. [14] The changes came into effect from 16 September 2013. Jamie White, 45, from Bristol, is convicted of molesting the girl while babysitting her. No contest in my area. Kylie's work has spanned all areas of journalism - from breaking news to celebrity interviews, from studio presenting to live broadcasts. Seb is one of the most respected journalists in the South West and brings a wealth of experience to his new role. We're no longer updating this account, but you can still find our stories and the latest, Tim Backshall (television presenter) Emma Baker Edward Baran Faye Barker Gaynor Barnes Sally Biddulph Alexis Bowater Fern Britton Lynda Bryans Gary Burgess Andrea Byrne C Helen Carnell Steve Clamp Ian Clayton D Anne Davies (British journalist) Anne Dawson (broadcaster) Fred Dinenage F Gamal Fahnbulleh Judy Finnigan G Kate Garraway Phil Gayle. There were numerous responses to his tweets which wished him well for the future and said he would be missed. After a short spell as the region's sports correspondent, Jonty took over the role as main presenter full-time. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Kylie Pentelow moved to Wales at Six on 4 February 2019,[9] for a one-year secondment. She previously presented for the BBC in the East Midlands and worked for the BBC in Oxford, Birmingham, Bristol and also reported for the BBC News Channel. If Kylie saw your Twitter page open on your PC at work would she be tempted to tweet something on your behalf and if so what would she write? He moved from radio news to entertainment when he hosted a music and talk based breakfast show. In 26 years only sweeping the floor has eluded him. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Who tweets more ? Ian: As long as people care about where they live, where their children go to school, the treatment they get at their local hospital, the state of their roads etc, there will be a place for local news on television. Councillors in Plymouth agree to savings totalling 23m and a council tax increase of 4.99%. Like me, he's lived in the West Country for decades and knows what a beautiful and exciting region we have.". The feedback I get from people is fantastic - although what they seem to comment on most is our colour co-ordinating outfits! Weve exciting plans to refresh the programme later this year. I take longer to do my make-up - but Ian takes longer in the dressing room. Ian is an award winning broadcaster . In the North West, I would always opt for Granada Reports- the balance of the programme has gone rather features-heavy in recent years, but there is a good, strong reporting team and a warm feel to the presentation. Around 540 people had requested to join an adult cycle training course and were contacted by the council to set that up, with 81 people requesting a family group cycle training. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Editors' Code of Practice. He said he would be leaving at the end of July and the time was right for a new challenge. How long have you both been working together and what was your first impression of each other? He started at The North Devon Journal in Barnstaple, then a spell reporting back in South Africa on the Soweto riots, before returning to Westward Television and later Television South West. Lookaround was the most watched of all the ITV regional news programmes, so the input from Border in the new programme can't be that bad. . ITV News West Country is broadcast from studios in Brislington, Bristol, with district reporters and camera crews based in newsrooms at Plymouth, Exeter, Truro, Taunton, Swindon and Gloucester.. History. Kylie says: Its Clive Owen! Weather watchers across the North West and the Isle of Man have been wowed by a spectacular light show in the night sky. The NHS is working with the art gallery to offer the sessions in March. As of 2022, she is around 41 years old. Caroline Abbott. They get to pose the difficult questions and put interviewees on the spot every day in ITVs regional news programme, Westcountry News, but especially for Devon Life Kate Haskell turns the tables and gets the lowdown on presenters Ian Axton and Kylie Pentelow, Ian Axton: '! Its important to remember that ITV is a commercial channel - were not funded in the same way as the BBC. ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer is leaving the programme to take up a new challenge away from television. Ian: The changes that weve seen in regional television over the past few years have ensured its survival. Liz Hughes. Jonty joined ITV News West Country in 2010, initially working as a web journalist before moving on to produce the regional news bulletins. Overview. He has presented the national news on ITV1 and reported from across the UK for ITV's Lunchtime News, Evening News and News at Ten as well as fronting other ITV shows, including 'Climate Change, Make a Difference' and 'The People's Millions' for ITV1 and 'The Boat Show' for ITV4. The .. Ive enjoyed watching the programme for many years and its a privilege to now be one of the main presenters. Queen Elizabeth II paid numerous visits to the region. So how well do they really know each other? Self - Somerset Correspondent 1 episode, 2014. He says: Its a huge honour to join and learn from such a talented and professional team at ITV News West Country. Police issue appeal to find Nicholas Cash, who has been convicted of domestic abuse charges. Seb replaces Jonty Messer who left ITV News West Country in the summer. All Rights Reserved. Kylie says: I would send a DM to Lucy Verasamy from Ian with hearts and kissesonly joking! 