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Update reported Oct. 7th to 11th, 2026, on the past week's prices: Petrol in #SouthWales is cheapest in #Blackwood at 167.9p a litre and most expensive in #Monmouth, where the best price is 182.9p.
https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/blackwood/?utm_source=mastodon
https://CheapFuelNearMe.uk/fuel-prices/monmouth/?utm_source=mastodon
Sunday, a caver was trapped in Ogof Gwynt Yr Eira, Wales. A rockfall pinned their helmet at the top of a pitch.
South & Mid Wales Cave Rescue reached them, kept them warm, and dug for over 10 hours to get them free.
SMWCRT run on donations alone. That funds their rescue vehicle, kit, and training.
If you can, please give:
https://smwcrt.org/donate.html
https://www.europesays.com/videos/80875/ Still birth rates in Wales remain higher than the rest of the UK | ITV Cymru Wales #AnthonyHopkins #bins #BreconBeacons #FESTIVAL #Flintshire #Greenman #hollywood #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #meningitis #Music #NorthWales #Rubbish #SouthWales #StillBirths #vaccine #WelshGovernment #wildfires
National Grid’s record year for vulnerability support
National Grid have supported 25,860 customers through fuel poverty during 2025 and 2026. This marks a record year…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #NationalGrid #CustomerSupport #Energybills #fuel-poverty #low-carbon #Midlands #severeweather #southwales #SouthWestEngland #StormGoretti
https://www.europesays.com/britain/107020/
https://www.europesays.com/britain/107020/ National Grid’s record year for vulnerability support #CustomerSupport #EnergyBills #FuelPoverty #LowCarbon #Midlands #NationalGrid #SevereWeather #SouthWales #SouthWestEngland #StormGoretti
https://www.europesays.com/videos/79732/ Family who drowned in the sea off Shoreham named by police – watch the ITV Evening News #AndyBurnham #BonnieTyle #BonnieTylerFuneral #DonaldTrump #Duane"KeffeD"Davis #gaza #GurkhaSoldiers #Iran #Israel #itv #ItvNews #JASONARDAY #JasonArdayVigil #KeffeD #Oman #palestine #PM #SouthWales #STOURBRIDGE #StourbridgeWildfire #StourbridgeWildfires #TonyBlair #Tupac #TupacMurder #TupacShakur #TupacTrial
https://www.europesays.com/videos/79567/ Family who drowned in the sea off Shoreham named by police – watch the ITV Evening News #AndyBurnham #BonnieTyle #BonnieTylerFuneral #DonaldTrump #Duane"KeffeD"Davis #gaza #GurkhaSoldiers #Iran #Israel #itv #ItvNews #JASONARDAY #JasonArdayVigil #KeffeD #Oman #palestine #PM #SouthWales #STOURBRIDGE #StourbridgeWildfire #StourbridgeWildfires #TonyBlair #Tupac #TupacMurder #TupacShakur #TupacTrial
https://www.europesays.com/videos/79110/ LIVE: Update after four people pulled from water off Sussex coast #AndyBurnham #BonnieTyle #BonnieTylerFuneral #DonaldTrump #Duane"KeffeD"Davis #gaza #GurkhaSoldiers #Iran #Israel #itv #ItvNews #JASONARDAY #JasonArdayVigil #KeffeD #Oman #palestine #PM #SouthWales #STOURBRIDGE #StourbridgeWildfire #StourbridgeWildfires #TonyBlair #Tupac #TupacMurder #TupacShakur #TupacTrial
https://www.europesays.com/videos/78683/ Trump threatens to bomb Middle East ally – ITV News at Ten LIVE #AndyBurnham #BonnieTyle #BonnieTylerFuneral #DonaldTrump #Duane"KeffeD"Davis #gaza #GurkhaSoldiers #Iran #Israel #itv #ItvNews #JASONARDAY #JasonArdayVigil #KeffeD #Oman #palestine #PM #SouthWales #STOURBRIDGE #StourbridgeWildfire #StourbridgeWildfires #TonyBlair #Tupac #TupacMurder #TupacShakur #TupacTrial
𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬
✧ Keir Hardie ✧
Keir Hardie (15 August 1856 – 26 September 1915) was a Scottish trade unionist and politician. He was a founder of the Labour Party, and was the first parliamentary leader of the Labour Party from 1906 to 1908. Hardie was born in Newhouse, Lanarkshire. He started working at the age of seven, and f...
#labourparty #hardie #westhamsouth #southwales #scottishtradeunionist #wikipedia
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https://www.europesays.com/videos/77509/ Prime minister sends army to help fight wildfires in South Wales | ITV Cymru Wales #AndyBurnham #army #BonnieTyler #CardiffCity #farming #fires #football #funeral #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #PrimeMinister #SouthWales #SwanseaCity #WelshRugby #wildfire #Wrexham #WRU
https://www.europesays.com/videos/72162/ Reports of ‘deliberate’ fire setting as blaze continues on Rhondda mountain | ITV Cymru Wales #ADOPTION #Canals #eisteddfod #fires #FirstMinister #football #heat #holiday #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #Newport #RhunApIorwerth #SouthWales #volunteers #wildfire
https://www.europesays.com/videos/71558/ Grooming gang found guilty of plying teenage girls with drugs for sex | ITV Cymru Wales #CaernarfonCrownCourt #CommonwealthGames #courts #dry #Eisteddfodd #heat #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #Pembrokeshire #Porthcawl #Rhyl #SouthWales #wildfire
https://www.europesays.com/videos/61462/ Newly qualified midwives feel ‘left in limbo’ as over half cannot get a job | ITV Cymru Wales #Bardsey #Conwy #Dumplings #Fidget #GwentPolice #hospital #investigation #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #jobs #monkeys #news #nhs #Plantasia #politics #senedd #SouthWales #Squishy #toys #Wales #Welsh #wildfire
Record-breaking charity golf day raises £14,000 for Popham Kidney Support
The annual charity golf day in aid of Popham Kidney Support raised a record £14,000 at Clyne Golf Club on…
#Golf #News #Charity #Charityevent #community #communitynews #fundraising #fundraisingevent #golfday #healthcare #kidneyhealth #localcharities #localnews #nonprofit #pophamkidneysupport #SouthWales #Swansea #volunteers #wales
https://www.europesays.com/golf/35844/
Man shot by police in south Wales after being believed to carry crossbow
📰 Original title: Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police
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👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️
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Marvelling at Sultan the Pit Pony in Penallta Park — Mick Petts’ late‑90s earth sculpture built from colliery spoil to honour Wales’ pit ponies. Still galloping across Ystrad Mynach and perfect for a summer wander. 🐴✨
#Wales #Cymru #YstradMynach #PenalltaPark #Valleys #PitPony #Sultan #SummerWalks #LandArt #SouthWales #ExploreWales #WelshHistory #CollieryHeritage #WalkingUK #VisitWales #OutdoorArt #EarthSculpture #ValleysLife
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1073427/ Southampton woman aiming to become Miss Universe Great Britain #Britain #England #GreatBritain #MissUniverse #MsNeo #Newport #NorthernIreland #PassionateAdvocate #Scotland #SouthWales #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
Southampton woman aiming to become Miss Universe Great Britain
A Southampton woman is aiming to become the first British Indian winner of Miss Universe Great Britain. Aryana…
#UnitedKingdom #UK #Europe #EU #GreatBritain #Missuniverse #MsNeo #Newport #passionateadvocate #southwales
https://www.europesays.com/3113341/
https://www.europesays.com/3113341/ Southampton woman aiming to become Miss Universe Great Britain #GreatBritain #MissUniverse #MsNeo #Newport #PassionateAdvocate #SouthWales #UnitedKingdom
https://www.europesays.com/videos/54144/ ‘Inhumane and torture’: Man back in prison due to theft of phone 20 years ago | ITV Cymru Wales #AndreaBryne #CARDIFF #Conwy #EnergyCap #IPP #itv #ItvNews #ITVNewsInFull #MabelWulff #news #PRISON #SolarPower #SouthWales #swansea #Wales #WalesVsFiji #WestWales
I spent four days in the ‘happiest place in Wales’ — it was better than Spain
When I clicked on a link promising to reveal “the happiest place to live in Wales” I was…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #Anglesey #areaofoutstandingnaturalbeauty #happiestplace #independentshops #MenaiBridge #MenaiStrait #NorthWales #seasidetowns #southWales #Wales
https://www.europesays.com/spain/39935/
https://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/walking/lowland-leader/
Very long shot, anyone in South Wales available this weekend to get to Brecon who'd like to train to be a walk leader with this Lowland Leader course? It's funded apart from the registration fee which is £69, otherwise the course would be £350.
