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Today is the third day of the Great O Antiphons – today’s is O Root of Jesse:
Heddiw yw trydydd diwrnod Yr Antiffonau “O” Mawr - heddiw yw Wreiddyn Jesse:
lectionary.churchinwales.org.uk/
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru
Heddiw yw trydydd diwrnod Yr Antiffonau “O” Mawr - heddiw yw Wreiddyn Jesse:
lectionary.churchinwales.org.uk/
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today is the third day of the Great O Antiphons – today’s is O Root of Jesse:
Heddiw yw trydydd diwrnod Yr Antiffonau “O” Mawr - heddiw yw Wreiddyn Jesse:
lectionary.churchinwales.org.uk/
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru
Heddiw yw trydydd diwrnod Yr Antiffonau “O” Mawr - heddiw yw Wreiddyn Jesse:
lectionary.churchinwales.org.uk/
#ChurchInWales #EglwysYngNghymru
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BBC vows to defend $10bn lawsuit from Donald Trump
BBC bosses ‘right to stick by their guns’ against Trump, says minister
Keir Starmer urged to ‘stand up for the BBC’ after US president files $10bn lawsuit against corporation
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
BBC vows to defend $10bn lawsuit from Donald Trump
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Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
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BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
Trump says he will sue BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion despite apology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president told reporters on Air Force One that he will take legal action against the broadcaster and will call Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
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Calum Miller commented:“Putin must be punished, not rewarded, for his barbaric assault on the brave people of Ukraine. This Bill would see billions in frozen Russian assets seized and used to support the defence of President Zelensky’s proud nation. I urge MPs from all parties to back this bill.”
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Calum Miller commented:“Putin must be punished, not rewarded, for his barbaric assault on the brave people of Ukraine. This Bill would see billions in frozen Russian assets seized and used to support the defence of President Zelensky’s proud nation. I urge MPs from all parties to back this bill.”
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Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.
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Going to out on a limb and say Trump suing the BBC for a billion dollars may not poll well in the UK
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Going to out on a limb and say Trump suing the BBC for a billion dollars may not poll well in the UK
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Stephen really does have the best take on this. It’s not clear that the BBC Board or indeed the rest of the News team really understood the message of the previous reviews, which were about getting detail right. Instead they wanted to know what was ‘biased’ or not like they were blotting out stains.
The impossible dream some people on the British right are chasing is that you can have a BBC News operation that retreats from detail and expertise, that takes dictation from the government, but this will only create incompetence and failure when it suits you:
To fix the BBC, focus on competence and cash
Corporation fails to learn from criticism, while politicians have consciously reduced its scope for quality journalism
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Stephen really does have the best take on this. It’s not clear that the BBC Board or indeed the rest of the News team really understood the message of the previous reviews, which were about getting detail right. Instead they wanted to know what was ‘biased’ or not like they were blotting out stains.
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I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
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My musical tribute to Pauline Collins who has died aged 85. She was brilliant and award-winning in the film Shirley Valentine. But I will always remember her as parlourmaid Sarah Moffit in the 1970s ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My musical tribute to Pauline Collins who has died aged 85. She was brilliant and award-winning in the film Shirley Valentine. But I will always remember her as parlourmaid Sarah Moffit in the 1970s ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
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Some Russian papers showcase the country’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile and underwater drone. Another paper: “Citizens have begun to actively economise on food.” #ReadingRussia
"Russians have begun to actively economise on food.” - Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Some Russian papers showcase the country’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile and underwater drone. Another paper: “Citizens have begun to actively economise on food.” #ReadingRussia
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After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future
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Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's www.bbc.com/news/article... Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’s
'My sin was having Parkinson's': Presenter left stranded
Mark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight.
www.bbc.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's www.bbc.com/news/article... Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’s
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Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Treasury minister leading budget plans spent £900 on desk
Torsten Bell, who is working with Rachel Reeves to fill a £30 billion hole in finances, also used his parliamentary expenses to claim £600 for three chairs
www.thetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Good to see @dailymail.co.uk @thetimes.com and @telegraphnews.bsky.social all delete their articles - sad the lies went up in the first place
Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Treasury minister leading budget plans spent £900 on desk
Torsten Bell, who is working with Rachel Reeves to fill a £30 billion hole in finances, also used his parliamentary expenses to claim £600 for three chairs
www.thetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Good to see @dailymail.co.uk @thetimes.com and @telegraphnews.bsky.social all delete their articles - sad the lies went up in the first place
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My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
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🌟 We’re celebrating Ada Lovelace Day at the Met Office! We champion women in STEM & are proud to be named a Best Workplace in Tech ™ 2025 by Great Place to Work UK 🏆
Read about Beth’s journey in STEM 👇
careers.metoffice.gov.uk/stories/work...
#AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInTechWeek #InclusionMatters
Read about Beth’s journey in STEM 👇
careers.metoffice.gov.uk/stories/work...
#AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInTechWeek #InclusionMatters
From work experience to full-time tech team member
How Beth Harper developed her career with the Met Office after doing work experience
careers.metoffice.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌟 We’re celebrating Ada Lovelace Day at the Met Office! We champion women in STEM & are proud to be named a Best Workplace in Tech ™ 2025 by Great Place to Work UK 🏆
Read about Beth’s journey in STEM 👇
careers.metoffice.gov.uk/stories/work...
#AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInTechWeek #InclusionMatters
Read about Beth’s journey in STEM 👇
careers.metoffice.gov.uk/stories/work...
#AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInTechWeek #InclusionMatters
M. Lecornu: you can can check out but you can never leave! Dommage.
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister
Lecornu, who resigned as PM on Monday, is tasked with urgently delivering a budget to parliament
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, reappointing him after he quit the job earlier this week.
Lecornu’s immediate task will be to deliver a budget to parliament by the end of Monday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
M. Lecornu: you can can check out but you can never leave! Dommage.
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In case you missed it, here’s a story from our news pages: 'Prayer and Pizza at St Mary’s Priory, Abergavenny'. Rhag ofn i chi ei golli, dyma stori o’n tudalennau newyddion: 'Gweddi a Pizza ym Mhriordy y Santes Fair, Y Fenni'. www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-...
#ChurchInWales #News
#ChurchInWales #News
October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
In case you missed it, here’s a story from our news pages: 'Prayer and Pizza at St Mary’s Priory, Abergavenny'. Rhag ofn i chi ei golli, dyma stori o’n tudalennau newyddion: 'Gweddi a Pizza ym Mhriordy y Santes Fair, Y Fenni'. www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-...
#ChurchInWales #News
#ChurchInWales #News
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spokesperson for Sadiq Khan:
“We are not going to dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response.
“London is the greatest city in the world, safer than major US cities, and we’re delighted to welcome the record number of US citizens moving here.”
“We are not going to dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response.
“London is the greatest city in the world, safer than major US cities, and we’re delighted to welcome the record number of US citizens moving here.”
Trump to the UN: "I have to say, I look at London where you have a terrible mayor -- terrible terrible mayor -- and it's been so changed, so changed. Now they want to go to Sharia Law ... both their immigration and their suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe."
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
spokesperson for Sadiq Khan:
“We are not going to dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response.
“London is the greatest city in the world, safer than major US cities, and we’re delighted to welcome the record number of US citizens moving here.”
“We are not going to dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response.
“London is the greatest city in the world, safer than major US cities, and we’re delighted to welcome the record number of US citizens moving here.”
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sat on a train near some drunk white bloke who, one assumes, was out on the march today and he spent ages physically threatening a black guy but also, for some reason, telling him he was going to rape him? but anyway everything feels great in Britain right now
September 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
sat on a train near some drunk white bloke who, one assumes, was out on the march today and he spent ages physically threatening a black guy but also, for some reason, telling him he was going to rape him? but anyway everything feels great in Britain right now
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Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
September 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
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BBC Radio 3
BBC Proms 2025
Now Playing
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Elim Chan, Sam Oladeinde, Louise Alder, Alison Balsom, BBC Singers, National Youth Choir & BBC Symphony Chorus
Bohemian Rhapsody
BBC Proms 2025
Now Playing
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Elim Chan, Sam Oladeinde, Louise Alder, Alison Balsom, BBC Singers, National Youth Choir & BBC Symphony Chorus
Bohemian Rhapsody
September 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
BBC Radio 3
BBC Proms 2025
Now Playing
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Elim Chan, Sam Oladeinde, Louise Alder, Alison Balsom, BBC Singers, National Youth Choir & BBC Symphony Chorus
Bohemian Rhapsody
BBC Proms 2025
Now Playing
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Elim Chan, Sam Oladeinde, Louise Alder, Alison Balsom, BBC Singers, National Youth Choir & BBC Symphony Chorus
Bohemian Rhapsody
Last night of the Proms. Bohemian Rhapsody! What a great choice!
September 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Last night of the Proms. Bohemian Rhapsody! What a great choice!
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I won’t give you my name… but I will appear on video and tell you about my criminal history. That’s a hell of a flex.
The man, who did not give his name, identified himself as a former criminal from Kent who has spent 26 years in prison. “Keir Starmer needs to be assassinated,” he said. “Someone needs to shoot Keir Starmer.”
September 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I won’t give you my name… but I will appear on video and tell you about my criminal history. That’s a hell of a flex.