Matt Spry
@mattdspry.bsky.social
Cymraeg/Kernewek yn Aberplym (Plymouth). Enillydd Dysgwr y Flwyddyn 2018.
Students & staff hit out at uni arms trade partnerships
Over 1,500 UK students, academics, researchers & university staff have signed an open letter demanding UK universities cut ties to the arms trade. The letter claims the links are fuelling “global instability, injustice, & environmental harm”.
Over 1,500 UK students, academics, researchers & university staff have signed an open letter demanding UK universities cut ties to the arms trade. The letter claims the links are fuelling “global instability, injustice, & environmental harm”.
Students and staff hit out at uni arms trade partnerships
Over 1,500 UK students, academics, researchers and university staff have signed an open letter demanding UK unis cut ties to the arms trade.
www.thecanary.co
February 10, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Students & staff hit out at uni arms trade partnerships
Over 1,500 UK students, academics, researchers & university staff have signed an open letter demanding UK universities cut ties to the arms trade. The letter claims the links are fuelling “global instability, injustice, & environmental harm”.
Over 1,500 UK students, academics, researchers & university staff have signed an open letter demanding UK universities cut ties to the arms trade. The letter claims the links are fuelling “global instability, injustice, & environmental harm”.
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:34 AM
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
Water firms robbed Universal Credit claimants of £22.4m in just one year
This comes as the industry itself paid out more than £48.6m to its fat cat water bosses
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This comes as the industry itself paid out more than £48.6m to its fat cat water bosses
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Water firms robbed Universal Credit claimants of £22.4m in just one year
Water companies made £22.4m in DWP Universal Credit deductions in just one year as they continue to pump sewage into waterways
www.thecanary.co
February 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Water firms robbed Universal Credit claimants of £22.4m in just one year
This comes as the industry itself paid out more than £48.6m to its fat cat water bosses
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This comes as the industry itself paid out more than £48.6m to its fat cat water bosses
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Law change against animal testing protest ‘draconian and almost certainly unlawful’
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Law change against animal testing protest 'draconian and almost certainly unlawful'
The new law means that peaceful protest against animal testing facilities could lead to 12 months’ imprisonment and unlimited fines.
www.thecanary.co
February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Law change against animal testing protest ‘draconian and almost certainly unlawful’
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Sefydlu gweithgor enwau Cymraeg Bannau Brycheiniog
Bydd y gweithgor yn penderfynu sut i sillafu enwau Cymraeg, ynghyd â nifer o gamau eraill
Bydd y gweithgor yn penderfynu sut i sillafu enwau Cymraeg, ynghyd â nifer o gamau eraill
Sefydlu gweithgor enwau Cymraeg Bannau Brycheiniog
Bydd gweithgor yn cael ei sefydlu i adolygu enwau Cymraeg yn ardal Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, ac i wneud penderfyniadau ynghylch sut fyddan nhw’n cael eu sillafu’n swyddogol. Yng n...
golwg.360.cymru
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Sefydlu gweithgor enwau Cymraeg Bannau Brycheiniog
Bydd y gweithgor yn penderfynu sut i sillafu enwau Cymraeg, ynghyd â nifer o gamau eraill
Bydd y gweithgor yn penderfynu sut i sillafu enwau Cymraeg, ynghyd â nifer o gamau eraill
Rhaid i mi fynd yn ôl i Gymru cyn bo hir - dw i'n gweld ei heisiau.
Caerdydd i ddal lan gyda ffrindiau ond dw i eisiau ymweld â'r gogledd hefyd - Caernarfon heb os!
Mae gen i wythnos o wyliau i'w cymryd cyn diwedd mis Mawrth felly dw i'n meddwl am ddod i Gymru fis Mawrth.
Caerdydd i ddal lan gyda ffrindiau ond dw i eisiau ymweld â'r gogledd hefyd - Caernarfon heb os!
