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Glasgow Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC Scotland reveal big change after departure of presenter
The broadcaster has announced that its BBC Scotland Innovation Correspondent, Laura Goodwin, will join Reporting Scotland as a lead news presenter alongside Laura Miller. Goodwin will take on the new role following Sally Magnusson's recent departure after 27 years in the role. The South African-born journalist, who moved to Scotland at the age of 12, joined the BBC in 2018 as an Innovation Correspondent. Since then, she has reported on the creativity and ingenuity of Scotland's business and academic community. READ MORE: 'Hit' BBC crime drama set to return for 10th series READ MORE: Legendary BBC presenter stepping down after 27 years Laura Goodwin - BBC Scotland reveal big change after departure of presenter (Image: Supplied) Laura said: 'I am delighted to be officially joining the Reporting Scotland presentation team after six years working as a correspondent for the BBC. "To take over from Sally Magnusson, someone I hold in such high regard, is an incredible honour. I look forward to sharing the week, and the Reporting Scotland desk, with the wonderful Laura Miller, delivering the stories that matter to our audience. 'On a personal note, this is an opportunity that, as a once very shy little girl, I could only have dreamt of, and I am looking forward to getting started.' Gary Smith, Head of News and Current Affairs at BBC Scotland, added: 'Laura is a brilliant addition to the Reporting Scotland team. "She is a consummate professional who presents with authority, flair and grace. "A great journalist and interviewer, too, who gets straight to the heart of a story.' The former student of Madras College in St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh will take up her new role on Reporting Scotland, presenting on Thursdays and Fridays from May. Laura started her broadcast career at Moray Firth Radio in Inverness. After that, she moved to STV in Aberdeen as a presenter and reporter.
BBC News
22-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Can smart phones get smarter
Tech expo Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is a prime location for the world's biggest tech companies to make deals and show us their latest products. BBC Click presenter Laura Goodwin has the highlights and top trends from MWC, including the fast-developing AI in our phones. This video is from BBC Click, the BBC's flagship technology programme.
