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@bessantdavies.bsky.social
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Welsh photojournalist, filmmaker, and Masters student at Cardiff University School of Journalism. HEFAT trained | John Schofield Trust fellow bessantdavies.com

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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Pictures and words in the Cardiffian today on the closure of Cardiff University’s School of Music #cardiffuni #cardiffunicuts
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The Cardiffian @thecardiffian.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
“I felt absolute joy when I crossed the finish line,” said Sam Humphrey from #Penarth - winner of the Run, walk, crawl #Brecon to #Cardiff #Ultramarathon. By @bessantdavies.bsky.social Read here: cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
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'I felt absolute joy when I crossed the finish line': The unstoppable rise of ultra running - The Cardiffian
Sam Humphrey claimed victory in the gruelling 43-mile Brecon to Cardiff Classic, finishing in 5 hrs 25 mins. The race, which winds through the Brecon Beacons and along the Taff Trail, saw over 350 com...
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Andy Williams @llantwit.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Heartbreaking (and heartwarming) coverage of the fightback against plans to axe the School of Music by Cardiff University bosses. Produced by student journalist (and CU Music allum) @bessantdavies.bsky.social: youtu.be/KWS0fwn267c
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Students and staff react to the proposed closure of Cardiff University's School of Music
YouTube video by The Cardiffian
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The Cardiffian @thecardiffian.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Students #protest the proposed closure to Cardiff music school by public busking protest By @bessantdavies.bsky.social #music #cardiff #cardiffmusicscene
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Watch: Students protest against plans to close Cardiff University's music school - The Cardiffian
Music students at Cardiff University arranged a ‘protest busk’ against plans to close the School of Music, as a petition to save the school gains over 22,000 signatures.
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The Cardiffian @thecardiffian.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
@transportforwales.bsky.social passengers travelling from #Penarth are facing up to four cancelled trains a day. By @bessantdavies.bsky.social
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‘There is ALWAYS a problem': More than four trains a day cancelled at Penarth station - The Cardiffian
Penarth station saw 1,690 train cancellations over the past year, impacting 8.7% of services—almost double the Transport for Wales network average. Local councillor Anthony Ernest called the situation...
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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Chris Booth shares his experiences in Moscow, Chechnya, and Iraq—along with the internal struggles that led to his detainment in a UK psychiatric ward. Considered, kind, and deeply purposeful, Chris is an infectious person to be around. Give it a listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5pdm
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Outlook - War was my comfort zone, until I had to walk away - BBC Sounds
Chris Booth dodged bullets and bombs, but came home with mental health concerns.
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Bethany Lee @bethanylee.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Charities are warning that NHS #mentalhealth funding and the #MHIS could be at risk Secretary for Health and Social Care #WesStreeting has stated he is “committed to the MHIS,” with full financial allocations releasing in the new year. But what is the #MHIS, and why are charities still concerned?
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Reform UK has today visited the US and met Elon Musk. Two critical points: 1. UK Govt needs to act NOW to limit political donations before Musk tries to buy UK politics like he has in the US. 2. That painting behind them is the funniest crime ever committed in the world of art.
Musk is pictured standing with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and its Treasurer Nick Candy. Behind them is a truly hideous but hilarious painting of a young Trump in cricket whites.
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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Ever fancied giving #Bellringing a try? Or wondered what it is to be a #Bell-Ringer? Go along to a session in #Penarth in the New Year. My words and photos in @thecardiffian.bsky.social #Cardiff #Christmas cardiffjournalism.co.uk/thecardiffia...
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A look at the joys of bellringing - a hidden British tradition - The Cardiffian
Bell-ringers in Penarth meet for weekly practice nights at St. Augustine's Church. The tower is encouraging learners to get involved.
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James Scurry @jamesscurry.com · 14/12/2024
Great piece by my colleague @bessantdavies.bsky.social on his harrowing ordeal of being detained in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley while doing humanitrian work www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-...
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The Syrians who can’t go home
In August, I was bundled into the back of a pickup while working with a charity supporting Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Valley.
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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
I spent a month detained in #Lebanon this summer. I was held in appalling conditions in a detention centre with #Syrian refugees, many of whom children. I got out. Others are still trapped in a system designed to harass refugees, forcing them across the border. www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-...
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The Syrians who can’t go home
In August, I was bundled into the back of a pickup while working with a charity supporting Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Valley.
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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Triumphant scenes in #Cardiff as Syrians celebrate the capture of #Damascus by rebel groups
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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
For an in-depth and current insight into Georgia’s recent demonstrations - see this piece by Chris Booth. open.substack.com/pub/newnotes...
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Notes on an Uprising
What the demonstrations mean for Georgians - and what they can tell the rest of us.
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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
www.middleeasteye.net/news/aleppos...
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Aleppo's Kurds fear displacement as thousands flee rebels in Tel Rifaat
Syrian Kurds say they fear for their community's future in Aleppo despite assurances by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham
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James @bessantdavies.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Beirut - Aug 24
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Blimey. Barn Cymru poll by YouGov for ITV Cymru Wales/ @walesgovernance.bsky.social Puts Plaid Cymru ahead of Labour. Reform joint 2nd. Senedd voting intention: - Plaid Cymru - 24% (+1) - Labour - 23% (-4) - Reform UK - 23% (+5) - Con - 19% (+1) - Lib Dem - 5% (-1) - Green - 6% (+1)
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Reuters @reuters.com · 29/11/2024
When Russian missiles hurtle towards the Ukrainian power plant and employees scramble for the bomb shelter, a handful of workers stay above ground in a control room protected by sandbags to keep the system running manually reut.rs/3OvEP7J
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Meet the energy workers battling to keep the lights on in Ukraine
When Russian missiles hurtle towards the Ukrainian power plant and employees scramble for the bomb shelter, a handful of workers stay above ground in a control room protected by sandbags to keep the system running manually.
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