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Amateur procrastinator, deactivated writer, coach, technology fancier, tall and achy. Cymro ac dysgwr Cymraeg. Annibyniaeth. Newport County.

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The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Issue 29 Is Here 🌦️ With fiction from William Boyd; more writing from @drblacklock.bsky.social, @jimmymcintosh.bsky.social, Kate Spicer, Precious Adesina, @nivenj1.bsky.social, Leo Robson, Nell Whittaker, @williamasclarke.bsky.social & more, plus illos by @daveyjones.bsky.social. the-fence.com/shop
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Plaid Cymru @plaidcymru.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today we remember #OwainGlyndŵr, who fought for a Wales that could govern itself 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 More than 600 years later, that ambition lives on. Plaid Cymru will always stand up for #Wales to have the voice, powers and resources we need to shape our own future ✊
Owain Glyndŵr on horseback and "Owain Glyndwr Day" in bold white text.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Gobaith Newydd! www.neatorama.com/2026/08/04/C...
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Coming Soon: Star Wars in Welsh
Although Star Wars is best experienced in the original Klingon, it's possible to experience the grandeur of the original 1977 film in many languages, including Navajo. Everyone should have the opportu...
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1912 Exiles: Newport County podcast @1912exiles.com · 01/08/2026
🆕Ep284: Mullin it over🆕 An emergency pod where we react to Hayden Mullins' appointment as County's new manager and ponder what we might expect... To watch or listen, just search for "1912 Exiles" wherever you get your podcasts. 😀 #ncafc 🧡🖤
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When Saturday Comes @wsc.co.uk · 30/07/2026
WSC 467 is out now – our New Season Special! • Spain's final triumph • Usual failings for England • Scotland: what went wrong? • Writers' competition winners • Tribute to Kevin Keegan • Andy Burnham and football In shops now – or order direct from us 👇
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WSC 467 – order with free UK delivery
NEW SEASON SPECIAL! Premier League, EFL & Scottish Premiership How your team will do, best and worst moments, new half-time entertainment, who des
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Good to know that the UK eradicated blithering, and the causes of blithering, in the early 80s.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
An absolute screamer from @davidsquires.bsky.social here. World class. www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
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David Squires on … the notable people and big moments from World Cup 2026
Our cartoonist looks back at the big stories and headline-generating characters at the biggest World Cup ever
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
@1912exiles.com Out of interest, clearly Fuchs hasn't effectively been in charge since Barrow (perhaps a reason that Kamwa, Baker decided to go..). So who is making these signings and why? And what system are they recruited against? It's all very odd.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Got my @wsc.co.uk WC wall chart up. Lovely stuff. Then immediately sad as no Cymru on it.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Just resubscribed to @wsc.co.uk after a few years away. Heartily recommend you do too1
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Very interesting article on the emerging AI sense of self from @kevinkelly.bsky.social - kk.org/thetechnium/...
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The Emergent Self Loop
Nearly once a week I receive an email from a different stranger. The messages are eerily similar. The sender has developed an unusual relationship with an AI gained over many hours of interactions. Th...
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Clwb Pêl-droed Casnewydd @yralltudion.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Yr Alltudion. 🧡🖤
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Clwb Pêl-droed Casnewydd @yralltudion.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Ķkgg bzitx8tsiyxjgcklckhxkhxkhxkhxluxlkuldluxljxljxlufljcljcljdoydlucljxlhxljxljjxoud
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Clwb Pêl-droed Casnewydd @yralltudion.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA KAMWA
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Squidge Rugby @squidgerugby.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
WALES END ENGLAND'S 35-GAME WIN STREAK WITH A HEROIC ALL-TIME MORAL VICTORY
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Incredible piece of work from @squidgerugby.bsky.social
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Just rewatching Space Odyssey: 2001 and completely forgot that Leonard Rossiter is in it.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATA
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
He does know that there's no Nobel War prize, doesn't he?
