Maria Williams
@mwilliamsjourno.bsky.social
Journalism, communications, writing. Often found with her nose in a book. Learner of Cymraeg and Spanish. Based in Abergavenny.
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I don't know about you guys, but I love cozy old house paintings. Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915 - 1997). Brent Hall from the South, Finchingfield (1940, watercolor).
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I don't know about you guys, but I love cozy old house paintings. Kenneth Rowntree (British, 1915 - 1997). Brent Hall from the South, Finchingfield (1940, watercolor).
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Warning Issued For Amazon Prime Customers—New Attack Has Started
Warning Issued For Amazon Prime Customers—New Attack Has Started
If you see this message, it's always an attack.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Warning Issued For Amazon Prime Customers—New Attack Has Started
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A record number of women and girls are now participating in football as growth surges across Wales
Historic milestone reached in number of women and girls playing football in Wales
The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that it has achieved a major strategic milestone, surpassing 20,000 registered women’s and girls’ players across the country, marking an extraordinary p...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A record number of women and girls are now participating in football as growth surges across Wales
Woman threatened during aggravated burglary of Abergavenny pub 👉 www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/officer...
Pub manager left "frightened and shocked" as armed burglary investigation launched
An investigation into an armed burglary at a pub in Abergavenny is currently underway after a manager was reportedly threatened with an unidentified object while closing for the night.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Woman threatened during aggravated burglary of Abergavenny pub 👉 www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/officer...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Transport for Wales has taken another major step towards completing the electrification of the South Wales Valley lines, as the overhead wires across the Rhymney railway line are switched on
Transport for Wales goes live on the Rhymney line
Transport for Wales has taken another major step towards completing the electrification of the South Wales Valley lines, as the overhead wires across the Rhymney railway line are switched on. This maj...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Transport for Wales has taken another major step towards completing the electrification of the South Wales Valley lines, as the overhead wires across the Rhymney railway line are switched on
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Legal changes have caused a “significant rise in case volume” at Gwent Coroner’s Service, meaning nearly three-quarters of new inquest hearings have missed a scheduling target
Coroner’s service facing ‘significant rise’ in demand for inquests
Nicholas Thomas, local democracy reporter Legal changes have caused a “significant rise in case volume” at Gwent Coroner’s Service, meaning nearly three-quarters of new inquest hearings have missed a ...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Legal changes have caused a “significant rise in case volume” at Gwent Coroner’s Service, meaning nearly three-quarters of new inquest hearings have missed a scheduling target
Threat of severe impact from flooding across southern Wales tomorrow. Here’s the advice for Monmouthshire from the council’s CEO 👉 www.facebook.com/share/p/1BpB...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Threat of severe impact from flooding across southern Wales tomorrow. Here’s the advice for Monmouthshire from the council’s CEO 👉 www.facebook.com/share/p/1BpB...
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Tis the season ❄️
Love this one by Pascal Campion.
Love this one by Pascal Campion.
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tis the season ❄️
Love this one by Pascal Campion.
Love this one by Pascal Campion.
Northern Exposure actor says she had her tribal ID questioned by ICE agents www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Northern Exposure actor says she had her tribal ID questioned by ICE agents www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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A Carmarthenshire-based printmaker has been selected as the winning artist for an open call art commission at one of Wales' museums ✍️Amelia Jones
Museum to bring sea indoors with new installation
The National Waterfront Museum has selected Carmarthen-based artist Jacqui Symons for new art installation in the museum’s Weston Hall.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A Carmarthenshire-based printmaker has been selected as the winning artist for an open call art commission at one of Wales' museums ✍️Amelia Jones
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AP is back in court today to defend itself and the right to speak freely without government retaliation.
Why AP is standing for your right to speak freely
The executive editor of The Associated Press says the news organization is fighting for the right of the press and public to speak freely without being targeted by the government.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
AP is back in court today to defend itself and the right to speak freely without government retaliation.
