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Chief Reporter for @BauerMedia on the @IRNAwards nominated West of England team. Once won an award myself. Views my own. james.diamond @bauermedia .co.uk

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James Diamond
7 months
Some news! Very proud to say my #ReportIt campaign earlier this year has been recognised as the best broadcast piece on violence against women of the past 12 months, by industry experts. (THREAD) #VAWG
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We're delighted to announce the winner of our Experts' Pick: Best Broadcast award: @JamesDiamond0 , Congratulations!⚡️ James' week-long #ReportIt campaign across UK radio stations collaborated with VAWG experts, amplified survivors and trained journalists on responsible reporting
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Jack O’Sullivan from Bristol is still missing, 3 weeks now since going on a night out in Hotwells. His family are pleading for answers as to why his phone kept pinging for hours after the last CCTV sighting… (1/2)
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Full story here on a horrible night for the Conservative Party across Bath & North East Somerset. The state of the Tory Party nationally has been blamed #LocalElections2023 #Bath
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The scene on Bridewell Street right now is like nothing I ever thought I’d see in Bristol. Huge gathering still here as police in riot gear watch on #BristolProtest
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If you missed it previously, please watch this video of his story. You can also read more here 👉 #Bristol #JackOSullivan
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2 years
🎥WATCH🎥 Is a Cool Runnings sequel on the cards? The Jamaican Bobsleigh Team are in Bath this week for final training before #Beijing2022 . I caught up with them earlier #CoolRunnings @JBSFed @UniofBath
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🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨 The man in charge of Bristol’s council housing says he didn’t know dangerous cladding was on 37 high rises in the city until a fire in one injured 6 people. He’s also admitted he doesn’t know what tests will be done to make the buildings safe @EOCS_Official
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3 years
🚨Personal news alert 🚨 Pretty excited to say I’ve been promoted to Senior Reporter as part of Bauer’s new West of England team. The last year has been amazing and I’ve learnt a huge amount. Can’t wait for more of the same 🎉 @bauermedia
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3 years
Sense of scale here as the March passes the Hippodrome #KillTheBill
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4 years
BREAKING: Plans to expand #BristolAirport are REJECTED by 18 votes to 7.
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1 year
A billboard has appeared at the end of the M32 by Cabot Circus, showing what the area could look like if Bristol prioritised cars less. Campaigners say it’s the future, though there’s no formal plans to actually make the changes. What do you think? @_wearepossible #Bristol
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Really pleased to say I’ve been promoted from junior reporter at @insidethegames . Bring on 2019 🎉
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James Diamond
3 years
I’ve spoken to campaigner @stephpike_ about the cladding scandal ahead of a protest planned in Bristol this afternoon…
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🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨 “A prison cell in the sky” That’s how one resident at Ecclestone House in Barton Hill has described his flat after the council revealed dangerous cladding helped spread a fire last month. I paid a visit earlier today… @EOCS_Official
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2 years
🎥WATCH🎥 “Shouldn’t” isn’t the same as “won’t.” As Michael Gove warns developers they must pay to fix the #claddingcrisis , Bristol’s @stephpike_ tells me leaseholders must be legally protected to ensure they don’t foot the bill… @BristolCAG #BuildingSafetyCrisis
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1 year
The Green Party has won the Hotwells and Harbourside by-election, making them the largest party on Bristol City Council with 25 seats. #Bristol #BristolCityCouncil
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2 years
Solidarity with my former colleagues @insidethegames who are clearly facing awful abuse for reporting on alleged doping at the Winter Olympics. You're having a laugh tho if you think it'll stop them. They are the best at what they do. #Beijing2022
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Stop what you're doing and read this - @nickbutterrun from #Bristol is trying to run a marathon in every country across the world (yes including Syria) to raise money for @ProstateUK Last week I caught up with him to find out how he's getting on
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3 years
Exciting times for me today taking up a new role as the official #Bristol and #Bath reporter for @bauermedia on @samfmbristol & @GHRSouthWest . DM’s are open for stories 👍
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St John Ambulance volunteer @o_crandon , who's the charity's site lead at the Ashton Gate mass vaccination centre, has told me he's "delighted" to be involved. @stjohnambulance are recruiting thousands of volunteers nationally. Read more 👉
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8 years
Superb show of mental strength from Murray to break back. Momentum is slowly shifting his way... #bbctennis
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🎥WATCH🎥 Residents at a #Bristol tower block forced to evacuate over structural concerns are accusing the city council of terrible communication. Around 400 people had to leave #BartonHouse on Tuesday with fears a fire could cause its collapse. My latest report 👇
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James Diamond
3 years
Three. Time. Olympian. 🔥💯🔥
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3 years
The front of the march has now passed the entrance to the G7 Media Centre, but I would estimate the back is still a km away into the centre of Falmouth. The march is due to end here. #G7Summit @piratefm @XRebellionUK
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BREAKING: 44yo man from Hartcliffe named as Anthony Snook has been charged with the murders of both Mason Rist (15) and Max Dixon (16) in Knowle West last weekend. @ASPolice Superintendent Mark Runacres has just delivered this statement #Bristol #Knowle
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3 years
The march has now begun. To give you a sense of scale, I filmed this non stop for more than 12 minutes and still the end hadn’t reached me… #G7Summit @XRebellionUK @piratefm
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6 years
So on Monday I’ll be starting a new job @insidethegames as a junior reporter and I cannot wait to start. Also sad to leave Celador though after an amazing 7 months. Shoutout to @AbbieChesher for the send off!
