[Andrew]

Didn't even realise Paul Brand was now reading the news as well - and to think back in the day even regular anchors of other bulletins had to prove themselves for years before being allowed anywhere near News at Ten.

Obviously it's summer and more than that the peak holiday period of summer but it seems this last couple of weeks even the B-team has been off screen too.  Yasmin Bodalbhai has been doing the Lunchtime News as well.

What has been noticeable this summer is that Charlene White has been off as well, so hasn’t been covering the Evening News.

In regards to regional presenters doing the national news, some will want the opportunity just to say they’ve done it, others will want to do it for the showreel/CV so it looks good if a job opportunity comes up either within ITV or elsewhere

Other regional presenters presumably have no interest at all in appearing nationally and are happy being the face of their region

There is always the risk of that quiet Saturday night shift you’ve agreed to do, where you’ve just got two 10 minute bulletins and something nice to put on your showreel, turning into open ended breaking news if something kicks off