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It never rains but it pours. Tesco has now apologised for the smell, and claimed staff are working on the issue. Alex was also picked as one of 20 Black National Role Models by the Government to work with young Black boys and young Black men to encourage and raise aspirations. Get breaking news, local headlines, weather alerts, live streaming video and more from Spectrum News, your source for Los Angeles news. Ellie Barker began her career in television at the very bottom making tea (although her family complain she still doesn't leave the bag in long enough). ", Local authorities in the West of England are offering residents and those that work in the area a range of transport deals, including up to 12 free bus taster tickets for travel in Bristol. Email your stories to [email protected]itv. For those who are more adventurous, there's also a free VOI e-scooter one-day pass and one-month bike and e-bike trials. While the lights are a common sight at the edge of the Arctic Circle, they are usually only evident in northern England about once a year. In July 2013, proposals for a more localised Channel 3 news service were approved. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. . The scheme will turn empty outbuildings into three artist studios, a charity says. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Craig Smith, 43, managed to snap the northern lights flickering in the skies above his hometown of Blackburn, Lancashire. Kylie says: All kinds of chocolate. This is where he got his love of broadcasting from. ITV- but I also live in the Granada region which is one of the few ITV actually bother about. . Chris Parry, 28, was killed while helping to evacuate civilians in eastern Ukraine in January. As a general rule, BBC London has proper news and covers the arts and sport much better than London Tonight. (the main evening news). Sid Roseblade. He's a brilliant presenter and I can't wait to sit next to him every night at 6pm and introduce him to our wonderful viewers who I know will love him. He can also be seen presenting the ITV National Weather in London; which he says is a real honour. In November, the council toldBristol Livethat the project had provided a total of 8,100 specific sustainable travel offers including 1,222 train tickets to people to take the train, 2,299 bus taster tickets to use in Bristol, and another 762 to use in the West of England outside of the city boundary. - None Ian says: None. In general I tend to watch the BBC local news only because I prefer the BBC national bulletins and stay tuned. Ian grew up in North Dorset where he was an avid viewer of HTV and TSW. Credit: ITV. On 3 March 2017, it was announced that former Sky News presenter Mark Longhurst would be taking over from Ian Axton, following his promotion to Head of News for ITV West Country in January 2017. . Ive loved every minute and will miss the incredible team and lovely viewers hugely but the time is right for a new challenge. Read more: Plymouth's Royal Citadel and Stonehouse Barracks saved from closure, Ill miss working in TV and news and the thrill of the titles rolling every evening at 6 but I was offered a rare opportunity to try something new and couldnt turn it down. How many sugars does Ian take in his tea/coffee? Both sub-regional services utilise the same presenter(s) and studio/set in Bristol, therefore one of the two opt-outs depending on the day's news is pre-recorded 'as live' shortly before transmission. Welcome to the official Facebook page for ITV News West Country, presented each night by Sabet Choudhury and. It is very different from my job in the West Country - but both are challenging in different ways! "To get a really good show like this, pushing the northern lights down to southern parts of England, we get it maybe a couple of times a decade, once a decade, something like that. "It really is worth staying up late for. This is a list of newsreaders and reporters currently employed by BBC Television and BBC Radio.. BBC News employs many presenters and correspondents who appear across television, radio and contribute to BBC Online.BBC News provides television journalism to BBC One bulletins and the rolling news channels BBC World News and the BBC News Channel in the United Kingdom. There have been enormous changes in regional TV over the past few yearshow has this been for the better? Not sure if that's still the case now it's switched from LNN to ITN. Kylie: We first met very late at night in a hotel bar; this isnt as dodgy as it sounds! Our opinion and news judgement are very similar; that was clear from the very first meeting. The "Coming Home Trees" at Cookworthy Knapp are a familiar landmark near the Devon/Cornwall border. I really wanted to meet Ian before we did a screen test together. Ian will say me - but check out his number of tweets - its HIM!! Here's a list of anchors and reporters at KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles, with photos and links to their social media profiles. I was lucky enough to travel around the country and the world as a reporter, covering all sorts of hard news stories and features. Seb will present his first programme for ITV News West Country on October 17. A range of free transport initiatives are still available across the region. He joined Meridian Tonight South-East in 2006 to anchor the programme. The Orange County Register covers local news from Westminster CA, including city government, crime and breaking news. Ian is an award winning broadcaster and journalist. [11][12] Sabet Choudhury succeeds Messer from 17 October 2022.