Broadcast journalist for @BBCSouthNews. All views my own.

Joined March 2012
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Mike Apps retweeted
Our thoughts are with Christian Eriksen and his family. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, Christian. We’re all with you 🤍
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22 Dec 2025
An early start to read the news @BBCSouthNews in @BBCBreakfast @BBCOne today. Studio Christmas decorations putting my house to shame! Back up the loft after this to find our missing box from last year!
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30 Jul 2025
I couldn't resist a selfie with the new UK Dog Surfing champion, Margot! Meet her & her owner @Carl_TheComet tonight, @BBCSouthNews at 1830 @BBCOne #branksome #dogsurfing
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21 Mar 2025
It was a pleasure to meet some amazing children & families and dedicated hospital staff @UHD_NHS for my report for @WorldDSDay. More @BBCSouthNews throughout today. BBC News - Parents of children with Down's Syndrome train midwives - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g0…
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19 Mar 2025
On the back of the truck you can see what seems to be the gas cannister that was split open in the explosion outside @Westquay #Southampton
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19 Mar 2025
Clean up operation now underway outside @Westquay
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19 Mar 2025
Firefighters still damping down cylinders on the back of a low-loader following an explosion outside the entrance to the carpark @Westquay in #Southampton this morning
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13 Mar 2025
My first one of these in a while! And I managed to sneak out at home without waking the baby (I think! 🙏) With you @BBCSouthNews @BBCBreakfast through the morning
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🎉 Congrats to Anna Collins, a community midwife, for winning the ‘Autumn’ category in our photo competition for staff. Her stunning image will be displayed in our new maternity and neonatal unit in the BEACH Building. Thanks to all who participated! 📸#TransformationTuesday
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21 Oct 2024
I just had the definition of what it means to be sleep deprived with a 5 week old baby...the radio came out loud when I turned on my car's engine, rather than turn it down, I tried to soothe it back to silence 🤦🏻
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Mike Apps retweeted
LIVE AFTER THE GAME! @SpursChatPod The Spurs Chat Podcast: Discussing Tottenham's last pre-season friendly: Spurs v Bayern Munich. 🎥 youtube.com/live/d25yYBrXKMA… 🎙 shows.acast.com/spurs-chat @ChrisCowlin, joined by @RickyJNorwood @BeckydBecky and @AppsMike #COYS #THFC #Tottenham #Spurs
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29 May 2024
I'm live @BBCBreakfast all morning at #Bournemouth beach, after a 20-year-old from Croydon was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder over the Durley Chine stabbing
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17 May 2024
Fans gathering outside St Mary's in huge numbers ahead of @SouthamptonFC against @westbrom in the Championship Play Off Semi Final. I'll be live @BBCSport & @BBCSouthNews after 1830
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8 Apr 2024
Pleased to have completed @ABPSouthampton yesterday in very challenging conditions! Thanks so much to everyone who has donated to @FOPICU in memory of our daughter Olivia. And thanks to @Farmsie for a beautiful report on the race @BBCSouthNews last night.
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29 Mar 2024
It's nearly a year since our daughter passed away. I'm running @ABPMarathon on 7 April to raise money for @FOPICU, who cared for her for most of her life. All donations are gratefully received ☺️ justgiving.com/page/michael-…
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7 Mar 2024
Damping down continuing at the scene of the industrial unit fire next to @SouthamptonFC stadium. The units affected expected to be demolished later today. More @BBCSouthNews @BBCOne at 1330
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