Summary
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood will leave the BBC after more than 25 years. She has been a main weather presenter, especially known for her work with BBC Breakfast since 2010. Kirkwood announced her departure will be in April and expressed gratitude for her time at the corporation.
Key Facts
- Carol Kirkwood is leaving the BBC after more than 25 years.
- She joined the BBC in 1998 and trained in meteorology with The Weather Channel, the Met Office, and the BBC.
- Kirkwood has been the main weather presenter on BBC Breakfast since 2010.
- She presented weather from various locations including events like Wimbledon.
- In 2015, she was a contestant on the show "Strictly Come Dancing."
- Kirkwood has won several awards, including best TV weather presenter at the TRIC Awards.
- Jonathan Munro, interim CEO of BBC News, praised her contribution and wished her well.
