My first #BeeOrchid of 2025 although still in bud. Just the one see yesterday. Blaina, Gwent. #Orchids @ukorchids.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @floraconuk.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
My first #BeeOrchid of 2025 although still in bud. Just the one see yesterday. Blaina, Gwent. #Orchids @ukorchids.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @floraconuk.bsky.social
Day 25, Free: From the Peak District yesterday to a Welsh tour today, taking in Rhymney, Merthyr, the Rhondda, Blaina, Newport, Cardiff and the Wye Valley. (Pete Seeger's version names more places, but we've only got a day, mate.)
The Byrds - The Bells Of Rhymney
song.link/y/MOHYq2KNlHY
#WorldAToZ
The Byrds - The Bells Of Rhymney
song.link/y/MOHYq2KNlHY
#WorldAToZ
The Bells of Rhymney by THE BYRDS
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September 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Day 25, Free: From the Peak District yesterday to a Welsh tour today, taking in Rhymney, Merthyr, the Rhondda, Blaina, Newport, Cardiff and the Wye Valley. (Pete Seeger's version names more places, but we've only got a day, mate.)
The Byrds - The Bells Of Rhymney
song.link/y/MOHYq2KNlHY
#WorldAToZ
The Byrds - The Bells Of Rhymney
song.link/y/MOHYq2KNlHY
#WorldAToZ
Surprising to see some Larch Bolete (Suillus grevillei) coming out on an Industrial estate in Blaina, Gwent yesterday whilst at work. I suppose recent rains have promoted fungus to think it’s Autumn. #FungiFriday #FungiFriends #Fungi
June 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Surprising to see some Larch Bolete (Suillus grevillei) coming out on an Industrial estate in Blaina, Gwent yesterday whilst at work. I suppose recent rains have promoted fungus to think it’s Autumn. #FungiFriday #FungiFriends #Fungi
Boy, 14, charged with murder over death of teenager Lilly in Wales
Boy, 14, charged with murder over death of teenager Lilly in Wales
Gwent police say accused will face court in Newport following arrest over discovery of teenage girl’s body in Duffryn Park area of Blaina
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the discovery of a missing 14-year-old girl’s body, Gwent police said.
The boy, from the Blaenau Gwent area, was arrested after the discovery of the body in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina in Wales on 22 June. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Boy, 14, charged with murder over death of teenager Lilly in Wales
Today #WeRemember Kevin Lane and Stephen Griffin, who lost their lives in the Blaina house fire, South Wales, on 1st February 1996.
February 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today #WeRemember Kevin Lane and Stephen Griffin, who lost their lives in the Blaina house fire, South Wales, on 1st February 1996.
Wrestler 'Exotic' Adrian Street & his coal miner father at the Blaina colliery, 1974
📸 Dennis Hutchinson
#photography
📸 Dennis Hutchinson
#photography
March 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Wrestler 'Exotic' Adrian Street & his coal miner father at the Blaina colliery, 1974
📸 Dennis Hutchinson
#photography
📸 Dennis Hutchinson
#photography
A striking new mural celebrating national pride has been unveiled in a Welsh valleys town
Striking mural celebrating Welsh identity unveiled in valleys town
Amelia Jones A striking new mural celebrating national pride has been unveiled in a Welsh valleys town. The artwork, located in Blaina, was created in partnership with Blaenau Gwent County Council and...
nation.cymru
February 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A striking new mural celebrating national pride has been unveiled in a Welsh valleys town
Naturalised Lupins, Blaina, Gwent. Hopefully ok for #UrbanPlants as along a roadside opposite an industrial estate. @BSBIbotany @wildflower_hour #wildflowerhour
June 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Naturalised Lupins, Blaina, Gwent. Hopefully ok for #UrbanPlants as along a roadside opposite an industrial estate. @BSBIbotany @wildflower_hour #wildflowerhour
30 years ago today, firefighters Kevin Lane and Stephen Griffin rescued 5-year-old Daniel Harford from a smoke filled house in Blaina.
They re-entered the property, wrongly believing another child was inside, and were caught in a backdraught that engulfed the house in flames.
