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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Warming autumn stews need brilliant breads 🍞🥖🥯 Take a look at our latest blog 👉 18-61.co.uk/bread-is-the...
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October 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Warming autumn stews need brilliant breads 🍞🥖🥯 Take a look at our latest blog 👉 18-61.co.uk/bread-is-the...
#Foodies #Wales
#Foodies #Wales
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Flu vaccination prevented more than 800 hospital admissions in Wales last winter, according to estimates from Public Health Wales
Flu vaccine prevented more than 800 hospital admissions in Wales, estimates suggest
Nation.Cymru staff Flu vaccination prevented more than 800 hospital admissions in Wales last winter, according to estimates from Public Health Wales. The organisation calculates that admissions would ...
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October 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Flu vaccination prevented more than 800 hospital admissions in Wales last winter, according to estimates from Public Health Wales
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The Pentagon is notifying millions of current and former U.S. military servicemembers and staff that hackers stole their *unencrypted* personal information during a months-long data breach. The agency that had the breach also handles ID and login/credential access to U.S. military systems and bases.
Hackers stole millions of US military personnel records during months-long data breach | TechCrunch
The Department of Defense notified millions of current and former U.S. military personnel that their personal information had been stolen in a months-long breach.
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September 30, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The Pentagon is notifying millions of current and former U.S. military servicemembers and staff that hackers stole their *unencrypted* personal information during a months-long data breach. The agency that had the breach also handles ID and login/credential access to U.S. military systems and bases.
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Children, Laugharne, south-west Wales, 1952, photo by Philip Jones Griffiths, Magnum agency photographer, 1936-2008 (Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales).
September 27, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Children, Laugharne, south-west Wales, 1952, photo by Philip Jones Griffiths, Magnum agency photographer, 1936-2008 (Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales).
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📷 The School of Art will host an exhibition next month as part of Ffoto Cymru 2026, an international photography festival taking place across Wales.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:16 AM
📷 The School of Art will host an exhibition next month as part of Ffoto Cymru 2026, an international photography festival taking place across Wales.
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#FfotoCymru
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#FfotoCymru
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Fashion design students have transformed unwanted school uniforms into catwalk-worthy fashion pieces, thanks to a sustainability-focused partnership with Caerphilly Uniform Exchange
Fashion students transform unwanted school uniforms into catwalk pieces
Nation.Cymru staff Fashion design students have transformed unwanted school uniforms into catwalk-worthy fashion pieces, thanks to a sustainability-focused partnership with Caerphilly Uniform Exchange...
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September 24, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Fashion design students have transformed unwanted school uniforms into catwalk-worthy fashion pieces, thanks to a sustainability-focused partnership with Caerphilly Uniform Exchange
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A child’s rash after a carefree beach swim leaves one parent questioning what lurks beneath Britain’s waters | Natalie Barnett
The tide that washed away our innocence
A child’s rash after a carefree beach swim leaves one parent questioning what lurks beneath Britain’s waters
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September 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
A child’s rash after a carefree beach swim leaves one parent questioning what lurks beneath Britain’s waters | Natalie Barnett
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Cancer researchers in Wales are investigating whether radiotherapy can reduce the risk of a common form of skin cancer returning after surgery
Welsh study aims to settle whether radiotherapy prevents common skin cancer returning
Mark Mansfield Cancer researchers in Wales are investigating whether radiotherapy can reduce the risk of a common form of skin cancer returning after surgery. Researchers at Velindre Cancer Centre in ...
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September 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Cancer researchers in Wales are investigating whether radiotherapy can reduce the risk of a common form of skin cancer returning after surgery
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Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy.
Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'
Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy. The Library of Congress has called Parton a “titan of children’s literacy” for the millions of free books provided monthly through her Imagination Library.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy.
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I really cannot think of a greater honor than to have the Muppets say this about you upon your passing
August 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I really cannot think of a greater honor than to have the Muppets say this about you upon your passing
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The stage adaptation of the a hit film based on the miners' strike in Wales will transfer to the West End, after a sell-out run at the National Theatre
Sold-out stage adaptation of hit miners' strike film transfers to the West End
Laura Harding, Press Association Entertainment Editor The stage adaptation of the a hit film based on the miners’ strike in Wales will transfer to the West End, after a sell-out run at the National Th...
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August 25, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The stage adaptation of the a hit film based on the miners' strike in Wales will transfer to the West End, after a sell-out run at the National Theatre
Fire crews carrying out controlled burns near Rudry 👇
August 15, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Fire crews carrying out controlled burns near Rudry 👇
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Women are less likely to receive lifesaving help from a bystander after a cardiac arrest due to ‘embarrassment’, according to a Welsh heart charity
Women less likely to receive lifesaving CPR, says Welsh heart charity
Abby Neve Women are less likely to receive lifesaving help from a bystander after a cardiac arrest due to ‘embarrassment’, according to a Welsh heart charity. Calon Hearts, the leading heart screening...
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August 14, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Women are less likely to receive lifesaving help from a bystander after a cardiac arrest due to ‘embarrassment’, according to a Welsh heart charity
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Firefighters have described ‘carnage’ on the ground as crews battle seven blazes across south Wales
Firefighters describe ‘carnage’ as crews battle seven blazes in south Wales
Eleanor Storey, Press Association Firefighters have described “carnage” on the ground as crews battle seven blazes across south Wales. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has declared a major…
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August 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Firefighters have described ‘carnage’ on the ground as crews battle seven blazes across south Wales
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Star Wars is to be dubbed into Welsh for the first time as the classic film prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
Actor Matthew Rhys will voice Han Solo, with Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia.
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Actor Matthew Rhys will voice Han Solo, with Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia.
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Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to celebrate landmark anniversary
The Welsh language version of the classic 1977 film will feature Matthew Rhys as Han Solo.
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August 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Star Wars is to be dubbed into Welsh for the first time as the classic film prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year.
Actor Matthew Rhys will voice Han Solo, with Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Actor Matthew Rhys will voice Han Solo, with Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Nun on a lawnmower, Ty Mawr Convent, Monmouth, south Wales, 1979, photo by Kevin O'Farrell, Irish photographer.
August 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Nun on a lawnmower, Ty Mawr Convent, Monmouth, south Wales, 1979, photo by Kevin O'Farrell, Irish photographer.
Super Furry Animals Play It Cool with Cwmbran football club sponsorship www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/264268...
Here's why an iconic Welsh rock band are sponsoring a Gwent football club this season
ICONIC Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals are one of four independent bands to sponsor Cwmbran Celtic AFC's kits this season.
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August 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Super Furry Animals Play It Cool with Cwmbran football club sponsorship www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/264268...
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🥇 Aur i Olivia Breen yn y naid hir T38 - a hynny ar ôl i gapten Cymru ennill medal arian yn y 100m yn gynharach yr wythnos hon.
July 31, 2026 at 8:51 PM
🥇 Aur i Olivia Breen yn y naid hir T38 - a hynny ar ôl i gapten Cymru ennill medal arian yn y 100m yn gynharach yr wythnos hon.
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Drought has now been declared across the whole of Wales after an exceptionally dry July left rivers at critically low levels
Drought declared across all of Wales as record-dry July takes toll
Mark Mansfield Drought has now been declared across the whole of Wales after an exceptionally dry July left rivers at critically low levels and increased pressure on wildlife, farming and the natural…
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July 30, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Drought has now been declared across the whole of Wales after an exceptionally dry July left rivers at critically low levels
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A former mining museum that has stood largely closed for four years could be transformed into Wales' first education, sensory play and wellbeing centre for people with additional learning needs
Mothballed mining museum could become flagship ALN wellbeing centre
Nicholas Thomas, Local Democracy Reporter A former mining museum that has stood largely closed for four years could be transformed into Wales’ first education, sensory play and wellbeing centre for pe...
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July 25, 2026 at 1:33 PM
A former mining museum that has stood largely closed for four years could be transformed into Wales' first education, sensory play and wellbeing centre for people with additional learning needs
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A celebrity chef is returning to his hometown in north Wales with a new cookery series that celebrates local food producers✍️ Amelia Jones
Celebrity chef who cooked for Queen Elizabeth II returns to north Wales for new TV show
Amelia Jones A celebrity chef is returning to his hometown in north Wales with a new cookery series that celebrates local food producers. Bryn Williams will return to the Clwyd Valley and introduce…
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July 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM
A celebrity chef is returning to his hometown in north Wales with a new cookery series that celebrates local food producers✍️ Amelia Jones
Keeper’s Pond car park closed as crews battle the wildfire near Blaenavon
July 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Keeper’s Pond car park closed as crews battle the wildfire near Blaenavon
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As preparations for this year's Eisteddfod in north Pembrokeshire, Cymru/Wales, gathers pace - so do the roadside Druids 🤩
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📷 My own, yesterday
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📷 My own, yesterday
July 23, 2026 at 5:41 AM
As preparations for this year's Eisteddfod in north Pembrokeshire, Cymru/Wales, gathers pace - so do the roadside Druids 🤩
#YGarregLas
📷 My own, yesterday
#YGarregLas
📷 My own, yesterday
Blaenavon wildfire latest www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Firefighters issue warning to Welsh towns and villages as wildfire threatens
Firefighters are still battling the wildfire
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July 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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