James Diamond

Freelance journalist with @BBCBristol, @BBCSpotlight & @Global. Formally Chief Reporter for @BauerMedia & before that, @insidethegames. Views my own.

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🚨PERSONAL NEWS🚨

This time next week, I will leave my role at Bauer Media.

I know these posts are cringe, but more details below if you’re interested 👇

Thank you so much to everyone who has made the last five years so special. You know who you are ❤️

[Bristol City FC @BristolCity]

📣 We’re delighted to announce Michael Skubala as #BristolCity First Team Manager on a three-year contract until 2029.

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Bridge has reopened now, just as I hit post on this video…

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Dramatic scenes on the Plimsoll Bridge in the Cumberland Basin a short while ago, with @AvonFireRescue hosing it down!

Seems the road surface got too hot & it’s still closed as things stand. More on @BBCBristol

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Dramatic scenes on the Plimsoll Bridge in the Cumberland Basin a short while ago, with @AvonFireRescue hosing it down!

Seems the road surface got too hot & it’s still closed as things stand. More on @BBCBristol

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This will not be fun...

https://t.co/6WzcTZrinp

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@cllrtimkent hi Tim, have just sent you a dm. Thanks!

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Now confirmed that a man in his 20s has been shot, with a search ongoing for the shooter. More on @BBCRB

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Significant breaking news coming out of the Speedwell area of Bristol this afternoon. Rolling updates on the BBC website here 👇

https://t.co/CvWmgrFnu7

[James Diamond @JamesDiamond0]

Significant breaking news coming out of the Speedwell area of Bristol this afternoon. Rolling updates on the BBC website here 👇

https://t.co/CvWmgrFnu7

[Bristol City FC @BristolCity]

We can announce that Gerhard Struber has been relieved of his duties as Bristol City Head Coach.

Roy Hodgson will take charge of the Men’s First Team until the end of the season, while the club will task the incoming Sporting Director with appointing a permanent Head Coach for the 2026/27 campaign.

The club’s recent performances have not met expectations and therefore Struber and Assistant Head Coach Bernd Eibler will leave with immediate effect.

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my latest piece for @BBCSpotlight is about a worrying loss of bees this winter. It's thought the horrible wet weather we've had is to blame. More on the programme this evening #Bees #BBCSpotlight

https://t.co/SA65AfAKSd

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@kelfuller hi Kelly, I'm a reporter with the BBC in the UK. Could you follow me back for a DM? Thanks so much

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@katywatson hi Katy, could you follow me back for a dm? Thanks

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New experience for me this week, starting a new freelance role with @global in their Bristol newsroom 📻

Already enjoying getting stuck in!

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Imagine just calling one of the Sheffield clubs “Sheffield” or Man United “Manchester” 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[Rudy Galetti @RudyGaletti]

🚨🤝 EXCL | Bristol set to sell club legend Zak Vyner to Wrexham for around £1.5m, done deal.

Another key exit after Mehmeti, despite Bristol still in promotion race.

The move is expected to be announced after tonight’s game, raising questions over the club’s sporting strategy.

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Two boys, Leo Knight and Cartel Bushnell, found guilty of killing Mikey Roynon in Bath 2 years ago, are now free with their convictions overturned.

Thoughts with Mikey's family who're now dealing with more trauma... #MikeyRoynon

https://t.co/BDIU6EutD5

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@ChopsyBristol Hi, which branch is this out of interest? Thanks

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@MediaWiseMJ hi Mike, could you follow me back please so I can dm you? It's with regard to a story I'm working on for the BBC. Thanks

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@LucasHo46446846 have dm'd you

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@LucasHo46446846 Hi Lucas, I'm a reporter with the BBC. Can you follow me back so I can dm you? Cheers

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Following an hour long debate in parliament yesterday about alleged mismanagement at Jhoots Pharmacy, today I can reveal the chain owes thousands of pounds in rent, to a Somerset charity.

More to come on Points West tonight... #Jhoots

https://t.co/pp9I0UoERR

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Recently I made my Points West debut, reporting allegations the pharmacy chain Jhoots is failing to pay staff in the West Country.

Tomorrow a follow up piece is due to air and by chance, the issue was raised today in the House of Commons 👇

https://t.co/TRU1oXEcWv