A legendary STV news broadcaster is stepping down after 34 years in the industry.
Bernard Ponsonby announced to viewers that after more than three decades, his broadcasting career is 'about to end'.
He has been STV's special correspondent since 2019, having joined the station in 1990 and served as the station's political editor for 19 years. In an emotional farewell letter, the Glasgow-born journalist reflected on some of the most significant moments in his career. He spoke of the 1996 Dunblane shooting, the 2014 Scottish independence referendum and his time presenting 'landmark' programmes such asunfolds. It has been a privilege to do a job that has broadened horizons, not least in examining closely the personalities who shape how we live our lives."I will do some punditry for whoever thinks my experience might enhance what they are doing.
"I would like to thank all my colleagues. From day one to the final day, STV has been a remarkable family.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers’ comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention.
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