Johnny McGonigal
@flyingcoracle.bsky.social
Archaeology grad. Museum worker. Dysgwr Cymraeg 🏴
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Have a read of Dr Simon Rodway's new article explaining how developments in archaeology, genetics and early inscriptions are helping him to write the first complete dictionary of the ancient Celtic languages of Britain and Ireland.
More: tinyurl.com/yuz6ntre
More: tinyurl.com/yuz6ntre
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Have a read of Dr Simon Rodway's new article explaining how developments in archaeology, genetics and early inscriptions are helping him to write the first complete dictionary of the ancient Celtic languages of Britain and Ireland.
More: tinyurl.com/yuz6ntre
More: tinyurl.com/yuz6ntre
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People experiencing homelessness were given £2,000 with no conditions through the Personal Grants Project. Early findings show the money went on rent deposits, furniture, courses and childcare. We’re proud to be funding this UK-first trial with CHI.
Read more: https://loom.ly/ufqFIqg
Read more: https://loom.ly/ufqFIqg
Homeless people were given free money, no strings attached. Here's what happened
A new trial gave homeless people £2,000 to spend however they choose. What they spent the money on may surprise you.
www.bigissue.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
People experiencing homelessness were given £2,000 with no conditions through the Personal Grants Project. Early findings show the money went on rent deposits, furniture, courses and childcare. We’re proud to be funding this UK-first trial with CHI.
Read more: https://loom.ly/ufqFIqg
Read more: https://loom.ly/ufqFIqg
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Shamima Begum was a child. You know, a person under the age of eighteen, like a number of the people who Epstein trafficked.
European human rights court questions UK decision to strip Shamima Begum of citizenship
European human rights court questions UK decision to strip Shamima Begum of citizenship
Begum’s lawyers argue she was child trafficking victim when she travelled to live under IS in Syria in 2015
The European court of human rights has questioned the UK government over its 2019 decision to remove Shamima Begum’s British citizenship.
Lawyers in Europe have asked how Begum’s treatment complies with the UK’s responsibilities to victims of trafficking. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Shamima Begum was a child. You know, a person under the age of eighteen, like a number of the people who Epstein trafficked.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... Awful. Can we abolish royalty in 2026 please? It just makes awful people unaccountable.
More women reporting abuse in Norway as member of royal family to go on trial for rape
Country’s largest women’s health organisation says case of Marius Borg Høiby encouraging people to seek help
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... Awful. Can we abolish royalty in 2026 please? It just makes awful people unaccountable.
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Millions of workers are toiling away from their families over the holidays. So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Pay all workers a living wage.
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Millions of workers are toiling away from their families over the holidays. So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Pay all workers a living wage.
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Worked on several major infrastructure projects in the 1970s. Watching old Time Teams on C4 on demand at the moment I weep for all the archaeology we smashed through back then, including several burials and what I suspect was a Roman villa on one occasion.
December 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Worked on several major infrastructure projects in the 1970s. Watching old Time Teams on C4 on demand at the moment I weep for all the archaeology we smashed through back then, including several burials and what I suspect was a Roman villa on one occasion.
The Labour government has done something really good.
Yup.
Yup.
The House of Lords fought hard to dilute parts of Labour’s Employment Rights Bill – but the core reforms survived. From sick pay to fire-and-rehire, here's how the landscape is about to change dramatically ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
Labour delivers on its promise to workers
The Employment Rights Bill aims to reverse a generation of employment legislation. This week it became law
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Labour government has done something really good.
Yup.
Yup.
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🎅 Today, join St Albans for Refugees and St Albans Museum + Gallery for our Reverse Father Christmas celebration in the Assembly Room, 11am - 3pm. All are welcome to bring a gift for a refugee this Christmas.
This year we’re asking for: underwear or socks, hats, scarves, gloves or toiletries.
This year we’re asking for: underwear or socks, hats, scarves, gloves or toiletries.
December 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🎅 Today, join St Albans for Refugees and St Albans Museum + Gallery for our Reverse Father Christmas celebration in the Assembly Room, 11am - 3pm. All are welcome to bring a gift for a refugee this Christmas.
