Something went wrong, please try again later. BBC presenter David Garmston caught Legionnaires disease while on holiday in Majorca and ended up having to spend a week in intensive care. Something went wrong, please try again later. Generally if one of them does the 1.30 bulletin, they don't do the 10.30 or, if they do the 6.30, they do the 10.30. Former Met acting commissioner described rape as regretful sex, Detectives hunting for Constance Martens baby find remains of infant, London Ambulance Service told to improve its ethnic diversity, Third of London pupils miss first pick of school, Shocking moment moped narrowly misses 70mph train at level crossing, Armed police swoop on Hackney Central station after man knifed, Nursing union chief says she hasnt met with Health Secretary for a month, Top UK schools and educational centres to consider this year, What is the Willow Project? When the coronavirus pandemic hit, the station cut its number of daytime presenter shows between 6am and 6pm from four to three, with each presenter hosting for four hours at a time. Dedicated to the memory of David Garmston. 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. To get breaking news like this straight to your inbox, click here Sally Taylor should stay however and Anne Davies keeps her job. "It is a real boost that they have noticed and that they have cared.". inside Out West presenter Nosipho Ledwaba-Chapman with the stolen Benin Bronze found in Bristol Museum. 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Fundraising. To get breaking news like this straight to your inbox, click here. 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. We hope that precious memories of David offer some comfort at this special time. The Bristol-born presenter contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a View this record View. The Bristol-born presenter contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a Speaking about his ordeal with the Bristol Live, the presenter said hed felt fine while holidaying on the Spanish island in August but started to feel unwell when he came back. Mr Garmston said he thought he was suffering from anxiety at travelling post pandemic - but was also coughing and struggling to breathe. A recent Freedom of Information Act request to Bristol City Council for information about the media interest in the toppling and raising of the statue of Edward Colston revealed that the Mayor Marvin Rees had received almost 30 requests for interviews from all over the world, including separate requests from 11 different parts of 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. "I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. A BBC presenter was rushed to hospital after contracting a very rare disease on holiday. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. The metacognitive prompts within the guide will sup-port everyone wishing to learn more about storytelling or extend The staff were amazing, particularly the nurses in intensive care who held my hand and never let me out of their sight, he added. Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. 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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. "I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. "The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. "I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. 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. 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 "I was just really humbled by the care I got. Viewers are clearly concerned at the absence of someone whos been part of their local news family for years, she said. 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. A true trooper after 56 years in the business Movies. "Thanks to the wonderful treatment he received at the Bristol Royal Infirmary we're delighted to say that David is now on the mend, and looking forward to getting back to work in the very near future. Fundraising for. I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "He's clearly so loved and we miss him hugely at work. Any attempts to instigate compulsory redundancies will be robustly resisted by the NUJ. 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. Local BBC presenters Alex Lovell and David Garmston on the old red sofa that has now been replaced. Fundraising. 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. 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. Sent by C V Gower Funeral Directors on 07/10/2021. Is Jon Sopel capable of doing anything more than a 30 second piece to camera? The financial challenges are clear the solution requires public engagement and financial intervention from the government to ensure the BBCs survival as an institution prized and valued all over the world. I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. 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. "I was very fortunate they were on top of it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The disease affects just 200 people in the UK a year and is a severe form of pneumonia, usually caused by infection. one year ago Collected by C V Gower Funeral BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. 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. 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 - 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. He ended up passing out on the bed, with his family calling an ambulance at this point. "I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. 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