Journalist, writer, broadcaster
Portsmouth, UK
Joined November 2010
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Dominic Blake retweeted
#Gosport families locked inside PortsmouthCathedral nothing could prepared you.We printed/arranged all media @DHSCgovuk tried to stop us laying it stating it was private property.Thanks @dhblake stepping in as the place was covered in Media. Medics lined inside the cathedral🥲👇🏻
"We're not talking about an argument with a lay person, you're talking about fighting with the government". Bridget Reeves, who's grandmother Elsie Devine died at #GosportHospital reacts to the independent inquiry report. #bbcpm
#Cancer waiting times for 2023 in England were the worst on record.
Just 64.1% of patients started treatment within 62 days of cancer being suspected, with 100,000 waiting longer than they should for life-saving care.
The waits have worsened every year for the past 11.
Dominic Blake retweeted
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Entries close at 11pm on 10/03/24
Farewell to The News Centre in #Portsmouth
I started my career there, joining as a trainee reporter in 1986 when The Evening News was a six-edition broadsheet selling 110,000 copies every day.
The building’s being knocked down to make way for a new bus station.
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More than 4,000 homes in Portsmouth are at ‘immediate’ risk of flooding. The warning comes in a report which will be considered by the City Council today. It’s being urged to approve new flood defences along a 1.25km-stretch by Ports Creek.
I’m #ReportingLive on @BBCRadioSolent
More than 4,000 homes in Portsmouth are at ‘immediate’ risk of flooding. The warning comes in a report which will be considered by the City Council today. It’s being urged to approve new flood defences along a 1.25km-stretch by Ports Creek.
I’m #ReportingLive on @BBCRadioSolent
Dominic Blake retweeted
Today should have been Simon's 56th birthday. Forever remembered as the cheeky, happy-go-lucky 18-yr old tragically lost on 12.12.86. A difficult day for his parents who continue to fight for justice with courage & dignity 🙏 Happy heavenly birthday Simon 🎂 you are so missed ❤
Dominic Blake retweeted
A festival of ideas is being launched in #Waterlooville today. It’s hoped that local people will get involved and help the council to draw up a new masterplan for the town.
I’m #ReportingLive for @BBCRadioSolent
A festival of ideas is being launched in #Waterlooville today. It’s hoped that local people will get involved and help the council to draw up a new masterplan for the town.
I’m #ReportingLive for @BBCRadioSolent
Wayne Layton is Head of Regeneration at @HavantBorough Council.
He’s setting up a drop-in centre at the former Game store in the London Rd precinct: “It’s your chance to have a say in Waterlooville’s future”
Dominic Blake retweeted
Post Office lied and threatened BBC over Horizon whistleblower.
Post Office tried to kill our 2015 @BBCPanorama "Trouble At The Post Office". Over my dead body...
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67884743
Dominic Blake retweeted
Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 and used the @RoyalNavy to enforce the ban.
By 1867 Portsmouth-based ships had freed 150,000 Africans.
Plans for a new memorial have been welcomed by visitors to the city including Paul Westlake: “An excellent idea. It should happen”
Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 and used the @RoyalNavy to enforce the ban.
By 1867 Portsmouth-based ships had freed 150,000 Africans.
Plans for a new memorial have been welcomed by visitors to the city including Paul Westlake: “An excellent idea. It should happen”
Bursting sewer pipes have been causing misery for drivers in #Portsmouth
The on-going problem has forced @SouthernWater to close the southbound stretch of the A2030 Eastern Road three times in recent weeks.
I’m #ReportingLive for @BBCRadioSolent
Bursting sewer pipes have been causing misery for drivers in #Portsmouth
The on-going problem has forced @SouthernWater to close the southbound stretch of the A2030 Eastern Road three times in recent weeks.
I’m #ReportingLive for @BBCRadioSolent
The longest strike in the history of the #NHS is getting under way as junior doctors take part in a six-day walkout.
Thousands of junior doctors are expected to take part in the stoppage from 7am as part of their on-going pay dispute. I’ll be #ReportingLive for @BBCRadioSolent
Dominic Blake retweeted
The BBC Children In Need appeal has helped @WetwheelsSolent to give hundreds of disabled young people the chance to enjoy the thrill of boating on the Solent, including Ella and Gracie. Find out more about this great charity and its founder Geoff Holt on
@BBCRadioSolent