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Countdown to the 60th anniversary rewatch | 3.09: Family of Blood

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Good Morning from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Sunrise, Portobello Beach Edinburgh

📸huw_harlech/Huw Rees Lewis on Instagram

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@picavecalyx said: he's fine. his vuice is funny and i dun't knuw huw he gut here but i like him.

“His voice is funny? … like funny how?”

Ree knows that Silva can talk with and understand Pokémon. But she’s never mentioned a voice being funny. Ree crosses their legs and leans forward a bit. The iron bundle snaps the scrap metal in half.

“like. He’s got an accent?”

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Introducing: Dark & Twisties with 'The Wild' debut single

Introducing Swansea Alt-Folk outfit 'Dark & Twisties' , they recently released their beautiful debut single 'The Wild' independently.

Hailing from Abertawe, the band consists of some Swansea Music Scene stalwarts, and collectively create a wonderful sound that is the signature of 'Dark & Twisties', praised by Adam Walton, on BBC Radio Wales and said 'I Utterly love this' about the new track.

Prepare to be swept into a world of beauty and shadow with Dark & Twisties, the alt-folk band that’s making waves with their evocative harmonies and story telling. Drawing inspiration from both nature’s power and the depths of the human experience, the group brings a unique sound that intertwines the dark beauty of traditional folk with modern, ethereal sensibilities. Dark and Twisties are; Sarah Birch, Kate Ronconi, Sarah Passmore, Danny Kilbride and Huw Rees.

They have received a rapturous reception since bursting into the scene just months ago, weaving stories old and new into strange and beautiful songs with glorious harmonies and skilful musicianship. The Wild paints vivid scenes of nature in turmoil, & while their harmonies elevate, the music flows like the storm they describe, rising and falling in a sweeping narrative that blends seamlessly with their textured vocals and acoustic depth.

“‘The Wild’ is a call to acknowledge the power of nature and the fragility of our existence,” said Kate Ronconi. “In a world where we often take for granted what the Earth provides, we wanted to capture the moment when nature reminds us of its strength and importance.” Dark & Twisties continue to build a loyal following across the alt-folk scene with intimate live performances and harmonies that transport listeners into a different realm. Their music is a perfect fit for those who love the eerie, the beautiful, and the transcendent.

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Commons Vote

On: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading

Ayes: 215 (98.6% Con, 0.9% Ind, 0.5% DUP) Noes: 19 (94.7% SNP, 5.3% PC) Absent: ~416

Likely Referenced Bill: Finance (No. 2) Act 2010

Description: A Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Unassigned Bill Stage: Royal Assent

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (211 votes)

