"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. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? 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. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. You are a great journalist. BBC Newsline is the BBC's national television news programme for Northern Ireland, broadcast on BBC One Northern Ireland from the headquarters of BBC Northern Ireland in Ormeau Avenue, Belfast. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. "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. It was just the lift everybody needed. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. [6] She was also one of the original presenters for UTV Life and a relief weather presenter for Frank Mitchell.[7]. "We've had a few plans cancelled. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. 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. 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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. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. They are . 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. 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. "I quite like when things aren't quite normal and you have to think outside the box and do things a bit differently. 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. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. It's a nice way to stay in touch. "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.". "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. 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. "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. As well as being available via all multi-channel outlets in Northern Ireland (including via Sky channel 101), the programme can be accessed by the rest of the United Kingdom (along with all other regional BBC news programmes) on the BBC iPlayer, or alternatively on Sky channel 973. "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. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. His career has also included stints reporting for Classic FM, Heart and Capital FM. 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. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. 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. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. BBC One except Northern Ireland . The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. 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. "I think when all of this is over there will be a rude awakening for society in terms of employment plans and systems. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. Read about our approach to external linking. "Traffic is way quieter, and people are crossing the road to keep their distance, but it's important to do it. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. 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. Technology freaks me out until I have a go at it, but once I had a couple of runs through I was grand. As Richard Chambers wrote: So sorry to see this Donna. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. 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. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. The new daily bulletins were later expanded to ten minutes and supplemented by a magazine programme called Studio Eight, first broadcast on Friday 20 February 1959 with Robert Coulter as its presenter. 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. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. 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