"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. 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. Some 53% of adults in Northern Ireland viewed BBC Newsline each week, on average, in 2020/ . The BBC drama, Normal People, was also streamed more than 63m times on BBC iPlayer in 2020. [2][3], Tina Campbell joined UTV as a continuity announcer in 1994[3] before moving to the newsroom in 1997. Mr Harvey was awarded News Reporter Of The Year at the IMRO Irish radio industry awards in 2019. 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. "I think now a lot of employers will notice there are massive savings to be made from people working from home. On Tuesday 7 May 1985, the programme was moved to an earlier timeslot of 5.35pm. He says: "It's definitely a strange situation. BBC Northern Ireland has announced Donegal-born presenter Declan Harvey has been appointed as the new Newsline presenter. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? The 56-year-old journalist, who presented BBC Northern Ireland Newsline, made the . "I think it could make people more in tune with their families, and families more in tune with the work demands they're facing rather than this tradition we've become used to of people leaving their homes at 7.30am and being gone all day. 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 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 . It's a nice way to stay in touch. The corporation faced a backlash in 2019 over the axing of presenter Sean Coyle from his weekday morning Radio Ulster slot. Mr Smyth described Declan as an excellent journalist and presenter who is already known to the audiences. "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. 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. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. 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. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Corporate event host. The programme's first presenters were political editor Jim Dougal and reporter Yvette Shapiro. All I have to do is remind people of the rules, and I'll happily take every opportunity to do that. "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. With that in mind she's just about to launch a new six-part . BBC news presenter Donna Traynor has quit her role "with immediate effect" after 33 years with the company. Geoff Maskell, who is originally from England, lives in south Belfast with his wife, Susie. You are a great journalist. 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Leading the tributes was fellow. "My job is simple. Mr Harvey described being delighted at taking on the BBC Newsline role. "Since lockdown began, I have barely any contact with anyone at work. It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. Mr Harvey will be a familiar presence on screen, already acting as a regular newsreader on the BBC TV bulletins. He started work at BBC News NI as a senior reporter in 2017 and has co-presented Evening Extra since April 2020. "At home my little studio is a duvet propped up over four chairs, with me sitting underneath it. Born in Dundonald, Tina Campbell was a reporter and newsreader for Downtown Radio. Best wishes and look forward to seeing your work again soon!. 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. We have a garden, we're not far from a park and we're able to take our dogs, Bryn and Bruce, out for a walk. [10] Harvey joined the programme in early 2022. 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. For the TV we're in the studio but for our radio slots on Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra, we're at home. Nicola Weir is fiercely proud of her Ballymena roots. As well as being available via all multi-channel outlets in Northern Ireland (including via Sky channel 101), the programme can be accessed by the rest of the United Kingdom (along with all other regional BBC news programmes) on the BBC iPlayer, or alternatively on Sky channel 973. [4], She is married to John Paul Ballantine, with whom she has three children, Charlotte, Sophie and Ben. Will very much miss your professionalism and credibility on our screens. [2] The new longer magazine programmes changed title to Six Five and Six Ten until Scene Around Six was introduced in January 1968. 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. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. But the pay figures released by the BBC do not include payments for other programmes made by independent production companies. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Mr Harvey already presents Evening Extra on Radio Ulster and will. For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here. Mr Harvey will begin his new role early in the new year. Gaz Coombes brings Turn The Car Around to Ireland, Ed Sheeran announces Dublin date for later this month, Newton Emerson: It's not only Peter Robinson that can think up clever devices, Patricia MacBride: Don't forget why we needed the Windsor Framework, Aaron Ramsdale enjoying challenge of Arsenal's push for Premier League title, Stephen Robinson takes encouragement from recent games as St Mirren host Celtic. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "I knew my next-door neighbour before, but now we're all out clapping for the NHS every week and we're all able to ask how everyone's keeping. Cecilia Daly. He will present BBC Newsline on the days Tara Mills presents Evening Extra and he will present Evening Extra on the days Tara Mills hosts BBC Newsline. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. Mr Harvey described Newsline as "appointment viewing in Northern Ireland". This page has been archived and is no longer updated. The BBC nations and regions 18:30 news programmes - including BBC Newsline - also saw large increases in viewing from March 2020 onwards. The 49-year-old BBC NI weatherman is doing an online course about tackling climate change and. "I had my birthday at the beginning of April and normally it would have been just a meal for two at home. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. RT and BBC broadcaster Audrey Carville tweeted: "Really sorry to read this Donna. BBC Newsline, BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HQ. Viewers from the Republic of Ireland with a Sky subscription can also watch on Sky channel 141. There were reports that managers at Broadcasting House in Ormeau Avenue had planned to move her to its radio bulletins rota. 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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.. Youre an incredible professional and journalist. 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