Mike Heron: Last News

Kate Silverton apologises as soon as she dials into our call – her WiFi is “all over the place” and she’s surrounded by cardboard boxes.The former BBC newsreader and mum-of-two has just moved house and waved goodbye to her old life in London and although she tells us her new family home in the country is almost organised, chaos still reigns in the two places she calls her own – her bedroom and office.The move signalled the start of an exciting new chapter for Kate, 53, who recently swapped her TV presenting career to work as a child therapist and author of parenting advice books, and she’s enjoying every moment. “I said to myself, ‘I want to see trees outside of my window,’ and now I’ve got a garden for the first time and I can see trees and snowdrops out of the window, it’s amazing,” she says.

Kate Silverton can’t quite believe that her little girl is already preparing for her move to senior school. Flash back to almost 12 years ago, and the former BBC News presenter was unsure whether she and ex-Royal Marine husband Mike Heron would ever be able to conceive a child naturally.The couple endured a gruelling IVF experience, which included several unsuccessful rounds of treatment, and which Kate has since admitted was often made harder by her high-pressure job.

BBC News at One presenter spoke about how she wanted to conceive naturally whilst juggling her job. Kate struggled in her personal life due to her demanding job as a newsreader where stress became a contributing factor. The former journalist made the unexpected decision to leave her broadcasting career as she addressed the error she made during her pregnancy journey in a new interview.

Former BBC newsreader Kate Silverton has opened up about swapping her successful news career for becoming a qualified child therapist. In 2021, Silverton left her role as a newsreader because she was inspired by her “love” for child psychology.

Kate Silverton has slipped back into her wedding dress to recreate pictures from her big day as she celebrates her 10th anniversary with her husband Mike Heron.

Kate Silverton is a well-known face on our screens having presented both BBC News and on prime time show Panorama.