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. His career has also included stints reporting for Classic FM, Heart and Capital FM. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. Corporate event host. "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with 'immediate effect', after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. In the mid-1990s, Ms Traynor said she would not wear a Remembrance Day poppy or a shamrock on St Patrick's Day because they were seen as symbols of division in the north. 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". He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. 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. A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". "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. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. 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.. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. BBC NI Newsline Presenter. 3,019 talking about this. Colleagues and fans quickly flooded Donnas post with sweet messages after news of her departure emerged. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. "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.". According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. This article is about the Northern Irish television presenter. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. "I think employers might think more creatively about how they run their workforces. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. 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]. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. "I'm coping okay with it all, although it is strange. Read about our approach to external linking. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". "There's always the social media option, of course, but that's no substitute for a walk in the moonlight.". "One thing that has been a nuisance is that my daughter Laura lives over in Newcastle upon Tyne, and we haven't been able to see her. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. "It's making the best of a bad situation. "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. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. 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. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. 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. 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. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. For the recording artist and musician, see, "'I just love the power I have doing live TV'", "Tina Campbell makes debut as UTV Live's new anchor", "UTV goes Late and Live with Tina Campbell", "BBC Northern Ireland's Tina Campbell: Precious family time in lockdown, her father's friendship with Van Morrison and the ambition she still wants to fulfil", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tina_Campbell&oldid=1094305912, Television presenters from Northern Ireland, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 June 2022, at 20:47. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. 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. 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. 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. 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. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. . [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. 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 Mr . The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? . I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. 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. His salary again puts him among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. 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. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. "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. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. Wishing you well.". Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. I park up outside and come in a side entrance and the only person I speak to is an engineer in the studio. "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. She lives in Cloughey, County Down.[11]. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. 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. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. This may have included the presenter being asked to work on BBC Radio Ulster shows such as Evening Extra. "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. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Textphone 63399 l E-mail: bbcnewsline@bbc.co.uk. "One of the biggest challenges for me in all this is that we're now working from home part of the time, which is something I've never done before. New IRA powerbase just 20 miles away so why didnt intelligence flag possible attack? You are a great journalist. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. "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. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. 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. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. Mark. They are . In 2020-21 the pay gap between men and women was 5.2%, down from 6.2% in 2019-20. 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 five female BBC presenters who appear in the list of top 20 highest paid presenters are Claudia Winkleman, Laura Larverne, Vanessa Feltz, Zoe Ball, and Gabby Logan. 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. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. 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. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. "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. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. "My job is simple. "I was quite nervous initially. "As someone galloping through life, one group of people I think deserve immense praise are the young people who love to be out and about socialising and meeting people. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. "But right now of course we just can't do it. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. You don't realise how important that ordinary social aspect is with your colleagues and friends until you don't have it.". 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. "The whole experience has been a very strong reminder of how important friends and social contact are. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. Ms Traynor received well-wishes and support from viewers and colleagues following her resignation announcement. Journalist and Presenter Mar 2018 - Present5 years Belfast, United Kingdom Journalism Researcher Dec 2011 - Present11 years 3 months Belfast, United Kingdom Researching and setting up stories for. 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. 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. He also presented the documentary Did A Serial Killer Murder My Sister? The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. Both Mr Harvey and Tara Mills have also presented the 'Year 21' podcast, marking key events and themes around Northern Ireland's centenary year. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. 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 . Linzi highlights the skills required to be a successful News Presenter and Journalist at BBC Northern Ireland =====Make It is the BBC Nor. "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. BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood's fianc is policeman and divorced dad MailOnline can reveal identity of Steve Randall, 47, 13 years Ms Kirkwood's junior By Stuart Pink and Vivek Chaudhary What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. It sets out the pay of BBC staff and presenters who earn more than 150,000 from the licence fee in the year. 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. Barra also says he is trying to keep himself fit by taking his dog for walks. Take care.. "But we're doing fine. 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. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. The payments were made for attending . 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. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. 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Cecilia Daly became a weather presenter at BBC NI years after working as a meteorologist with the Met Office. BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. 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. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. "We all need to stick to the restrictions, but even getting out on the doorstep for a few rays of sunshine is good for you. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. 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". 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. "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. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. "I'm trying to pick the quiet times and I'm sticking to the social distancing rules as much as I can. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. 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. Campbell attended Strathearn Grammar School and Bangor Girls' High School[10] and went on to study English at Queen's University, Belfast, and journalism. 2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges. Barra Best (38) has built a makeshift studio at his north Belfast home, where he lives with his partner. 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. 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. "We had beds built with nothing in them, so we were able to plant them. 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. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . 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. All I have to do is remind people of the rules, and I'll happily take every opportunity to do that. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. 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. 2023 BBC. 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. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. "This time we cooked the dinner, delivered it round everyone's doorsteps and ate together on a Zoom call. 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. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. "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. However, his published salary may vary each year depending on when he is actually paid by the BBC for programmes he has presented. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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[8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. "Everyone's having to think of new ways of doing things. 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. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. Metro.co.uk has contacted BBC for a comment. Mr Harvey began his broadcasting career in London, joining BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat programme in 2012, later becoming its politics reporter covering UK general elections, the 2016 US presidential race and the Brexit referendum. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. 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. Cecilia Daly. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. 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