Mae gen i wythnos o wyliau i'w cymryd cyn diwedd mis Mawrth felly dw i'n meddwl am ddod i Gymru fis Mawrth.
February 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Rhaid i mi fynd yn ôl i Gymru cyn bo hir - dw i'n gweld ei heisiau.
Caerdydd i ddal lan gyda ffrindiau ond dw i eisiau ymweld â'r gogledd hefyd - Caernarfon heb os!
Mae gen i wythnos o wyliau i'w cymryd cyn diwedd mis Mawrth felly dw i'n meddwl am ddod i Gymru fis Mawrth.
Caerdydd i ddal lan gyda ffrindiau ond dw i eisiau ymweld â'r gogledd hefyd - Caernarfon heb os!
Mae gen i wythnos o wyliau i'w cymryd cyn diwedd mis Mawrth felly dw i'n meddwl am ddod i Gymru fis Mawrth.
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78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it?
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it?
People should think bigger on housing then rent controls. The Green Party has it right: the entire concept of rent is a con.
www.thecanary.co
February 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it?
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here's how they can do it
The government can make our country affordable again for everyone Ben Cooper research manager at Fabian Housing Centre writes
The government can make our country affordable again for everyone Ben Cooper research manager at Fabian Housing Centre writes
Here's how the government can make private rent more affordable
The government can make our country affordable again for everyone. Ben Cooper, research manager at Fabian Housing Centre, writes.
www.bigissue.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM
This government must make private rent more affordable. Here's how they can do it
The government can make our country affordable again for everyone Ben Cooper research manager at Fabian Housing Centre writes
The government can make our country affordable again for everyone Ben Cooper research manager at Fabian Housing Centre writes
Rhun ap Iorwerth: Galwad am refferendwm annibyniaeth 'cyn gynted ag y bydd pobl Cymru yn barod'
Rhun ap Iorwerth: Galwad am refferendwm annibyniaeth 'cyn gynted ag y bydd pobl Cymru yn barod'
Mae arweinydd Plaid Cymru yn dweud y byddai yn galw am refferendwm ar annibyniaeth i Gymru "cyn gynted ag y bydd pobl Cymru yn barod" pe bai'n dod yn Brif Weinidog Cymru yn dilyn etholiad y Senedd ym ...
newyddion.s4c.cymru
February 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Rhun ap Iorwerth: Galwad am refferendwm annibyniaeth 'cyn gynted ag y bydd pobl Cymru yn barod'
Rhun ap Iorwerth also said a timeline on an independence referendum would be led by when 'the people of Wales are ready for it'
Plaid Cymru leader makes 'explicit promise' on income tax
Rhun ap Iorwerth also said a timeline on an independence referendum would be led by when 'the people of Wales are ready for it'
www.walesonline.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Rhun ap Iorwerth also said a timeline on an independence referendum would be led by when 'the people of Wales are ready for it'
Ffwndamentaliaeth grefyddol
Ffwndamentaliaeth? Beth ydyw? Sut allwn ymateb iddo
Ffwndamentaliaeth? Beth ydyw? Sut allwn ymateb iddo
Ffwndamentaliaeth grefyddol
‘Ffwndamentaliaeth grefyddol’. Cymal cyfarwydd ddigon erbyn hyn, ond beth yn union a olygir ganddo? Mentraf ddiffiniad: GWRTHSAFIAD. Wrth wraidd Ffwndamentaliaeth mae’r rheidrwydd i wrthsefyll bygythi...
golwg.360.cymru
February 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Ffwndamentaliaeth grefyddol
Ffwndamentaliaeth? Beth ydyw? Sut allwn ymateb iddo
Ffwndamentaliaeth? Beth ydyw? Sut allwn ymateb iddo
Koffi ha kows rag dyskoryon #Kernewek ha Kernewegoryon yn #Aberplymm dy'Gwener 13ves a vis Hwevror 5.30-7.30pm yn Caffeine Club. Pubonan yw wolkom!