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The first Welsh-language American book was published more than half a century before the birth of the US. Its author, Ellis Pugh, was one of a number of Welsh Quakers who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1686 in the pursuit of religious freedom✍️Jerry Hunter wp.me/p8Mk4U-19ka
November 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The first Welsh-language American book was published more than half a century before the birth of the US. Its author, Ellis Pugh, was one of a number of Welsh Quakers who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1686 in the pursuit of religious freedom✍️Jerry Hunter wp.me/p8Mk4U-19ka
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Police searching for a missing 78-year-old man from Cwmbran are appealing for witnesses after a possible sighting shortly before a major emergency response was triggered on the night he disappeared
Police appeal for witnesses as search continues for missing 78-year-old
Police searching for a missing 78-year-old man from Cwmbran are appealing for witnesses after a possible sighting shortly before a major emergency response was triggered on the night he disappeared. G...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Police searching for a missing 78-year-old man from Cwmbran are appealing for witnesses after a possible sighting shortly before a major emergency response was triggered on the night he disappeared
More than 100 staff involved in rail line repairs between Hereford and Newport after Storm Claudia 👉 www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/video-h...
VIDEO: Hereford-Newport line set to reopen just 60 hours after Storm Claudia damage, thanks to rapid round-the-clock repairs and resilience investment
The Marches Line between Hereford and Newport will reopen to passenger and freight services on Tuesday 18 November after repairs following an isolated track wash out near Abergavenny.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
More than 100 staff involved in rail line repairs between Hereford and Newport after Storm Claudia 👉 www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/video-h...
Monmouth mayor’s flood appeal tops £100,000 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £100000 to Monmouth Mayor's fund to help Monmouth residents affected by the devastating flood – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Monmouth Mayor's fund to help Monmouth residents affected by the devastating flood. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Monmouth mayor’s flood appeal tops £100,000 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
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Wales is bracing for its first significant blast of winter after the Met Office issued multiple weather warnings, including a yellow alert for snow and ice covering parts of the country
Snow warnings issued for Wales as Arctic air brings first major cold snap
Wales is bracing for its first significant blast of winter after the Met Office issued multiple weather warnings, including a yellow alert for snow and ice covering parts of the country. Forecasters s...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Wales is bracing for its first significant blast of winter after the Met Office issued multiple weather warnings, including a yellow alert for snow and ice covering parts of the country
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You can help recovery by donating to the crowdfunded set up by the mayor and council
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
You can help recovery by donating to the crowdfunded set up by the mayor and council
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Network Rail Wales and Borders update on the closure of the Hereford to Newport line 👇
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Network Rail Wales and Borders update on the closure of the Hereford to Newport line 👇
Drone footage of the flooding in Monmouth news.sky.com/story/storm-...
Storm Claudia latest: Major incident declared due to severe flooding
A major incident has been declared in South Wales due to "severe and widespread" flooding in Monmouth. Follow the latest.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Drone footage of the flooding in Monmouth news.sky.com/story/storm-...
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It’s 10 years since the decomposed body of a man was found in Clocaenog forest. Police believe he was beaten about the head and dumped in the woods. Post mortems, DNA tests, dental checks and facial reconstruction have revealed much, but his name remains unknown
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The murder victim with no name found dumped in a Welsh forest
Ten years ago the remains of "Clocaenog Forest Man" were found by brothers camping in the woods - but his identity remains a mystery
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It’s 10 years since the decomposed body of a man was found in Clocaenog forest. Police believe he was beaten about the head and dumped in the woods. Post mortems, DNA tests, dental checks and facial reconstruction have revealed much, but his name remains unknown
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
The latest from the Monmouthshire Beacon live blog as the River Monnow bursts its banks 👉 www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk/news/live-bl...
LIVE: Major incident in Monmouth as Monnow bursts its banks
All the latest developments after Monmouth is hit by devastating flood. Check and refresh the page for live updates.
www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The latest from the Monmouthshire Beacon live blog as the River Monnow bursts its banks 👉 www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk/news/live-bl...
Boats in Monmouth as flooding takes hold 👉 www.facebook.com/share/r/19jH...
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November 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Boats in Monmouth as flooding takes hold 👉 www.facebook.com/share/r/19jH...