Ruth Dodsworth
Ruth Wignall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ruth Dodsworth 21/051975 England |
| Education | Cardiff University |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, Journalist, Weather presenter |
| Notable credit(s) | ITV Cymru Wales Nation Radio |
| Spouse | Jonathan Wignall |
| Children | Grace (12) and Jack (10) [1] |
Ruth Wignall (Dodsworth) is a British journalist and broadcaster for ITV Cymru Wales and Nation Radio.[2]
Career
Wignall is best known as a weather presenter but began her career in radio, working as a researcher for BBC Radio Wales[3] before training as a news reporter and presenter.[4] She joined HTV Wales (now ITV Cymru Wales) in July 1995.
She has also presented a wide range of Welsh feature programmes for ITV, including The Ferret, Grassroots, coverage of the Royal Welsh Show and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Wales This Week, A Little Piece of Paradise, The Night Before the Morning After and Coast and Country.[4][2]
In September 2015, Wignall joined Nation Radio as co-presenter of the station's breakfast show, The Big Welsh Wake Up, alongside Niall Foster.
Education
After graduating with a degree in communications, Wignall studied post-graduate journalism at Cardiff University through an ITV sponsored course.[4]
Charity work
Wignall has hosted charity fashion shows for charities including the breast care centre at Llanelli Hospital[5] and the George Thomas Hospice.[6]
Private life
Wignall lives in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, has two children Grace and Jack [2] and is married to Swansea businessman and ex nightclub owner Jonathan Wignall.[7]
References
- ^ Hill, Claire (06-09-2005). "The truth about YOU". Retrieved 12 September 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Thomas, Matt (8 August 2010). "Weather girl Ruth Wignall is lifting the lid on the private gardens of Wales in her new TV series". Wales on Sunday. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ LinkedIn - Ruth Wignall
- ^ a b c "Meet the Team - Ruth Wignall". ITV Wales. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ "Fashion for charity". This is South Wales. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Piper, Juliet (10 October 2008). "Welsh celebrities line up for charity catwalk event". South Wales Echo. Retrieved 12 September 2010. [dead link]
- ^ Laing, Charlotte (08-04-2009). "Welsh celebrities no-make-up shoot". Wales Online. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
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