BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent is normally on the red sofa every Monday morning, but it is all change at the BBC today. She did make a short appearance, but only to pay tribute to her close friend Rob Burrow. After writing touching posts in tribute to Rob, fans were quick to support her .
The reason for her absence was explained by fellow presenter Jon Kay, who revealed that Sally will be presenting the new News at One from Salford. The lunchtime news will be presented live from its new home for the first time on Monday. READ MORE: Kevin Sinfield writes the most beautiful tribute to Rob Burrow after tragic death READ MORE: Welsh schoolgirl dies in Florida theme park Announced last year as part of the changes happening in BBC News , the move to Salford makes the News at One the first daily network TV news bulletin outside London, and it will be an hour long rather than 30 mintues.
. A pool of regular and well-known BBC News presenters will front the News at One from Salford including Ben Brown, Anna Foster, Tina Daheley, Jon Kay and Sally, who will present the first edition. The programme will be extended to one hour and will include a section for regional news.
John McAndrew, director of news programmes, says: “Moving the News at One to Salford to join BBC Breakfast delivers on our commitments to provide a news service that serves and reflects all communities across the UK, and support local talent and creative economies beyond London. The extended bulletin will bring .
