At 6pm this evening, Sky News will be 24 years old!
The 24 hour news channel launched on Sunday 5th February 1989.
Penny Smith and Alastair Yates presented the first bulletin, followed an hour later by Bob Friend and Kay Burley.
Sky News has posted a video of the stories and events, as well as some of the changing faces, which has made the channel what it is today.
Kay Burley has announced she is retiring from Sky News after 36 years at the broadcaster. She was part of
Sports presenter Nick Powell has announced he is leaving Sky. “After 29 years at Sky (and 43 in live broadcasting),
GB News has announced schedule changes for 2025. This comes after two presenters – Mark Dolan and Isabel Webster –