Dominic Andrew Heale (born 15 June 1961) is an English journalist and newsreader formerly employed by the BBC. He co-presented the flagship 6:30 Regional News programme BBC East Midlands Today with Anne Davies,[1] he also presented the lunchtime news.
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| Born | Dominic Andrew Heale 15 June 1961 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist and broadcaster |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Employer(s) | BBC BBC East Midlands |
| Known for | BBC East Midlands Today (2001–2020) |
| Term | 2001 – October 2020 |
Early life edit
Heale is from Devon, and attended the University of Hull.
Broadcasting career edit
Heale started working for Plymouth Sound Radio in 1984 before joining Devonair Radio in Exeter, later taking the role of news editor. He then joined Television South-West as a presenter in 1987, leaving in 1993 to work for Central News (East) in Nottingham, first as a reporter then presenter of Central News at Six. In 2000 he joined BBC East Midlands Today as a lead presenter, alongside Anne Davies.[2]
On 19 October 2020, BBC East Midlands Today announced Heale was leaving his position after 20 years with his final broadcast taking place on 23 October 2020.
References edit
- ^ Presenter Profiles - Dominic Heale BBC East Midlands Today
- ^ "Dominic Heale's Biography and Images". TV Newsroom. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2011.