"I know lots of people are working from home at the minute so I almost feel a bit more connected with the audience in some ways, because it's as if they're a bit more forgiving if it's not quite a perfect broadcast. "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. 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. You are a great journalist. Mr Harvey will begin his new role early in the new year. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. 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 . The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. 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In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. "I think when all of this is over there will be a rude awakening for society in terms of employment plans and systems. "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. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? 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. "I am keeping busy. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. 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BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. "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. 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., A spokesperson for the corporation shared a statement with Metro.co.uk which read: We do not comment on individual staff matters.. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. Technology freaks me out until I have a go at it, but once I had a couple of runs through I was grand. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. We just have to get on with it because the weather isn't going to stop and people aren't going to stop caring about it. The addition of Mr Harvey followsthe shock departure ofBBC NI presenter Donn Traynor, who quit her post at the corporation after 33 years last month. 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.". 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. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. He says: "I'm coping with all this pretty well. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. "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. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. "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. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. Breathe in and enjoy it.". She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. Requests for news on iPlayer, for example, were up by more than 85% year-on-year in 2020. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. BBC One except Northern Ireland . A BBC Newsline regular for many years. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. "If the weather is going to be good, we want people to know that, to tell them to make the most of it but to do it sensibly and safely. Read about our approach to external linking. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. 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"But we're doing fine. "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'. "I think employers might think more creatively about how they run their workforces. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. "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. "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. It's a nice way to stay in touch. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. 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. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. According to the Belfast Telegraph, her resignation came after she was told changes were being made to her duties. The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? "I was quite nervous initially. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. BBC NI Newsline Presenter. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. 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. "I knew my next-door neighbour before, but now we're all out clapping for the NHS every week and we're all able to ask how everyone's keeping. [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. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. He earned between 195,000 and 199,999 in 2020-21. "We've had a few plans cancelled. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. It also could have resulted from her no longer being the first choice as presenter for BBC Newsline, it was claimed. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". 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Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. "I think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. "We have a holiday home in Donegal and we were so looking forward to being there for Easter but we had to absolutely say no because the rules are there for a very good reason. 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. 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. 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. "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. 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. 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. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. In five years or a decade I think it will be commonplace to have people at home. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. "I'm excited to help tell those stories on TV as well as keeping up the great relationship we've built with listeners on Evening Extra over the last 18 months.". Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. 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. 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. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. 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. The oldest female national news presenter in the UK - Northern Ireland journalist Maxine Mawhinney - has announced she's leaving the BBC after 20 years. "There's always the social media option, of course, but that's no substitute for a walk in the moonlight.". 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. 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. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. "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. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. 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Donna Traynor (@DonnaTraynorTV) November 15, 2021, BBC NI political correspondent Jayne McCormack replied: So sad to read this, you were a constant presence when I was growing up watching the news and getting to work with you was a privilege. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. 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. Presenter: Christine McGuinness . The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short statement on Twitter, explaining that she is not legally able to discuss the reason behind her exit. 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]. 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". For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. 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. 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. "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. "But right now of course we just can't do it. In a message shared with her 17.7k followers, she wrote: 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. 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