Hywel Rhys Edwards
@hywelrhys.bsky.social
Pererin wyf mewn anialdir
Pilgrim in a dry and weary land
Fo a Fe
Pilgrim in a dry and weary land
Fo a Fe
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Brilliant thread
The MI6 agent who interviewed Coco Chanel about her wartime work for the Abwehr was Malcolm Muggeridge.
Ok folks: what is your favorite fact that you share with people (maybe a bit too) eagerly?
December 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Brilliant thread
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"You shouldn't be getting a medal for being robbed by your own government."
Betty Brown 92, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Scam was outraged about being in the New Year Honours List.
We want compensation and prison sentences not worthless medals.
Betty Brown 92, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Scam was outraged about being in the New Year Honours List.
We want compensation and prison sentences not worthless medals.
December 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"You shouldn't be getting a medal for being robbed by your own government."
Betty Brown 92, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Scam was outraged about being in the New Year Honours List.
We want compensation and prison sentences not worthless medals.
Betty Brown 92, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Scam was outraged about being in the New Year Honours List.
We want compensation and prison sentences not worthless medals.
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In case anyone’s wondering what she unwrapped this Christmas…
#BeMoreKen takes pride of place on @npr.org’s All Things Considered, which will air in North America later today, streaming worldwide.
A treat to spend a short time speaking with @jsummers.bsky.social this evening.
Nadolig llawen 🏴
#BeMoreKen takes pride of place on @npr.org’s All Things Considered, which will air in North America later today, streaming worldwide.
A treat to spend a short time speaking with @jsummers.bsky.social this evening.
Nadolig llawen 🏴
December 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In case anyone’s wondering what she unwrapped this Christmas…
#BeMoreKen takes pride of place on @npr.org’s All Things Considered, which will air in North America later today, streaming worldwide.
A treat to spend a short time speaking with @jsummers.bsky.social this evening.
Nadolig llawen 🏴
#BeMoreKen takes pride of place on @npr.org’s All Things Considered, which will air in North America later today, streaming worldwide.
A treat to spend a short time speaking with @jsummers.bsky.social this evening.
Nadolig llawen 🏴
Trio Mandili - Shen Khar Venakhi (You Are a Vineyard)
YouTube video by Trio Mandili
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Making a turkey broth with the carcass like an old school grandma.
December 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Making a turkey broth with the carcass like an old school grandma.
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This is a lovely, lovely story and would make a wonderful Christmas film too www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is a lovely, lovely story and would make a wonderful Christmas film too www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower
December 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower
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Waxcap fungi seen yesterday 20.12.25. A reflection of the very mild winter extending their season ?
Madarch cap hwyr i'w weld ddoe, yr 20fed o Ragfyr. Gaeaf mwyn yn ymestyn eu tymor eto eleni ?
Madarch cap hwyr i'w weld ddoe, yr 20fed o Ragfyr. Gaeaf mwyn yn ymestyn eu tymor eto eleni ?
December 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Waxcap fungi seen yesterday 20.12.25. A reflection of the very mild winter extending their season ?
Madarch cap hwyr i'w weld ddoe, yr 20fed o Ragfyr. Gaeaf mwyn yn ymestyn eu tymor eto eleni ?
Madarch cap hwyr i'w weld ddoe, yr 20fed o Ragfyr. Gaeaf mwyn yn ymestyn eu tymor eto eleni ?
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mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Associated With 25 Percent Lower Risk Of Death From All Causes | IFLScience
www.iflscience.com/enormous-new...
www.iflscience.com/enormous-new...
Enormous New Study Finds COVID-19 mRNA Shots Associated With 25 Percent Lower Risk Of Death From Any Cause
Even supporters of mRNA vaccination against COVID-19 might be surprised at just how much higher death rates are among the unvaccinated.
www.iflscience.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Associated With 25 Percent Lower Risk Of Death From All Causes | IFLScience
www.iflscience.com/enormous-new...
www.iflscience.com/enormous-new...
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
Hugely important point made by @vicderbyshire.bsky.social 👏
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Should you wear a mask if you've got symptomatic flu? YES. If you wear it at home *from the onset of your symptoms*, your family members are much less likely to catch flu from you (but you must avoid unmasked co-sleeping and eating around same table - have your meals alone). 1/
December 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Should you wear a mask if you've got symptomatic flu? YES. If you wear it at home *from the onset of your symptoms*, your family members are much less likely to catch flu from you (but you must avoid unmasked co-sleeping and eating around same table - have your meals alone). 1/
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Maybe the NHS, given the generally low uptake, should be making free flu (and COVID) shots much more widely available.
It's almost like no-one had ever mentioned "spoiling a ship for a ha'porth of tar".
Losses in economic activity or days in school, anyone?
