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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 16h

This.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17h

The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster | John Harris

Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirely, says Guardian columnist John Harris

www.theguardian.com

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

This is an appalling indictment of UK society in the early 21st century

A paradise for the rich, but a hell-hole for those at the bottom, who are left to fend for themselves or die

Utterly disgusting

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high

Most are linked to suicide or drugs, with spice and nitazines increasingly deadly.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 1d

She's a nature loss denier -

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

www.theguardian.com

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Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 2d

Dutch supermarkets to stop selling Atlantic mackerel due to overfishing concerns 🚨

Northeast Atlantic mackerel is on the brink & experts have warned catch limits must be slashed by 70% to save them

This is serious. If we don't respect the science, our seas will suffer.
nltimes.nl/2025/10/06/d...

Dutch supermarkets halt Atlantic mackerel sales amid overfishing concerns

Albert Heijn, Lidl, and Jumbo, the Netherlands’ largest supermarket chains, are halting sales of Atlantic mackerel due to overfishing concerns, NOS reports.Current stock will still be sold, but Lidl p...

nltimes.nl

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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 4d

29 'missing' Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015.

Not so much a National Park - more of a National Disgrace.

#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology #Yorkshire

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/04/2...

29 ‘missing’ Hen Harriers & nearly 40 birds of prey poisoned, trapped or shot in Yorkshire Dales National Park since 2015

Media attention has been drawn to the Yorkshire Dales National Park this week, following the RSPB’s press release on the suspicious disappearance of a satellite-tagged Hen Harrier named &#821…

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks Ian - it was a real team effort with @northwaleswt.bsky.social and @rspbcymru.bsky.social

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 6d

Couldn't agree more with all your comments, Ian.

But we won't give up!

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 8d

This is the petition that's being debated in the Senedd today -

nation.cymru/news/petitio...

Please ask your MS to support it. And attend the Senedd this afternoon to show your support.

Diolch yn fawr.

Petition calling for swift bricks in all new buildings in Wales crosses 10,000 mark

Jon Gower At this time of year we mark the departure for Africa of a rapidly declining bird species that visits Wales for a very brief time each summer season. When I first moved to Cardiff in the ear...

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 8d

There's still time to contact your MS to ask them to support the swift brick mandate - the Senedd debte's not till 4pm.

Please do it!

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 8d

Today's the day for the Senedd debate on mandating swift bricks.

MSs need to support the mandate. If they don't, swifts will continue to decline.

So, please MSs - do the right thing!

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Julian Hughes @penrhynbirder.bsky.social · 8d

The Swifts don't know (they're whizzing around over Africa now) but it's their big day @senedd.wales. I'm on BBC Radio #Wales in a few minutes talking about the petition to mandate Swift Bricks in new buildings, started by @juliabarrell.bsky.social

www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/take-action/...

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 8d

This depressing read about curlews on Ynys Mon shows what happens when species decline too far - www.naturambyth.cymru/en/news/blog...

Loads of people investing lots of time protecting a handful of nests.

C'mon Senedd - don't let the swift become the next curlew! Support mandatory swift bricks!

Blog: Curlew Season 2025 - Natur am Byth

www.naturambyth.cymru

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 8d

Gallai pob adeilad newydd yng Nghymru fod yn gartref i'r Gwenoliaid Duon – os gwnawn ni frics yma yn orfodol.
‼️ Mae'r ddadl yn y Senedd yfory.‼️
Cysylltwch â'ch AS lleol heddiw a dywedwch wrthyn nhw pa mor bwysig yw amddiffyn y Gwenoliaid Duon. Mae pob llais yn cyfri!

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Gruff Rhys @gruffrhys.bsky.social · 8d

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RSPB Cymru @rspbcymru.bsky.social · 8d

Every new building in Wales could be a home for Swifts – if we make Swift bricks mandatory.
‼️The debate is in the Senedd is tomorrow. ‼️
Contact your local MS today and tell them how important it is to protect Swifts. Every voice counts!

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 9d

Indeed!

V v exciting!

Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 9d

Great!

Hope they add more dates cos think there'll be huge demand for this.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · 10d

Super Furry Animals are the latest legendary 90s band to reform in the wake of Oasis and Pulp, announcing a tour next summer which will feature their first shows in a decade

Welsh rock legends Super Furry Animals to reform for tour next year

Welsh band Super Furry Animals are the latest 1990s band to reform in the wake of Oasis and Pulp, announcing a tour next summer which will feature their first shows in a decade. Huw Banford, Cian Ciar...

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 9d

Live Nation needs dismantling.

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance

Festival made £3.4m profit in 2024, generating £2.6m dividend for its parent company, part of Live Nation

www.theguardian.com

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Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social · 10d

Interesting stuff here from Mark Drakeford that goes further than devolving the Crown Estate management (as in Scotland) but to essentially disestablish the Crown’s claim and essentially nationalise its assets in #Wales:

Getting UK Govt buy-in would be tough, but winning a referendum…? #Senedd26

Wales deserves wealth fund from wind - Mark Drakeford

The former first minister has called for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund out of profits from the Crown Estate.

www.bbc.com

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Julia Barrell @juliabarrell.bsky.social · 10d

Please do respond to this consultation if you can.

Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 11d

Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) are causing widespread harm to wildlife, especially birds of prey. Here's your opportunity to put pressure on the HSE to stop approving them for use - there are safer alternatives!

Deadline Tues 30 Sept!

wildjustice.org.uk/general/plea...