They re-entered the property, wrongly believing another child was inside, and were caught in a backdraught that engulfed the house in flames.
February 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM
30 years ago today, firefighters Kevin Lane and Stephen Griffin rescued 5-year-old Daniel Harford from a smoke filled house in Blaina.
They re-entered the property, wrongly believing another child was inside, and were caught in a backdraught that engulfed the house in flames.
They re-entered the property, wrongly believing another child was inside, and were caught in a backdraught that engulfed the house in flames.
Talks are taking place between residents of an illegal traveller site extension in Blaina and Blaenau Gwent council
Welsh council in talks with residents of an illegal traveller site on what happens next
Elgan Hearn, Local democracy reporter Talks are taking place between residents of an illegal traveller site extension in Blaina and Blaenau Gwent council. Back in January, the council’s Planning commi...
nation.cymru
March 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Talks are taking place between residents of an illegal traveller site extension in Blaina and Blaenau Gwent council
Body found in south Wales believed to be missing 14-year-old girl
Body found in south Wales believed to be missing 14-year-old girl
Gwent police launch murder investigation as Blaenau Gwent councillor says people are ‘devastated’ by the news
Police have launched a murder investigation after the discovery of a body believed to be a missing 14-year-old girl in south Wales.
The body was found in Duffryn Park in the town of Blaina, Blaenau Gwent at approximately 10.10pm on Monday, the police force said in a statement. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Body found in south Wales believed to be missing 14-year-old girl
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murder after the body of a girl - believed to be missing 14-year-old Lilly Jones - was found in a park in Blaina.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Teenager accused of murdering girl believed to be Lilly Jones appears in court
A body, believed to be that of Lilly Jones, 14, was discovered in a park in Blaina
www.walesonline.co.uk
June 26, 2026 at 11:47 AM
A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murder after the body of a girl - believed to be missing 14-year-old Lilly Jones - was found in a park in Blaina.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
That's amazing! My grandad was from Newport, and my Grandma from Blaina, so visitors rather than residents.
December 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM
That's amazing! My grandad was from Newport, and my Grandma from Blaina, so visitors rather than residents.
This poor girl. Men and boys need to stop killing girls and women.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Boy, 14, charged with murder over death of teenager Lilly in Wales
Gwent police say accused will face court in Newport following arrest over discovery of teenage girl’s body in Duffryn Park area of Blaina
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2026 at 6:21 AM
This poor girl. Men and boys need to stop killing girls and women.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Aww man, love both Cardiff and Swansea
I lived in sleepy little Blaina. Loved it.
I lived in sleepy little Blaina. Loved it.
June 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Aww man, love both Cardiff and Swansea
I lived in sleepy little Blaina. Loved it.
I lived in sleepy little Blaina. Loved it.
Hi, I am John, and I am a PhD. researcher exploring what it means to be a queer man with dementia at the @StirUni.
I am a town councillor for Nantyglo & Blaina Town Council. I am also a core member of the @lgbtqdementia.
I have previously worked in Dementia Care and Youth Work.
I am a town councillor for Nantyglo & Blaina Town Council. I am also a core member of the @lgbtqdementia.
I have previously worked in Dementia Care and Youth Work.
November 18, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Hi, I am John, and I am a PhD. researcher exploring what it means to be a queer man with dementia at the @StirUni.
I am a town councillor for Nantyglo & Blaina Town Council. I am also a core member of the @lgbtqdementia.
I have previously worked in Dementia Care and Youth Work.
I am a town councillor for Nantyglo & Blaina Town Council. I am also a core member of the @lgbtqdementia.
I have previously worked in Dementia Care and Youth Work.
Alleged Blaina murder victim Lilly Jones was 'beautiful, kind and caring'
Alleged Blaina murder victim Lilly Jones was 'beautiful, kind and caring'
Lilly Jones’ family said she was “completely and utterly herself” with an “eclectic taste in music”.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Alleged Blaina murder victim Lilly Jones was 'beautiful, kind and caring'
Murder investigation after teenager reported missing in Blaina
Murder investigation after teenager reported missing in Blaina
A body has been found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Murder investigation after teenager reported missing in Blaina
Choice made purely by living in Blaina and passing signs on the road that said Cordell country all the time and deciding I'd better read it. Living there, driving to Blaenavon to Crickhowell and then home and that book helped me to understand the history and associated geography of the area.
July 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Choice made purely by living in Blaina and passing signs on the road that said Cordell country all the time and deciding I'd better read it. Living there, driving to Blaenavon to Crickhowell and then home and that book helped me to understand the history and associated geography of the area.
The Byrds - Bells Of Rhymney
Oh, what will you give me?
Say the sad bells of Rhymney
"Is there hope for the future?"
Say the brown bells of Merthyr
"Who made the mine owner?"
Say the black bells of Rhondda
"And who killed the miner?"
Say the grim bells of Blaina
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Jh...
Oh, what will you give me?
Say the sad bells of Rhymney
"Is there hope for the future?"
Say the brown bells of Merthyr
"Who made the mine owner?"
Say the black bells of Rhondda
"And who killed the miner?"
Say the grim bells of Blaina
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Jh...
The Byrds - The Bells of Rhymney (1965)
YouTube video by thebyrdsmusic
www.youtube.com
April 17, 2026 at 2:41 AM
The Byrds - Bells Of Rhymney
Oh, what will you give me?
Say the sad bells of Rhymney
"Is there hope for the future?"
Say the brown bells of Merthyr
"Who made the mine owner?"
Say the black bells of Rhondda
"And who killed the miner?"
Say the grim bells of Blaina
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Jh...
Oh, what will you give me?
Say the sad bells of Rhymney
"Is there hope for the future?"
Say the brown bells of Merthyr
"Who made the mine owner?"
Say the black bells of Rhondda
"And who killed the miner?"
Say the grim bells of Blaina
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Jh...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZkSz4Y6sCE
A 14-year-old girl, Lilly Jones, was formally identified as the victim of a murder in Blaina, Wales.
A 14-year-old girl, Lilly Jones, was formally identified as the victim of a murder in Blaina, Wales.
June 30, 2026 at 12:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZkSz4Y6sCE
A 14-year-old girl, Lilly Jones, was formally identified as the victim of a murder in Blaina, Wales.
A 14-year-old girl, Lilly Jones, was formally identified as the victim of a murder in Blaina, Wales.
Thank you for Repost & comment.
Fun Fact #1 is after the period when he used his notebook, my grandfather moved to Monmouthshire to take up a senior clerkship at Blaina.
Fun Fact #2 is I shall be offering my grandfathers' notebook & what other materials of his I have to @gwentarchives.bsky.social.
Fun Fact #1 is after the period when he used his notebook, my grandfather moved to Monmouthshire to take up a senior clerkship at Blaina.
Fun Fact #2 is I shall be offering my grandfathers' notebook & what other materials of his I have to @gwentarchives.bsky.social.
Interesting threads on the almost-lost arts of shorthand
Would add that somebody knowledgeable about 1890s Anglo-American shorthand _&_ pen & ink handwriting would be best to translate the entries.
Observation is that in history people wanting to write something & really disguise it so often devise their own shorthand from contemporary ones (Pepys etc).
Observation is that in history people wanting to write something & really disguise it so often devise their own shorthand from contemporary ones (Pepys etc).
June 14, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Thank you for Repost & comment.
Fun Fact #1 is after the period when he used his notebook, my grandfather moved to Monmouthshire to take up a senior clerkship at Blaina.
Fun Fact #2 is I shall be offering my grandfathers' notebook & what other materials of his I have to @gwentarchives.bsky.social.
Fun Fact #1 is after the period when he used his notebook, my grandfather moved to Monmouthshire to take up a senior clerkship at Blaina.
Fun Fact #2 is I shall be offering my grandfathers' notebook & what other materials of his I have to @gwentarchives.bsky.social.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a girl was found in a park in Blaina.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murder after girl found dead
Police launched a murder investigation after the body of a girl was found in a park area of Blaina
www.walesonline.co.uk
June 23, 2026 at 8:33 PM
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a girl was found in a park in Blaina.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...