UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news . DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. Something went wrong, please try again later. Take care.. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news presenters stepped down from their roles. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. According to the Belfast Telegraph, her resignation came after she was told changes were being made to her duties. BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. 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. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. 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. 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Requests for news on iPlayer, for example, were up by more than 85% year-on-year in 2020. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. . "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. 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. 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. However, the BBC later changed its policy in 1996 and required television presenters to wear poppies. 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. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. 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. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? A BBC Newsline regular for many years. 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 has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . Read about our approach to external linking. "The most difficult thing about all this has been the fact you can't really plan anything, but on the bright side, all those to-do lists fade away and you're forced to really live in the moment. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. This week: BBC Northern Ireland journalist Tara Mills Tara Mills - consistency is key with exercise, so even if it's only 20 minutes, do it and do it every day Gail Bell But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. "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. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. Leading the tributes was fellow. "Traffic is way quieter, and people are crossing the road to keep their distance, but it's important to do it. "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.". What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? All I have to do is remind people of the rules, and I'll happily take every opportunity to do that. Wed 15 Mar 2023 21:00. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. "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. "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. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. "I think when all of this is over there will be a rude awakening for society in terms of employment plans and systems. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. "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. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. 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. 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[2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. Presenter 'Home Ground' & 'Real Lives' & BBC N.I Children in Need @jo.scott@bbc.co.uk tweets my own thoughts 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. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB. 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. The oldest female national news presenter in the UK - Northern Ireland journalist Maxine Mawhinney - has announced she's leaving the BBC after 20 years. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. 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. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. . Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. Gary Lineker was again the BBC's best-paid star but his pay from the licence fee fell to 1.36m in 2020-21 - down from about 1.75m the previous year. 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. It was just the lift everybody needed. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. 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. "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. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. Tina Campbell (born 1971)[1][2] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. 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". 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. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. "But we're doing fine. 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. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. As we face the challenges of lockdown, Northern Irelands weather presenters tell Claire OBoyle how theyre coping with changes to their working lives and have made some big adjustments at home to keep us up to date, Cecilia Daly working from home with pup Pedro. 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. 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. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. "I am keeping busy. 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. Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. He earned between 195,000 and 199,999 in 2020-21. Read about our approach to external linking. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. Author Ryan Wilson said Ms Traynor "has been the face of news in Northern Ireland for most of my life". Mr . Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. It's just myself and my wife and we have a bit of a garden at home, and we're fine in this very difficult time," he adds. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. 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. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? 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. "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. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. 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. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. 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 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. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/21 compared to under half (48%) in 2019-20. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. BBC One except Northern Ireland . Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. "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. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. BBC NI's head of news Adam Smyth said Mr Harvey brought considerable experience to the role. 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. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. 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. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. "I think it's proved that people can work from home. "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. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. 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.. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. "Working from home was a bit strange at first because I've never really done it. 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. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. 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It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. which was recognised at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. 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. The gender pay gap at the BBC also continues to fall. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. 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. Mark. "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. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. BBC Newsline 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. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". 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. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. 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. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. 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. "We had planned to go over twice, and both of those plans were scuppered. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. A decade ago Miriam O'Reilly, who was 53 at the time, won an age discrimination case against the BBC after she was dropped from rural affairs show Countryfile. "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. It means there are no echoes and it works really well. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. The popular presenter of flagship programme BBC Newsline dramatically quit the broadcast corporation on Monday. He earned between 405,000 and 409,999 from the BBC licence fee in 2020-21, the broadcaster said. 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 joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. 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. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. Then she had planned to come here for Easter with her boyfriend but that couldn't happen. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. Read about our approach to external linking. "It's making the best of a bad situation. "My partner Simon actually cleared the box room for me without being asked, which was pretty amazing, and he set me up a sort of studio-stroke-office, which has been a lifesaver. 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. 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. A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. Corporate event host. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. "I'm doing a good bit of exercise though, so it's not too bad. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. "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.