When Kylie isn't sitting on the sofa with Ian Axton she loves nothing more than walking her retired greyhound Lulu. Kylie: I trained as a journalist and worked at The Bath Chronicle newspaper. Kylie says: Its Clive Owen! Credit: ITV. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Ian's move into television came when he joined ITV Meridian as a producer and presenter. [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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. I always watch anglia news first then lookeast but have always liked anglia more. ITV local is a joke! Ive covered incredible stories, seen amazing places and interviewed inspirational people. I think and sincerely hope she would avoid the temptation! He moved from radio news to entertainment when he hosted a music and talk based breakfast show. Since Bob took over the weather presenting job three years ago, thats what seems to have happened! Both East Midlands Today & Central News are p*ss-poor! 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. The West Country is steeped in history, heritage and a sense of community, all of which I want to explore in my new role. ". The NHS is working with the art gallery to offer the sessions in March. Free Directory for Businesses in Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon & Cornwall. What is his worst habit in the studio? . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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I use it every year for the Glastonbury festival. Naga Munchetty. He adds: My initial training as a journalist started in Cornwall - at the Camborne College of Mining, where I studied newspaper journalism. The scheme has been met with some scepticism as a way to convince drivers to leave their cars at home now the CAZ has been introduced, given the unreliability of Bristol's bus service. Kylie: As Ian said, we are so lucky to interview celebrities, sportspeople and politicians - but always the most inspiring are those ordinary people who have gone through hardship or tragedy and are using their experience to help others. 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. 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. Jordan Maguire-Drew's second-half penalty rescues a point for Yeovil in a home draw against 10-man Altrincham. Memories so far? Women's Work Lab is seeking new clients to help them return to paid roles after becoming a parent. Prof Jim Wild told ITV Granada Reports that seeing them further south is much more unusual. Martin Bashir left BBC in 1999 to join, how to use zelle with first national bank texas, alcohol promotion is permitted in california, Caroline Abbott. Ian says: Kylie. Liz Hughes. . . 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? Designer lookalike for a fraction of the cost. Queen Elizabeth II paid numerous visits to the region. 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. Which is his favourite on-screen tie? Website. Ian: The changes that weve seen in regional television over the past few years have ensured its survival. This is where he got his love of broadcasting from. In general I tend to watch the BBC local news only because I prefer the BBC national bulletins and stay tuned. Like their male counterparts, female BBC World News reporters boldly give the audience the opportunity to taste the quality and depth of BBC reports from their correspondents spread all over the world. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Hell also present alongside Kylie Pentelow when she returns from maternity leave next year. 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. 32,976 talking about this. Jonty Messer who left ITV News West Country in the summer. More information about the presenters. Bristol-based district correspondent Cordelia Lynch became a stand-in main presenter for Cuddeford from May 2012 when she went on maternity leave. Here's a list of anchors and reporters at KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles, with photos and links to their social media profiles. 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. Who is Kylies secret celebrity crush? I will say no more, but if you Google Ian Kylie Cucumber youll see what I mean.. Kylie: Ian made me laugh so much I couldnt read the autocue. Ian: I was sacked from a job as a cinema projectionist because I played the film reels in the wrong order. Our opinion and news judgement are very similar; that was clear from the very first meeting. 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. What is her favourite on-screen outfit? If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Ian says: NO COMMENT! He left BBC Points West in the summer after 17 years as a reporter and presenter. Sunday 4 March 2012, 11:27pm. Somerset. Ian: Ive been presenting ITV News here in the West Country since 2010. [14] The changes came into effect from 16 September 2013. 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! Overview. Official website. Jamie Mines lost both his hands and legs when he was electrocuted while working on a building site. Photographers raced to find their cameras to capture swathes of pinks, greens and purples illuminating an otherwise dark Sunday evening, 26 February. Ian will say me - but check out his number of tweets - its HIM!! Editors' Code of Practice. Investigations take place at Dairy Crest's Davidstow site, whose owners were fined 1.5m in 2022. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Im always a regular at the Chagstock music festival. . 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. City councillors are urging NHS Devon to "stop dithering" in getting the new facility built. London Tonight though seemed to have much more news. Jonty Messer (left) and Eli-Louise Wringe on ITV News West Country (Image: ITV) ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer has announced on . ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer has announced on Twitter that, after 12 years, he has decided to leave his role. 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. He's gone from strength to strength. Probably not even the people who live there! 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. @harbour58 tweeted: Sad to see this Jonty, you have a natural, relaxed way of presenting. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. Ian says: Me, but Kylie Instagrams and I dont! Services will be held across the region today (12 September) to mark his accession to the throne. Ive enjoyed watching the programme for many years and its a privilege to now be one of the main presenters. I have a vintage caravan that I refurbished - even sorting out the floors! The scheme will turn empty outbuildings into three artist studios, a charity says. As the oldest commercial television network in the UK, ITV has employed many journalists and newsreaders to present its news programmes as well as to provide news reports and interviews during its history. In general I tend to watch the BBC local news only because I prefer the BBC national bulletins and stay tuned. Ian: My background is in radio and I stumbled into TV, even though it had always been an ambition. 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. 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The BBC's North West Tonight always strikes me as very dry and the style quite forced. Michael Buerk, BBC, Today Programme and previously BBC Nine O'Clock News. Ian says: Tapping the desk in time with the theme tune. Seb will present his first programme for ITV News West Country on October 17. What do the different colours of the Northern Lights mean? He said he would be leaving at the end of July and the time was right for a new challenge. He revealed on Twitter that he would be leaving his role at the end of July. In his new role, Seb will present ITV News West Countrys two regional news programmes alongside Eli-Louise Wringe. Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest local and breaking news in Bristol. I watch BBC South Today each evening as the new ITV local is awful. ITV News West Country presenter Jonty Messer has announced on Twitter that, after 12 years, he has decided to leave his role. A range of free transport initiatives are still available across the region. 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. Working in the South West, my favourite part of the country, is an absolute pleasure. Dressing room gossip - things you never knew about Ian & Kylie. Weather watchers across the North West and the Isle of Man have been wowed by a spectacular light show in the night sky. [13] The opt-outs were known as East and West at first, then changed to more geographically accurate names. 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. 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. 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. Ian says: Anything striped. For those who are more adventurous, there's also a free VOI e-scooter one-day pass and. 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? 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. Ian: As part of the interview process I had to carry out a number of on-screen auditions with presenters who wanted to work here and I can honestly say I really liked Kylie from the moment I met her. It's also rather odd that the ITV Local sites have only recently relaunched, yet they are using the blue graphics. Very strange that they didn't co-ordinate this with the national revamp, as has always been the case in the past. . These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Kylie says: A navy and black one. David McGoldrick plays a starring role as promotion-chasing Derby beat struggling Cheltenham at Pride Park. Its no secret - weather presenter Lucy Verasamy. . - None Ian says: None. Kylie Pentelow moved to Wales at Six on 4 February 2019,[9] for a one-year secondment. Ive been lucky enough to present the programme in the patch I grew up in and call home. Then she went to the Midlands with a Carlton traineeship and worked at Central TV. Kylie's work has spanned all areas of journalism - from breaking news to celebrity interviews, from studio presenting to live broadcasts. Caroline Abbott. Self - Somerset Correspondent 1 episode, 2014. Eli-Louise is looking forward to working alongside Seb. Seb is one of the most respected journalists in the South . Police say Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's missing baby may have "come to harm". On Twitter, @object_000 wrote: "Shouldn't the mitigation be an improved bus service, rather than some free "taster" tickets? Monday 27 February 2023, 5:03pm. The Grand Annual Steeple Chase cup was stolen from a silversmiths in Sheffield. Alex Lovell. Mr Smith said: "Ive seen the lights on several occasions from home (and they are) always great to see. 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). . Emma Jesson said the aurora will return to the north tip of Scotland by 7 o'clock. 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. Cubs Minor League Coverage; Headlines. Tesco has now apologised for the smell, and claimed staff are working on the issue. He joined Meridian Tonight South-East in 2006 to anchor the programme. View Alex Lovell Notable on air staff include Ben McGrail (Somerset correspondent). I even had a short stint freelancing at the wonderful Falmouth Packet in the 1990s. The Orange County Register covers local news from Westminster CA, including city government, crime and breaking news. 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