It's two days training (no overnight stay).
Organised through Purple Shoots.
Please share!
Here's our poster!
If you have anywhere local you can put it up, or groups you can advertise it in, please do :otterheart: :meow_artist:
For those interested in Llantwit Major history, a book I'd not seen before has just turned up on the Internet Archive, about 5th century Llantwit Major. Nothing I'd not heard locally, but a useful summary and some photos from the late 19th century which may be of interest.
ABERGWYNFI: Man admits weapons stash after major incident saw homes evacuated
Maximin Carter, 51, from Neath Port Talbot, pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court to a string of offences following the dramatic scenes in Abergwynfi last month.
Police were called to a property on Commercial Street on February 14 amid concerns he was attempting to make an explosive.
As previously reported by Swansea Bay News, the incident led to homes being evacuated and a major emergency response in the village, with residents told to leave for their safety.
Officers later discovered what they described as a “significant” cache of weapons at the address.
Carter has now admitted possessing an air rifle, a samurai sword, a knuckle duster and four telescopic truncheons.
He pleaded guilty to possessing a banned weapon under the Firearms Act 1968, along with six counts of possessing offensive weapons.
The 51-year-old has been remanded in custody and is currently being held at Swansea Prison.
He is due to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on April 7.
The case follows the major incident that unfolded in Abergwynfi, which Swansea Bay News covered live as police cordons were put in place and residents were evacuated.
We also reported how a man later appeared in court charged in connection with the discovery of weapons at the property.
The latest development confirms the scale of the weapons haul that triggered the emergency response and disruption for the local community.
#Abergwynfi #AfanValley #court #Crime #emergencyIncident #FirearmsAct #NeathPortTalbot #Police #southWales #SwanseaCrownCourt #weapons
PRICE SHOCK: Iran conflict to hit YOUR pockets! Window and door prices set to SOAR this summer
While petrol prices and energy bills have dominated the headlines, a hidden cost is quietly building in the supply chain, set to hit local pockets hard. This latest blow comes as families and businesses in our region are already grappling with rising costs, from Llanelli hauliers struggling with fuel prices to Carmarthenshire families facing a heating crisis.
Experts warn that uPVC windows and doors, a common choice for many, are made partly from petroleum-derived chemicals. With oil prices surging by over 40% since the conflict began, these costs are set to filter down to consumers.
Antony Heath, Development Director of Glevum Windows, revealed the grim forecast: “There’s a hidden consumer cost building quietly in the supply chain that hasn’t been picked up yet.”
He explained that a four-month lag means the full impact of rising oil prices on construction costs won’t be felt until summer, just as many families are looking to upgrade their homes.
This comes at a time when rising energy bills are making home upgrades, particularly to improve insulation, more urgent than ever.
Brent crude oil has been holding above $100 a barrel, a staggering 40% increase since the conflict erupted on February 28th. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, remains largely closed to commercial traffic.
According to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, only 90 tankers have passed through the strait in the last 20 days, compared to a normal rate of around 120 vessels daily.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer admitted on Monday that reopening the strait is “not a simple task,” with the UK working with allies on a collective plan.
The government’s official economic forecaster, the OBR, has already warned that if oil and gas prices remain high, UK inflation could hit 3% by the end of the year – a full percentage point above the government’s target.
For a typical semi-detached home, a full uPVC window installation currently costs between £4,000 and £6,000. With oil prices having surged by over 50% in just three weeks, and the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, homeowners could see these figures rise significantly before the end of summer.
This means that delaying those crucial home improvements could end up costing you hundreds, if not thousands, more.
The timing of these price rises is particularly sharp for homeowners with older glazing. Around 18% of a home’s heat is lost through windows, and upgrading to energy-efficient double glazing can save up to £395 a year on bills.
This comes as Cornwall Insight forecasts the energy price cap will rise to £1,827 in July, an 11% increase from the current April level of £1,641.
Antony Heath, Development Director of Gloucestershire-based Glevum Windows, reiterated the industry’s concerns:
“The connection between oil prices and window costs isn’t something most people think about, but nearly half the raw material in a uPVC frame comes from petroleum. What we’re seeing in global markets right now will feed through to quotes. Homeowners who are already thinking about new windows would be wise to move sooner rather than later.”
