Westcountry News presenters Ian Axton and Kylie Pentelow, Ian Axton: '! Until then it was Sunny He was born in South Africa, but his parents returned to the UK when he had grown out of short trousers and the family settled in Plymouth. It's also rather odd that the ITV Local sites have only recently relaunched, yet they are using the blue graphics. Its always the ordinary people who have done something amazing against the odds who make the biggest impression on me; from families fighting for justice to fundraisers going to extraordinary lengths for causes they believe in. I look forward to seeing you on air with Eli-Louise and the team very soon.. 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. [11][12] Sabet Choudhury succeeds Messer from 17 October 2022.[10]. Oli and May Hopson-Ward have been donated vital items after a fire destroyed their home. Our opinion and news judgement are very similar; that was clear from the very first meeting. Sorry to say it - but he doesnt have any! Liz Hughes. After a short spell as the region's sports correspondent, Jonty took over the role as main presenter full-time. As of 2022, she is around 41 years old. contact the editor here. 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. Kylie Pentelow: 'I am always surprised at the huge range of people who watch regional news' (Image: Tim Alban). 32,976 talking about this. Read More: Bristol Live demands better buses for Bristol. 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! Felicity Barr first female sports correspondent for ITV News in 2001. . She is a presenter of ITV News West Country and the ITV Weekend News . Naga Munchetty. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. Self - Somerset Correspondent 1 episode, 2014. 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. Wiltshire. This evening I hang up my microphone as the main presenter, pack away my makeup and hand back my pass. The programme received one of the highest percentage shares of radio listening in the UK. - None Ian says: None. Police say Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's missing baby may have "come to harm". . 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. Kylie says: Definitely Ian! If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Olga Pantos and her family are living in the second home of a man whose life he claims she saved. Its no secret - weather presenter Lucy Verasamy. Queen Elizabeth II paid numerous visits to the region. I was thinking Id try it out, and it might make me use the buses rather than drive but being stranded in town for 50 mins, frantically looking for alternative buses, with two very tired 4 yr olds is NOT the one. Seb replaces Jonty Messer who left ITV News West Country in the summer. 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People eligible in Cornwall and Devon have until Sunday to come forward. Not sure if that's still the case now it's switched from LNN to ITN. Alex Lovell. . He started his career as a radio journalist and won the title BT Southern News Broadcaster of the Year. 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? As part of the pan-regional launch of what was initially called The Westcountry Tonight in February 2009, two opt-out services were retained, incorporating the first half of the main evening programme on weeknights at 6pm, the full late bulletins after News at Ten on weeknights, and sports news on Mondays and Fridays. As a general rule, BBC London has proper news and covers the arts and sport much better than London Tonight. She advised: "It's always best to get as far away from light pollution as you possibly can. 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. What do the different colours of the Northern Lights mean? There have been enormous changes in regional TV over the past few yearshow has this been for the better? Weather watchers across the North West and the Isle of Man have been wowed by a spectacular light show in the night sky. 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. Jamie Mines lost both his hands and legs when he was electrocuted while working on a building site. Managers say losing 56,000 trees in a popular forest is "sad but necessary". It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The Orange County Register covers local news from Westminster CA, including city government, crime and breaking news. I have a vintage caravan that I refurbished - even sorting out the floors! The following is a general list of contact information for media outlets serving Irvine and Orange County: Print Television OC Register local@ocregister.com Phone: 714-796-6853 KCBS Channel 2 kcbstvassignmentdesk@cbs.com Phone: 818-655-2299 Irvine World News sdecrescenzo@ocregister.com Phone: 714-796-7954 svardon@ocregister.com Phone: 714-796-7954 KNBC Channel 4 . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. There were numerous responses to his tweets which wished him well for the future and said he would be missed. How long have you both been working together and what was your first impression of each other? (the main evening news). Alex joined the team in August 2004 originally as an Autocue Operator for the 6 O' Clock News, before training to join the regional weather team. Katty Kay. If you missed it, there is a chance that the lights may show again this evening, 27 February. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . HP10 9TY. 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. No contest in my area. Alternatively, drivers who use pay-as-you-go car sharing can get free Car Club credit. Ive enjoyed watching the programme for many years and its a privilege to now be one of the main presenters. Points West profiles: Presenters. 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ITV News today announced changes to its award winning presenter line-up. Kylie says: A navy and black one. 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. Notable former on air staff include Lisa Aziz, Alex Beresford, Bob Crampton, Mark Longhurst, Jonty Messer, Peter Rowell and Steve Scott. [5] Scott left his position to become sports editor for ITV News in May 2010,[6] and was replaced by former Meridian Tonight presenter Ian Axton. 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. ", Weather presenter Emma Jesson explains the phenomenon. 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. [10], Messer left ITV on 27 July. It was a bit like speed dating! 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. Beresford left the programme in a full time capacity to present the weather for Good Morning Britain in 2017; Crampton remained in his role until his retirement in 2018.[4]. All Rights Reserved. Lancaster University's AuroraWatch service will be tweeting updates on where and when the phenomenon may become visible on Monday evening, 27 February. BBC Points West has ITV West Country tonight licked, now that the latter covers the whole of the south west.mind you, I was beginning to get fed up with the West Tonight before the ITV changes, as it seemed to be becoming more and more fluffy, with less and less real news well ITV Central is a complete joke, & has been for a number of years. David Woodland. Ian: I dont think you can categorise our viewers - we really do get people of all ages and backgrounds watching us, its a real mix. 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. I was between jobs for a while back in 2001 and was given a short placement in ITVs Southampton newsroom. Here's a list of anchors and reporters at KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles, with photos and links to their social media profiles. So how well do they really know each other? Probably not even the people who live there! Kylie Pentelow of BBC East Midlands Today replaced Cuddeford from July 2013.[7]. (Plus the presenting and reporting team kept on from Border seem pretty crap). How many sugars does Ian take in his tea/coffee? He can also be seen presenting the ITV National Weather in London; which he says is a real honour. The British Hound Sports Association bans the hunt after members are filmed throwing a fox to the dogs. Ian: Ive been presenting ITV News here in the West Country since 2010. Self - Avon & Somerset Police 1 episode, 2014. Kylie: I am always surprised at the huge range of people who watch regional news; from young mothers to retired couples. - Dark chocolate. Then she went to the Midlands with a Carlton traineeship and worked at Central TV. The available deals include 12 free bus taster tickets for Bristol city and ten free bus taster tickets for the West of England region. . "It really is worth staying up late for. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Services will be held across the region today (12 September) to mark his accession to the throne. Ian - you also present The Westcountry at Westminster.do you relish the chance to have more time to interview politicians and get to the heart of the matter? In 26 years only sweeping the floor has eluded him. Kylie says: All kinds of chocolate. Former BBC presenter Sabet Choudhury has joined ITV News West Country as the new presenter of our flagship 6pm regional news programmes. Bristol-based district correspondent Cordelia Lynch became a stand-in main presenter for Cuddeford from May 2012 when she went on maternity leave. as an aspiring journalist with absolutely no idea how to make tv news. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Councillors in Plymouth agree to savings totalling 23m and a council tax increase of 4.99%. 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 . Digital Spy Ofcom 'to allow' ITV regional news cuts, BBC News ITV to merge regional newsrooms, Bob Crampton retires after four decades at ITV, Newsgirl Lisa Aziz quits after dropping race and sex claims, Scott confirmed as ITV News sports editor. On Twitter, @object_000 wrote: "Shouldn't the mitigation be an improved bus service, rather than some free "taster" tickets? 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. Add to Media list. 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. . ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer has announced on Twitter that, after 12 years, he has decided to leave his role. More information about the presenters. Ian grew up in North Dorset where he was an avid viewer of HTV and TSW. 