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In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
  McDonald, Trevor
Trevor McDonald is the comforting face of night time news.
McDonald is not only one of the most respected elder statesmen of news broadcasting (at 55), but has been an abidingly positive role model for countless young fl Britons growing up in a society where skin colour still matters.
McDonald has quietly got on with doing his job, courting neither controversy nor fame, but a settled life doing what he does best.
www.museum.tv /archives/etv/M/htmlM/mcdonaldtre/mcdonaldtre.htm   (337 words)

  
 Trevor McDonald - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Trevor McDonald, OBE (born 16 August 1939) is a Trinidadian-born British television presenter.
McDonald is now seen as a part of the broadcasting establishment, and was knighted in 1999.
McDonald is the author of biographies of the cricketers Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trevor_Mcdonald   (714 words)

  
 The Biography Channel - Trevor McDonald Biography
Trevor McDonald began his career in local radio in Trinidad, and worked in various branches of the media, including local newspapers, radio and television.
Twice voted Newscaster of the year, McDonald is perceived as the face of ITN, after years of fronting its flagship 'News at Ten' bulletin.
Sir Trevor is said to be extremely passionate about cricket and lives in southwest London with his family.
www.thebiographychannel.co.uk /biography_home/219:0/Trevor_McDonald.htm   (302 words)

  
 Interview With Sir Trevor McDonald of ITV
MCDONALD: And yet, some Palestinians fear that Prime Minister Sharon is sacrificing Gaza to, in fact, annex part of the West Bank.
The United States has been clear that we are supportive of what the Europeans are trying to do in giving the Iranians an opportunity to show the world that they're prepared to live up to their obligations, and of course, we retain the possibility of referral to the Security Council.
The circle -- the symbolism of Iraqis voting in Iran for a free Iraqi government -- of Iraqis voting -- of Afghans voting (inaudible) for a free Afghanistan, the symbolism of what is happening in Lebanon, of moves in Egypt, and the like; Iraq is having an effect on the region.
www.state.gov /secretary/rm/2005/42881.htm   (2254 words)

  
 Trevor McDonald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Trevor McDonald fronts ITV’s critically acclaimed current affairs programme, Tonight with Trevor McDonald, which was launched in April 1999.
Recognised as the nation’s most popular newscaster, Trevor had previously presented the News at Ten from 1990 to 1999 and the ITV News at 10.30 until he stepped down from his role as anchor of ITV News in December 2005.
Trevor received a knighthood in the Queens Birthday Honours List for 1999 and had previously been awarded the OBE in the News Year's Honours List for 1992.
www.knightayton.co.uk /trevor_mcdonald.html   (120 words)

  
 TOTALLY TREVOR - A Trevor McDonald Fan Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Trevor's list of achievements is immense, and you can read all about his illustrious career in the Bio section.
We are NOT Sir Trevor McDonald, we can't pass your message onto him, we don't know which tie is his favourite, and you can not have my autograph.
We hear that Sir Trevor is soon to retire from his current post on ITV News.
trevor.skullthrone.net   (1793 words)

  
 Page 1 About Trevor McDonald
With dreams of one day owning a nightclub or pub, Trevor pursued every job there was to be done in the nightclub from bartender to Disc Jockey, where he was a natural at working the crowd with his music selection and sharp wit on the microphone.
Trevor McDonald returned to the stage and has played over 275 shows a year for the past 14 years.
Trevor's Performance Schedule is as varied as his lifestyle, performing 5 nights a week in various venues.
members.shaw.ca /trevmcmusic/one.html   (563 words)

  
 » EWC III » Moderators » Sir Trevor McDonald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Sir Trevor McDonald presents the ITV News at 10.30 p.m.
Trevor McDonald's career with ITN started in 1980, as Diplomatic Correspondent, reporting from the Middle East and the United States, and on the European Community negotiations.
Trevor again travelled to the country in the spring of 1995, when he presented the opening and closing ceremonies of the Rugby World Cup for ITV.
www.ewc3.org /UK/projects/default.asp?u=11   (387 words)

  
 The Chronicle - Sir Trevor McDonald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
The Caribbean's-own Sir Trevor McDonald was delighted to be honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours List and rang home to Trinidad to thank the man who gave him his first break in radio.
Along with Trevor Phillips, fellow broadcaster and London mayor hopeful, Sir Trevor is a much sought after television personality.
Sir Trevor was "stunned but absolutely delighted," at his award, said The Times 12 June 1999.
www.thechronicle.demon.co.uk /archive/7_6_3sir.htm   (237 words)

