Hugh Hudson
@beeryhikerhugh.bsky.social
Retired from IT (rail business). Interests: walking (especially #SlowWays), crosswords (cryptic), books (especially literary fiction), politics, science, music of all kinds and cricket. BlueSky veteran (i.e. here just over a year, enough to be first 10%)
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So excited to be making my debut as Glyph in @theguardian.com Genius slot today.
Cheers to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the spot, and thank you so much to the great folks that tested this puzzle.
Hope you enjoy solving it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
Cheers to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the spot, and thank you so much to the great folks that tested this puzzle.
Hope you enjoy solving it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
Genius crossword No 269
Deadline for entries is 23:59 GMT on Saturday 29 November. You need to register once and then sign in to theguardian.com to enter our online competition for a £100 monthly prize
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
So excited to be making my debut as Glyph in @theguardian.com Genius slot today.
Cheers to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the spot, and thank you so much to the great folks that tested this puzzle.
Hope you enjoy solving it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
Cheers to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the spot, and thank you so much to the great folks that tested this puzzle.
Hope you enjoy solving it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
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I’m back in the Indy today!
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
The Independent's Cryptic Crossword | Play Online for Free | Independent
Play The Independent's Cryptic Crossword instantly online. The Independent's Cryptic Crossword is a fun and engaging Online game from The Independent. Play it and other games from The Independent.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I’m back in the Indy today!
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
Featuring:
🔴 Red, gold and brown a bit too much (6)
🎖️ Call it a day having received medal and diamonds (2,2,3)
🎵 Show Me Love, Spinning Around and Come What May? (7)
Play for free here:
puzzles.independent.co.uk/games/crypti...
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I set the cryptic crossword in this weekend's edition of the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
November 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I set the cryptic crossword in this weekend's edition of the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
Sample clue: Buy croquetas freshly cooked when touring northern part of Spain (6,7)
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A royal now banished to Sandringham,
Who said other people were slandringham,
Is now an ex-Prince
Who failed to convince
King Charles Epstein hadn't been pandringham.
Who said other people were slandringham,
Is now an ex-Prince
Who failed to convince
King Charles Epstein hadn't been pandringham.
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A royal now banished to Sandringham,
Who said other people were slandringham,
Is now an ex-Prince
Who failed to convince
King Charles Epstein hadn't been pandringham.
Who said other people were slandringham,
Is now an ex-Prince
Who failed to convince
King Charles Epstein hadn't been pandringham.
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If you've already got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch, now is a good time to sign up for updates so you are ready to pre-order Issue 2.
If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
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If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
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Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
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October 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
If you've already got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch, now is a good time to sign up for updates so you are ready to pre-order Issue 2.
If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
unchcrosswords.com
If you haven't got a copy of Issue 1 of Unch yet, now is a good time to buy one before we completely run out.
Either way, the place to do that is:
unchcrosswords.com
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“I’ve done so many A to B walks that a circular walk from a car seems pointless to me now"
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
Sunday at Bill's Mother's: 26th Oct 2025
Slow Ways: the new movement for old paths. Endcliffe meadow. And: latest 🦫 news.
abitblackoverbillsmothers.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
“I’ve done so many A to B walks that a circular walk from a car seems pointless to me now"
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
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Had a really fab time at S&B York - thank you so much to @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social and Jane for all the hard work! And met so many lovely people - sorry I wasn’t at my best, not 100%, but did really enjoy, you’re all great!
Here is my puzzle! Please do have a go, yes, big but not too hard!
Here is my puzzle! Please do have a go, yes, big but not too hard!
Jumbo crossword No 20 · MyCrossword
Solve Jumbo crossword No 20 on MyCrossword. 23x23 grid with 89 clues by Guinevere. Published Sat 25 Oct 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
mycrossword.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Had a really fab time at S&B York - thank you so much to @enigmatistelgar.bsky.social and Jane for all the hard work! And met so many lovely people - sorry I wasn’t at my best, not 100%, but did really enjoy, you’re all great!
Here is my puzzle! Please do have a go, yes, big but not too hard!
Here is my puzzle! Please do have a go, yes, big but not too hard!
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Hey #cryptic #crossword people, there’s a new Midweek Mini by me up today… see you there? 😁
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/153
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/153
Mini crossword No 153 · MyCrossword
Solve Mini crossword No 153 on MyCrossword. 7x7 grid with 10 clues by Henri. Published Wed 22 Oct 2025. Features annotated solutions and special instructions. Free to solve online.
www.mycrossword.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Hey #cryptic #crossword people, there’s a new Midweek Mini by me up today… see you there? 😁
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/153
www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/153
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Andrew is a sort of non-prince now, a… well, I’m sure there’s some sort of portmanteau word that would describe him well.
October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Andrew is a sort of non-prince now, a… well, I’m sure there’s some sort of portmanteau word that would describe him well.
