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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Taken on this day 75 years ago, on 13 February 1951, this image from the National Coal Board collection shows a man having his eye examined at the Garw Colliery First Aid Room.
February 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Taken on this day 75 years ago, on 13 February 1951, this image from the National Coal Board collection shows a man having his eye examined at the Garw Colliery First Aid Room.
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🎶🏴 'Mwy o gyfle nag erioed o'r blaen'
Ar Ddydd Miwsig Cymru, mae'r cerddor Ifan Siôn Davies yn dweud bod y sîn gerddoriaeth Cymraeg 'mewn lla da iawn ar hyn o bryd.'
Ar Ddydd Miwsig Cymru, mae'r cerddor Ifan Siôn Davies yn dweud bod y sîn gerddoriaeth Cymraeg 'mewn lla da iawn ar hyn o bryd.'
'Llai o fandiau Cymraeg, ond mwy o gerddorion unigol'
Ar ddydd Miwsig Cymru, mae'r cerddor a'r cyflwynydd Ifan Siôn Davies wedi bod yn pwyso a mesur beth yw'r brethyn sy'n creu'r sîn gerddoriaeth yn y Gymraeg ar hyn o bryd
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February 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🎶🏴 'Mwy o gyfle nag erioed o'r blaen'
Ar Ddydd Miwsig Cymru, mae'r cerddor Ifan Siôn Davies yn dweud bod y sîn gerddoriaeth Cymraeg 'mewn lla da iawn ar hyn o bryd.'
Ar Ddydd Miwsig Cymru, mae'r cerddor Ifan Siôn Davies yn dweud bod y sîn gerddoriaeth Cymraeg 'mewn lla da iawn ar hyn o bryd.'
Repeated references to Abergavenny in the Epstein Files www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2584396...
Mysterious mention of Gwent town appears in newly released Epstein files
Newly released US Justice Department files reveal an unexplained mention of Abergavenny in emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Repeated references to Abergavenny in the Epstein Files www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2584396...
Large-scale fire in Pontllanfraith caerphilly.observer/news/1056782...
Fire crews tackle huge blaze at Pontllanfraith industrial estate
Dozens of firefighters are at the scene in Commercial Street tackling the blaze, which is believed to have started at around 6.25pm.
caerphilly.observer
February 9, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Large-scale fire in Pontllanfraith caerphilly.observer/news/1056782...
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Elvis - who was rescued back in September from rocks at Porthcawl seafront - has finally left the building after spending the last few months at RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre
Baby seal rescued on Welsh beach last year has been released into the wild
Elvis – who was rescued back in September from rocks at Porthcawl seafront – has finally left the building after spending the last few months at RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre. On Monday (2 February...
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February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Elvis - who was rescued back in September from rocks at Porthcawl seafront - has finally left the building after spending the last few months at RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre
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Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
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A Welsh artisan cheesemaker is celebrating a significant milestone as it launches four of its award-winning cheeses in Tesco stores across Wales
Handcrafted Welsh cheese to hit supermarket shelves
A Welsh artisan cheesemaker is celebrating a significant milestone as it launches four of its award-winning cheeses in selected Tesco stores across Wales. The move will bring Caws Cenarth’s handcrafte...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:03 PM
A Welsh artisan cheesemaker is celebrating a significant milestone as it launches four of its award-winning cheeses in Tesco stores across Wales
Check out the route passing through Valleys towns and villages including Gelligaer, Nelson, and Caerphilly www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cyclin...
Tour de France: Geraint Thomas delight at Wales hosting stage
Hosting a stage of the iconic cycle race for the first time could be
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January 15, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Check out the route passing through Valleys towns and villages including Gelligaer, Nelson, and Caerphilly www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cyclin...
Drivers abandon cars on Blorenge mountain road and walk down to Govilon www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/watch-m...
WATCH: Motorist abandons car and make her way down Keepers on foot
IT may be raining in Abergavenny, but it’s a different world up top, as one unlucky motorist found out on her way home from work this evening.
www.abergavennychronicle.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Drivers abandon cars on Blorenge mountain road and walk down to Govilon www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/watch-m...
The latest advice from Monmouthshire Council #StormGoretti
January 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The latest advice from Monmouthshire Council #StormGoretti
Snow disruption latest in Monmouthshire www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/snow-ex...