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2 years
I'm gonna be an uncle! 👀😬
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3 years
Now heading up Baldwin Street. Police presence at an absolute minimum. Largely leaving the protestors to get on with it. Noticeably different from previous days. #KillTheBill
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James Diamond
5 years
Shout out to the 4th bloke on the Sports Personality #TourDuTrophy bike who’s been repeatedly ignored all evening 😂🤦‍♂️ #SPOTY
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5 years
If this is a sign I should start doing the 4 I’m ignoring it 😂👀
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3 years
Work is well underway to reopen @Clevelandpools in Bath. It's the oldest outdoor swimming pool in the UK. FULL STORY: #ClevelandPools #Bath
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3 years
I’ve just been @Clevelandpools in Bath where work has started to reopen the UK’s oldest outdoor swimming pool. More on @GHRSouthWest & @samfmbristol soon
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3 years
Imagine getting that cheque at 18 😂😂😂😂😂 #raducanu
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James Diamond
2 years
This little boat has come all the way from Hannover in Germany as a sign of friendship. Hannover is twinned with Bristol. They’ve brought gin and a cornelian cherry tree for the city’s botanical garden @BristolHarbFest #Bristol
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2 years
In Bath this morning watching the Jamaican bobsleigh team get ready for #Beijing2022 🇯🇲
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James Diamond
1 year
Proud moment for me today running training sessions with the Bauer news team across the UK, on how to report #violenceagainstwomen . It follows my #ReportIt coverage last month. Hoping to share a mini documentary style video about it all shortly… @SARSAS_uk @ZTScotland
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James Diamond
3 years
I’m at Falmouth’s Kimberley Park this morning for an @XRebellionUK protest due to start at 11:30. Lots of people already here as you can see.
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THREAD: for the past year I have been investigating the extent of violence against women in the UK, how the language we use in the media impacts survivors and what journalists can do better… (1/4)
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James Diamond
3 years
How cool is this?! I spent last night with @bristolpitbulls at Bristol’s newest sports facility @PlanetIceUK . More to come soon on the radio…
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James Diamond
3 years
🎥WATCH🎥 A city like Bristol, needs a venue like this. That’s what I heard while paying a visit to Bristol’s new ice rink @PlanetIceUK It’s the new home of our city’s ice hockey team @bristolpitbulls FULL STORY:
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With the #G7 now underway, who fancies a tour around the International Media Centre? I’m based here in Falmouth for the next three days covering it all for @bauermedia #G7UK #Falmouth
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2 years
Thought it’s about time I updated my Twitter bio… 😏👌
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James Diamond
3 years
Last night with @Suicideprevbris was a sobering experience. The work they do is so important and I look forward to sharing it with you on the radio. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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3 years
Reason why I love my job no. 101: bring able to spend the morning here and call it work 😍🤙
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James Diamond
5 years
UPDATED STORY: 16 National Anti-Doping Authorities have called on @wada_ama to act without "further delay" after Russia missed their compliance deadline #AntiDoping #Russia
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James Diamond
3 years
Things are starting here now. A speech is underway to cheers and applause #KillTheBill
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James Diamond
3 years
I’m at the scene on the harbourside where a lorry has somehow managed to reverse into the water. Am told the driver made it out safely. More to come on @HitsBristolNews & @GHRSouthWest
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James Diamond
7 years
Q: How much slower am I at the 400 than @EmilyDiamond11 ? A: NINE seconds 😂 #NeverAgain
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2 years
🎥WATCH🎥 Today marks 1 year since a #KilltheBill protest in Bristol descended into a riot. I’ve been reflecting on what happened alongside @beardedjourno , who was there to witness it all. (1/3)
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James Diamond
3 years
A year to the day since I started bedroom broadcasting... 😬 #spotthedifference
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2 years
NEW: Bristol City Council tell me dangerous cladding, that helped a fire spread at Eccleston House in Barton Hill last month, was fitted 27 years ago. EPS Cladding has been put on 37 other blocks in the city since with work now being done to remove it. (1/2)
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James Diamond
8 months
Have been told residents living on the top floor of a Bristol apartment block with severe fire safety issues will have to move out temporarily. Freeholder Grey GR have shared a statement about The Milliners. More below 👇 @EOCS_Official #Bristol
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3 years
Just had it confirmed that the formally known Colston Arms on St Michael's Hill has officially renamed itself The Open Arms. It had been calling itself Ye Olde Pubby McDrunkface for months because of the link to slave trader Edward Colston... #Colston #Bristol (Credit: Alamy)
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James Diamond
2 years
Some personal news... Can't wait to help drive forward our hugely talented team!
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Abbie Chesher
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The second bit of exciting news that I'm now able to share is not 1, not 2 but 3 promotions in my South West team!! @JamesDiamond0 and @AkayJourno have become Chief Reporters - both GREAT role models. @matthutch1 is now a Senior Reporter - a hard worker with huge enthusiasm.
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James Diamond
3 years
Meanwhile here in the press room, elections can get notoriously quiet so @SimsonPete here has brought an archery set 😂
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James Diamond
2 years
ICYMI: Bristol City Council says the dangerous cladding on Eccleston House, which helped a fire spread last month, was installed way back in 1995. Since then it’s been put on a further 37 blocks, but passed all safety checks at the time @EOCS_Official
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2 years
One team, two awards (kind of) 🙌👌 I doubt I will enjoy being part of a team more in my career. Here’s to many more prizes in the future #RadioNewsAwards @matthutch1 @AbbieChesher @sophiesquiresx @AkayJourno @SimonMclean3 @oliviamounsor @Phoebe_Greggor
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James Diamond
7 years
I would say this England game is so dull I’d rather watch paint dry, but I already am... 😕 #LITENG
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James Diamond
6 years
At Heathrow Terminal 5 for my first solo trip for @insidethegames . Turin (via Milan) for the #Krasnoyarsk2019 torch lighting ceremony. News on 👍 @FISUnetwork
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Hits Radio is here! Big change for Bristol but have to say I’m excited for the future. Smashed it @maxineknight @jasonwebster1 👌
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James Diamond
5 years
. @Clifton_College school looked good from the balloons this morning 👌
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3 years
Privileged to take part in a historic balloon ascent this morning @bristolballoon . More on @samfmbristol & @GHRSouthWest !
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Bristol is such an amazing place on days like this (it’s always amazing but I mean especially so). Such a lovely atmosphere at the #GreatBristolRun . Congrats to everyone who’s taken part! #Bristol #BristolHalf
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James Diamond
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Went to @GWAAC ’s base this afternoon with @beckylbuckle to ask about what to do if you ever see them trying to land where you are. Hear their advice in our news next week #GWACC #airambulance
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James Diamond
8 years
If Russia can't take anyone with a doping history to Rio then no one with doping history should go. Complete hypocrisy if ban not global
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James Diamond
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🎥WATCH🎥 A public consultation has opened on huge plans to regenerate Bristol Temple Meads and the surrounding area. Take a look at my special report 👇 #TempleMeads #Bristol READ MORE:
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James Diamond
5 years
Excited to say that tomorrow I will be restarting work back at Celador Radio in Bristol 🙌 Looking forward to getting back on the air 👉 @samfmbristol @breezesouthwest
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2 years
Dear literally everyone on Twitter, With the greatest of respect, I simply do not care about your daily wordle efforts. Kind regards, James 😐🔫
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James Diamond
1 year
Found myself in A&E at the BRI yesterday after dislocating a finger and was signed in, x-rayed, given the results & strapped up all within about 25 mins! Seems the NHS isn’t in quite as bad shape as you might think (& if anyone wonders how the finger is, it’s fine) 😂🤦‍♂️ @uhbwNHS
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James Diamond
5 years
Out of office ⛷
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James Diamond
7 years
That was special. Incredible City performance ends with a 2-1 win over #ManUnited . Privileged to have had the chance to cover the game for @breezesouthwest and @samfmbristol . Tune into the breakfast shows tomorrow for fan reaction #BristolCityFC #BRCMUN
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James Diamond
4 years
Some friends of mine who live in London and who’s tenancy agreement expires in April, have just been told they will still have to find somewhere else to live despite the current situation. Landlords, PLEASE have some compassion. Now is not the time to be a knobhead😡
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James Diamond
3 years
WATCH: My video report on today’s huge @XRebellionUK protest in Falmouth. The G7 leaders have been urged to take more action on climate change. #G7Summit #G7Cornwall @bauermedia
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James Diamond
3 years
Mum clearly making an immediate impact at Ashton Gate 😀😂 today was her second shift 🎉
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Carol Vorderman
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Awwwwww....I was chatting to this lovely lady (have you gathered that I like chatting to people?) in the waiting area after my jab this morning. She, like so many, volunteers for our incredible @stjohnambulance . She was lovely and comforting and kind. Thank you @NicolaDiamond1
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Reflecting on this week’s #ReportIt content, I hope it really can make a difference. The interviews I’ve done have shown beyond any doubt the words we use matter. Hopefully others take note… If you missed today’s news 👉
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📽️WATCH📽️ I can confirm the new @007 movie #NoTimeToDie is a masterpiece. I went to see it at a midnight screening last night in #Bristol 's Showcase Cinema De Lux. Here's my special video report...
