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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 1d

Stuck for something to do this evening? Why not pop down to Rhiwbina library in #Cardiff where I'll be chatting about Seascape and the many ways that the sea has shaped the lives of the people of #Wales...and continues to do so.

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Ed Matthew @edmatthew.bsky.social · 5d

My take on the decision by Kemi Badenoch to end the fight against the climate crisis and torpedo the U.K. economy and a great critique by @fionaharvey.bsky.social of the falsehoods set out in the Tory press release. This action by Badenoch is utterly shameful.

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

www.theguardian.com

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 3d

They are going to be an era-defining band - inspired by the Stones, Strokes, Television, Pavement and even the Allman Brothers (though in full disclosure I'm the godfather of the lead guitarist 😀)

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 3d

Wait til you listen to the new Geese album, Getting Killed, as well.

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 4d

Damn....I'll have to cull the number of pubs I was going to visit along the way.

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 4d

And if you're in Aberteifi for the excellent Other Voices festival at the end of October, why not pop along to the Clebran spoken work section where I'll be chatting about the Welsh woodlands and why they are crucial to our connection to nature.

www.othervoices.ie/news/first-s...

First Speakers Announced as Clebran Returns to Cardigan! | Other Voices

Music & events news from Other Voices - First Speakers Announced as Clebran Returns to Cardigan!

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 4d

If you're in Cardiff next week and fancy hearing about the wonders of the Welsh coastline, come down to Rhiwbina Library on Tuesday 7th....

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 4d

I've taken on the joy of walking the Cambrian Way for a new book project. This looks just what my middle age legs need!

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 15d

Back in the mid-1990s, when I was a political editor at the Village Voice, James Ridgeway wrote about Kevin Phillips and his prediction that the GOP would split in two with the Christian ideological (and nativist) wing coming to dominate and divide. This narrative has been building for a long time.

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 15d

Is "Your countries are going to hell" the updated version of "Your boys took a hell of a beating?"

Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 16d

Leaving the Hafren to battle it out for the bronze medal?

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Whose tide is highest? Canadian towns battle it out over Guinness World Record title

For years Nova Scotia’s Burntcoat Head Park claimed the superior tidal height, but now a challenger from the far north is seeking the crown

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 16d

Oh....and when is the government going to grow some balls and call this shit out as being morally wrong rather than saying "we're already doing this."

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Reform plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain for migrants

The party says scrapping the scheme and restricting migrant access to benefits will save hundreds of billions of pounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 16d

On the surface, this seems completely unworkable. But it's real aim is to further stoke anti-immigrant heat and hatred. And it would devastate teaching, the NHS and thousands of families who are in the UK legally. Disgusting.

www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Reform branded ‘threat to democracy’ over Farage plan to remove thousands of migrants with leave to be in UK – politics live

Nigel Farage says Reform UK would scrap the main route that migrants take to gain British citizenship

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 17d

Just as a point of reference.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/u...

Where Charlie Kirk Stood on Key Political Issues

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 29d

Crafty Devil also definitely worth a punt...or even a pint.

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 29d

Heathcock? Crafty, Tiny? Grange? Landsdowne? Fluke? Kegbelly? Rhiwbina Tap? I'm intrigued about your three.

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · 29d

Excited to be taking part in the Clebran section of this year's Other Voices festival in Aberteifi. I'll be chatting trees, the National Forest for Wales and how nature is integral to Wales's national identity.

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Clebran returns for Other Voices Cardigan

Over three days during October, Clebran returns as part of Other Voices Cardigan – bringing together artists, academics, policymakers and community voices from both Ireland and Wales for conversations...

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Sep 3

And in other news....we're all going to die. And it's the algorithm that will have done it.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/o...

Opinion | The One Danger That Should Unite the U.S. and China

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Sep 3

In Seascape, I describe why Fairbourne will one day be surrendered to the sea because the cost of defending it will be far greater than any government - UK or Welsh - can ever justify. This article suggesting the situation has changed feels a little misleading.

www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...

What next for village surrounded by flood threats on climate change frontline

The villagers were once tipped to be the UK's first 'climate refugees'

www.walesonline.co.uk

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Sep 3

I write in Seascape about the importance of protecting and restoring saltmarsh around the coast of Wales. This is a good step.

NationCymru @nation.cymru · Sep 3

Deputy First Minister for Wales and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies MS has announced funding for the development of Saltmarsh Network Cymru

Deputy First Minister announces Saltmarsh Network Cymru

Deputy First Minister for Wales and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies MS has announced funding for the development of Saltmarsh Network Cymru. This network will...

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Plant a Tiny Forest in the middle of Central Square and nuture it. It's a simple solution that would boost biodiversity, reduce the heat effect and be a welcoming sight for visitors. Other cities manage it - why not Cardiff?

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Cardiff Central Square 'is an urban desert'

Martin Shipton The aim to build a new square that would enhance Cardiff’s ambition to be one of Europe’s most successful cities has in fact resulted in the construction of an urban desert, it has been...

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Aug 24

Just driven back from the Eurotunnel to Wales and every bridge in Kent and Surrey had a Union Jack and St. George flag on it. It would be nice to think it was celebrating something inclusive for all the UK...but really, it's just petty racism. Don't bring that shit to Wales.

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm a day late for the launch of my own book in the US! But there's only 2 copies left on Amazon so I must be doing something right :) Grab your copy now before I have to write more....

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Seascape: Notes from a Changing Coastline

Amazon.com: Seascape: Notes from a Changing Coastline: 9781837600304: Yeomans, Matthew: Books

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Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is a well researched piece by @sionbarry.bsky.social about the, what should we say, interesting business background and experience of the Scarlet's new investors.

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Who are House of Luxury Group? The known facts about the Scarlets' new investors

House of Luxury Group has taken over non-rugby operational control of the Scarlets and is looking to take a 55% stake in the club going forward

www.walesonline.co.uk

Matthew Yeomans @mateoy.bsky.social · Aug 10

This is going to be very interesting though perhaps more than the Scarlets first thought. First rule of journalism...follow the money

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Scarlets announce major US investment as Dan Biggar and David Moffett on board

The Scarlets have secured significant new investment

www.walesonline.co.uk