Something went wrong, please try again later. BBC Points West presenter David and his colleague Liz Beacon ( Image: BBC) Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he. "I'm touched. We are in the age of the Facebook community group and the WhatsApp neighbourhood chat. "It is a real boost that they have noticed and that they have cared.". They are much loved and will always be remembered. Mr Garmston, who lives in central Bristol, said: "The viewers have been amazing, they have written in asking where I am. Something went wrong, please try again later. Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. Apart from feeling very anxious, Mr Garmston said he was also coughing and couldn't breathe very well so he took a couple of lateral flow tests and they came back negative. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. Unlike other regions, BBC West in Bristol will keep its weekly regional politics show and a new investigative series will replace Inside Out West - there had been speculation both would be axed completely. To get breaking news like this straight to your inbox, click here. WebDavid Garmston presenter of The Politics Show for the West David Garmston has appeared on 'Points West' for a number of years. WebDiscover short videos related to David Garmston on TikTok. Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was. Recent Donations. ER 2005-06 West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 Emma Simpson. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I just put it down to being a bit anxious about things, but I was obviously quite ill at that time and didn't realise it.". 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Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he didn't need to be ventilated in the end, but that he was on oxygen during the two weeks he spent in hospital. "When they said people were writing in, I didn't believe them. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Fundraising for. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest local and breaking news in Bristol. Self: Midlands Today. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. Mr Garmston said that when he arrived at the Bristol Royal Infirmary he was asked where he had been on holiday and, telling them he had been to Spain, they checked him for legionnaires' disease. He is the second male anchor on Apart from feeling very anxious, Mr Garmston said he was also coughing and couldn't breathe very well so he took a couple of lateral flow tests and they came back negative. He spent a week in ICU, he said, and wished to thank all the staff at the hospital. Picture: BBC News In reply to the newsreaders tweet, fashion giant Zara messaged back to apologise and to assure her The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. Garmston. Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. He was diagnosed with legionnaires disease at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Other occupants: Emma Simpson. I feel very close to viewers, I feel they are part of the family really so I am really grateful. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "I was very fortunate they were on top of it. WebOscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events "The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. She or co-host David Garmston face redundancy or a job share as part of a raft of cuts at the corporations Whiteladies Road headquarters. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. "When they said people were writing in, I didn't believe them. Mr Garmston paid tribute to all those who had cared for him since he became unwell, in particular the medics whom he credits with saving his life. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Points West presenter David Garmston said he had a wonderful family holiday in Majorca last month August but, having felt fine during his time abroad, he Fellow Points West presenter Alex Lovell said the team had been fielding many questions from worried viewers asking why the long-serving presenter had not been appearing on their screens. I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. 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"That is one of my memories, I just looked forward to seeing them. He is still feeling a bit tired, he continued, but is now feeling pretty much back to normal and is hoping to go back to work soon. Mr Garmston said that when he arrived at the Bristol Royal Infirmary he was asked where he had been on holiday and, telling them he had been to Spain, they checked him for legionnaires' disease. BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. 1 David A Garmston. "The tea ladies in particular were amazing, they brought me so many cuppas and custard creams and gave us a laugh every day. "We've have been increasingly inundated with emails. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. The Bristol-born presenter contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a family holiday to Majorca in August. Get the biggest stories from across Bristol straight to your inbox. We must adapt to better reflect how people live their lives, how they get their news and what content they want. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Tesco has now apologised for the smell, and claimed staff are working on the issue. The tea-time news programme Points West will have just one presenter. A BBC spokesperson said the cuts were at the moment still only proposed, and there would be a consultation process to go through, with voluntary redundancies preferred. We cannot allow the BBC to sleepwalk into a death by a thousand cuts, which will inevitably see people switch off because they arent getting the service they want, she added. The metacognitive prompts within the guide will sup-port everyone wishing to learn more about storytelling or extend The broadcaster said at first he thought it was just anxiety caused by all the additional stresses of going abroad during the pandemic, such as forms and covid tests. Something went wrong, please try again later. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. Mr Garmston said that when he arrived at the Bristol Royal Infirmary he was asked where he had been on holiday and, telling them he had been to Spain, they checked him for legionnaires' disease. He spent two weeks in Bristol Royal Infirmary and has since been convalescing at home. "I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. Not a regional presenter, but Mark Mardell leaves the BBC today. And speaking of politics, Norman Smith, the former Assistant Political Editor, bowed out around the same time as Carrie Gracie. I owe them my life and I shall be forever grateful.". Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. Once qualified by the NCTJ (coming joint top in the UK) he joined the new independent radio station for Bristol and Bath, Radio West . Garmston has, since 1985, been the male anchor on BBC Points West, working alongside Alex Lovell, Amanda Parr and Imogen Sellers. Enter your password to log in. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. The disease is very rare, with around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. WebDavid Garmston. WebDavid Garston is on Facebook. Many people ask this question about the money David Garmston makes from Twitter. Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he didn't need to be ventilated in the end, but that Points West presenter David Garmston said that while he had a "lovely" family holiday on the Spanish island in August, he started to feel unwell when he returned home in August. David had contracted legonnaires' disease while on holiday. WebDavid Garmston is an English journalist who currently works as a presenter on BBC Points West and Sunday Politics West. They found what was wrong quickly and gave me the medication to specifically target it, he said to the BBC. "I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. I am not moving seats. Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he didn't need to be ventilated in the end, but that he was on oxygen during the two weeks he spent in hospital. RT @fells_maurice: @stillawake Yes, Joanna, Norris categorically said there would be no underground. inside Out West presenter Nosipho Ledwaba-Chapman with the stolen Benin Bronze found in Bristol Museum. ", Want our best stories with fewer ads and alerts when the biggest news stories drop? Designer lookalike for a fraction of the cost. Designer lookalike for a fraction of the cost. Watch popular content from the following creators: Pastor David Gammon(@david_gammon), But you can call me Harrison(@harrisonthemagicalbo4), Calvin Millar(@todaywaschill), Saint Maximin (@_lwatts), davidgarrettmusic(@davidgarrettmusic) . "When they said people were writing in, I didn't believe them. These are huge cuts which will inevitably have an impact on the BBCs ability to sustain the breadth and depth of news coverage throughout England which truly reflects the diversity of the nation, said NUJ general secretary Michelle Stanistreet. The controversial US oil plan explained, Harry and Meghan lose Frogmore Cottage after memoir controversy, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. "I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. He ended up passing out on the bed, with his family calling an ambulance at this point. You kept me going. Im in the BBC West region, where we have Alex Lovell and David Garmston work sharing, I think one of them does 3 days on one week, the other the next. "The staff were amazing, particularly the nurses in intensive care who held my hand and never let me out of their sight," he added. https://twitter.com/BBCNewsPR/status/1322160353216745472. READ MORE: The thing Gloucestershire farmers can do that Jeremy Clarkson found hilariously difficult. I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. "I feel very close to viewers, I feel they are part of the family really so I am really grateful. The TV presenter said he was put on antibiotics and, as he was still having difficulties breathing, he was moved from a respiratory ward to the intensive care unit (ICU) as a precaution in case he needed to be ventilated. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. David Garmston is an English journalist who currently works on BBC Points West and has worked in the west for over two decades. He is the second male anchor on the programme and works alongside Alex Lovell, Amanda Parr and Imogen Sellers. Many people ask this question about the money David Garmston makes from Facebook. Hes clearly so loved and we miss him hugely at work. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. The disease affects just 200 people in the UK a year and is a severe form of pneumonia, usually caused by infection. Were just delighted hes getting his strength back, she added. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In loving memory of David Garmston. David Garmston Born: Bristol, United Kingdom. Sally Taylor should stay however and Anne Davies keeps her job. 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This account already exists. Points West presenter, David Garmston: In one word, are we going to get the underground in Bristo https://t.co/foGuypIPHn. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I was very fortunate they were on top of it. At present, its anchored by two - Alex Lovell and veteran broadcaster David Garmston. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I owe them my life and I shall be forever grateful.". BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. There will be a new operating model for regional TV news, which will mean our 13 TV newsrooms are consistent across the country, a spokesperson said. The TV presenter said he was put on antibiotics and, as he was still having difficulties breathing, he was moved from a respiratory ward to the intensive care unit (ICU) as a precaution in case he needed to be ventilated. Local BBC presenters Alex Lovell and David Garmston on the old red sofa that has now been replaced. We're just delighted he's getting his strength back," she added. That has meant taking some difficult decisions, she added. Points West presenter David Garmston said he had a wonderful family holiday to the Spanish island in August but, having felt fine during his time abroad, he started to feel unwell when he came back. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Helen Thomas, the Director of BBC England, said: Im proud people have turned to us for trusted news and information in huge numbers during COVID-19, proving the importance of our local and regional services. Now that Stuart and Dave have left, they will be doing local reporting duties. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The Bristol-born presenter contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a family holiday to Majorca Sign in Home Local Headlines Coronavirus Original Recommend Entertainment Entertainment Celebrities TV & Videos Music Movies Visual Art TV Series By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Points West presenter David Garmston said that while he had a "lovely" family holiday on the Spanish island in August, he started to feel unwell when he returned home in August. Describing finding out he had legionnaires' disease as a shock, the 63-year-old said: "It turned out that I was incubating this rather nasty disease. Movies. 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