Ruth Wignall
| Ruth Wignall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ruth Dodsworth 21/051975 England |
| Ethnicity | [Britain]British] |
| Education | Cardiff University |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, Journalist, Weather presenter |
| Notable credit(s) | ITV Cymru Wales Nation Radio |
| Spouse(s) | 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
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