"In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. 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Corporate event host. Barra Best (38) has built a makeshift studio at his north Belfast home, where he lives with his partner. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. "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. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news . 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. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. In 2020/21, across the UK, the BBC was used by 90% of adults and 80% of young adults on average per week. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. 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. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. Read about our approach to external linking. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. 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. "It's difficult, though. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. 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. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. Mr Harvey will begin his new role early in the new year. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. He earned between 195,000 and 199,999 in 2020-21. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. They are . 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. [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. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. It's a nice way to stay in touch. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. Christine uncovers a hidden world of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. He says: "I'm coping with all this pretty well. Zoe Ball was the best paid woman, earning about 1.13m for presenting 210 episodes of the Zoe Ball Breakfast show on BBC Radio 2. "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. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. 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"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. Read about our approach to external linking. "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. "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. "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. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. 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. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . 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. 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. Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. 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. "Traffic is way quieter, and people are crossing the road to keep their distance, but it's important to do it. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. 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. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. BBC One except Northern Ireland . Breathe in and enjoy it.". 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. 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. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. 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". "I'm trying to pick the quiet times and I'm sticking to the social distancing rules as much as I can. 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. "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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. 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. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. 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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"It was a virtual birthday celebration, about two weeks into lockdown. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. 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"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'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. That compares to between 390,000 and 394,999 in 2019-20 - up from about 325,000 in 2018-19. "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. Mr . It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. 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. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. It was just the lift everybody needed. 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. [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? 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