Aaron Bell Alan Mak Alberto Costa Alec Shelbrooke Alex Burghart Alex Chalk Alicia Kearns Alok Sharma Amanda Milling Andrew Griffith Andrew Jones Andrew Lewer Andrew Murrison Andrew Percy Andrew Selous Andy Carter Angela Richardson Anna Firth Anne Marie Morris Anne-Marie Trevelyan Anthony Browne Antony Higginbotham Ben Everitt Ben Spencer Ben Wallace Bernard Jenkin Bill Wiggin Bim Afolami Bob Blackman Bob Seely Brandon Lewis Caroline Ansell Caroline Nokes Charles Walker Cherilyn Mackrory Chris Clarkson Chris Grayling Chris Green Chris Philp Conor Burns Craig Tracey Craig Williams Damian Hinds Daniel Kawczynski Danny Kruger David Davis David Duguid David Jones David Rutley David Simmonds Dean Russell Dehenna Davison Derek Thomas Desmond Swayne Duncan Baker Edward Argar Edward Leigh Elizabeth Truss Elliot Colburn Esther McVey Felicity Buchan Fiona Bruce Gagan Mohindra Gareth Bacon Gareth Davies Gareth Johnson Gary Sambrook Gavin Williamson Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Gillian Keegan Graham Brady Graham Stuart Greg Hands Greg Smith Guy Opperman Harriett Baldwin Heather Wheeler Helen Whately Holly Mumby-Croft Huw Merriman Iain Duncan Smith Iain Stewart Jack Brereton Jack Lopresti Jackie Doyle-Price Jacob Rees-Mogg Jacob Young James Cartlidge James Cleverly James Davies James Duddridge James Sunderland James Wild Jane Hunt Jane Stevenson Jeremy Quin Jerome Mayhew Jo Churchill John Glen John Howell John Lamont Jonathan Djanogly Jonathan Gullis Julia Lopez Julian Lewis Julian Smith Julian Sturdy Justin Tomlinson Katherine Fletcher Kelly Tolhurst Kemi Badenoch Kevin Hollinrake Kieran Mullan Kit Malthouse Laura Farris Laura Trott Lee Rowley Leo Docherty Lia Nici Liam Fox Lisa Cameron Louie French Lucy Frazer Luke Hall Marcus Jones Mark Fletcher Mark Francois Mark Garnier Mark Logan Martin Vickers Matt Hancock Matt Warman Matthew Offord Mel Stride Michael Ellis Michael Fabricant Michael Gove Michael Tomlinson Mike Freer Mike Wood Mims Davies Neil O'Brien Nick Fletcher Nick Gibb Nicola Richards Nigel Huddleston Paul Beresford Paul Holmes Paul Howell Pauline Latham Penny Mordaunt Peter Aldous Peter Bottomley Philip Dunne Philip Hollobone Priti Patel Ranil Jayawardena Rebecca Harris Rebecca Pow Rehman Chishti Richard Bacon Richard Drax Richard Fuller Rob Butler Robbie Moore Robert Buckland Robert Courts Robert Goodwill Robert Halfon Robert Largan Robert Syms Robin Millar Robin Walker Royston Smith Sajid Javid Sally-Ann Hart Saqib Bhatti Sara Britcliffe Sarah Dines Scott Mann Selaine Saxby Shailesh Vara Sheryll Murray Simon Baynes Simon Clarke Simon Fell Simon Hart Simon Hoare Simon Jupp Stephen Metcalfe Steve Baker Steve Brine Steve Tuckwell Stuart Andrew Suzanne Webb Theo Clarke Theresa May Theresa Villiers Thérèse Coffey Tobias Ellwood Tom Hunt Tom Pursglove Tom Randall Tom Tugendhat Tracey Crouch Vicky Ford Victoria Atkins Victoria Prentis Wendy Morton Will Quince William Cash

Independent (2 votes)

Mark Menzies William Wragg

Democratic Unionist Party (1 vote)

Jim Shannon

Noes

Scottish National Party (18 votes)

Allan Dorans Amy Callaghan Angela Crawley Anne McLaughlin Brendan O'Hara Chris Law Chris Stephens David Linden Deidre Brock Joanna Cherry John Nicolson Kirsty Blackman Marion Fellows Owen Thompson Peter Grant Philippa Whitford Richard Thomson Stewart Malcolm McDonald

Plaid Cymru (1 vote)

Hywel Williams

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Some words and some votes from last night

Some words and some votes from last night

In the debate under the title of Committee on Standards after many voices were expressed, two votes took place. Although the Conservatives managed to succeed they only just managed to do so by a few votes. In both vote issues there were Conservatives who opposed the Government that included Peter Bottomley in the second case. The first vote was 249 vs 232 and the second vote was 244 vs 223. The…

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LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT warms up prior to the ECPR Challenge Cup match between Dragons and Gloucester Rugby at Rodney Parade on April 09, 2022 in Newport, Wales ↠ Photo by Huw Fairclough

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Rhys Davies was born Vivian Rees Davies on the 9th of November 1901 in Blaenclydach, in the Rhondda Valley. Though his parents, a teacher and grocer, were Welsh speakers, their children were not, which is why their writer son wrote in English.

As a prolific 20th century writer, Rhys Davies wrote novels, novellas, short stories, a play and an autobiography. This included over 100 short stories and 20 novels. Though he didn’t directly write about it, he is known to have been ‘homosexual’.

Rhys Davies died on the 21st of August 1978, aged 76. His legacy certainly lives on through the Rhys Davies Trust, started by Meic Stephens, and its Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.

