Donna Traynor is reportedly taking action against BBC Northern Ireland for alleged age discrimination. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. 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. 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. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. As of 2023, she is around 52 years old. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. 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. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. 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. 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The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. which was recognised at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019. Among them former BBC colleague Martina Purdy tweeted that she was sorry to hear of Ms Traynor's departure. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. "It's strange for us at the minute, too, because in normal circumstances, as soon as things start to improve like they do at this time of the year, we're able to say, 'go out, enjoy yourselves, enjoy the sun'. Breathe in and enjoy it.". 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". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "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.". "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. 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]. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? 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. How the BBC gender pay story has unfolded, Chris Evans tops best-paid BBC stars list, US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. 2023 BBC. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. The payments were made for attending . Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. "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. "I am keeping busy. 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. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. 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. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. 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. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. "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. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. Cecilia Daly became a weather presenter at BBC NI years after working as a meteorologist with the Met Office. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. "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.". 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. [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. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. In five years or a decade I think it will be commonplace to have people at home. The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. 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. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. 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. As the BBC UK regional TV on satellite service is broadcast unencrypted, it is possible to receive BBC Newsline anywhere in Europe using an appropriate receiver. BBC Newsline BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. "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. 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Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. "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. She later became a key anchor on BBC Newsline - the broadcaster's flagship news programme. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. It's a fine line we're treading and we know it's harder on some people than others, people without a garden or much outside space. "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. 3,019 talking about this. Cecilia Daly. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC for a comment. Read about our approach to external linking. "We've had a few plans cancelled. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. As Richard Chambers wrote: So sorry to see this Donna. "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. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Read about our approach to external linking. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. "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. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. 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. The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. 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. Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. 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. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. "As someone galloping through life, one group of people I think deserve immense praise are the young people who love to be out and about socialising and meeting people. 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. "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. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. 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. 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