Journalist with experience in national and local media.
Original reporting on breaking news, royal events, court cases, and human interest stories. As a news agency reporter for PA Media, my writing has appeared in outlets including The Telegraph, BBC News, The Independent, and The Guardian.
Experience reporting on high-profile events, including royal outings by King Charles and Queen Camilla, and contributing to fast-moving live blog coverage of events, including the 2024 UK General Election and large protests in London.
Proficient at making complex subjects accessible to a non-expert audience, from covering recent research news to writing technical explainers.
Particular interest in political, technological, cultural and historical topics. This includes interviewing London mayor Sadiq Khan, speaking to D-Day veterans on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, attending the UK launch of Apple’s Vision Pro headset at its flagship London store, and covering new historical research as a regular contributor to HistoryExtra.
Contact: piersmuckle@gmail.com
SELECTED JOURNALISM
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Extensive reporting on parasite outbreak in the coastal town of Brixham, Devon
(The Independent, KentOnline, etc…)
Coverage leading up to, and during, the 2024 UK General Election
(ITV News, The Independent, etc…)
TikTok prankster Mizzy avoids jail for phone theft
(The Telegraph)
Reporting on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings
(The Independent, ITV News, etc…)