"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'. "I love walking, hill walking especially, but I think it's wrong to carry on doing that. 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. "My job is simple. Presenter: Christine McGuinness . However, his published salary may vary each year depending on when he is actually paid by the BBC for programmes he has presented. They are . 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 current BBC Newsline brand was introduced on 12 February 1996 when the main evening programme returned to a 6.30pm timeslot. "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.". Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating. 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. 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. He began his 'love affair' with the BBC on Valentine's Day 2000. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. UTV weatherman and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell lives in Dunmurry, outside Belfast, with his wife Helena. "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' Our team will deliver a more frequent weather service across radio, television and on-line. Take care.. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. 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. It is not the first time the BBC has been embroiled in disputes surrounding its on-air presenting talent. "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. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. "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. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. "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. One of the BBC's best-known and longest-serving presenters . Youre an incredible professional and journalist. "2022 will no doubt bring surprises and challenges," he said. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. His career has also included stints reporting for Classic FM, Heart and Capital FM. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . [7], Noel Thompson and Donna Traynor became the programme's main anchors until August 2012, when Thompson left to join BBC Radio Ulster. 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What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Broadcast. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? 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 "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. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". "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. "I was quite nervous initially. In Northern Ireland, for instance, almost nine in 10 adults (88%) on average used BBC TV/iplayer, radio or online each week. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. 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. 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. "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. Last year, Ms Traynor had a three-month absence from TV screens but returned at the start of 2021. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. Daly was married before, she mentioned in an interview, but she is now happy with her partner Simon Flanaghan. His work also includes the popular BBC NI podcast Year 21, which he has presented and produced alongside Ms Mills across this centenary year. 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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. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. 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. An article in Belfast Telegraph, back in 2015, had mentioned her age as 44. Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Ms Traynor, 56, is one of the most familiar faces on local television. "But right now of course we just can't do it. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. 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. 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