Meic Stephens also wrote a biography of Rhys Davies’ life, as has Huw Osborne (editor of the book ‘Queer Wales’), who especially focuses on Rhys Davies’ sexuality.

http://www.rhysdaviestrust.org/rhys-davies

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The Natural Yogurt Band - 57 Lashes Of The Mallet / Mysterious Planet - gone “space jazz” for the latest single

The mysterious act from Nottingham is back with a new 2-tracker, following up his previous 7-inch releases on BMM: Spectral Flux and 13 Moons of Neptune. We find again this unique style of esoteric library jazz over these cosmic drum breaks, this time with an electronic twist.

Written & performed by Miles Newbold Cello by Huw Rees on Mysterious Planet Artwork by Corentin Ohlmann & Samy Abboud

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Good Morning from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Seafield Road Sunrise, Edinburgh.

📸huw_harlech/Huw Rees Lewis on Instagram

[martyn7985]

Reminder for dog owners visiting the countryside

Dog owners are being reminded to act responsibly and keep their pets on leads when walking through the countryside. Denbighshire County Council and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB are issuing the advice as lambing season continues.  Dog owners can be prosecuted if their pet disturbs or chases a sheep.  Huw Rees, the Council’s Countryside and Heritage Services Manager, said: “The vast…

[musicblogwales]

Half Happy - ‘Runaway Girl’ (Official Video)

Runaway Girl’ is Half Happy’s new bittersweet single, recalling those university days. A softer tale which drowns you in oooh’s, pensive guitars and bubbling bass which take you on the guilt train and back. For anyone blaming all their decisions on a past life. The video was created by the naturally talented Hannah N Tottle. Spending hours cutting live footage of us playing a house party with the many disposable photos we’ve taken over the years, she captured the party that just won't quit.

Half Happy emerged in Lockdown and when everyone could go back to the pub they went straight to the studio with friend and Producer Tom Rees (of Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard) to record their first few tracks.

Their new single 'Runaway Girl' is a softer tale which drowns you in oooh’s, pensive guitars and bubbling bass which take you on the guilt train and back. They’ve all known each other for 9 years from Uni, Zac and Jon go back further to bad haircuts in high school. Half Happy are tied together in a cosy Cardiff Radius where everybody knows your name (almost).

Airy, dreamy guitar licks lift you up so that bittersweet lyrics can lure you in and poke you in the gut. Their collective love for post-punk will soon fight to shine through but for the moment, they're Half Happy. Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales DJ, BBC Introducing: "Your new favourite band." "It's delicious". Huw Stephens, BBC Radio Wales and Radio 6 Music DJ: "We want everyone to hear this because it is so good". Bill Cummings, God is in the TV: "Self reflective, bittersweet and bloody glorious, Half Happy have captured my heart".

Stream ‘Half Happy’ on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dwwH3Hj6GgsQnBzyDBuRj

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Commons Vote

On: Holocaust Memorial Bill Committee: New Clause 1

Ayes: 11 (100.0% Con) Noes: 182 (98.4% Con, 0.5% DUP, 0.5% Ind, 0.5% LD) Absent: ~457

Likely Referenced Bill: Holocaust Memorial Bill

Description: A Bill to make provision for expenditure by the Secretary of State and the removal of restrictions in respect of certain land for or in connection with the construction of a Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Lords Bill Stage: 1st reading

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (11 votes)

Bernard Jenkin Charles Walker Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Henry Smith Jacob Rees-Mogg John Stevenson Karl McCartney Lia Nici Peter Bottomley Richard Graham Tom Randall

Noes

Conservative (179 votes)

