Sian Williams: Last News

BBC broadcasters including Sian Williams, Charlie Stayt, Susanna Reid and Naga Munchetty were among those celebrating the life and legacy of Bill Turnbull at his funeral.

BBC Breakfast icon Bill Turnbull kept a secret for his co-presenter Sian Williams for over 25 years, she has now revealed. Bill, who passed away aged 66 on Wednesday, acted as a listening ear for Sian when she suffered an accident in the '90s and asked him to keep it to himself.

Dan Walker's Channel 5 start date has been confirmed.The former BBC Breakfast presenter, 45, will begin presenting 5 News on Channel 5 at 5pm on Monday, June 6.The Strictly Come Dancing star departed the BBC programme earlier this month, bidding an emotional farewell to colleagues including Naga Munchetty and Sally Nugent.Dan will appear on the flagship Channel 5 news programme alongside his new colleague and co-presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije.He also replaces Dr Sian Williams as lead anchor after six years in the role.The hour-long 5 News programme will air weekdays from Monday - Friday, beginning at 5pm every night.As well as acting the show's lead anchor, Dan's role will include fronting a range of brand-new non-news programming for Channel 5.Speaking about joining Channel 5 earlier this year, Dan said: "I can't wait to get stuck into the daily news show but I am also excited about making some great new TV for Channel 5. "I love their ideas and creativity and it's rare to get an opportunity like this where paths and ambitions meet.

BBC’s Future Planet: "The latest forecasts predict that it would not be safe or sustainable to defend Fairbourne beyond 2054.”The village near Barmouth is protected by a sea wall with more than £6.8million invested in sea defences by Natural Resources Wales over the past decade.But experts say climate change means flooding is inevitable and its residents will at some point be forced to abandon the village.According to NorthWalesLive, around 850 residents face being evacuated from their homes and relocated to surrounding areas, if Gwynedd Council decides to decommission the village.Sian Williams, head of operations in North Wales for NRW, added: "2054 is the tipping point when the cost-benefit no longer stacks up to maintain the flood protection systems.”Resident Stuart Eves said in January that the way villagers have been treated "borders on criminality"."To tell people that you're going to demolish their homes in 2050 and then come up with no answers of what you're going to do with the people who live there is mental cruelty, in my point of view."Every time we have a meeting with Gwynedd Council they always tell us what they've done to resolve the issue but in my view the village is no further forward than when the news broke."We need to go forward and try to get this resolved because you cannot leave this axe hanging in mid-air over the village people's heads."The 72-year-old defiantly said he and neighbours enjoy a sense of "peace, tranquillity, security and community” that money can't buy which is why so many are reluctant to leave.For more incredible stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here“It's more than just losing your home; it's losing your whole identity," he said.

Dan Walker announced that he was leaving BBC Breakfast last month.The 45-year-old presenter has picked up a role at Channel 5, replacing current presenter Sian Williams. He's soared in popularity since his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, where he placed fifth, behind winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, John Whaite, AJ Odudu and Rhys Stevenson.

Dan Walker, was producing BBC Radio 4 shows at the start of her career, but now admits she "needed a bit more confidence" after a difficult conversation she'd had with two male colleagues.They had complimented her and another one of her female colleagues on their intelligence, but the experience had left her feeling she "didn't quite belong"."These two blokes looked [at] me and Katie, this other girl who hadn't been to a university...

Dan Walker has been a popular fixture on BBC Breakfast for six years - and most followers were alerted to the news that he would be leaving when he announced it yesterday.

Dan Walker is stepping down from BBC Breakfast after six years to present on Channel 5.The TV presenter, 45, is set become the lead anchor of Channel 5's flagship news bulletin 5 News, with an expanded role that also involves fronting a string of new shows across the channel.It will see Dan front the newly-revamped hour-long 5 News bulletin show, replacing Sian Williams who stepped down from anchoring the ITN-produced show last month.Walker himself said he was "really excited" about the move as he confirmed the news in a video message shared by the official Channel 5 Twitter account.He said: "Hello, Dan Walker here. I have a little bit of news for you.

BBC Breakfast host Louise Minchin sent a sweet message to her former co-worker Dr Sian Williams on social media. Louise, 53, urged Sian to "excel" as the TV star stepped down from her presenting role on 5 News earlier this week.Sian, 57, announced to her fans that she would be stepping down from 5 News in the spring, leaving many followers upset.The TV star posted: "Feels odd to dip into your timeline, but a bit of personal news.

BBC Breakfast host has been living with prostate cancer since 2018 and said on Twitter his health "has been a bit bumpy recently".He told his 106,000 Twitter followers: "With great regret I am taking a leave of absence from my show Classic FM, for health reasons. The road has been a bit bumpy recently, and I need to take some time to focus on getting better."The 65-year-old added: "I'm sorry to do this, as I absolutely love doing the programme, and have hugely enjoyed the past five years.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterFollowing 20 years of presenting BBC Breakfast’s “after the summer”, Louise Minchin announced on June 8 that she would be leaving the show.The 53-year-old journalist born in British Hong Kong has presented various notable shows including BBC News at One, Missing Live, The One Show and Real Rescues.Louise first joined the BBC, back in 2001 when she worked as a freelance presenter.

Phillip Schofield has opened up about having anxiety over lockdown restrictions easing.The 59-year-old television presenter spoke about his fears during Thursday's episode of This Morning.Schofield and his co-star Rochelle Humes, who took over hosting duties while Holly Willoughby was absent this week, spoke to counsellor Sian Williams about the anxiety-provoking time.Sian had asked viewers watching at home to contact the show if they were concerned about the Covid-19 restrictions easing.She explained: "Some people will perhaps be feeling a little bit of anxiety about lockdown easing."Phillip then revealed: "I am! I was saying to Gok [Wan]."Now, Gok is Mr Party and he is going to take me under his wing and look after me."I was fine until

Phillip Schofield has spoken out on his anxiety over the easing of lockdown rules amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.The This Morning presenter, who was recently seen carrying a bouquet of flowers on his 28th wedding anniversary a year after coming out as gay, was joined on the ITV show by stand-in co-host Rochelle Humes as they listened to counsellor Sian Williams speak on the uneasiness felt by many about pubs and restaurants reopening. "For three years I've been with NHS patients and various students, families, and loads of different clients," Sian started.

BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull, 64, couldn’t resist showing off his mischievous side when his friend and fellow journalist Sian Williams, 55, suggested the use of exposure therapy to treat her phobia of dogs.Sian’s fear of the pets came after she was left "sore, swollen and bruised" following an attack by a friend's neighbour's dog.The pair got onto the subject when Bill told the BBC favourite during his Paws and Claws with Bill Turnbull podcast: “You and I will make a documentary about how you and everybody else watching can overcome their fear of dogs.”“That’s a great idea,” Sian insisted in response.Bill then quizzed: “Do you want to write the pitch or shall I write the pitch?”“You write the pitch,” the television personality