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James Diamond

Bristol

Broadcast Journalist at Freelance

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

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  • 1 month ago | bbc.com | James Diamond

    Woman completes granddaughter's unfinished novelJames DiamondFamily handoutLorraine Martin (L) said her granddaughter (R) was a vibrant young woman who had a smile that "illuminated the room"A woman has completed her granddaughter's unfinished novel after the teenager's sudden death. Allana Raine King, from Bristol, passed away in 2018 at the age of 19 due to complications from encephalitis, a rare autoimmune brain condition.

  • 1 month ago | bbc.com | James Diamond

    Locals form group over Bristol Downs van dwellersJames DiamondBBCIt is thought about 60 people are living in vans around the DownsResidents living around a popular Bristol green space have formed a community group calling for more action against what they claim is growing dangerous and anti-social behaviour by van dwellers. The latest count from Bristol City Council suggests roughly 60 people are living in vehicles around the Downs.

  • 2 months ago | bbc.com | James Diamond

    Woman's mission to end knife attacks after brother's deathJames DiamondReporting fromVictoria Tower Gardens, WestminsterBBCShanine Wright says she will hold the government to account over knife crimeA woman has made it her mission to end knife attacks after her brother was stabbed to death. Ms Wright is now a member of the UK's first Coalition Against Knife Crime, which met in the Home Office earlier. The group aims to advise MPs on new laws needed to tackle the crime.

  • 2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | James Diamond

    Image caption, Elena Morris is running the marathon despite describing herself as neither a runner nor an athleteA young Bristol woman is planning to run the London Marathon in aid of her "admirable" brother, who suffers with a congenital heart defect. Elena Morris, 22, from Bradley Stoke aims to complete the challenge on Sunday in aid of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which has supported her 19-year-old brother since birth.

  • 2 months ago | bbc.com | James Diamond

    Sister running London Marathon for heart charityJames DiamondBBCElena Morris is running the marathon despite describing herself as neither a runner nor an athleteA young Bristol woman is planning to run the London Marathon in aid of her "admirable" brother, who suffers with a congenital heart defect. Elena Morris, 22, from Bradley Stoke aims to complete the challenge on Sunday in aid of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which has supported her 19-year-old brother since birth.

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James Diamond @JamesDiamond0
12 Jun 25

Love this story. Hopefully the kids weren't taught how to play by dodging wrenches and traffic... 😂 https://t.co/7gRsyGCB20

James Diamond
James Diamond @JamesDiamond0
3 Jun 25

RT @BristolCity: 📣 Liam Manning will leave his role as #BristolCity Head Coach to join Norwich City with immediate effect. Full statement:…

James Diamond
James Diamond @JamesDiamond0
27 May 25

Out with DJ JT JT this morning who’s been going viral on TikTok, with his videos sampling every day conversations and turning them into songs. More on @BBCRB at 8:45am! 🎧🎧🎧 https://t.co/YeTdVief2A