This year we’re asking for: underwear or socks, hats, scarves, gloves or toiletries.
This year we’re asking for: underwear or socks, hats, scarves, gloves or toiletries.
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Something exciting is happening- In support of keeping the Chilterns Heritage & Archaeology Partnership afloat (DEFRA monies only go so far), I have been encouraged to launch a lecture series.
(and yes, I asked Sir Baz sometime ago about basing this on his book, so I haven't just nicked the title😅)
(and yes, I asked Sir Baz sometime ago about basing this on his book, so I haven't just nicked the title😅)
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Something exciting is happening- In support of keeping the Chilterns Heritage & Archaeology Partnership afloat (DEFRA monies only go so far), I have been encouraged to launch a lecture series.
(and yes, I asked Sir Baz sometime ago about basing this on his book, so I haven't just nicked the title😅)
(and yes, I asked Sir Baz sometime ago about basing this on his book, so I haven't just nicked the title😅)
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On day 11 of our Advent Shop Calendar, you might wonder: what do you get for a warrior rebel queen?! 👕 Our pick: is the Boudicca T-shirt – bold and iconic!
📍 Available at Verulamium Museum Shop
#ShopLocal #VerulamiumMuseum #MuseumShop #Boudicca #ChristmasGifts #SupportLocal
📍 Available at Verulamium Museum Shop
#ShopLocal #VerulamiumMuseum #MuseumShop #Boudicca #ChristmasGifts #SupportLocal
December 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
On day 11 of our Advent Shop Calendar, you might wonder: what do you get for a warrior rebel queen?! 👕 Our pick: is the Boudicca T-shirt – bold and iconic!
📍 Available at Verulamium Museum Shop
#ShopLocal #VerulamiumMuseum #MuseumShop #Boudicca #ChristmasGifts #SupportLocal
📍 Available at Verulamium Museum Shop
#ShopLocal #VerulamiumMuseum #MuseumShop #Boudicca #ChristmasGifts #SupportLocal
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Burn it all down
OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates on.ft.com/4ij0yh8
OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates
A burning platform
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Burn it all down
Freedom of speech warrior eh www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
With his threat of a $1bn lawsuit against BBC, Trump’s assault on the media goes global
US president’s latest media target comes from across the pond as he continues to scrutinize coverage he does not like
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Freedom of speech warrior eh www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCH: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCH: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
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Hey @reuters.com What a journalistic FAIL. Bottom of the class
You’d never in a million years think that Plaid Cymru won from your headlining - not ReFuk
Who writes this junk?
You’d never in a million years think that Plaid Cymru won from your headlining - not ReFuk
Who writes this junk?
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Hey @reuters.com What a journalistic FAIL. Bottom of the class
You’d never in a million years think that Plaid Cymru won from your headlining - not ReFuk
Who writes this junk?
You’d never in a million years think that Plaid Cymru won from your headlining - not ReFuk
Who writes this junk?
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The reason that I try and draw attention to this every year is that the UK government still haven't properly funded the clean up the tips nearly 60yrs later. They've extracted resources from Wales for a couple of centuries, bled it dry and dgaf. It should shock people, everyone should be reminded.
On 21st of October 1966, 116 children and 28 adults were killed in the horrific Aberfan disaster, caused by the failure of the National Coal Board.
Today, we remember those who lost their lives and stand with the community of Aberfan now and always.
Never again.
Today, we remember those who lost their lives and stand with the community of Aberfan now and always.
Never again.
October 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The reason that I try and draw attention to this every year is that the UK government still haven't properly funded the clean up the tips nearly 60yrs later. They've extracted resources from Wales for a couple of centuries, bled it dry and dgaf. It should shock people, everyone should be reminded.
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Robin Cook quote of the day: “We must shed the British double standard that labels spending on welfare benefits as wasted, but expenditure on health or education as a valid priority. There is an entire library of literature on the correlation between poverty and ill health.”
October 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Robin Cook quote of the day: “We must shed the British double standard that labels spending on welfare benefits as wasted, but expenditure on health or education as a valid priority. There is an entire library of literature on the correlation between poverty and ill health.”
