "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. As the first black presenter on BBC Radio Ulster, Gemma has a real sense of purpose and want to be "a role model for people of colour". Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. 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. 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. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. 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. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. Cecilia Daly. As we face the challenges of lockdown, Northern Irelands weather presenters tell Claire OBoyle how theyre coping with changes to their working lives and have made some big adjustments at home to keep us up to date, Cecilia Daly working from home with pup Pedro. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. In 2020/21, across the UK, the BBC was used by 90% of adults and 80% of young adults on average per week. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. 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. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. 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. 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. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. "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. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Both Mr Harvey and Tara Mills have also presented the 'Year 21' podcast, marking key events and themes around Northern Ireland's centenary year. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/21 compared to under half (48%) in 2019-20. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. In the mid-1990s, Ms Traynor said she would not wear a Remembrance Day poppy or a shamrock on St Patrick's Day because they were seen as symbols of division in the north. It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. His salary again puts him among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. 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. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Greek trains halted as anger over crash grows, Robert F Kennedy assassin denied parole again, NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly car crash, Starbucks illegally fired workers over union - judge. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. 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]. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. Presenter 'Home Ground' & 'Real Lives' & BBC N.I Children in Need @[email protected] tweets my own thoughts She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. BBC One except Northern Ireland . Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. 3,019 talking about this. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. Journalist and Presenter Mar 2018 - Present5 years Belfast, United Kingdom Journalism Researcher Dec 2011 - Present11 years 3 months Belfast, United Kingdom Researching and setting up stories for. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. "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. 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. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. "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. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. The BBC has committed to spending more of its network TV budget in Northern Ireland in future in a funding partnership with NI Screen. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. "I think it's proved that people can work from home. "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. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. "My job is simple. 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. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. Get the latest Northern Irish news from BBC Northern Ireland: breaking news, analysis, features and debate plus audio and video coverage on topical issues from around Northern Ireland. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. 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BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. 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. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. BBC Newsline is the BBC's national television news programme for Northern Ireland, broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland from the headquarters of BBC Northern Ireland in Ormeau Avenue, Belfast. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. 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Presenter: Christine McGuinness . 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. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. She presented news bulletins on Radio Ulster and was the first person at the station to break the news of the first IRA ceasefire in August 1994. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? Technology freaks me out until I have a go at it, but once I had a couple of runs through I was grand. Requests for news on iPlayer, for example, were up by more than 85% year-on-year in 2020. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. 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