  
 Sir Trevor McDonald awarded Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Sir Trevor McDonald, the veteran ITN news anchor, was presented with the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by Ambassador Thomas Matussek, on behalf of the Federal President Dr Horst Köhler at a ceremony at the German Embassy on Monday 21 November.
Sir Trevor McDonald is one of Britain's best known and most trusted news presenters.
In the early 1990s Sir Trevor McDonald began to use his considerable authority and influence in an attempt to halt the decline of foreign language teaching in Britain's education system.
www.german-embassy.org.uk /sir_trevor_mcdonald_awarded_of.html   (334 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - UK - And finally ... meet the new Trevor McDonald
SIR Trevor McDonald has achieved a special place in UK broadcasting history as one of the country's most recognisable and popular news anchors.
Sir Trevor, the first fl reporter on British television, has secured a number of major exclusives, including the first interview with Nelson Mandela after his release from prison in February 1990 and the first British television interview with Saddam Hussein in November 1990 following the invasion of Kuwait.
ITV underlined Sir Trevor's importance to its news output by commissioning a new current affairs series, Tonight with Trevor McDonald, which launched in April 1999.
news.scotsman.com /uk.cfm?id=1653752005   (1354 words)

  
 Trevor McDonald News
ITN journalist Terry Lloyd was "anxious" to cross into Iraq just days before he was killed in the conflict in March 2003, Sir Trevor McDonald told an inquest today.
Sir Trevor retires from ITN evening news after 32yrs IT really was "and finally..." for Sir Trevor McDonald last night when he presented his last ITN news bulletin after 32 years.
Sir Trevor McDonald will say his last "And finally..." on the ITV News after 15 years when he reaches official retirement age next year.
www.topix.net /who/trevor-mcdonald   (372 words)

  
 Sir Trevor McDonald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Sir Trevor McDonald presents the ITV News at 10.30pm, which relaunched on 2nd February 2004 with a permanent slot of 10.30pm on weekdays.
Trevor, the nation's most popular newscaster, had previously presented the News at Ten from 1990 to 1999.
In addition to news presenting, Trevor fronts ITV's critically acclaimed current affairs programme, Tonight with Trevor McDonald, which was launched in April 1999.
www.nyt.co.uk /sir-trevor-mcdonald.htm   (177 words)

  
 Caribbean Net News: Trinidad-born Sir Trevor McDonald inducted into CBU’s Hall of Fame
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad-born British broadcast journalist, Sir Trevor McDonald, was on Friday night inducted into the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Hall of Fame.
Sir Trevor described his induction as a significant moment reminding his colleagues to be always good examples to others.
Sir Trevor McDonald has also been recognized throughout the world for his sterling contribution in the field of radio and television broadcasting.
www.caribbeannetnews.com /2005/08/29/inducted.shtml   (404 words)

  
 Academy at Swift River Featured on Britain's Tonight with Trevor McDonald
Now the 15-year old resident of Northampton, England is continuing her personally transformative journey in Cummington, Massachusetts as she participates in a year-long educational and therapeutic program at the Academy at Swift River.
McDonald’s show will follow along with Sherrie as she takes part in life at Swift River, including working with the Academy’s clinical team, attending classes and enjoying student and community life.
Often compared to the CBS show “60 Minutes,” “Tonight with Trevor McDonald” is one of the most-watched news shows in Britain.
www.swiftriver.com /uk   (243 words)

  
 SIR TREVOR MCDONALD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
"I was in the shower when I heard the good news and I just screamed," said veteran television show host Hazel Ward-Redman yesterday, as she reacted to the announcement that TandT-born broadcaster Trevor McDonald had been knighted by the Queen of England.
McDonald, an esteemed broadcaster in Britain for many years was one of 24 persons knighted, topping the Queen's Birthday Honours List of 1,000.
I replaced Trevor McDonald on the BBC Regional Service in 1972 when he graduated to the BBC World Service.
www.nalis.gov.tt /Biography/bio_SirTrevorMcDonald.html   (499 words)

  
 The White Blog - The Personal Weblog of Oliver White » Trevor McDonald Chews The Fat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Subway will be featured on TV tonight, as part of the Tonight With Trevor McDonald programme.
Tonight With Trevor McDonald will be looking at various food outlets and measuring their trans fat levels.
Matt: When I said I received the script what I actually meant was a long quote from one of the producers, which talked about the science behind the tests they did to work out how much trans fat is in the food.
oliverwhite.me.uk /?p=614   (632 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Newsworthy career of Sir Trevor
Sir Trevor began his career in Trinidad in 1962, working in various branches of the media including local newspapers, radio and television.
By this time Sir Trevor was popular enough to be lampooned on ITV children's programme Tiswas by comedian Lenny Henry, who wore giant glasses, read spoof bulletins and called himself Trevor McDoughnut.
Among numerous awards, Sir Trevor received the Bafta Richard Dimbleby Award for Outstanding Contribution to Television in 1999 and was honoured for his contribution to broadcasting by the Royal Television Society earlier this year.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/entertainment/4531230.stm   (496 words)

