BBC News presenter Huw Edwards says staff are in mourning over 'the end of an era' as the broadcaster's world and domestic TV channels are to be merged. A standalone 24-hour channel - BBC News - will be created when the two are brought together.
The merger is part of cost-cutting measures and during a leaving party on Friday, March 31, fellow news presenter Clive Myrie reportedly told staff who were leaving, remaining employees would 'miss you all', according to MailOnline. According to national reports, the move has not gone down well within the Beeb.
Huw told MailOnline: "There's a real sense of the end of an era with experienced colleagues leaving and sadness that the news channel — a hugely successful platform for BBC News — [is] losing its distinct identity. But colleagues are also determined to try to make the new channel work for our licence payers."
In a Tweet sent out to his 180,000 followers, Huw added: "From Day 1 of @BBCNews 24 onwards with 14 years of @BBCNews at 5 along the way. The news channel team was the best live news team in the business. Thanks to everyone who contributed over the decades. It was a privilege."
Supporters were quick to add their sentiments to the news from Huw. One commenter said: "You deserve a knighthood for your presenting on @BBCN e ws over the years."
'Just like red wine', added another Twitter user, while referring to his birthplace, another said: "A true Welsh icon".
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