"So, if the sun is shining, make the most of it. I think it's possible we're living through some of the solutions to problems we really need to figure out. He earned between 405,000 and 409,999 from the BBC licence fee in 2020-21, the broadcaster said. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. BBC NI Newsline Presenter. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. It's just myself and my wife and we have a bit of a garden at home, and we're fine in this very difficult time," he adds. BBC Northern Ireland has had significant changes to its presenter line-up in recent years following a shake-up of its schedules and programmes. She is currently employed by BBC Northern Ireland as a Radio Newsreader on BBC Radio Ulster and a TV Newsreader and Continuity Announcer. Health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly agreed: Donna what sad news. 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 think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". Last year four of Radio Ulster's best-known news . "The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. which was recognised at the New York Festivals Radio Awards 2019. His salary again puts him among the BBC's highest earning on-air presenters. We're starting to look up and notice things - planes in the sky and the birdsong. "I keep in mind that I'm very lucky. How to buy Eurovision 2023 tickets and how much do they cost? Mr Lineker's pay from the BBC was mainly for presenting Match of the Day. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ Telephone 0370 4111 630. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. 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. BBC Northern Ireland said his published pay varied each year, depending on when payments for work completed were actually made. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. "Filling up my time otherwise, I've been re-watching Elementary on Amazon Prime. The pay of BBC presenter Stephen Nolan increased by up to 15,000 to more than 405,000 in 2020-21. . 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. 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. She also worked at BBC Radio Ulster as a Traffic and Travel presenter. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "For people really going through it, and others living in an apartment or townhouse without much space, it won't be easy. Presenter: Christine McGuinness . "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. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. A BBC spokesman said: "We do not comment on individual staff matters.". Author and journalist Susan McKay said: "Sorry you are in this position Donna. Cecilia Daly. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. 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 will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. 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. He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? "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. Its never been more important and I take the responsibility seriously. [5] and contributed to a UTV documentary on the Ulster Hospital in 2007. Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Tina Campbell (born 1971) is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist.She parted company with UTV in early 2013 and is currently a newscaster on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Newsline.. Broadcasting career. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville said: Really sorry to read this Donna. 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. "It feels like the fact we're all human and trying our best in difficult circumstances is coming to the fore a bit more, and you're seeing and hearing it more and more with kids, or in my case animals, in the background. There could be a tax allowance to encourage it, or an environmental benefit. 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. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. When the BBC first published figures in 2017, the gender pay gap stood at more than 10%. 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. 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. "I can get a bit bored now and I have to admit I keep eating, which is not ideal. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Weve been in this newsroom together for a very long time. 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. It's a nice way to stay in touch. His career has also included stints reporting for Classic FM, Heart and Capital FM. [9] and also hosted The Seven Thirty Show on UTV. 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. Her work on Children in Need made her one of BBC Northern Ireland's best-known faces. 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. I really admire them that they're sticking to it rigidly, because it must be driving them up the wall. "My job is simple. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. 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. Julian is BBC Newsline's Reporter in the West. It was just the lift everybody needed. "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. The gender pay gap at the BBC also continues to fall. Cecilia Daly became a weather presenter at BBC NI years after working as a meteorologist with the Met Office. The presenter said at the time she had been on sick leave following an operation at the beginning of October last year. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. Mr . 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"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.". "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. "Usually there are lots of people in the building, but now there's hardly anyone. He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. She has a brother Gav Campbell, who is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Phoenix23. "In terms of exercise, I'm sticking to the garden. The report also reveals that the pay of BBC Northern Ireland director Peter Johnston remained the same as in 2019-20 after previous rises. She began her broadcasting career at RT and joined the BBC in 1989, presenting radio news bulletins before moving into television. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. The BBC spent 50m of that income on dedicated Northern Ireland content across TV, radio and online. A BBC Newsline regular for many years. A source told the newspaper Ms Traynor regarded the plans as unacceptable. The BBC has committed to spending more of its network TV budget in Northern Ireland in future in a funding partnership with NI Screen. "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. The details are contained in the BBC's latest annual report for 2020-21, which gives the salaries of its top earning stars. 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. "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 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. The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . Four of BBC News NI's longest serving journalists have accepted voluntary redundancy packages to leave the broadcaster. All I have to do is remind people of the rules, and I'll happily take every opportunity to do that. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. The official Facebook page for BBC Newsline, BBC Northern Ireland's TV news programme. Annual report for 2020-21, the broadcaster said its presenter line-up in years. 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