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Its our job each night to focus on the stories that really matter to people and the issues and the characters that make the West Country such a special place. "We need geomagnetic activity to be very high like a big solar event," he said. Ive loved every minute and will miss the incredible team and lovely viewers hugely but the time is right for a new challenge. The NHS is working with the art gallery to offer the sessions in March. I always watch anglia news first then lookeast but have always liked anglia more. - Dark chocolate. Kylie. * IAN AXTON. 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. "It really is worth staying up late for. . She has travelled across the world as a journalist, most recently as the US Correspondent for ITV Daybreak. Presenter Jonty Messer says Goodbye after 12 years at ITV West Country, Seventeen regions into nine: How the updated ITV local news services will run, OFCOM sets out licence terms for ITV, STV, UTV and Channel 5, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ITV_News_West_Country&oldid=1133531149, This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 07:32. 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. ", While @stace_the_face tweeted First Bus when their service didn't turn up, saying: "The irony is I did that consultation survey and got free bus tickets. In July 2013, proposals for a more localised Channel 3 news service were approved. Kylie: I am always surprised at the huge range of people who watch regional news; from young mothers to retired couples. Just been wondering this today, which local news do you prefer to watch? Professor Jim Wild from Lancaster University "It's really nature's light show - the natural equivalent of a neon lamp above our heads. During his time there he also worked on The One Show, Springwatch, BBC Breakfast and presented the current affairs programme Inside Out West. Coming face to face with the Taliban in Afghanistan after the Russian occupiers left; seeing Fred and Rosemary West's faces in court when they first faced mass murder charges in court; reporting on the Penlee lifeboat disaster, and presenting the weather forecast live dressed in knight's armour on St George's Day. For those who are more adventurous, there's also a free VOI e-scooter one-day pass and. Kylie: I love life drawing (drawing from the human form!). 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. Bristol-based district correspondent Cordelia Lynch became a stand-in main presenter for Cuddeford from May 2012 when she went on maternity leave. ITV News today announced changes to its award winning presenter line-up. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Being good sports Ian & Kylie agreed to take my special Mr & Mrs style quiz. Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest local and breaking news in Bristol. Queen Elizabeth II paid numerous visits to the region. It's been a long time since I've been able to see the BBC & ITV early evening local news bulletins. 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: '! The BBC speaks to people who captured the rare phenomenon on camera to find out how they did it. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Ian's move into television came when he joined ITV Meridian as a producer and presenter. I also laugh at his dad jokes which makes him happy! 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. Women's Work Lab is seeking new clients to help them return to paid roles after becoming a parent. Read More: Bristol Live demands better buses for Bristol. Then she went to the Midlands with a Carlton traineeship and worked at Central TV. Bromley return to winning ways with victory over lowly Torquay, who slump to their third defeat in four games. However, Aziz was suspended in June 2009 from her position and left ITV in February 2010, with former Westcountry Live freelancer Vanessa Cuddeford taking over. 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. Councillors in Plymouth agree to savings totalling 23m and a council tax increase of 4.99%. He denies the charges. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Can you name her two dogs? Add to Media list. Introduction : Amanda Houston is a British investigative & weather journalist. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. ", Weather presenter Emma Jesson explains the phenomenon. Sorry to say it - but he doesnt have any! contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. [14] The changes came into effect from 16 September 2013. Like me, he's lived in the West Country for decades and knows what a beautiful and exciting region we have.". In the Central West region there is no comparison anymore. As well as reading news bulletins he presented a weekly current affairs programme and reported from Bosina at the end of the war. Weve exciting plans to refresh the programme later this year. ITV News West Country extended the East (now West) and West (now South West) opt-out services to at least 20 minutes of the 6pm programme, in addition to separate weekend bulletins for the two sub-regions, effectively restoring full services for the two areas. Hell also present alongside Kylie Pentelow when she returns from maternity leave next year. As of 2022, she is around 41 years old. 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. I take longer to do my make-up - but Ian takes longer in the dressing room. Westcountry News presenters Ian Axton and Kylie Pentelow (Image: Tim Alban) They get to pose the difficult questions and put interviewees on the spot every day in ITV's 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. He worked on his hometown paper, The Stroud News and Journal, after being introduced to journalism in Cornwall. 