@kowethas.bsky.social @saykernewek.bsky.social @plymouthherald.co.uk @cornwalllive.com @speakcornish.bsky.social @cornishlanguage.bsky.social
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@kowethas.bsky.social @saykernewek.bsky.social @plymouthherald.co.uk @cornwalllive.com @speakcornish.bsky.social @cornishlanguage.bsky.social
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February 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Koffi ha kows rag dyskoryon #Kernewek ha Kernewegoryon yn #Aberplymm dy'Gwener 13ves a vis Hwevror 5.30-7.30pm yn Caffeine Club. Pubonan yw wolkom!
@kowethas.bsky.social @saykernewek.bsky.social @plymouthherald.co.uk @cornwalllive.com @speakcornish.bsky.social @cornishlanguage.bsky.social
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Super Furry Animals yn ysbrydoli cyflwynydd radio o dramor i ddysgu Cymraeg
Super Furry Animals yn ysbrydoli cyflwynydd radio o dramor i ddysgu Cymraeg
Mae cyflwynydd radio sy’n wreiddiol o India ond bellach yn byw yng Nghanada wedi dweud iddi benderfynu dysgu Cymraeg ar ôl cael ei “hysbrydoli” gan gerddorion fel y Super Furry Animals
newyddion.s4c.cymru
February 8, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Super Furry Animals yn ysbrydoli cyflwynydd radio o dramor i ddysgu Cymraeg
Ap o Fôn yn helpu rhieni newydd ar draws y byd i ddysgu Cymraeg i'w plant
Ap o Fôn yn helpu rhieni newydd ar draws y byd i ddysgu Cymraeg i'w plant
Mae ap a gafodd ei sefydlu ym Môn i helpu rhieni newydd i gyflwyno’r iaith Gymraeg i fabanod bellach yn cael ei ddefnyddio ar draws y byd
newyddion.s4c.cymru
February 8, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Ap o Fôn yn helpu rhieni newydd ar draws y byd i ddysgu Cymraeg i'w plant
Comisiynydd y Gymraeg yn ymchwilio i fwriad Cyngor Sir Gâr i gau ysgol
Comisiynydd y Gymraeg yn ymchwilio i fwriad cyngor i gau ysgol
Mae Comisiynydd y Gymraeg wedi penderfynu cynnal ymchwiliad i gŵyn am fwriad Cyngor Sir Gâr i gau Ysgol Gynradd Llansteffan.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Comisiynydd y Gymraeg yn ymchwilio i fwriad Cyngor Sir Gâr i gau ysgol
Council introduces 200% tax for second homes
Council introduces 200% tax for second homes
Martin Shipton A local authority has defended its decision to charge the highest rate of second home premium tax in Wales – even though just 60 homes will be affected. Responding to concerns that loca...
nation.cymru
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Council introduces 200% tax for second homes
Housing scheme to benefit from second home tax
"An affordable housing scheme on the Yorkshire coast will be the first to benefit from an extra tax on second home owners"
"An affordable housing scheme on the Yorkshire coast will be the first to benefit from an extra tax on second home owners"
Housing scheme to benefit from North Yorkshire's second home tax
North Yorkshire Council is to invest £435,000 raised through the tax to help build 15 new homes.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Housing scheme to benefit from second home tax
"An affordable housing scheme on the Yorkshire coast will be the first to benefit from an extra tax on second home owners"
"An affordable housing scheme on the Yorkshire coast will be the first to benefit from an extra tax on second home owners"
Dathlu 50 mlynedd o bapur bro Y Gadlas
"Er fod yr ardal yn eang iawn yn ddaearyddol mae 'na deimlad o berthyn yn bodoli diolch i'r papur."
"Er fod yr ardal yn eang iawn yn ddaearyddol mae 'na deimlad o berthyn yn bodoli diolch i'r papur."
