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\n\tOne of the UK\u2019s most well-known weather presenters is leaving the BBC after nearly 30 years.<\/p>\n
\n\tCarol Kirkwood has just announced that she will step down from the corporation in April.<\/p>\n
\n\tKirkwood is one of the most familiar faces on BBC TV. Having received her meteorological training at The Weather Channel,\u00a0she joined the BBC in 1998. She first worked on the BBC News chanel and then added BBC One and other BBC outlets.<\/p>\n
\n\tSince 2010, Kirkwood\u2019s familiarity has increased after becoming lead weather presenter on the flagship BBC Breakfast. <\/em>She has struck up a rapport with the presenters and is watched by millions each day. <\/p>\n \n\tHer regular outside broadcasts include the Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Ascot and royal events. She has also delivered forecasts for major sporting events such as Wimbledon and leading UK golf tournaments.<\/p>\n \n\tJonathan Munro, the interim head of BBC News, said Kirkwood has made an \u201cexceptional\u201d contribution to BBC News and BBC weather. \u201cFrom major national moments\u00a0to the everyday forecasts that are such an important part of our audiences\u2019 lives, she has set the gold standard for our accurate, valued journalism \u2013 always delivered with an appropriately sunny outlook,\u201d he added. \u201cShe will be greatly missed by teams across the BBC. We wish her all the best for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tKirkwood added: \u201cIt\u2019s been an absolute privilege to bring you the weather every day. My job is something I\u2019ve never taken for granted and I\u2019ve loved every minute! From early starts and all manner of forecasts, I\u2019ve shared it with incredible colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC Weather and programmes across the BBC. I\u2019d like to thank them for their support and friendship which has meant the world.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cAnd to those watching and listening at home \u2013 thank you for all the kindness you have shown me over the years, being part of your mornings has been a joy. This hasn\u2019t been an easy decision to make, but it feels like the right moment to step away. I\u2019ll carry with me the most wonderful memories.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n