By We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Carol Kirkwood became a weather presenter by accident. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Baby's body found as police still question couple, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. 09:42 EST 01 Dec 2020 "We have launched an investigation into Monday's episode of Good Morning Britain under our harm and offence rules," a spokesperson for the regulator said. Naga began: "Spring is, I think, going to be sprung eventually. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The BBC said the changes would create a modern, digital-led and streamlined organisation that drives the most value from the licence fee and delivers more for audiences. The BBCs news and current affairs operations, which have an annual budget of 314m, have been the focus of several rounds of significant cuts in recent years as the corporation has sought savings to balance real-terms funding falls after licence fee settlements with the government. Currently there are 23 broadcast meteorologists based at the BBC Weather Centre, but around five presenters will be moved behind the scenes as part of the new contract between the corporation and the state-owned forecaster. Under the Met Office plans, the 23-strong team of weather presenters will be pared down, with some roles lost among backroom staff working within the corporation. He also referred to the duchess as the "Pinocchio Princess" in a tweet later that morning. The weatherman later wrote on his website: "Prior to a live weather bulletin, I made a gesture off camera joking with my fellow presenters and without warning the camera went live to the weather studio. Last month it was said that she confirmed her identity in an anti-lockdown group called Stand Up Bristol. I stand by you. BBC weather forecaster Alex Deakin slips up as he predicts a chilly but bright Sunday morning Credit: Photo: BBC. Paul Siegert, the national broadcasting organiser at the National Union of Journalists, said the plan to service an international audience with substantially fewer staff while maintaining the existing high standards of production and journalism would not be achievable. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Presenters on the BBC News channel and BBC World News are set to be sacked as part of a raft of 70 job cuts in the UK in a plan to create a single more digitally focused rolling news service. Nina replied: A bit quicker next time, thank you, as Charlie repeated what his co-host had been saying. Mental health charity Mind, which is a partner with ITV on its Britain Get Talking campaign, also criticised Morgan, saying it was "disappointed" by the presenter's comments. However, Mr Hazell claims his contract was terminated because of what the BBC perceived to be "negativity" in his behaviour, which resulted from his depression. Morgan's former BBC Breakfast rival Dan Walker, meanwhile, posted a tongue-in-cheek offer to his adversary. Though, Nina decided to start her segment in a jovial way as she said to Charlie and Naga: I mean, Im not a massive fan of browsing the shops. Louise Lear . 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Carol Kirkwood, 58, joined Naga Munchetty, 46, and Charlie Stayt, 58, onBBC Breakfastto inform viewers about the ever-changing weather circulating across the UK. A BBC weather presenter said to have attended two anti-lockdown marches led by Piers Corbyn has been taken off air.. BBC News and BBC World News presenters among 70 staff facing sack BBC News and BBC World News are to merge to create a single 24-hour TV channel, the corporation said The corporation said. The way audiences consume news is changing, said Naja Nielsen, digital director at BBC News. These included "a text about masturbation", "touching her leg and commenting on the fact she had shaved", and a "comment to her about having an erection in a station car". 'Our new contract with the BBC requires us to deliver continued high standards of accuracy and consistency within revised affordability levels. Last night a spokesman for the Met Office confirmed there will be a reduction in the number of on-screen presenters as part of a drive to deliver 'greater benefits' to the licence-fee payer . 11:14 GMT 13 Oct 2010 By She has been off air for three months, but is said to have been helping with news stories. After leaving school he studied journalism - working his way up through local papers before moving the Sun, where he was given his own showbiz column, Bizarre, by then-editor Kelvin MacKenzie. 'I joined the corporation in 1999 when I was 28 and fully asleep. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, 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, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. BBC host David Allen is none too pleased his show has been axed (Picture: Twitter) Veteran BBC radio presenter David Allen has hit out at the broadcaster . The BBCs annual report, published earlier this week, showed that staff numbers in the corporations newsrooms are at their lowest level in a decade. The BBC has apologised after weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker was caught making a rude gesture live on air. The corporation, which suggested the proposal to merge its UK and international news channels in May, said that the new-look channel will launch next April and be called BBC News. Tomasz Schafernaker later apologised for the gaffe on his website. Actress Jameela Jamil reacted by revealing that Morgan's "relentless campaign of lies and hatred against me" had led her to contemplate suicide. BBC One viewers are accustomed to the 60-year-old. The BBC said UK viewers would continue to receive specific content at certain times of the day, and during certain high profile news stories, and there will be production capacity for a domestic-only broadcast stream for major UK-specifc news events. DeSantis won't say he's running. Read about our approach to external linking. Stav Danaos. Fellow ITV host Lorraine Kelly told BBC's The One Show: "It's certainly going to be quieter. 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But BBC insiders expressed surprise that meteorologist McElwee, who is the corporation's longest serving weatherman since the retirement of Michael Fish and a regular on the Ten O'Clock News, was part of the cull. The broadcaster opened up to. In 2015 he joined the presenting team on ITV's Good Morning Britain - bringing his street-fighting social media presence to breakfast TV every morning alongside Susanna Reid. Harri confirmed his decision . Or the transphobia? Presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas joins Lucy Verasamy as one of the hottest properties in the weather world (Credit: BBC) Hottest weather girls on TV: Who is the most popular? When the weather is calm, with temperature and humidity just right, mist forms close to the earth's surface. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Piers Morgan: From being 'ghosted' by Meghan to GMB exit, ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said, Read more on Amol's blog: Why Piers Morgan left Good Morning Britain, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Baby's body found as police still question couple, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US. After contacting the BBC about being a Blue Peter presenter when she was 12, she was told that she needed to come back to them . For stars who made their name in. [I will be there] as long as Breakfast wants me, she told Radio Times. @piersmorgan I am with you. The clip has quickly attracted attention online - with many viewers left in hysterics over the slip of the tongue. I'm off to spend more time with my opinions," he said. While the corporation is creating a significant number of new roles, existing staff may not get them, and they could be in geographically unsuitable locations. Whether its a football manager, a television presenter or any profession for that matter, its always sad when someone loses their job. BACK BRITAIN'S BRAVE NHS HEROES - CLICK HERE NOW. Chris Fawkes. He raised his middle finger after news presenter Simon McCoy jokingly said his forecast . A former BBCpresenter has claimed she was sacked for being "too old" when she was in her thirties. TV critic Scott Bryant told BBC Radio 5 Live that the announcement had come as "a big shock". People forget that youre paid for your opinion and that youre just speaking your truth. BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was back this morning bringing viewers the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic. But then joined live news to become a weather presenter. Mr Cook said in his witness statement that there were "increasingly strained relationships" in Mr Hazell's team, "in particular" between him, Ms Park and Employee A. Mr Hazell allegedly made the "C-word" comment about his team members when speaking to a colleague called Connor Bennett. One employee was left in tears by the conversation. The plans will see a significant cut in the number of presenters who currently work across the BBC News channel and BBC World News, with fewer higher-profile on-screen staff set to retain the title chief presenter, while correspondents are to be given the opportunity for more on-air presenting time. Good morning Naga. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Mr Hazell, who is from Ipswich, worked for the BBC from April 2006 until August 2021. Broadcast live, 10 June, 1959. "Thanks for all the love, and hate. They also rejected suggestions they would be replacing qualified meteorologists with cheaper presenters. ", During a joking handover, McCoy said: "Now we'll have the weather forecast in just a minute. A massive BBC shake-up is bringing another 1,000 jobs to Salfords MediaCity but could mean a less sunny outlook for some of the regions best-known TV faces. A Behnaz Akhgar Richard Angwin Philip Avery B Jim Bacon (weather forecaster) Trevor Baker Bernard Davey Darren Bett Carol is famed for being BBC Breakfast's weather presenter. Youre meant to say, No, Nina told the hosts, who gave a quick rebuttal of their hysterical response to her comment. 'She said she was adamant Covid is not a real thing. More info. Theres always weather. 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They are expected to be largely back office staff, but digital channel BBC Three will also relocate. The broadcaster has said Ms Cooper is still employed by the channel. It comes after Jemma, 49, appeared to slam the broadcaster in a Covid . VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, 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, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The enquiry came from one of the bosses of the programme but it seemed the meteorologist wasnt too happy with them questioning her knowledge. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. All times are GMT (Europe/London, GMT +0000) unless otherwise stated. I wouldn't believe it if she read me a weather report. With her colleagues Matt Taylor, 44, and Owain Wyn Evans, 37, becoming more popular, fans have wondered if Carol would ever be replaced. It had faced criticism for predicting the previous winter would be 'mild', when the nation endured the biggest deep freeze for 30 years. Morgan has always divided opinion - and some people on social media were glad to see the back of him, while others offered their support. The station is expected to share more output with other radio stations, particularly at evenings and weekends. Charlie and Naga quickly moved on to talk about the news that the Chancellor would be handing out help for the self-employed as the UK continues to battle coronavirus. However, Carol expressed her fear about being "sacked" from BBC Breakfast yesterday after an off-the-cuff comment during a live broadcast. Mr Cook said he investigated both allegations and terminated Mr Hazell's contract as a result of these matters alone, rather than any other issues. On 9 January 1979, the current affairs programme Nationwide sent presenter . That's different from saying Morgan himself is a victim of it; in some ways he has been a beneficiary. Mr Cook responded: "Because, in my view, you had broken our Code of Conduct to such an extent that it wouldn't have been appropriate for you to continue working for the BBC.". The decision to move Schafernaker off-screen comes just weeks after the controversial presenter was forced to issue an apology after making an offensive one-fingered sign at news anchor Simon McCoy while on air. Man United beat West Ham in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday and we'll bring you live reaction from the match. "I am very sorry for any offence that might have been caused by my actions.". Sarah Keith-Lucas. What is going on this morning, Carol? Three of the BBC's best-loved weather presenters are being axed from TV screens as part of a money-saving drive. I think there is always weather. 14:14 EST 01 Dec 2020. The award-winning meteorologist, 58, has established herself as a beloved figure within British TV. As part of the cuts, 1,000 more staff will move to Media City by 2017 on top of the 2,300 already locating. He therefore claims he was discriminated against on the grounds of disability, because depression is classed as a disability. Carol explained that viewers are in for a bout of frost in the coming days, despite temperatures getting to the highest they have been this year. No, you havent. Whether you are watching the sky from your window or your garden, clouds can change the skyscape. Read about our approach to external linking. DON'T MISSBBC Breakfast's Carol Kirkwood 'never wanted to be weather girl'[COMMENT]Carol Kirkwood reacts after BBC co-star talks going 'topless'[COMMENT]Carol Kirkwood: 'Thousands' wanted to 'replace' star on BBC Breakfast[COMMENT]. In 2000 she started working for BBC Bristol on their regional website. The first 25 years. Who knows. The corporation said the new-look channel, called BBC News, will launch next April. The 37 year-old replaced the word "sunshine" with the four letter word "c . Other alternatives are a voluntary subscription model like the one Netflix uses, allowing advertising, or through a general broadband levy. Similarly, this incredible person has received some awards for his hard work. 'None of the decisions were made on popularity with viewers or broadcasting ability. The business reporter continued with her segment as the news anchors sat in silence. There were fears the Met Office would be dropped following complaints about its inaccurate weather forecasts. In future only one of the shows current forecasters Dianne Oxberry, Eno Eruotor and Heather Stott will appear in that role, although they may continue in other capacities at the BBC. Regional TV talent Jemma Cooper is best known for her regular appearances on . To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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