BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. "And even though we might not be able to go out and enjoy it as much as we usually do, hearing what the weather is doing, especially if it's good news, makes a welcome difference from all the very sad stuff we're hearing all the time at the minute. Leading the tributes was fellow. Linzi highlights the skills required to be a successful News Presenter and Journalist at BBC Northern Ireland =====Make It is the BBC Nor. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. "My job is simple. 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. "I think when all of this is over there will be a rude awakening for society in terms of employment plans and systems. "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. 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. "It cheers you up and it's good mentally, even if it's just for a few minutes. "You never want to sound like the fun police, but we've got a responsibility too. 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 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 . "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. He will join his BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra co-presenter Tara Mills on the television team. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. 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. Once these restrictions are lifted and the initial excitement of being able to freely see each other and be together as humans wears off, maybe we'll learn that actually we can do things in a different way. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. Literally anything I can get, so the snacks cupboard is gone. 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]. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? 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. A BBC Northern Ireland spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". Up until the launch of Today in Northern Ireland, a networked topical magazine programme, Ulster Mirror, had been broadcast every fortnight since Friday 26 November 1954. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. 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. 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. 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. 7th Oct 2020, 5:40pm - 4 min read. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. "I'm there telling people that it's vital to adhere to the rules, so I'm sticking to them rigidly myself. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. [3] She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. [8] In 2008, she presented two series of UTV's topical debate show Late and Live. 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. 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"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.". Broadcast. "Vitamin D and sunshine are still vital, so we've got to get the tone right. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. Frank Mitchell broadcaster and journalist is currently a weather presenter on UTV Live and a presenter on the radio station U105. "But we have such a great circle of friends in our street that we do a cookbook club with them every six or eight weeks. 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. 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The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. There have also been record numbers of users for BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and BBC News online. 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. 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. 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Take care.. Make a cup of coffee and sit on the step outside. BBC presenter Donna Traynor has quit with immediate effect, after almost 33 years with the broadcaster. The current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. We're adhering rigidly to social distancing. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. In 2019, 3.5% of the BBC network television budget was spent in Northern Ireland but that fell to 1.7% in 2020. 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. Presenter 'Home Ground' & 'Real Lives' & BBC N.I Children in Need @jo.scott@bbc.co.uk tweets my own thoughts He had previously had pay rises of about 20,000 a year in the two years up to 2019-20. "I'm also doing a quiz on a Sunday night on my Facebook page to break up the monotony. "The great thing is that the technology is all there, so we're able to log on to all the systems and forecasts so we can get the stories in our heads before dialling in to the studio, using apps that create a really good-quality sound. Mr Harvey, who was born in County Donegal, will also continue as a presenter on Evening Extra. You are a great journalist. BBC One - BBC Newsline The latest news for Northern Ireland. I could go out on a 10-mile walk, but that's not right at the minute. "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. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. Corporate event host. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. A further 100 on-air presenters or journalists earned between 100,000 - 150,000, but their individual pay is not detailed. I'm doing my whole radio show from home because I have the technology to do that. 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. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. 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. 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 According to the BBC he will begin his new role early in the new year. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . "We don't need to travel as much as we have done. Updated 7th Oct 2020, 6:06pm. 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. "One of them ordered an inflatable hot tub, which was brilliant. He earned between 405,000 and 409,999 from the BBC licence fee in 2020-21, the broadcaster said. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. Ms Traynor began her career in broadcasting at RT before joining the BBC in 1989. The launch of the national Six O'Clock News led to Scene Around Six being relaunched as Inside Ulster in September 1984. However, the BBC said it had reduced spending on its top stars by 10% during the year. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. "It's strange for us at the minute, too, because in normal circumstances, as soon as things start to improve like they do at this time of the year, we're able to say, 'go out, enjoy yourselves, enjoy the sun'. 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. Wishing you well.". Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. "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. 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. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. BBC News NI journalist Declan Harvey has been appointed as a new presenter on BBC Newsline. "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. "I think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. The BBC Northern Ireland Newsline anchor, 56, confirmed the news in a short. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. "So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. Among them former BBC colleague Martina Purdy tweeted that she was sorry to hear of Ms Traynor's departure. "But right now of course we just can't do it. Donna initially worked with RT when she began her broadcasting career, before making the move to BBC NI in 1989. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. 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