LIVE: Snow expected to cause major disruption across South Wales and parts of England
Storm Goretti is predicted to cause some major disruption to South Wales and parts of England on Thursday night and Friday morning.
www.abergavennychronicle.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Snow disruption latest in Monmouthshire www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/snow-ex...
Sad news that Terry Yorath has died www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Terry Yorath obituary: Ex-Wales captain and boss touched by tragedy
Former Wales captain and manager Terry Yorath, who has died aged 75, had a glittering career, but his life was deeply affected by two tragedies.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Sad news that Terry Yorath has died www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Pontypool man missing in Thailand or Malaysia www.gwent.police.uk/news/gwent/n...
Appeal to find missing Pontypool man
We’re appealing for information to find Mark Counsell, 31, who has been reported as missing.
www.gwent.police.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Pontypool man missing in Thailand or Malaysia www.gwent.police.uk/news/gwent/n...
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The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation
Wales tops Animal Kindness Index despite challenging year for RSPCA
The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation. Findings from the RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index – the charity’s annual survey into the UK’s attitude to...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has reintroduced mandatory face mask wearing and tightened visiting arrangements across its hospital sites following a sharp rise in winter illnesses
Health board reintroduces face masks to hospitals as winter infections rise
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has reintroduced mandatory face mask wearing and tightened visiting arrangements across its hospital sites following a sharp rise in winter illnesses. The measure...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has reintroduced mandatory face mask wearing and tightened visiting arrangements across its hospital sites following a sharp rise in winter illnesses
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Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
December 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
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A Welsh university is running a Christmas Day event offering food, gifts, activities, and company for young people who are care-experienced
Welsh university offers Christmas dinner for young people in care
Ella Groves A Welsh university is running a Christmas Day event offering food, gifts, activities, and company for young people who are care-experienced. Care-experienced young people are those who hav...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A Welsh university is running a Christmas Day event offering food, gifts, activities, and company for young people who are care-experienced
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A Welsh beekeeper has won the prestigious BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion Award
Interview: The young Welsh beekeeper keeping his grandfather's legacy alive
Ella Groves A Welsh beekeeper has won the prestigious BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion Award. Crowned champion at the BBC Food and Farming Awards in Bristol last month, Dafydd Pett has been ...
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December 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
A Welsh beekeeper has won the prestigious BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion Award
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Joyful Noises
December 19, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Joyful Noises
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A lifelong passion for learning has driven Bernice Juxon-Jones to continue her studies into her retirement. Now at the age of 92 she has just been awarded a Master of Philosophy degree in Medieval German from Swansea University
Lifelong learner earns fifth degree at the age of 92
A lifelong passion for learning has driven Bernice Juxon-Jones to continue her studies into her retirement. Now at the age of 92 she has just been awarded a Master of Philosophy degree in Medieval Ger...
nation.cymru
December 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A lifelong passion for learning has driven Bernice Juxon-Jones to continue her studies into her retirement. Now at the age of 92 she has just been awarded a Master of Philosophy degree in Medieval German from Swansea University
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Motherland and Philomena Cunk star Diane Morgan was so moved by the story of small cat rescue Moggies in the south Wales valleys - she stepped in to help.
Comedy star Diane Morgan becomes patron of Welsh cat rescue
A famous face from TV has stepped in to help a small cat rescue in the south Wales valleys. Motherland and Philomena Cunk star Diane Morgan was so moved by the story of Moggies Cat Rescue in Aberdare,...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Motherland and Philomena Cunk star Diane Morgan was so moved by the story of small cat rescue Moggies in the south Wales valleys - she stepped in to help.
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The Dragons ended their long wait for a win with a dramatic 23-21 comeback victory over Lyon in the European Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade
Dragons late surge stuns Lyon
The Dragons ended their long wait for a win with a dramatic 23-21 comeback victory over Lyon in the European Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade. The hosts were staring down the barrel of another defeat wh...
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December 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The Dragons ended their long wait for a win with a dramatic 23-21 comeback victory over Lyon in the European Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade
Northern Lights award for Welsh photographer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Photographer wins UK's only 2025 Northern Lights shot award
Mathew Browne said capturing the image of the display in Llangrannog was a
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December 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Northern Lights award for Welsh photographer www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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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).