What happened to Mark Austin ITV news?

What happened to Mark Austin ITV news?

Award-winning journalist and presenter Mark Austin has said goodbye to ITV News, signing off for the final time after a remarkable 30-year career. Mark was given a surprise on-air farewell by co-presenter Mary Nightingale on Thursday’s ITV Evening News, which he has presented since October 2015.

Who does Mark Austin work for now?

Sky News
Mark William Austin (born 1 November 1958) is an English journalist and television presenter, currently working for Sky News. Austin is best known as the former co-newscaster for the ITV Evening News, alongside Mary Nightingale, and the former co-newscaster of the ITV News at Ten, alongside Julie Etchingham.

How old is Mark Austin?

62 years (November 1, 1958)
Mark Austin/Age

How tall is Mark Austin?

1.88 m
Mark Austin/Height

Who is Katy Austin?

Earlier this year, Katy Austin, who was mentored by Andrew Wilson on the 2015 mentoring scheme, started a permanent role as a BBC News Business Correspondent. Here Katy traces her progress since her time on the mentoring scheme.

Did Mark Austin get sacked?

Ahead of his thirtieth anniversary at ITV News, award-winning broadcast journalist and anchor Mark Austin has announced he will be stepping down from his role as presenter of ITV Evening News at the end of the year.

Where is Mark Austin from?

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Mark Austin/Place of birth

When did Mark Austin leave ITV News show?

After thirty years with ITV News, it was announced in October 2016, that Austin would be leaving at the end of the year. He presented his last programme on 22 December 2016. Austin joined LBC Radio for a series of guest shows across the Easter weekend in April 2017.

When did Mark Austin leave Good Morning Britain?

He then moved back to the ITV Evening News, presenting alongside Mary Nightingale. In 2016, Austin guest presented numerous episodes of Good Morning Britain alongside Ranvir Singh and Charlotte Hawkins. After thirty years with ITV News, it was announced in October 2016, that Austin would be leaving at the end of the year.

Where did Mark Austin report on the Kosovo War?

Based on the Albanian border for much of the conflict, Austin reported on the refugee crisis caused by the war. On the day in June NATO troops finally entered Kosovo he was airlifted in with the Gurkhas, the first troops to enter the country, reporting on their role as mine clearers, and witnessing an early confrontation with Serb police.

When does Mark Austin start on Sky News?

In September 2018, Austin started presenting The News Hour with Mark Austin on Sky News, broadcast from Sky Central between 5pm to 6pm each weekday. He also presents Sky News at 6 between 6pm and 7pm each weekday.