Aaron Bell Alan Mak Alberto Costa Alex Burghart Alicia Kearns Alok Sharma Amanda Milling Amanda Solloway Andrew Lewer Andrew Murrison Andrew Percy Andrew Rosindell Andrew Stephenson Andy Carter Anna Firth Anne-Marie Trevelyan Anthony Browne Antony Higginbotham Ben Everitt Ben Spencer Bill Wiggin Bob Blackman Bob Seely Brandon Lewis Brendan Clarke-Smith Caroline Ansell Caroline Dinenage Caroline Johnson Caroline Nokes Cherilyn Mackrory Chris Clarkson Chris Grayling Chris Green Chris Loder Chris Philp Craig Tracey Craig Williams Damian Collins Damian Green Damian Hinds Danny Kruger David Duguid David Jones David Simmonds Dean Russell Dehenna Davison Derek Thomas Duncan Baker Eddie Hughes Edward Argar Edward Timpson Fay Jones Felicity Buchan Fiona Bruce Gagan Mohindra Gareth Bacon Gareth Davies Gary Sambrook George Eustice Gordon Henderson Graham Stuart Greg Smith Guy Opperman Heather Wheeler Helen Grant Helen Whately Holly Mumby-Croft Huw Merriman Iain Duncan Smith Iain Stewart Jack Brereton Jackie Doyle-Price Jacob Young James Davies James Grundy James Morris James Wild Jamie Wallis Jane Hunt Jeremy Quin Jeremy Wright Jerome Mayhew Jesse Norman John Hayes John Howell John Lamont John Whittingdale Jonathan Djanogly Julian Lewis Julian Sturdy Julie Marson Justin Tomlinson Karen Bradley Katherine Fletcher Kelly Tolhurst Kevin Foster Kevin Hollinrake Kieran Mullan Laura Farris Laurence Robertson Leo Docherty Lisa Cameron Louie French Luke Hall Maggie Throup Marcus Jones Maria Caulfield Mark Fletcher Mark Logan Mark Spencer Martin Vickers Mary Robinson Matt Warman Matthew Offord Michael Ellis Michael Fabricant Mike Freer Mike Wood Mims Davies Miriam Cates Nadhim Zahawi Neil Hudson Neil O'Brien Nick Fletcher Nicola Richards Nigel Huddleston Nigel Mills Paul Holmes Paul Howell Paul Scully Penny Mordaunt Peter Aldous Philip Dunne Philip Hollobone Priti Patel Rebecca Harris Rebecca Pow Richard Drax Richard Fuller Robbie Moore Robert Courts Robert Halfon Robert Largan Robert Neill Robert Syms Robin Millar Robin Walker Ruth Edwards Sally-Ann Hart Saqib Bhatti Sara Britcliffe Sarah Dines Scott Mann Selaine Saxby Shailesh Vara Shaun Bailey Sheryll Murray Simon Baynes Simon Clarke Simon Fell Simon Hart Simon Hoare Simon Jupp Stephen Metcalfe Steve Baker Steve Brine Steve Double Steve Tuckwell Stuart Anderson Stuart Andrew Theo Clarke Theresa Villiers Tobias Ellwood Tom Hunt Tom Pursglove Tracey Crouch Trudy Harrison Will Quince William Cash

Democratic Unionist Party (1 vote)

Ian Paisley

Independent (1 vote)

William Wragg

Liberal Democrat (1 vote)

Wera Hobhouse

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Can we help Edward Leigh by forming a 2020 Recall Act?

Can we help Edward Leigh by forming a 2020 Recall Act?

On Tuesday in the House of Commons several significant things happened, some of which have already been covered in yesterdays blog which focused on the very poor approach taken by the Prime Minister toward settings such as Sussex seafront locations. However there are always a number of matters that occur during the day in Parliament and another one was a debate on the amendments to the…

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LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT after the public workout of Joe Cordina at the Capitol Shopping Centre ahead of his World Title fight on June 01, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Huw Fairclough)

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A Movie By Adam Tarin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamtarin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adam_tarin Website: https://www.adamtarin.org/ Narration from "A Moveable Feast" by Ernst Hemingway Highly Recommend the Book: https://www.strandbooks.com/product/9781439182710?title=a_moveable_feast_the_restored_edition Narrated by James Naughton Here is the full audiobook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp73zjiiphM Music:   Regina Spektor - "Us" Performed by Huw Rees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hZoKRH7UWA Remo Drive - "Yer Killin Me" Performed by Claudia Blanco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VzpY0HpT0c Married Life" from Pixar's UP Performed by Toms Mucenieks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QPRzjaq584 A Movie by Adam Tarin