Lorna Dunkley
| Lorna Dunkley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bodmin, Cornwall, England, UK |
| Occupation | Sky News presenter |
| Spouse(s) | Brad Higgins (m. 2000-present) |
| Awards | BT Young Journalist of the Year |
Lorna Dunkley (born Bodmin, Cornwall) is a news anchor for Sky News, Sky's 24-hour television news network. She hosts programming from the Sky News Centre in West London, including weekend slots from 12-noon to 2.00pm, as well as every Monday from 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Early life
Dunkley was born in Bodmin[citation needed] and grew up in Cornwall.[citation needed]
Education
Dunkley undertook part-time school work with both BBC Radio Cornwall and Pirate FM 102. She graduated in Communication Studies from the University of Glamorgan and completed a post-graduate course in Broadcast Journalism at University College Falmouth.[citation needed]
Life and career
Dunkley undertook researcher work with ITV Westcountry in Plymouth.[1] She then became a reporter, covering stories including the Devon road protests and the environmentalist Swampy’s eight day long underground protest. She then became a presenter in 2000, fronting Westcountry Live.[2]
After going freelance, Dunkley joined Sky News in 2002, and after a period as a reporter presented Sky News Sunrise, Live at Five, Sky News Today and Sky News at Ten, mostly at weekends. She moved from Sky News Sunrise to further strengthen the weekend presenting line-up, joining Steve Dixon, Mark Longhurst and Chris Roberts.[3]
Awards
Dunkley was named the BT West Young Journalist of the Year in 1997, and attended a Buckingham Palace reception for young achievers in 1998.
Family
Dunkley married Brad Higgins in Bodmin in 2000.[4] He is Director of Programmes at the Sky-owned horse racing channel At the Races. The couple live in west London.[5]
In her youth she played Rugby Union for Bodmin ladies, but now enjoys skiing and playing the piano.
She is the second cousin of Emma Dunkley from Citywire Wealth Manager.
References
- ↑ "Q&A with Lorna Dunkley". TV Newsroom. Retrieved 25 August 2008.
- ↑ "Lorna Dunkley". TV Ark. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2008.
- ↑ "Lorna Dunkley". Sky News. Retrieved 25 August 2008.
- ↑ Marriages England and Wales 1984-2005
- ↑ "Lorna Dunkley". TV Ark. Retrieved 25 August 2008.
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