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 (ITV West) and Westcountry Live (ITV Westcountry).[1][2]. Who is Ians secret celebrity crush? Sid Roseblade. You interview so many people each day but has there been anyone that has left you truly inspired? How long have you both been working together and what was your first impression of each other? It's always the ordinary people who have done something amazing against the odds who make the biggest impression on me', Kylie Pentelow: 'I am always surprised at the huge range of people who watch regional news'. If you tell us about your disability as part of our recruitment process we can help you thrive. Armed with a post-graduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism, Jonty began freelancing for BBC and commercial radio stations across the South West, including BBC Somerset, BBC Bristol and Heart FM. He moved from radio news to entertainment when he hosted a music and talk based breakfast show. He said he would be leaving at the end of July and the time was right for a new challenge. [3] ITV West weather presenters Alex Beresford and Bob Crampton were both retained. According to ITVs website, Jonty grew up on a farm in Wiltshire and spent his summer holidays from the age of 13 driving tractors up and down fields with nothing but a radio for company. BBC Points West does have some awful reporters - eg Steve Brodie who seems to have terrible trouble even talking properly, although to be fair ITV have Peter Rowell who can't say "H" (more like Aischlllhhhh") which is a real problem when you have to say "HTV" a lot! 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? It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. ITV News West Country: With Ian Axton, Caron Bell, Kylie Pentelow, Sean Memory. The Met Office Tweeted: "A coronal hole high speed stream arrived this evening combined with a rather fast coronal mass ejection leading to Aurora sightings across the UK.". Craig Smith, 43, managed to snap the northern lights flickering in the skies above his hometown of Blackburn, Lancashire. As a general rule, BBC London has proper news and covers the arts and sport much better than London Tonight. Somerset. The initiative was first launched last year when Bristol's clean air zone was introduced, but many people are unaware that it is still ongoing. Editors' Code of Practice. The Grand Annual Steeple Chase cup was stolen from a silversmiths in Sheffield. . Crime. She had wanted to be a journalist since she was 12, and her first job was in London as a PA for Robert Kilroy-Silk on the Kilroy programme. I think and sincerely hope she would avoid the temptation! How many sugars does Ian take in his tea/coffee? 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. The West Country is steeped in history, heritage and a sense of community, all of which I want to explore in my new role. Get breaking news, local headlines, weather alerts, live streaming video and more from Spectrum News, your source for Los Angeles news. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Dressing room gossip - things you never knew about Ian & Kylie. The accompanied ride scheme saw 451 requests, and there were 107 vouchers provided by the council for people to join an adult group new and returning cyclists course. Filton Avenue: Woman stabbed outside pub as man remains in custody, A 36-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody, Tesco shoppers vow to boycott store as it smells like 'rank toilet' making them want to 'heave'. BBC or ITV Local? Local authorities in the West of England are offering people who live or work in the area a range of deals, including up to 12 free bus 'taster' tickets, to encourage sustainable travel. Photographers raced to find their cameras to capture swathes of pinks, greens and purples illuminating an otherwise dark Sunday evening, 26 February. Chris Parry, 28, was killed while helping to evacuate civilians in eastern Ukraine in January. Who takes longest doing their make-up and hair for the show? Kylie says: All kinds of chocolate. Jamie Mines lost both his hands and legs when he was electrocuted while working on a building site. . Welcome to the official Facebook page for ITV News West Country, presented each night by Sabet Choudhury and. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The scheme will turn empty outbuildings into three artist studios, a charity says. A fin whale measuring an estimated 56ft (17m) long is is spotted feeding off the island of Bryher. Services will be held across the region today (12 September) to mark his accession to the throne. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Sunday 4 March 2012, 11:27pm. Its fantastic working on the national and international news. Both East Midlands Today & Central News are p*ss-poor! [8] Longhurst left the programme seven months later. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Mr Smith said: "Ive seen the lights on several occasions from home (and they are) always great to see. . At present, Freeview and Virgin Media carry the ITV News Central region on ITV HD in the West and Westcountry, requiring these viewers to use the standard definition ITV channel for their regional ITV News West Country service. A stint in the east followed with a three year job in Cambridge at BBC Look East as a presenter/reporter. Kylie's first reporting job was for The Bath Chronicle and it was then that she discovered her love of the West and vowed to one day come back to live and work here. ITV local is a joke! On 22 January 2018, it was announced that interim presenter Jonty Messer had become Longhurst's replacement. Bobs father worked as a regional news anchorman for the BBC, so despite the warnings it was natural for him to go into the business. 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