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James Thomas
@jamesthomashere.bsky.social
Local democracy reporter manager at National World, working with teams across the UK as part of the BBC-funded LDRS

Ex Hereford Times/Newsquest, Hits Radio/Greatest Hits Radio/Bauer | USW journo grad | Hereford FC fan | Keen swimmer | My views

📍Hereford
I hardly ever see mentions of the hometown in my job these days, but today is one of those days

I wanted to book my driving test – now I've got a 50-mile trip to Hereford and a hotel for the night
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@alexgseabrook.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Some of the recent front pages from our CityWorld local democracy reporters - continuing to hold power to account and covering the critical decisions made every day that will affect the lives of millions.

I don't think I'll ever tire of playing my small part in the scheme
March 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A selection of the latest front pages from our LDR reporters in the CityWorlds group, with National World's design hub working its magic✨

While digital is obviously the focus these days, the importance of LDRS copy to print can't be underestimated (plus I'm still a sucker for an actual newspaper)
February 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
1) Gloucestershire Chronicle - January 19, 1895
2) Worcestershire Chronicle - July 18, 1896

Councils unable to agree. How things will have changed, I'm sure...
January 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
East London: disgusting video shows rats scurrying around Stratford area where they have taken over🤢

📝Ruby Gregory

👉https://www.londonworld.com/watch-this/east-london-disgusting-video-shows-rats-scurrying-around-stratford-area-where-they-have-taken-over-4921003
January 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
So this is my first post here but did someone say snow? A very wintry scene outside the home office window this morning, and it's still snowing🌨

I might go and make a snowman at lunchtime...
November 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM