Look who’s shown up on Sky News… Laura Trevelyan.
She was a guest on The World with Yalda Hakim.
The former BBC News presenter announced in March 2023 that she would be leaving the corporation after “thirty incredible years” to become a full-time advocate for reparations for slavery.
John Neal has been appointed editor of the BBC News at One, Six and Ten on a permanent basis.
Congratulations to John Neal who has been announced editor of our TV bulletins on a permanent basis@JohntNeal @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/Wb1s11tJiZ
— BBC News Press Team (@BBCNewsPR) February 29, 2024
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals took place tonight.
Seema Jaswal was joined by David Seaman who conducted the draw.
Wolves v Coventry City
Manchester United v Liverpool
Chelsea v Leicester City
Manchester City v Newcastle United
Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford was interviewed on the BBC News Channel this afternoon.
She was talking about the more than 50 broadcast journalists who have sent an open letter to the embassies of Israel and Egypt calling for “free and unfettered access” to Gaza for foreign media.
Alex, along with the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen, Orla Guerin and Fergal Keane, ITN’s John Ray, and CNN’s Christiane Amanpour have all signed the letter.
Rajini ended the interview by thanking Alex for the work she does and says the BBC admires her hugely.
Showing off some of our expensive brand new morning show merch!
CNN News Central moves to 7a-10a on Monday. @sarasidnerCNN @KateBolduan pic.twitter.com/RHvHmWg9Oc
— John Berman (@JohnBerman) February 24, 2024
Kasie Hunt’s Early Start will run from 5am to 7am ET, before John, Kate and Sara take over at 7am ET.
Chipped phone, chipped nail and ready to wake up earlier.
Starting Monday, JB SS and KB are moving. We’ll see you 7a to 10a eastern.@CNN @JohnBerman @sarasidnerCNN @CNNPR pic.twitter.com/4BF8yYYXdy
— Kate Bolduan (@KateBolduan) February 24, 2024
Jim Acosta will host the 10am hour, while Pamela Brown anchors the 11am ET hour. Wolf will look after Pamela’s show while she’s on maternity leave.
While my friend and colleague @PamelaBrownCNN is on maternity leave, I will be anchoring @CNN Newsroom weekdays at 11am ET. This starts Monday. I, of course, will continue to anchor The Situation Room weekdays at 6pm ET. https://t.co/51B50qYvH8
— Wolf Blitzer (@wolfblitzer) February 24, 2024
Ben Shephard signed off at Good Morning Britain this morning.
He’s moving to the “other side of the wall” as he becomes the new face of ITV’s This Morning.
We love you Ben! ?@benshephard pic.twitter.com/M8Chppf2oj
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) February 23, 2024
Sophy Ridge fronted her final Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme this morning.
Joining her in the final segment was Sky News political correspondent Sam Coates and host of the new Sunday show from September, Trevor Phillips.
Phillips gave Sophy a bottle of rum as a parting gift, which was a lovely gesture until Sam intervened…
Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge has tested positive for Coronavirus.
This week’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday show will now be hosted by Stephen Dixon. Sophy will return to the show next week – 31st Jan.
Thanks to @skystephen for stepping in after my positive test result – I’ll be back the following Sunday https://t.co/KihayrLLHP
— Sophy Ridge (@SophyRidgeSky) January 22, 2021
Aston Villa’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United this Friday has been called off.
The match, which was scheduled to be shown live on Sky Sports, has been postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the Magpies.
BREAKING: Newcastle's trip to Aston Villa on Friday has been postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the club.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 1, 2020
The game will be rescheduled for a later date.
The late evening Thanksgiving game between AFC North rivals Raven and Steelers has been moved to Sunday following COVID-19 tests.
Ravens-Steelers game postponed until Sunday afternoon.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 25, 2020
The game was scheduled to be shown late Thursday on NBC in the States and on Sky Sports in the UK. With just over 24-hours to go before kick-off, we’re not sure if another game will move into that slot..
UPDATE – The League has confirmed it will now be a double-header.
The #Ravens had 7 players positive in 3 days, including most recently: Matt Skura, Pat Makari and Calais Campbell, plus several coaches and their top 2 RBs. Commissioner Roger Goodell made the decision with health and safety in mind.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 25, 2020
UPDATE – NBC will still show Ravens v Steelers but at the new time and date of Sunday 1pm ET.. NBC’s scheduled Bears v Packers will still air at 7pm ET on NBC.
Chris Myers will host Fox’s NFL Kickoff and NFL Sunday pregame shows this Sunday.
“In accordance with CDC guidance, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Safety Guidelines – and out of an abundance of caution for our team – Sunday’s Fox NFL Kickoff and Fox NFL Sunday pregame shows from our Los Angeles studio will not include their regular casts, said Fox Sports.
“Filling in as host for both shows will be Chris Myers with analysts Charles Woodson and Reggie Bush in studio, while members of the Fox NFL Sunday cast will appear via remote.
“We look forward to the return of both casts to their regular posts soon.”
Sky News aired its final Climate Show this weekend. Presenter Tom Heap said at the end of this week’s programme:
Sky News presenter Wilf Frost is heading back to CNBC. He’ll return to New York City for 4 weeks per