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Lee Blakeman

England

Sport Presenter and Commentator at BBC

Presenter at BBC Radio Stoke

Football Reporter at BBC Radio 5 Live

Breakfast Presenter @BBCRadioStoke Weekdays 0600-1000 | Football Commentator & Reporter @5LiveSport

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  • 3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

    Image source, Adam ParkesImage caption, Councillor Adam Parkes has trained 60 people in mental health first aidA councillor has trained 60 people as part of his drive to create what he believes will be the country's first mental health friendly town. Adam Parkes, chairman of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, started training mental health first-aiders in Biddulph, Staffordshire, towards the end of 2024.

  • 4 days ago | yahoo.com | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

    A new concert venue is planned for Lemmy Kilmister's hometown of Burslem [PA Media]A planned concert venue in heavy metal legend Lemmy Kilmister's hometown would help to boost the area's music scene, a local artist has said. The proposal would see the vacant Queen's Theatre in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, transformed into an 800-seat venue with a cafe, museum and music studios.

  • 4 days ago | flipboard.com | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

    Jonathan Joss, Voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill, Shot and Killed by NeighborJonathan Joss, best known for voicing John Redcorn across 12 seasons of King of the Hill, was shot and killed by his neighbor in San Antonio on …

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

    As the son of a much-loved footballer, Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington seemed destined to follow in his father's footsteps. The professional dancer lived in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, for much of his childhood as his dad Tommy Widdrington, Aldershot Town FC's current manager, played for Port Vale FC. During his time in the city, Widdrington (Kai) joined the club's academy and said he wanted to be a "star footballer" just like his dad.

  • 3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex McIntyre |Lee Blakeman

    Image source, FamilyImage caption, Megan Newton was found dead in her flat in April 2019A charity football match will be held later to celebrate the life of a teenager who was murdered six years ago. Megan Newton, 18, was found dead at her flat on Fletcher Road, Stoke-on-Trent, on 20 April 2019 after she was raped and murdered by Joseph Trevor, who received a life sentence in February 2020.

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Lee Blakeman
Lee Blakeman @LeeBlakeman
19 Jun 24

⚽️ What a class day! First ever Euros commentary for @5liveSport ✅ Great fun working alongside the top man @morrisonclinton https://t.co/RGxX86Wkvl

Lee Blakeman
Lee Blakeman @LeeBlakeman
19 May 24

Top day (despite the result) with a top draw @BBCRadioStoke team at Wembley https://t.co/i6GfuK0xwE

Lee Blakeman
Lee Blakeman @LeeBlakeman
19 May 24

Big day for @crewealexfc - we’re live from here 9-12, building up to the League Two play-off final on @BBCRadioStoke We’re in between Box Park and the steps, if you’re heading down, come and say hello. Listen here: https://t.co/ZoQupD2We6 https://t.co/Qt1SWnyBKd