  
 Trevor McDonald - Sir Trevor to host 'This is Your Life' - celebrity - celebsoncrack.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Trevor McDonald - Sir Trevor to host 'This is Your Life' - celebrity - celebsoncrack.com
Sir Trevor McDonald has been hotly-tipped to host the upcoming remake of 'This is Your Life'.
McDonald has alreday signed a new contract keeping him at ITV once he leaves the news next month.
www.celebsoncrack.com /index.php?getnewsid=62272   (208 words)

  
 MediaGuardian.co.uk | Media | Trevor McDonald signs off
Sir Trevor became ITN's first fl journalist when he joined from the BBC World Service in 1973, first as a reporter and then as diplomatic editor for Channel 4 News.
But the bulletin was dubbed "News at When?" after it was moved to make way for football and late-night movies, and it was given a fixed, 10.30pm slot at the beginning of this year.
One of ITV's most popular and familiar faces, Sir Trevor regularly tops readers' polls and was voted Britain's "most authoritative and trustworthy" newsreader and "most trusted TV celebrity".
media.guardian.co.uk /site/story/0,14173,1660710,00.html   (601 words)

  
 Trevor McDonald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Sir Trevor first came to public attention as an ITN newsreader in the late 70s.
Twice voted Newscaster of the year, McDonald is perceived as the face of ITN after years of fronting it’s flagship ‘News at Ten’; bulletin.
It warned that government education policy failed to teach pupils the necessary language skills needed for later life.
www.blackinbritain.co.uk /AZfiles/TrevorMcDonalds.htm   (316 words)

  
 Digital Spy - Television - Sir Trevor McDonald to present last bulletin
Sir Trevor McDonald will tonight present his final news bulletin for ITN.
Sir Trevor, who has worked for the company for 32 years, will continue to front current affairs show Tonight with Trevor McDonald, but intends to step down from his current role as news anchor.
In 1999 Sir Trevor received the Richard Dimbleby Award for Outstanding Contribution to Television from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, gaining a knighthood in the same year.
www.digitalspy.co.uk /article/ds27309.html   (182 words)

  
 Sir Trevor McDonald wins Media Personality of the Year Award at RIMA 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Television's most trusted reporter, Sir Trevor McDonald, has won the coveted Media Personality of the Year award at the Commission for Racial Equality's Race in the Media Awards 2006.
The UK's first fl news anchor, Sir Trevor McDonald, is an integral part of British broadcasting establishment and is a talented author, presenter and award show compere.
RIMA patrons are: Lord Waheed Ali, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Floella Benjamin OBE, Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Tom Paulin, Jon Snow and Uriah Rennie.
www.cre.gov.uk /default.aspx.locid-0hgnew0gb.RefLocID-0hg00900c008.htm   (701 words)

  
 Trevor McDonald....happy slapping
Me and my GF are planning a nice trip to OZ in a couple of years, nd Canada...
The thing is brock they are always in a pack....while that does not bother the members here they probably have blades / weaponry on their person.
Problem is if you do anything since on a bus they can't run anywhere they will fight you and no matter how hard you are nine (I was going to say blokes but the word is incorrect) cowards can overwhelm you and they are probably tooled up too.
www.muscletalk.co.uk /m_504049/printable.htm   (1785 words)

  
 Sir Trevor McDonald to retire
The veteran newsreader, who was knighted in 1999, is said to be leaving the news desk at the end of his new contract next year
One of the nation's favourite news legends, Sir Trevor McDonald, is set to retire at the end of his ITN contract next year, it has been revealed.
Sir Trevor apparently is about to sign a one-year £750,000 deal with the station.
www.hellomagazine.com /celebrities/2004/03/03/trevormcdonald   (176 words)

  
 Tonight (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Tonight is the name of a British television newsmagazine, anchored by Sir Trevor McDonald and produced by ITV Productions for the ITV network since 1999, when it replaced the long-running investigative series World In Action.
The show gained greater public attention for its high-profile interviews, such as with the parents of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor, the five suspects in the Steven Lawrence murder case and Trevor Rees-Jones, the sole survivor of the crash which killed Princess Diana.
Following the terrorist attacks in New York City on 11 September 2001, the show shifted its focused to more "heavyweight" topics such as the impending war and featured numerous reports from Afghanistan and Washington respectively, with Trevor McDonald interviewing US Secretary of State Colin Powell in December of the same year.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Tonight_with_Trevor_McDonald   (748 words)

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