Sally Taylor bids farewell as South Today presenter after 40 years
Sally Taylor bids farewell as South Today presenter after 40 years

Sally Taylor bids farewell as South Today presenter after 40 years

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Sally Taylor, a beloved presenter of BBC South's 'South Today' since 1987, hosted her final broadcast after nearly 40 years on air, marking her retirement as the longest-serving female presenter of a flagship regional news program in the UK. In her farewell, Taylor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share stories with her audience and described her decision to retire as both stressful and ultimately relieving. She reflected on her illustrious career, which included covering significant events like ten general elections and reporting from war zones and Antarctica. Fellow colleagues, including actor Hugh Bonneville and former presenter Roger Finn, paid tribute to Taylor's impact on viewers and her professionalism. As she signs off, Taylor emphasizes the transition as a new beginning and expresses optimism for her future endeavors. Her contributions to broadcasting were recognized with an MBE in 2005 for her services to regional news.

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