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James Diamond
8 years
Raonic will be v disappointed with that. Had a lot of chances to take the initiative and didn't #bbctennis #ATPFinals
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James Diamond
4 years
Home now reflecting on today’s events. Really tragic and somehow more shocking when it happens so close to home. I’ll be back on the scene with the latest tomorrow morning. Thoughts with the families involved. Full story -
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James Diamond
6 years
Concerning that the IOC seem to have already decided esports will be in the Games one day. Not sure they realise the negative impact including esports could have on their image among “traditional” athletes. Definitely some, perhaps most, wld consider esports’ inclusion an insult
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#esports should be nowhere near the #Olympics but it is too late because the train has already left the station, admits @LMorgan21 after attending the #IOC forum in #Lausanne yesterday
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This week starting tomorrow a piece of work I’ve been putting together for a long time goes to air. Tad nervous but hopefully it can be a piece of journalism that makes a difference #ReportIt
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In #Frome this morning where the Lib Dems are celebrating a huge by-election win overnight. Leader Sir Ed Davey and new MP Sarah Dyke are due here shortly… #Somerton @LibDems @bathnesld
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Proud member of the UK’s 2nd best commercial news team 🙌🍾
@IRNAwards
Commercial Radio News Awards
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🥈NEWS TEAM OF THE YEAR - OVER 1.5M TSA, RUNNER-UP: Bauer South West @bauermedia #RadioNewsAwards
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🎥WATCH🎥 Decided on a lie in this morning instead of heading to the @bristolballoon Fiesta? Well check out this video of this morning’s mass ascent! 63 balloons flew from Ashton Court into North Somerset. #Bristol #BristolBalloonFiesta
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EXCLUSIVE: As the world watches the Taliban take over #Afghanistan , I've managed to speak to a journalist who is on the ground in Kabul. Najib tells me what the atmosphere is like, whether the #Taliban really are letting women work and what should happen now... (1/2)
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James Diamond
4 years
Today I’m into day 3 of broadcasting from home because of the #coronavirus outbreak. Been forced to self isolate but still working to bring you the news on @breezesouthwest , @samfmbristol , @samfmswindon & others. Updates for you more important now than ever 👍
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Made it to Falmouth for the G7. Up early tomorrow to help report for @piratefm & @bauermedia . Let’s get going 👌
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James Diamond
11 months
Good morning Bristol!! #BalloonFiestaWeek #Bristol
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James Diamond
2 years
🎥WATCH🎥 Officials are working hard to reassure residents of a Bristol tower block that it is safe after a fire on the top floor killed one and left eight in hospital. I’ve been back at Twinnell House. READ MORE:
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James Diamond
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"It's stopping people earning a living" I've been speaking to musicians about how the Brexit trade deal could stop them touring Europe post-coronavirus. Watch my special video report on the issue below. With thanks to @jetfury , @AJ_Dean @thewanderhearts @KerryMP
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James Diamond
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🎥WATCH🎥 My video report from Bristol Crown Court as the Colston Four are found not guilty of criminal damage for toppling the statue of Edward Colston. #Colston4 #Bristol READ MORE:
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I've decided to delete my previous thread on #BartonHouse as my understanding is now that residents who decide not to go back will be considered "intentionally homeless" after all. It's a bit of a mess...
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James Diamond
3 years
All set up in the G7 media centre here in Falmouth. Will be reporting from here on @piratefm at 8am and for the next 3 days across the @bauermedia network. Tune in!
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James Diamond
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Back working for one day only after a lovely Christmas and short break in Cornwall. It never disappoints 🌊🎄
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This is my first time at a live swimming event and seeing the athletes warm up is fascinating. In five minutes I’ve seen two people using a snorkel and one girl doing backstroke with a coffee cup balanced on her head. New event for Paris? 😂 #tekkers
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