The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. "I think when all of this is over there will be a rude awakening for society in terms of employment plans and systems. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. Wishing you well.". BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. 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. Mark. "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. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. "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. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. "I am keeping busy. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. "But we have such a great circle of friends in our street that we do a cookbook club with them every six or eight weeks. "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. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. 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. The gender pay gap at the BBC also continues to fall. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. Greek trains halted as anger over crash grows, US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Vietnam picks new president in power shuffle, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. "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. He earned between 405,000 and 409,999 from the BBC licence fee in 2020-21, the broadcaster said. 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. Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. "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. Donna Traynor is reportedly taking action against BBC Northern Ireland for alleged age discrimination. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. Broadcast. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. "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. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. 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. . BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. 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. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . 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.. 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". "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. However, the BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. Read about our approach to external linking. He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. 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've had a few plans cancelled. "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. "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. If you've got a microphone and a platform, you've got a platform to get that important message out there on behalf of NHS frontline staff, the nurses and doctors, the hospital cleaners who are doing such vital work. It's a nice way to stay in touch. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. 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. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. 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. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? "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. A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Female BBC World News reporters It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. 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. "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.". The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short. "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.". 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. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. [4], She is married to John Paul Ballantine, with whom she has three children, Charlotte, Sophie and Ben. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. 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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. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. 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. 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I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. "It's difficult, though. Something went wrong, please try again later. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. It was just the lift everybody needed. 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. "But right now of course we just can't do it. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. 3,019 talking about this. 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. Breathe in and enjoy it.". They are . Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. You are a great journalist. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . "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. Noel Thompson, Karen Patterson, Seamus McKee and Wendy Austin are stepping down following a review of BBC News NI schedules and programmes By Robbie Meredith BBC News NI Arts Correspondent. "I was quite nervous initially. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. Ms Traynor received well-wishes and support from viewers and colleagues following her resignation announcement. 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. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. "It was a virtual birthday celebration, about two weeks into lockdown. 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. 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