Local BBC presenters Alex Lovell and David Garmston on the old red sofa that has now been replaced. Something went wrong, please try again later. inside Out West presenter Nosipho Ledwaba-Chapman with the stolen Benin Bronze found in Bristol Museum. BBC Points West presenter David and his colleague Liz Beacon ( Image: BBC) Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he. The other big change is on BBC Radio Bristol. "I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. The staff were amazing, particularly the nurses in intensive care who held my hand and never let me out of their sight, he added. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. "When they said people were writing in, I didn't believe them. 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Mr Garmston said it was a nasty scare and warned people travelling abroad to be careful with air conditioning as that is where he thinks it may have come from, even though PHE were not able to find the source. All Rights Reserved. "I was just really humbled by the care I got. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. READ MORE: The thing Gloucestershire farmers can do that Jeremy Clarkson found hilariously difficult. Something went wrong, please try again later. The controversial US oil plan explained, Harry and Meghan lose Frogmore Cottage after memoir controversy, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. Several Covid tests came back negative - and his family called an ambulance when he passed out on his bed. The broadcaster said at first he thought it was just anxiety caused by all the additional stresses of going abroad during the pandemic, such as forms and covid tests. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest local and breaking news in Bristol. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Once qualified by the NCTJ (coming joint top in the UK) he joined the new independent radio station for Bristol and Bath, Radio West . Garmston has, since 1985, been the male anchor on BBC Points West, working alongside Alex Lovell, Amanda Parr and Imogen Sellers. Apart from feeling very anxious, Mr Garmston said he was also coughing and couldn't breathe very well so he took a couple of lateral flow tests and they came back negative. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He ended up passing out on the bed, with his family calling an ambulance at this point. 115.00 Raised so far Donate. Apart from feeling very anxious, Mr Garmston said he was also coughing and couldn't breathe very well so he took a couple of lateral flow tests and they came back negative. We want digital and TV to go hand-in-hand, he added. Mr Garmston said that when he arrived at the Bristol Royal Infirmary he was asked where he had been on holiday and, telling them he had been to Spain, they checked him for legionnaires' disease. Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. "I just put it down to being a bit anxious about things, but I was obviously quite ill at that time and didn't realise it.". 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"I feel very close to viewers, I feel they are part of the family really so I am really grateful. "I was just really humbled by the care I got. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. A BBC presenter was rushed to hospital after contracting a very rare disease on holiday. "That is one of my memories, I just looked forward to seeing them. BC presenter David Garmston has spoken of his battle with legionnaires disease - which he caught while on holiday in Majorca. Join Facebook to connect with David Garston and others you may know. Mr Garmston, who lives in central Bristol, said: "The viewers have been amazing, they have written in asking where I am. The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital.. David had contracted legonnaires' disease while on holiday. But the BBC regional headquarters in Bristol has got away comparatively lightly compared to other BBC regions, as part of a national picture which will see 450 job losses across the BBC England network. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He ended up passing out on the bed, with his family calling an ambulance at this point. David Whitely has left the BBC - he presented Inside Out, Look East bulletins and on BBC Radio Norfolk. I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. They found what was wrong quickly and gave me the medication to specifically target it, he said to the BBC. "The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. Something went wrong, please try again later. Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he didn't need to be ventilated in the end, but that he was on oxygen during the two weeks he spent in hospital. Something went wrong, please try again later. In loving memory of David Garmston. We hope that precious memories of David offer some comfort at this special time. ". Several Covid tests came "That is one of my memories, I just looked forward to seeing them. Mr Garmston said he is feeling much better and hopes to return to his role in the next couple of weeks. The Bristol-born presenter contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a We are consulting our members on how these plans will impact on the BBCs output and the extent to which it will increase workloads on already-stretched newsrooms. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. It is a real boost that they have noticed and that they have cared.". The broadcaster said at first he thought it was just anxiety caused by all the additional stresses of going abroad during the pandemic, such as forms and covid tests. "Thanks to the wonderful treatment he received at the Bristol Royal Infirmary we're delighted to say that David is now on the mend, and looking forward to getting back to work in the very near future. A total of 29 jobs will go from the Inside Out programmes and the 11 programmes will be replaced by a new current affairs strand produced from six regional hubs in Newcastle, Yorkshire Norwich, Birmingham, London and Bristol. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 2023 BBC. Other occupants: Emma Simpson. 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Yes he is still presenting Meridian news and he is back in the studio after being confined to home thanks to Covid 19. Tesco has now apologised for the smell, and claimed staff are working on the issue. Download our app on iPhone or Android, David Garmston says he cannot thank hospital staff enough. Mr Garmston said he thought he was suffering from anxiety at travelling post pandemic - but was also coughing and struggling to breathe. BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Picture: BBC News In reply to the newsreaders tweet, fashion giant Zara messaged back to apologise and to assure her "I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. 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David Garmston is an English journalist who currently works on BBC Points West and has worked in the west for over two decades. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. In loving memory of David Garmston. The 63-year-old said: It turned out that I was incubating this rather nasty disease. "I just put it down to being a bit anxious about things, but I was obviously quite ill at that time and didn't realise it.". ", Want our best stories with fewer ads and alerts when the biggest news stories drop? Speaking about his ordeal with the Bristol Live, the presenter said hed felt fine while holidaying on the Spanish island in August but started to feel unwell when he came back. Mr Garmston is now preparing to return to work. The TV presenter said he was put on antibiotics and, as he was still having difficulties breathing, he was moved from a respiratory ward to the intensive care unit (ICU) as a precaution in case he needed to be ventilated. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. "It is a real boost that they have noticed and that they have cared.". Im confident we can evolve our local and regional services while improving our impact and better serving our audiences, she said. Viewers are clearly concerned at the absence of someone whos been part of their local news family for years, she said. A BBC spokesperson said the cuts were at the moment still only proposed, and there would be a consultation process to go through, with voluntary redundancies preferred. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Points West presenters Alex Lovell and David Garmston. That change will be permanent, meaning one presenter and their production team could well lose their jobs. Union leaders said the cuts would impact on the BBCs ability to sustain its coverage across England, but they welcomed the reprieves for the regional politics and current affairs shows. He is still feeling a bit tired, he continued, but is now feeling pretty much back to normal and is hoping to go back to work soon. "I was very fortunate they were on top of it. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets David Garmston is an English journalist who currently works on BBC Points West and has worked in the west for over two decades. He is the second male anchor on the programme and works alongside Alex Lovell, Amanda Parr and Imogen Sellers. I feel very close to viewers, I feel they are part of the family really so I am really grateful. "I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. He was diagnosed with legionnaires disease at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Mr Garmston said it was a nasty scare and warned people travelling abroad to be careful with air conditioning as that is where he thinks it may have come from, even though PHE were not able to find the source. He spent two weeks in Bristol Royal Infirmary and has since been convalescing at home. Generally if one of them does the 1.30 bulletin, they don't do the 10.30 or, if they do the 6.30, they do the 10.30. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, the station cut its number of daytime presenter shows between 6am and 6pm from four to three, with each presenter hosting for four hours at a time. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. David Garmston: Nickname: Not Known: Profession: Journalist: Famous for: Not Known: Age (How old, as of 2023) 65 Years: Date of Birth: 1958-01-01: Birthplace: He ended up passing out on the bed, with his family calling an ambulance at this point. "He's clearly so loved and we miss him hugely at work. READ MORE: All the Bristol locations you might recognise in new ITV drama. Mr Garmston said it was a nasty scare and warned people travelling abroad to be careful with air conditioning as that is where he thinks it may have come from, even though PHE were not able to find the source. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. Watch popular content from the following creators: Pastor David Gammon(@david_gammon), But you can call me Harrison(@harrisonthemagicalbo4), Calvin Millar(@todaywaschill), Saint Maximin (@_lwatts), davidgarrettmusic(@davidgarrettmusic) . The tea ladies in particular were amazing, they brought me so many cuppas and custard creams and gave us a laugh every day. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Im in the BBC West region, where we have Alex Lovell and David Garmston work sharing, I think one of them does 3 days on one week, the other the next. ", Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We must adapt to better reflect how people live their lives, how they get their news and what content they want. Fundraising for. Is Jon Sopel capable of doing anything more than a 30 second piece to camera? The Bristol-born Points West presenter said he had a wonderful family holiday to the Spanish island in August but, having felt fine during his time abroad, he started to feel unwell when he According to the latest Twitter stat on 2023-02-28, David Garmston has a total favourites count of 500 on the Twitter account and David Garmston has 2.64 Thousand followers on the same Twitter account. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. As well as cutting the And speaking of politics, Norman Smith, the former Assistant Political Editor, bowed out around the same time as Carrie Gracie. ", Want our best stories with fewer ads and alerts when the biggest news stories drop? Menu. But those services were created more than 50 years ago, have changed very little and need significant reinvention. The thing Gloucestershire farmers can do that Jeremy Clarkson found hilariously difficult, 'Never seen again' Nick Knowles makes startling claims about why BBC dropped his show. WebLiz Beacon with fellow presenter David Garmston. Not a regional presenter, but Mark Mardell leaves the BBC today. WebA founding partner at Stellan Capital, David Leon, a Certified Portfolio Manager, has held multiple high-level roles including Director, Goldman Sachs JBWere; Executive Director, Morgan Stanley; and Governor at the American Chamber of Commerce. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. Points West presenter David Garmston said he had a wonderful family holiday in Majorca last month August but, having felt fine during his time abroad, he started to feel unwell when he came back. There will be a new operating model for regional TV news, which will mean our 13 TV newsrooms are consistent across the country, a spokesperson said. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. It ws the very last word of his https://t.co/zJ6khvjp5X, @stillawake Yes, Joanna, Norris categorically said there would be no underground. I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. A recent Freedom of Information Act request to Bristol City Council for information about the media interest in the toppling and raising of the statue of Edward Colston revealed that the Mayor Marvin Rees had received almost 30 requests for interviews from all over the world, including separate requests from 11 different parts of the BBC. Now that Stuart and Dave have left, they will be doing local reporting duties. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Many people ask this question about the money David Garmston makes from Facebook. Designer lookalike for a fraction of the cost. "I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. Fellow Points West presenter Alex Lovell said the team had been inundated with viewer emails concerned about Mr Garmston. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The tea-time news programme Points West will have just one presenter. BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. He is still feeling a bit tired, he continued, but is now feeling pretty much back to normal and is hoping to go back to work soon. Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he didn't need to be ventilated in the end, but that "The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. Get the biggest stories from across Bristol straight to your inbox. The TV presenter said he was put on antibiotics and, as he was still having difficulties breathing, he was moved from a respiratory ward to the intensive care unit (ICU) as a precaution in case he needed to be ventilated. Enter your password to log in. I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. This account already exists. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Describing finding out he had legionnaires' disease as a shock, the 63-year-old said: "It turned out that I was incubating this rather nasty disease. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. WebJ. The broadcaster said at first he thought it was just anxiety caused by all the additional stresses of going abroad during the pandemic, such He has worked in television in the West Country for nearly three decades. Download our app on iPhone or Android, David Garmston says he cannot thank hospital staff enough. The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. WebView David Alston results in Illinois (IL) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Mr Garmston said that when he arrived at the Bristol Royal Infirmary he was asked where he had been on holiday and, telling them he had been to Spain, they checked him for legionnaires' disease. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he didn't need to be ventilated in the end, but that The Covid-19 crisis has shown more than ever the need for an effective public service broadcaster and for trusted, quality journalism in an era of disinformation and fake news. I thought that no one would notice that I wasn't there," he said. The NUJ welcomes the BBCs commitment to swiftly share vital data on equality impact and stress risk assessments. 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