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Fatal plane crashes in Wales
Before WW1 no flying had ever occurred over Wales except for the non-mechanical floating of hot-air balloons; a spectacle that instigated Wales’ first fatal air accident in 1896 – see …
The enshittification of football
“Enshittification” is a word coined in 2022 by Canadian author, journalist and blogger Cory Doctorow to describe the relentless decline of products and services over time. Originally, he was particularly …
An ill wind
1 “It’s a beautiful day, there’s not a cloud in the sky, let’s go wild swimming!” David wasn’t really in the mood. They had agreed on having a rare off-grid …
My qualifications
International criminals on the loose
I was going to write about the 110,000 dead, including 30,000 children. I was going to write about the 140,000 wounded. I was going to write about the highest civilian …
Blackweir Pastures
Somewhat after Binsey Poplars by Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) BLACKWEIR PASTURESDesecrated 2025 These meadows dear, whose airy spaces calmed,Calmed and soothed with peace the urban blight,All harmed, harmed are all …
Labour Welsh Secretaries
Labour has been back in power in Westminster for a year – enough time to assess the performance of Jo Stevens, Kier Starmer’s selection as Secretary of State for Wales. …
Double take
As the train approached, Billy couldn’t help but notice a peculiar old man on the opposite platform. He was dishevelled, scrawny and bashed about, a few wisps of tangled white …
The special relationship
Starmer: Let me pick up your papers Mister President – and while I’m down there would you like your boots licked? Trump: What was your name again?
Belgium 4 Cymru 3
Match report: Oh no! Updated head-to-head records:v Liechtenstein P4, W4, D0, L0, Goals F11, A0v Belgium P18, W5, D5, L8, Goals F27, A28 Video: YouTube/Universal