It's almost like no-one had ever mentioned "spoiling a ship for a ha'porth of tar".
Losses in economic activity or days in school, anyone?
Mutated H3N2 flu virus is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year? 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mutated H3N2 flu virus is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Maybe the NHS, given the generally low uptake, should be making free flu (and COVID) shots much more widely available.
It's almost like no-one had ever mentioned "spoiling a ship for a ha'porth of tar".
Losses in economic activity or days in school, anyone?
It's almost like no-one had ever mentioned "spoiling a ship for a ha'porth of tar".
Losses in economic activity or days in school, anyone?
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Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Shamina Begum must be held accountable for her actions when she was 15. Whereas I should not, because I was a mere child.
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BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION ... SILVERDALE, LANCASHIRE 03 DECEMBER 2025 23:23 UTC 3.3 ML
The following preliminary info is available for this earthquake:
DATE: 03 December 2025
ORIGIN TIME: 23:23 34s UTC
LAT/LON: 54.169° North / 2.838° West
GRID REF: 345 kmE / 475 kmN
DEPTH: 3 km
MAGNITUDE: 3.3 ML
The following preliminary info is available for this earthquake:
DATE: 03 December 2025
ORIGIN TIME: 23:23 34s UTC
LAT/LON: 54.169° North / 2.838° West
GRID REF: 345 kmE / 475 kmN
DEPTH: 3 km
MAGNITUDE: 3.3 ML
December 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
BGS SEISMIC INFORMATION ... SILVERDALE, LANCASHIRE 03 DECEMBER 2025 23:23 UTC 3.3 ML
The following preliminary info is available for this earthquake:
DATE: 03 December 2025
ORIGIN TIME: 23:23 34s UTC
LAT/LON: 54.169° North / 2.838° West
GRID REF: 345 kmE / 475 kmN
DEPTH: 3 km
MAGNITUDE: 3.3 ML
The following preliminary info is available for this earthquake:
DATE: 03 December 2025
ORIGIN TIME: 23:23 34s UTC
LAT/LON: 54.169° North / 2.838° West
GRID REF: 345 kmE / 475 kmN
DEPTH: 3 km
MAGNITUDE: 3.3 ML
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Adding:
"Wales needs and deserves to be treated as an equal part of the UK and the UK Government has a responsibility to act to deliver this equality."
The group includes former cabinet members and senior figures in the Welsh party.
"Wales needs and deserves to be treated as an equal part of the UK and the UK Government has a responsibility to act to deliver this equality."
The group includes former cabinet members and senior figures in the Welsh party.
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Adding:
"Wales needs and deserves to be treated as an equal part of the UK and the UK Government has a responsibility to act to deliver this equality."
The group includes former cabinet members and senior figures in the Welsh party.
"Wales needs and deserves to be treated as an equal part of the UK and the UK Government has a responsibility to act to deliver this equality."
The group includes former cabinet members and senior figures in the Welsh party.
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BREAKING NEWS
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
1/2
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
1/2
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
BREAKING NEWS
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
1/2
Over a third of Welsh Labour Senedd Members have written to Keir Starmer to stop undermining devolution.
They say:
"If this was being done by a Tory Government, we would be calling for a judicial review. This must never happen again."
1/2
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 65,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 70,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 65,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 70,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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In Goodwin Curve news, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's latest newsletter notes how the immediate aftermath of the Welsh 20 mph speed limits saw a petition raise 400,000 signatures. Today, a second petition has just 2387 signatures
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
In Goodwin Curve news, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's latest newsletter notes how the immediate aftermath of the Welsh 20 mph speed limits saw a petition raise 400,000 signatures. Today, a second petition has just 2387 signatures
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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There are far better choices for email than Gmail. You can’t trust Google with much.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
There are far better choices for email than Gmail. You can’t trust Google with much.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Talwch sylw
AI scraping of Gmail And Google workspace
AI scraping of Gmail And Google workspace
There are far better choices for email than Gmail. You can’t trust Google with much.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
November 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Talwch sylw
AI scraping of Gmail And Google workspace
AI scraping of Gmail And Google workspace
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There are far better choices for email than Gmail. You can’t trust Google with much.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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NEW: Former Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10.5 years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW: Former Reform MEP Nathan Gill is sentenced to 10.5 years at the Old Bailey on 8 counts of bribery by a Russian agent.
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
The "ultimate source" of the funds came from "a close friend of Vladimir Putin," said Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Here is the evidence…
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We must copy Denmark Social Democrats' hardline anti-asylum measures in order to win back voters' trust, says Shabana Mahmood.
Meanwhile in Denmark:
Meanwhile in Denmark:
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We must copy Denmark Social Democrats' hardline anti-asylum measures in order to win back voters' trust, says Shabana Mahmood.
Meanwhile in Denmark:
Meanwhile in Denmark: