A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". 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. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. "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. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. "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. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. 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. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. Broadcast. His salary again puts him among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. "Without a doubt our saving grace over the last few weeks was finding a nursery that was still delivering, so we were able to get a big delivery, which has kept us busy and ticking over with something to do. 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. "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. [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. 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. 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. [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. As well as being available via all multi-channel outlets in Northern Ireland (including via Sky channel 101), the programme can be accessed by the rest of the United Kingdom (along with all other regional BBC news programmes) on the BBC iPlayer, or alternatively on Sky channel 973. Leading the tributes was fellow. 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. 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". But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . Declan Harvey joins his Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the Newsline team, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, UN to ignore remarks of India guru's fictional country, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Messages reveal battle over Covid school policy. BBC star Gabby Logan and her ex-Rugby player husband were paid more than 500,000 in commission to promote a major tax avoidance scheme to celebrity friends.. "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.". "You have to really think about what you're going to say, and remind people that while it's good news there's some sunshine and things are looking positive, that we all have to follow the guidelines and only go out for your exercise or when we have to get something. 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. 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. 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. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? "We've had a few plans cancelled. 3,019 talking about this. 2023 BBC. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. The payments were made for attending . The gender pay gap at the BBC also continues to fall. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. "It's making the best of a bad situation. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. "I think employers might think more creatively about how they run their workforces. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. 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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. 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. 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. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. 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Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. You are a great journalist. 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. They are . 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. "Even with the restrictions, though, it's important for people to know how things are because if you're standing in a queue outside the chemist or the shop, there's nothing worse than getting stuck standing in the rain, so people need to know what's going on. A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. 2023 BBC. 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Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. 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. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. "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. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. "The great thing is that the technology is all there, so we're able to log on to all the systems and forecasts so we can get the stories in our heads before dialling in to the studio, using apps that create a really good-quality sound. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. 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. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. That compares to between 390,000 and 394,999 in 2019-20 - up from about 325,000 in 2018-19. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. "These are very strange times, but I think sometimes that the weather brings a bit of normality for people because it still goes on, no matter what. Wishing you well., Dan Walker thanks make-up artist for 'covering up the bruises' after horror bike accident, The Weeknd's clap back at irrelevant Rolling Stone totally backfired. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. 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. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. The following month, it was announced that Tara Mills and Declan Harvey will alternate as main anchors of BBC Newsline and the BBC Radio Ulster drivetime news programme, Evening Extra. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . He earned between 195,000 and 199,999 in 2020-21. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. 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. "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. It was just the lift everybody needed. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. "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.". We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. "My job is simple. "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. "Working from home was a bit strange at first because I've never really done it. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. "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. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. 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. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. "I was quite nervous initially. 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. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. Something went wrong, please try again later. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. Author Ryan Wilson said Ms Traynor "has been the face of news in Northern Ireland for most of my life". Wendy Austin also stepped down from presenting the weekly programme Inside Business. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. 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