Bob Warman

Long-standing ITV News Central presenter Bob Warman will present his final programme tonight after almost 50 years on screen in the Midlands.

Long-standing ITV News Central presenter Bob Warman will present his final programme tonight after almost 50 years on screen in the Midlands. A special programme to mark his achievements is on at 10:45 tonight on ITV in the Midlands, celebrating his career in regional news. Central's Bob Warman will present his last programme tonight after almost 50 years on screen

"That's really quite something after almost half a century in regional news, unique in fact." Mr Clamp joined ITV in 2005, after working for BBC Midlands Today, ...

"Bob is an inspiration to us all. "It is amazing that we ended up as opposite numbers for so long at ITV and the BBC. We have long been firm friends and that continued despite being professional rivals," Mr Owen said. Paul from Bloxwich, Walsall, said he had been watching Mr Warman on ITV since the presenter started in the 1970s, and said his retirement was "an end of an era".

ITV News Central Presenter Bob Warman offers a final farewell to the show's “loyal audience” after more than 50 years in broadcasting.

He was a founding member of the committee which established the Princess Royal Trust for carers in the Midlands. He has also been very supportive of local business enterprises. In 1989, he hosted the Sky TV version of The Price Is Right. He was the Vice Chairman of the Birmingham Civic Society, recipient of an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University and recipient of the Royal Television Society, Baird Medal.

It was the end of an era on Midlands television tonight as newscaster Bob Warman said his final goodbye to viewers.

"All I can do is say thank you, and what a pleasure it has been to be in the corner of your living room all these years. He said: "I have had a great love affair with the Black Country, its characters, its poetry and its habits. As ever, Bob had an improvised wisecrack for his final link.

Bob said farewell this evening following an emotional tribute paid by fans.

One said: "Bob was more than just the news, he made it more interesting. You made Central News what it was - unfortunately it will not be the same without you." ITV Central news legend Bob Warman has today said goodbye to regional news after 50 years of gracing our screens.