He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. 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. This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. 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 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.". On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. "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. 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. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. which was recognised at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019. "I think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. 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. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. In 2019, 3.5% of the BBC network television budget was spent in Northern Ireland but that fell to 1.7% in 2020. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. Ms Traynor received hundreds of warm tributes on social media following her announcement. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. Cecilia Daly. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. He says: "I'm coping with all this pretty well. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. 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. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. Mark. The payments were made for attending . Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. "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. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. "I'm keeping in touch with my family on Facetime and things like that. 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"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. 2023 BBC. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. 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.. She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline. Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson departed from Good Morning Ulster, while Seamus McKee left Evening Extra. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. 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. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. "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 spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. "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. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. 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. "It's making the best of a bad situation. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. Textphone 63399 l E-mail: bbcnewsline@bbc.co.uk. It's great, but that's about the only telly I'm watching. Linzi highlights the skills required to be a successful News Presenter and Journalist at BBC Northern Ireland =====Make It is the BBC Nor. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. "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. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. 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. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. 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. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. "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. However, his published salary may vary each year depending on when he is actually paid by the BBC for programmes he has presented. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. "Donna was always a great colleague, very professional and a totally decent person," she tweeted. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary 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. 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. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. Requests for news on iPlayer, for example, were up by more than 85% year-on-year in 2020. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. "I am keeping busy. 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Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. Cecilia Daly became a weather presenter at BBC NI years after working as a meteorologist with the Met Office. [4], She is married to John Paul Ballantine, with whom she has three children, Charlotte, Sophie and Ben. Corporate event host. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. Technology freaks me out until I have a go at it, but once I had a couple of runs through I was grand. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. Broadcast. "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news . "I think it's proved that people can work from home. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. The oldest female national news presenter in the UK - Northern Ireland journalist Maxine Mawhinney - has announced she's leaving the BBC after 20 years. 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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. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. "But right now of course we just can't do it. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. "There's the physical health issue of not transmitting the disease, but there's also the mental health side of getting through this time in one piece. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. "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. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. As the first black presenter on BBC Radio Ulster, Gemma has a real sense of purpose and want to be "a role model for people of colour". Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. . 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 details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. 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. BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. 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She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. "I'm trying to pick the quiet times and I'm sticking to the social distancing rules as much as I can. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Wendy Austin also stepped down from presenting the weekly programme Inside Business. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. [1] Dougal was replaced as anchor by Conor Bradford after two months. Breathe in and enjoy it.". On iPlayer 27/02/2023 Evening News New All available episodes (3 total) Next on 27/02/2023 Late News Today 22:30 BBC One. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. 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BBC Newsline She lives in Ballyhackamore, east Belfast, with her partner Simon Flanagan and black labrador Pedro. A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. His career has also included stints reporting for Classic FM, Heart and Capital FM. BBC Newsline is now presented by a single main anchor[8], In November 2021, Traynor had resigned from BBC Northern Ireland after 33 years, amid legal proceedings.[9]. "Mainly I'm focusing on a course I'm doing online on the ways of tackling climate change. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. As Richard Chambers wrote: So sorry to see this Donna. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. That compares to between 390,000 and 394,999 in 2019-20 - up from about 325,000 in 2018-19. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. 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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. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Read about our approach to external linking. 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. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. They are . A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. "We've had a few plans cancelled. 3,019 talking about this. The gender pay gap at the BBC also continues to fall. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . [4] She hosted the 1997 and 1998 series of What Next? "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. 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. Mr . 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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. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. Stephen Nolan's salary puts him again among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters, Peter Johnston is director of BBC Northern Ireland, Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in Normal People, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. "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. Donna Traynor is reportedly taking action against BBC Northern Ireland for alleged age discrimination. 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