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. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. . "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. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. 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. 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. It's a nice way to stay in touch. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. BBC NI Newsline Presenter. "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. Breathe in and enjoy it.". The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. 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. This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "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. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. "I think it's proved that people can work from home. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. Cecilia Daly. Wishing you well.". He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. . Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . 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. The BBC has committed to spending more of its network TV budget in Northern Ireland in future in a funding partnership with NI Screen. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. Leading the tributes was fellow. We were supposed to have a trip to the Canary Islands and then we planned to go to Donegal, but the night before we were due to set off bright and early, Leo Varadkar made all the changes in the south, so that plan was off. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. Strangely, it doesn't feel like a massive change, although we don't have kids, so we're not feeling the sort of disruption that other people might be. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. 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. Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. 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. 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. According to the Belfast Telegraph, her resignation came after she was told changes were being made to her duties. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. "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 has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. "It's making the best of a bad situation. Donna Traynor is reportedly taking action against BBC Northern Ireland for alleged age discrimination. 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.. The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. Mr Nolan's pay is for presenting the Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster, The Stephen Nolan Show on BBC Radio 5 Live and Nolan Live on BBC One Northern Ireland. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. In five years or a decade I think it will be commonplace to have people at home. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. However, his published salary may vary each year depending on when he is actually paid by the BBC for programmes he has presented. 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. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. "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. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. Mr . Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, 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. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. 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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. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? "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. You are a great journalist. 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. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . 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. 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