Mark Hutchings
@markhutchings.bsky.social
Journo, tutor, trainer, cycle tour guide. ding.wales
I know he’s unpopular but this seems a little harsh.
May 20, 2026 at 7:22 AM
I know he’s unpopular but this seems a little harsh.
Back on Bluesky. Tried Threads for a bit but it didn’t seem much better than X.
May 19, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Back on Bluesky. Tried Threads for a bit but it didn’t seem much better than X.
Trump confusing Greenland with Iceland.
Time for Ireland to be on high alert.
Time for Ireland to be on high alert.
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Trump confusing Greenland with Iceland.
Time for Ireland to be on high alert.
Time for Ireland to be on high alert.
Bumped into a senior Welsh Labour politician earlier who was severely alarmed at the UK Government’s new refugee strategy.
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Bumped into a senior Welsh Labour politician earlier who was severely alarmed at the UK Government’s new refugee strategy.
November 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
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Delighted that we’ve been nominated for a Cardiff cycling award. (Category 6, since you ask). It’s a public vote (not sure if you asked that). Voting is open til the end of the month.
For anyone asking, the link is below…
cardiffcyclecity.org/2025/11/09/t...
For anyone asking, the link is below…
cardiffcyclecity.org/2025/11/09/t...
The 2025 C=CC Cardiff Cycling Awards – it’s time to vote! - Cardiff Cycle City
Our members have put forward a fantastic selection of nominees for the 2025 awards. It’s...
cardiffcyclecity.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Delighted that we’ve been nominated for a Cardiff cycling award. (Category 6, since you ask). It’s a public vote (not sure if you asked that). Voting is open til the end of the month.
For anyone asking, the link is below…
cardiffcyclecity.org/2025/11/09/t...
For anyone asking, the link is below…
cardiffcyclecity.org/2025/11/09/t...
Some achievement by the BBC to make Trump’s words worse than they actually were.
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Some achievement by the BBC to make Trump’s words worse than they actually were.
A note to those politicians who were demanding swift details about the suspects in the Huntingdon attack.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.
November 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A note to those politicians who were demanding swift details about the suspects in the Huntingdon attack.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.
As it transpired, one was completely innocent and has been released. Luckily his identity was protected before social media could trash his reputation.
I’m not a particular fan of canal boating but the series Great Canal Journeys with Timothy West and Prunella Scales was a wonderful celebration of partnership and how dementia doesn’t have to confine you to the sidelines of life.
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I’m not a particular fan of canal boating but the series Great Canal Journeys with Timothy West and Prunella Scales was a wonderful celebration of partnership and how dementia doesn’t have to confine you to the sidelines of life.
Why is the news media playing to Trump’s vanity by headlining whether or how he might run for a third term?
October 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Why is the news media playing to Trump’s vanity by headlining whether or how he might run for a third term?
Poor show from Llyr Powell, the Reform candidate, in not make a concession speech in Caerphilly last night - even if he didn’t have one ready written.
October 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Poor show from Llyr Powell, the Reform candidate, in not make a concession speech in Caerphilly last night - even if he didn’t have one ready written.
I’m not at the Caerphilly count - and nor is Nigel Farage. The latter part is definitely more significant.
It’s looking like a Plaid victory - even possibly by a comfortable margin.
Would be a huge victory for Plaid.
Big blow to Reform.
And Labour with much to put right.
It’s looking like a Plaid victory - even possibly by a comfortable margin.
Would be a huge victory for Plaid.
Big blow to Reform.
And Labour with much to put right.
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I’m not at the Caerphilly count - and nor is Nigel Farage. The latter part is definitely more significant.
It’s looking like a Plaid victory - even possibly by a comfortable margin.
Would be a huge victory for Plaid.
Big blow to Reform.
And Labour with much to put right.
It’s looking like a Plaid victory - even possibly by a comfortable margin.
Would be a huge victory for Plaid.
Big blow to Reform.
And Labour with much to put right.
Not the most diverse of stages in the BBC Wales Caerphilly candidates hustings. Reform’s Llyr Powell rather dominating proceedings - albeit sounding stroppy.