Dathliadau wedi'i trefnu i nodi 50 mlynedd o Bapur Bro y Gadlas
50 mlynedd ers sefydlu Papur Bro ardal eang iawn yn ddaearyddol, Y Gadlas.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Dathlu 50 mlynedd o bapur bro Y Gadlas
"Er fod yr ardal yn eang iawn yn ddaearyddol mae 'na deimlad o berthyn yn bodoli diolch i'r papur."
"Er fod yr ardal yn eang iawn yn ddaearyddol mae 'na deimlad o berthyn yn bodoli diolch i'r papur."
Reposted by Matt Spry
A Welsh journalist has posted a video online challenging assumptions that Black people do not speak Welsh ✍️Amelia Jones wp.me/p8Mk4U-1eoY
February 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A Welsh journalist has posted a video online challenging assumptions that Black people do not speak Welsh ✍️Amelia Jones wp.me/p8Mk4U-1eoY
78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it?
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it?
People should think bigger on housing then rent controls. The Green Party has it right: the entire concept of rent is a con.
www.thecanary.co
February 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
78% of the UK supports rent controls. But why control a scam when you can abolish it?
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
The Green Party has rent nailed in their “Abolish Landlords” policy, which was successfully voted on at their conference in 2025
Newyddion yr Wythnos (7 Chwefror)
Straeon mawr yr wythnos gyda geirfa i siaradwyr newydd
Straeon mawr yr wythnos gyda geirfa i siaradwyr newydd
Newyddion yr Wythnos (7 Chwefror)
Dyma’r penawdau wythnos yma: Dan Thomas ydy arweinydd Reform UK yng Nghymru Arestio bachgen 15 oed ar ôl ymosodiad ar athro Beirniadu paentio dros enwau Saesneg ar arwyddion ffyrdd Nant Gwrtheyrn yn d...
lingo.360.cymru
February 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Newyddion yr Wythnos (7 Chwefror)
Straeon mawr yr wythnos gyda geirfa i siaradwyr newydd
Straeon mawr yr wythnos gyda geirfa i siaradwyr newydd
Inquiry finds 30 deaths from channel crossing were avoidable
Inquiry finds 30 deaths from channel crossing were avoidable
An inquiry has found that emergency services could have prevented deaths of people on small boats - what is this but state sanctioned murder?
www.thecanary.co
February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Inquiry finds 30 deaths from channel crossing were avoidable
Ariannu chwe ffilm Gymraeg
Yn eu plith mae ‘Llyfr Glas Nebo’, sy’n addasiad o nofel lwyddiannus Manon Steffan Ros
Yn eu plith mae ‘Llyfr Glas Nebo’, sy’n addasiad o nofel lwyddiannus Manon Steffan Ros
Ariannu chwe ffilm Gymraeg
Mae Sinema Cymru wedi cyhoeddi enwau chwe ffilm fydd yn derbyn cyllid cynhyrchu. Cydweithrediad rhwng S4C, Ffilm Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru drwy gorff Cymru Greadigol yw Sinema Cymru, a nod y cyllid yw...
golwg.360.cymru
February 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Ariannu chwe ffilm Gymraeg
Yn eu plith mae ‘Llyfr Glas Nebo’, sy’n addasiad o nofel lwyddiannus Manon Steffan Ros
Yn eu plith mae ‘Llyfr Glas Nebo’, sy’n addasiad o nofel lwyddiannus Manon Steffan Ros
Awdur o Gymru y cyntaf i gael enwebiadau am ddau lyfr yng ngwobrau Waterstones
Awdur o Gymru y cyntaf i gael enwebiadau am ddau lyfr yng ngwobrau Waterstones
Awdur o Gymru yw'r cyntaf erioed i gael ei enwebu ar gyfer dau lyfr gwahanol yng ngwobrau llyfrau plant Waterstones
newyddion.s4c.cymru
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Awdur o Gymru y cyntaf i gael enwebiadau am ddau lyfr yng ngwobrau Waterstones