Derek the weatherman has some big news to share After nearly 30 years of presenting the weather, he will be leaving the BBC at the end of the year On a social media post to his followers, Derek said: “It’s a decision I’ve thought long and hard about, and it certainly hasn’t been an easy one … for nearly three decades, I’ve had the great privilege of being welcomed into your homes and sharing weather updates with you across Wales” He told Radio Wales Drive he doesn’t plan to retire completely, and will be doing some more walking and travelling. Derek also said it was an opportunity to spend time with his 92-year-old mother. #RadioWales #DerekBrockway #Weather #Wales