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. is broadcast from studios in Brislington, Bristol, with district reporters and camera crews based in newsrooms at Plymouth, Exeter, Truro, Taunton, Swindon and Gloucester. At weekends he would sneak into the studio and try his hand at presenting, sending his attempts to the head of news. I was born in Plymouth so I was a little interested but if I'm in Bristol/Somerset, I want to hear news from that area, not what's happening in Cornwall. Richard Lawrence Bristol, England, U.K. Reporter @ ITV News West Country - Reporters. Kylie Pentelow is the co-anchor for ITV News West Country. Ian: I was sacked from a job as a cinema projectionist because I played the film reels in the wrong order. Since Bob took over the weather presenting job three years ago, thats what seems to have happened! Updated 15:20, 28 JUN 2022. What is his worst habit in the studio? - She has hundreds and loves them all! It never rains but it pours. 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. The 'new' North East Tonight seems to have improved news content for the first 15 minutes than pre-merger but goes downhill when joined by Border for the second half. Kylie: There is nowhere else on TV where you get the chance to see whats happening where you live, and celebrate your region. ITV News West Country: With Ian Axton, Caron Bell, Kylie Pentelow, Sean Memory. Former BBC presenter Sabet Choudhury has joined ITV News West Country as the new presenter of our flagship 6pm regional news programmes. Crime. 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. Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest local and breaking news in Bristol. Kylie says: Its Clive Owen! [14] The changes came into effect from 16 September 2013. Cubs Minor League Coverage; Headlines. Ian is an award winning broadcaster and journalist. ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer has announced on Twitter that, after 12 years, he has decided to leave his role. I take longer to do my make-up - but Ian takes longer in the dressing room. . A stint in the east followed with a three year job in Cambridge at BBC Look East as a presenter/reporter. Jonty Messer (left) and Eli-Louise Wringe on ITV News West Country (Image: ITV) ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer has announced on . - David Cameron. ITV News West Country is a British television news service broadcast and produced by ITV West Country. "It's great being called upon and I'm really thankful for the opportunity to work with the network team as well. Good luck in the future! @robertbreckon wrote: Congrats on a brilliant career in TV, Jonty, you leave big shoes to fill. Like me, he's lived in the West Country for decades and knows what a beautiful and exciting region we have.". . The Exmoor Squirrel Project says landowners can trap the animals and restaurants can cook them. It's always the ordinary people who have done something amazing against the odds who make the biggest impression on me' (Image: Tim Alban). Jordan Maguire-Drew's second-half penalty rescues a point for Yeovil in a home draw against 10-man Altrincham. Kylie says: I would send a DM to Lucy Verasamy from Ian with hearts and kissesonly joking! The .. Kylie: I trained as a journalist and worked at The Bath Chronicle newspaper. Whilst theirs might still be in honeymoon stage compared to other TV partnerships, its clear when you talk to them both there is a strong connection and a commitment to bring us the news that matters as well as celebrating the region. Photographers raced to find their cameras to capture swathes of pinks, greens and purples illuminating an otherwise dark Sunday evening, 26 February. they have 'Central News' with no news content, hmmm, Aside from tonights headline debacle, Tyne Tees Border is way ahead of BBC Look North, Sometimes Looks South and Only Does Carlisle if it floods. Then it was on the A38 to Bristol and HTV West. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to But then, due to a new husband and a love of the West, she returned to ITV in Bristol as a correspondent for The West Country Tonight. Wiltshire Council says it is looking at long-term housing solutions for Ukrainians in the county. He left BBC Points West in the summer after 17 years as a reporter and presenter. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Ian: Its never the celebrities that inspire me the most, although I loved interviewing Devons Ade Edmondson as Im a HUGE fan of his band The Bad Shepherds! In a statement spread over three tweets, he wrote: After 12 amazing years Ive made the incredibly hard decision to leave my role as main presenter with @itvwestcountry at the end of July. The West Country is steeped in history, heritage and a sense of community, all of which I want to explore in my new role. 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. 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. Investigations take place at Dairy Crest's Davidstow site, whose owners were fined 1.5m in 2022. . What is Kylies favourite food? She has travelled across the world as a journalist, most recently as the US Correspondent for ITV Daybreak. The Tet parade is Westminster's largest annual event, and for the last 11 years, it was organized by private entities. The scheme can even provide free adult cycle training to build confidence, accompanied rides and a journey-planning session. 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