October 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Not the most diverse of stages in the BBC Wales Caerphilly candidates hustings. Reform’s Llyr Powell rather dominating proceedings - albeit sounding stroppy.
A grim end to a grim life. His was the most sickening court case I covered in 40 years of news reporting.
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after being attacked in prison
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after being attacked in prison
48-year-old was serving 29-year prison sentence after admitting multiple child sex offences
The convicted child sexual abuser and former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in prison.
The 48-year-old was serving a 29-year prison sentence at HMP Wakefield, with a further six years on licence, after admitting a string of sex offences including the attempted rape of a baby. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A grim end to a grim life. His was the most sickening court case I covered in 40 years of news reporting.
England outclassing Wales. The only thing worse than the Welsh performance is ITV’s England-centric commentary.
October 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
England outclassing Wales. The only thing worse than the Welsh performance is ITV’s England-centric commentary.
There’s Toytown stuff about painkillers and autism - and then’s the experts and science.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
There’s Toytown stuff about painkillers and autism - and then’s the experts and science.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The media forced (?) to dance to Nigel Farage’s news management tune again.
September 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The media forced (?) to dance to Nigel Farage’s news management tune again.
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Turns out, we weren’t the only tour in town. The farewell ride for Cardiff cycling legend Geraint Thomas.
We’re always on the lookout for guides with local knowledge, bike know-how and time on their hands.
#justsaying
#tourofbritain
We’re always on the lookout for guides with local knowledge, bike know-how and time on their hands.
#justsaying
#tourofbritain
September 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Turns out, we weren’t the only tour in town. The farewell ride for Cardiff cycling legend Geraint Thomas.
We’re always on the lookout for guides with local knowledge, bike know-how and time on their hands.
#justsaying
#tourofbritain
We’re always on the lookout for guides with local knowledge, bike know-how and time on their hands.
#justsaying
#tourofbritain
I imagine Reform will be relieved to get a bit of media coverage at last today.
September 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I imagine Reform will be relieved to get a bit of media coverage at last today.
Wow. Farage doesn’t get much of this back in the UK.
Raskin: "The dictators of the world have got nothing to fear from this hearing. Republicans called it to attack our democratic allies in Europe. The star witness is not a human rights leader like Navalny, but a far-right pro-Putin politician who leads the UK Reform Party."
September 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Wow. Farage doesn’t get much of this back in the UK.
Man from Cardiff convicted of sexual abuse. I wonder what it is about this case that hasn’t prompted alarm from politicians….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cardiff man jailed for sexually assaulting girls aged 11 and 15
Alex Dale, 32, from Cardiff, attacked the girls in incidents that were only two days apart.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Man from Cardiff convicted of sexual abuse. I wonder what it is about this case that hasn’t prompted alarm from politicians….
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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‘We’re seen as criminals’: Epping hotel asylum seekers facing limbo after court ruling
‘We’re seen as criminals’: Epping hotel asylum seekers facing limbo after court ruling
Hardening public attitudes and far-right aggression have left Bell hotel’s inhabitants fearful despite hopes of integrating
An asylum seeker staying at a hotel that has been the flashpoint for anti-migrant protests has described being called a “scumbag” and treated like a criminal by local people.
Dozens of residents of Epping’s Bell hotel face an uncertain future after a court ruled on Tuesday that it cannot be used to house asylum seekers because of a breach of planning rules. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM
‘We’re seen as criminals’: Epping hotel asylum seekers facing limbo after court ruling
Senedd flags at half-mast following the awful news of the sudden death of MS Hefin David.
August 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Senedd flags at half-mast following the awful news of the sudden death of MS Hefin David.
Met a British guy today who now lives in Spain and was back home for the first time in a while. Said he was shocked and saddened by the amount of racism being publicly aired in the UK - in marked contrast to what he remembered.
August 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Met a British guy today who now lives in Spain and was back home for the first time in a while. Said he was shocked and saddened by the amount of racism being publicly aired in the UK - in marked contrast to what he remembered.