BBC Weather Presenter Carol Kirkwood to Leave After 25 Years

Veteran BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood announced on Tuesday that she will leave the broadcaster in April after more than 25 years, marking the end of a prominent career that made her a familiar face in British homes.

Kirkwood, 63, originally from Morar in the Scottish Highlands, joined the BBC Weather Centre in April 1998 following meteorological training at The Weather Channel and the Met Office. She began broadcasting on the BBC News channel before expanding to regular appearances on BBC One. Since 2010, she has served as the main weather presenter on BBC Breakfast, delivering forecasts to millions of viewers each morning and building a rapport with the program's hosts.

In a statement, Kirkwood reflected on her tenure with affection. "This hasn't been an easy decision to make, but it feels like the right moment to step away," she said. "I'll carry with me the most wonderful memories." She described her role as "an absolute privilege," adding, "My job is something I've never taken for granted and I've loved every minute. From early starts and all manner of forecasts, I've shared it with incredible colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC Weather and programmes across the BBC. I'd...