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Matt Muir @mattmuir.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Friday! Lunchtime! All the good stuff from the past week of internet that you might have missed because you were too busy laughing at the Royal arrest! Every click makes a prosecution more likely*! Web Curios! Share! Enjoy! webcurios.co.uk/webcurios-20... *may not in fact be legally accurate
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Gwdihŵ 🦉 @youwouldknow.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The palace right now
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
@davidsquires.bsky.social absolutely nails it once again. Magnificent stuff - www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
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David Squires on … Jim Ratcliffe’s comments and his need for some home truths
Our cartoonist reflects on the Manchester United co-owner’s recent statements and electioneering, via the prism of Cracker’s DCI Bilborough
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
38d.gs/sb_ps_ot
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Save our swifts: include swift bricks in every new house
I just signed the campaign calling to save our swifts, by calling for the UK Government to follow Scotland's lead and make it the law for all new houses to be built with "swift bricks" - safe places f...
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
He's off again ( @mattmuir.bsky.social ). I suggest you get off with him. If you'll pardon the phrasing.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Good news shown beautifully: informationisbeautiful.net/visualizatio...
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Most Beautiful News of the Year — Information is Beautiful
Our pick of positive trends and unique global achievements of the year. Starting each year on an optimistic note! More at @beautifulnews.daily
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Read this but @mattmuir.bsky.social is correct, the voices in your head will eternally persist.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Some *free* weekend reading: our special report on the Teesside regeneration scandal ⤵️
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Incredible stuff from @mrhenrymorris.substack.com as usual.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
It looks like an am dram performance in a regional arts theatre for 12 angry men.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Venezuelan VP:
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
www.sciencefocus.com/space/astron...
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31 jaw-dropping space photos that will change how you see the Universe | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The Royal Observatory Greenwich recently announced the outstanding winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025.
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John Rentoul @rentouljohn.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
“No NFL game has ever ended with a score of 36–23.” One of 52 Things Kent Henricks Learned in 2025 probablyinteresting.substack.com/p/52-things-...
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52 Things I Learned in 2025
Here are some of the most interesting things I learned this year.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Phew. This feels good. #newportcounty
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Every year Tom Whitwell produces his 52 Things I Learnt This Year list and it’s always a great source of interest and hope. medium.com/@tomwhitwell...
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52 things I learned in 2025
This year I stopped being a consultant, started a tiny company, sold hundreds of little modular synths, hosted two incredible events, and…
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Please consider entering The Fence's fight fund prize draw: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fences-fig... @thefence.bsky.social
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Explore projects | Crowdfunder.co.uk
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Some incredible (and terrifying and sad and inspiring) shots in here: time.com/7336112/top-...
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TIME's Top 100 Photos of 2025
These are the photographs that capture the year
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Welsh Fan Zone TV 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @welshfanzonetv.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Victory in Vaduz sets up a big night on Tuesday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Great article from @gwladrugby.bsky.social on the madness of the WRU's latest snake oil - gwladrugby.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/i...
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I am altering the deal. Pray I don’t alter it further.
One almost has to stand and applaud the sheer brass neck of the WRU in its brazen attempts to pass off this constant jack-knifing
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
English Rugby / Twickenham - please stop with the after try music. No one, NO ONE, likes it. Cheers.
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Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · 08/11/2025
Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design. news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
www.newsbiscuit.com/post/nation-... #newsbiscuit
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Nation’s haunted ask ghosts to stop being dicks about it
Residents of the nation’s most haunted homes have come together to demand their ghosts stop being such dicks.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
www.newsbiscuit.com/post/farage-... #newsbiscuit
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Farage: not enough racists in our adverts, these days
Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, today attempted to double down on Reform MP Sarah Pochin's comments where she complained about adverts being 'full' of black and Asian people."Well, I think she's ri...
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Poor ad placement on the Harrow Times website or a huge coup for the BBC?
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
All the Manchester City players look like they're wearing neon, yellow wellies like an odd rave in the 90s. I'm not saying it doesn't look good.....
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The WRU are at it again. How long is this road they're kicking the can down? #wales #rugby #cymru #rygbi
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a man in a suit and tie has disappointment sigh written below him
ALT: a man in a suit and tie has disappointment sigh written below him
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Mike Pullen @mikepullen1969.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
That WRU press conference in full
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a woman is holding a piece of paper and says i went with low expectations and came back disappointed
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FᎪᎢ ᏩᎪNᎠᎪᏞF @sofarrsogud.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Why are they called worker bees and not swarmtroopers
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Magnificent, as usual.
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SJJ @sjj.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Llongyfarchiadau Caerffili!
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