It has the longest-running titles and music, and also having launched on 21 April 2008. It is believed Ms Traynor is taking legal action against the BBC for age discrimination. 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. 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". 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. Main presenters during the programme's history included Larry McCoubrey, Barry Cowan and Sean Rafferty. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. You get a bit of a backlash from grump heads on Twitter, but the vast majority of people are sticking to it brilliantly. 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It spent 18m on network television production in 2020-21, compared to 29m in the previous year. Julian O'Neill is one of BBC Newsline's reporters. 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. [5][6] BBC Newsline also introduced teletext subtitles for deaf viewers upon its launch. 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. "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. Today in Northern Ireland was replaced on 17 September 1962 by a 20-minute programme initially known as Six O'Clock. In 2019, 3.5% of the BBC network television budget was spent in Northern Ireland but that fell to 1.7% in 2020. 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"The first thing I'll do when this is over is go to see my mum where she lives in Nottinghamshire. It is understood however that Ms Traynor is leaving following a dispute with BBC management in Belfast over plans to alter her working terms. 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 . "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.". He joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989. . If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. However, the proportion of BBC's network television budget spent in Northern Ireland fell dramatically last year. BBC Northern Ireland news presenter Donna Traynor has left the corporation after 33 years amid ongoing employment tribunal proceedings. "I hope what we're living through helps instigate some changes. Campbell was appointed as the second female anchor of UTV Live in February 2007, replacing Kate Smith. Tara's first article was printed in Twinkle Magazine when she was 7. Sarah started at BBC Radio Foyle in 1995 before moving to the Belfast newsroom in 1997. Leading the tributes was fellow. 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. "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. One of the positives from my point of view is that I'm getting to know my neighbours. "But right now of course we just can't do it. 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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.. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Greek trains halted as anger over crash grows, Robert F Kennedy assassin denied parole again, NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly car crash, Starbucks illegally fired workers over union - judge. "I miss the ability to just say to people, 'Will we go to the canteen for a catch-up and a coffee?' 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