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Now a load of you have had a chance to get your hands on Issue One, please do share your feedback!
You can contact us via our Contact page here: unchcrosswords.com#contact
Any suggestions, comments on particular puzzles/clues, questions etc etc all very much welcomed.
You can contact us via our Contact page here: unchcrosswords.com#contact
Any suggestions, comments on particular puzzles/clues, questions etc etc all very much welcomed.
Unch Crossword Magazine
Unch, the clued-up crossword magazine
unchcrosswords.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Now a load of you have had a chance to get your hands on Issue One, please do share your feedback!
You can contact us via our Contact page here: unchcrosswords.com#contact
Any suggestions, comments on particular puzzles/clues, questions etc etc all very much welcomed.
You can contact us via our Contact page here: unchcrosswords.com#contact
Any suggestions, comments on particular puzzles/clues, questions etc etc all very much welcomed.
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I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it ages ago.
Mostly old art, royal painting
later moved here? (8,8,7)
crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
Mostly old art, royal painting
later moved here? (8,8,7)
crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
crosswords-static.guim.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I set today’s cryptic crossword in the Guardian. I wrote it ages ago.
Mostly old art, royal painting
later moved here? (8,8,7)
crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
Mostly old art, royal painting
later moved here? (8,8,7)
crosswords-static.guim.co.uk/gdn.cryptic....
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I set the cryptic crossword in the weekend edition of the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: A quick one in S London 'otel? (5,8).
Solve the puzzle of the FT app or print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/a2c3...
Sample clue: A quick one in S London 'otel? (5,8).
Solve the puzzle of the FT app or print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/a2c3...
FT Crossword: Number 18,184
www.ft.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I set the cryptic crossword in the weekend edition of the @financialtimes.com.
Sample clue: A quick one in S London 'otel? (5,8).
Solve the puzzle of the FT app or print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/a2c3...
Sample clue: A quick one in S London 'otel? (5,8).
Solve the puzzle of the FT app or print the pdf here:
www.ft.com/content/a2c3...
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation
Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
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🥁🥁🥁 I set the October puzzle in the Guardian’s Genius series under my new setting name ‘Odo’
Ever since I started crosswording it’s been my ambition to get into the Guardian, it’s always been ‘my paper’. Many thanks to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the opportunity
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
Ever since I started crosswording it’s been my ambition to get into the Guardian, it’s always been ‘my paper’. Many thanks to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the opportunity
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
Genius crossword No 268
Deadline for entries is 23:59 GMT on Saturday 1 November. You need to register once and then sign in to theguardian.com to enter our online competition for a £100 monthly prize
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
🥁🥁🥁 I set the October puzzle in the Guardian’s Genius series under my new setting name ‘Odo’
Ever since I started crosswording it’s been my ambition to get into the Guardian, it’s always been ‘my paper’. Many thanks to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the opportunity
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
Ever since I started crosswording it’s been my ambition to get into the Guardian, it’s always been ‘my paper’. Many thanks to @alanconnor.bsky.social for the opportunity
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/2...
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Up for helping with #SlowWays this weekend? This map shows 900 routes across Britain that need just one more good review to be verified🐌✅⭐️❤️
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Up for helping with #SlowWays this weekend? This map shows 900 routes across Britain that need just one more good review to be verified🐌✅⭐️❤️
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
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We are delighted to announce the #GoldsmithsPrize2025 shortlist.
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
October 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We are delighted to announce the #GoldsmithsPrize2025 shortlist.
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
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Congratulations to Nottinghamshire & Hameed on winning the title - the cream of the crop 👏👏👏
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
County Championship: Nottinghamshire win Division One title
Nottinghamshire win the County Championship title, denying Surrey a fourth straight crown.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations to Nottinghamshire & Hameed on winning the title - the cream of the crop 👏👏👏
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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September 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#crossword people - does anyone know anything about Serenos the new Guardian setter? Seems an accomplished debut...
September 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
#crossword people - does anyone know anything about Serenos the new Guardian setter? Seems an accomplished debut...
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That was a fantastic game & brilliant win by Notts against Surrey. What a priceless advertisement for the game!
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
That was a fantastic game & brilliant win by Notts against Surrey. What a priceless advertisement for the game!
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
#countycricketmatters #survNotts
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Two very important graphs.
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
September 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Two very important graphs.
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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618 low hanging routes! Are you close to one?
... here's a map of 618 #SlowWays routes that need just one more positive review to get their trusted verified status 🐌✅
Are any close to you?
Could you help and check one?
We'd love your help to turn them all purple!
Take a look here beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
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Are any close to you?
Could you help and check one?
We'd love your help to turn them all purple!
Take a look here beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
618 low hanging routes! Are you close to one?
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a man in a suit and tie is saying oh my god okay it 's happening .
Alt: Michael Scott (US Office) saying oh my god okay it's happening .
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September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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