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"Yes, this gang stole from the most famous museum in the world but it’s in the name of training their AI software so it can do good doodle of jewels and maximise shareholder value so we are powerless to stand in the way"
waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/l... #Louvre
waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/l... #Louvre
Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software
FRENCH POLICE have immediately ended all efforts to recover priceless Napoleon-era jewellery from the Louvre taken in a daring heist after it emerged the jewels were merely stolen for the purposes of ...
waterfordwhispersnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"Yes, this gang stole from the most famous museum in the world but it’s in the name of training their AI software so it can do good doodle of jewels and maximise shareholder value so we are powerless to stand in the way"
waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/l... #Louvre
waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/10/20/l... #Louvre
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Going to work knowing or suspecting that you have flu or covid should be a criminal offence.
October 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Going to work knowing or suspecting that you have flu or covid should be a criminal offence.
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And he’s back!!
Sunday isn’t Sunday without Stewart Lee. We were so thrilled at @thenerve.news that Stewart came with us.
His satirical columns for the Observer were some of our most-read content: funny, surreal, angry true. Essential weekend reading.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
Sunday isn’t Sunday without Stewart Lee. We were so thrilled at @thenerve.news that Stewart came with us.
His satirical columns for the Observer were some of our most-read content: funny, surreal, angry true. Essential weekend reading.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
DOUBLETHINK DOES DOUBLETIME
STEWART LEE
www.thenerve.news
October 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
And he’s back!!
Sunday isn’t Sunday without Stewart Lee. We were so thrilled at @thenerve.news that Stewart came with us.
His satirical columns for the Observer were some of our most-read content: funny, surreal, angry true. Essential weekend reading.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
Sunday isn’t Sunday without Stewart Lee. We were so thrilled at @thenerve.news that Stewart came with us.
His satirical columns for the Observer were some of our most-read content: funny, surreal, angry true. Essential weekend reading.
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
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Remember that pic of the Caerphilly Reform candidate which looked edited?
Well I asked Reform UK about it.
Apparently it wasn't edited. The party indicated that the camera "glitched" which happened to "glitch out" of the photo the former UKIP politician and Reform supporter Mark Reckless...
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Well I asked Reform UK about it.
Apparently it wasn't edited. The party indicated that the camera "glitched" which happened to "glitch out" of the photo the former UKIP politician and Reform supporter Mark Reckless...
1/2
October 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Remember that pic of the Caerphilly Reform candidate which looked edited?
Well I asked Reform UK about it.
Apparently it wasn't edited. The party indicated that the camera "glitched" which happened to "glitch out" of the photo the former UKIP politician and Reform supporter Mark Reckless...
1/2
Well I asked Reform UK about it.
Apparently it wasn't edited. The party indicated that the camera "glitched" which happened to "glitch out" of the photo the former UKIP politician and Reform supporter Mark Reckless...
1/2
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The mystery of medical diagnosis!
October 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The mystery of medical diagnosis!
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In light of Nathan Gill (ex Reform leader in Wales)pleading guiltyto accepting Russian money, I assume the #Newsnight team are currently working on a similar image for when they next have Reform on.
September 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
In light of Nathan Gill (ex Reform leader in Wales)pleading guiltyto accepting Russian money, I assume the #Newsnight team are currently working on a similar image for when they next have Reform on.
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This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
September 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This tweet has been doing the rounds on Twitter now that Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty.
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
If only someone had tried to investigate UKIP & Russian interference 🧐
There’s another timeline where the Guardian supported me, doubled down on the investigation & I look 5 years younger ..
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If you pick up the Guardian Weekend Magazine today, please read about my daughter Milly’s battle with Lyme disease. And if you’re feeling bold, drop your copy into your local GP. There are thousands of Millys out there. Most are currently not helped at all by the NHS or, worse, not believed.
September 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
If you pick up the Guardian Weekend Magazine today, please read about my daughter Milly’s battle with Lyme disease. And if you’re feeling bold, drop your copy into your local GP. There are thousands of Millys out there. Most are currently not helped at all by the NHS or, worse, not believed.