[10]. 11K views, 153 likes, 21 loves, 102 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ITV News West Country: Meet our new presenter. ITV Granada weather presenter Emma Jesson said they were a result of a minor-to-moderate geomagnetic storm directed at the earth. Wiltshire. A Gannett Company. ITV News West Country (South West) covers Cornwall, Devon, parts of Dorset and parts of Somerset, while ITV News West Country (West) covers Bristol, parts of Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. To take advantage of the offers, residents and workers must fill out a short online form detailing their name and address and agree to be contacted to coordinate the requests. His team won a prestigious Sony Radio Award in 1999 and Ian has since been invited onto the panel of judges for the Sony Radio Awards. we get lots of fires in Margate and thats the only thing thing they report on here down on the very tip of the south coast. Ive been lucky enough to present the programme in the patch I grew up in and call home. People in the North West and the Isle of Man may get chance to see the lights if they look northwards at a lower angle, she added. No contest for us here in Gloucester. Whats the funniest/worst thing to happen live on air whilst you have been working together? David Woodland. More than 600 residents have signed a petition in opposition of the bridge. What do the different colours of the Northern Lights mean? Emma Jesson said the aurora will return to the north tip of Scotland by 7 o'clock. The lights, also known as aurora borealis, are the product of this collision between atoms and molecules from the Earths atmosphere and particles from the sun. 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. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Itv local news is just a cost-cutting joke. . Then it was on the A38 to Bristol and HTV West. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Kylie Pentelow: 'I am always surprised at the huge range of people who watch regional news' (Image: Tim Alban). What is her favourite on-screen outfit? 15:19, 28 JUN 2022. "When we had the Floods in July 2007 and the snow in February 2009 we worked round the clock to keep on top of the developments fuelled on by adrenaline and excitement". It's been a long time since I've been able to see the BBC & ITV early evening local news bulletins. Free Directory for Businesses in Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon & Cornwall. For those who are more adventurous, there's also a free VOI e-scooter one-day pass and. Wiltshire Council says it is looking at long-term housing solutions for Ukrainians in the county. ITV News West Country: With Ian Axton, Caron Bell, Kylie Pentelow, Sean Memory. While visiting friends last week, I couldn't believe that the local itv news was featuring things which happened nearly 200 miles away. Who takes longest doing their make-up and hair for the show - you or Ian? Kylie Ann Pentelow (born 29 June 1979) is an English journalist and television news presenter. He denies the charges. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Official website. "The darker the skies, the more spectacular and dramatic the show is going to be. Naga Munchetty. It was a bit like speed dating! She grew up in Burnham Beeches in Buckinghamshire and had her first taste of the South-West when she went to the University of Bath to study Sociology. No contest for us here in Gloucester. "The (coronal mass ejection) that hit Earth yesterday evening put on a great show. The nightly regional news programme was launched on 16 February 2009 as The West Country Tonight, following the merger of two regional news services - The West Tonight and . Ian: I was sacked from a job as a cinema projectionist because I played the film reels in the wrong order. She is a presenter of ITV News West Country and the ITV Weekend News . If you tell us about your disability as part of our recruitment process we can help you thrive. BBC Points West has ITV West Country tonight licked, now that the latter covers the whole of the south west. ITV WestCountry tonight seems to be 2 versions - same presenters, different studios and storys (am guessing they are both recorded - or one recorded and one live), Here in West Yorkshire , Calendar is a bit lightweight and fluffy at times it is more like GMTV , but at teatime and Look North seems to cover West Yorkshire better and Harry , Christa and Paul Hudson all chip in with the news and weather so all in all it makes a good team. 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