Carol Kirkwood to leave BBC Breakfast after 25 years

Carol Kirkwood, the BBC Breakfast main weather presenter, announced she will leave the BBC in April after more than 25 years with the broadcaster.

Carol Kirkwood announced on BBC Breakfast that she will leave the BBC in April after more than 25 years with the broadcaster. She said the decision "hasn't been an easy decision to make" and described her time presenting the weather as an "absolute privilege." Kirkwood received meteorological training at The Weather Channel, the Met Office and the BBC, and joined the BBC Weather Centre in April 1998. She has been the main weather presenter on BBC Breakfast since 2010. Key points: - Announced she will leave the BBC in April after more than 25 years with the broadcaster. - Joined the BBC Weather Centre in April 1998 after training at The Weather Channel, the Met Office and the BBC. - Has been the main weather presenter on BBC Breakfast since 2010. - Said presenting the weather was a privilege and thanked colleagues and viewers for their support. Summary: Her departure ends a long-running role on a high-profile morning programme. Undetermined at this time.