For homeowners across South Wales considering new windows or doors, industry experts offer crucial advice:
I’m coming back to #pontypridd - tickets here
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#wales #southwales #poetry #bookshops
PORT TALBOT: Government vows to “do whatever it takes” to protect steel jobs — but critics warn over end of traditional steelmaking
A major new Steel Strategy has been unveiled during a visit to Port Talbot, with ministers promising tougher trade rules, billions in investment and a push to increase the amount of steel made in Britain.
At the centre of the plan is a target for 50% of all steel used in the UK to be made domestically — up from around 30% — with the Government saying Welsh producers are expected to play a major role.
That includes Tata Steel operations in Port Talbot, Llanelli, Shotton and Newport, as well as 7Steel in Cardiff.
The UK Government says it will also crack down on cheap imports.
From July, steel import quotas would be cut by 60%, with anything above those limits facing a 50% tariff.
Ministers argue the move will stop British steel being undercut — a long-standing complaint from workers and industry leaders in South Wales.
But the strategy has already sparked debate about what kind of steel industry the UK is actually protecting.
Massive ladles and overhead cranes inside Port Talbot steelworks, as Tata prepares the site for Electric Arc Furnace installation. (Credit: Tata Steel)While ministers are backing domestic production, the plans also confirm a continued shift away from traditional blast furnaces towards electric arc furnaces, like the one being built in Port Talbot.
These use recycled scrap metal rather than raw materials — a move the Government says is key to cutting emissions and modernising the industry.
However, critics warn that transition could come at a cost.
They argue electric arc furnaces cannot always produce the same specialist grades of steel needed for defence and major infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term capability.
There are also fears the UK could become more reliant on imported materials — even as ministers move to restrict finished steel imports.
Peter Kyle, Business and Trade Secretary, said steelmaking was “vital” to the UK’s future.
He said: “Making steel in the UK is vital for national security, critical infrastructure and the wider economy.
“With this strategy we are closing the decades-long chapter of destructive de-industrialisation and committing instead to strengthening and sustaining Britain as a steel-making nation.”
The Government says the strategy is backed by major investment, including £5.8 billion through the National Wealth Fund for priority industries such as steel.
That builds on more than £600 million already committed to Port Talbot, alongside plans to unlock up to £2.5 billion in further funding during this Parliament.
Jo Stevens, Secretary of State for Wales, said the plans showed ministers were standing firmly behind Welsh industry.
She said: “The UK Government is standing up for Welsh steelmaking and showing that we will do whatever it takes to boost domestic steel production and protect the thousands of steelmaking jobs in our communities.
“Welsh steel is expected to account for half of future UK steelmaking… Welsh steelmaking now has a secure and bright future.”
The strategy also includes measures to lower energy costs, prioritise UK-made steel in public projects and strengthen links with sectors like offshore wind, defence and infrastructure.
A new working group will also look at securing long-term supplies of scrap metal — a key part of the shift towards electric arc production.
The move comes after years of uncertainty for the industry, with global competition, rising costs and the transition to greener production putting pressure on steelmaking communities across South Wales.
Ministers insist imports will still play a role, but say the new rules are designed to strike a balance between protecting domestic producers and maintaining supply.
However, with the industry undergoing one of its biggest transformations in decades, questions remain over whether the strategy will truly secure the long-term future of steelmaking in Wales — or simply reshape it.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
One year on: resilience after blast furnace closure
Council leaders reflect on a turbulent year for the steel town.
Work begins on Port Talbot electric arc furnace
A major step in the steelworks’ transition to new technology.
Farage promises “reindustrialisation of Wales”
A headline‑grabbing pledge to revive coal and steel sparks debate.
Government criticised over treatment of steelworkers
Unions and politicians condemn support offered during the transition.
Dramatic video shows final push at Morfa coke plant
Striking footage captures the last days before shutdown.
Swansea motor giant hits 100 – from single garage to UK powerhouse
Day’s Motor Group, launched in 1926 by Charles Edward Manton Day on St Helen’s Road, has gone from a small Singer dealership to a major player employing more than 500 people across the UK.
And this week, the milestone was marked with a visit from Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart, who met with the Day family and staff to celebrate a century of success.
From those humble beginnings, the company struck up a long-standing partnership with Ford in 1934 — a relationship that still plays a central role in the business today.
Early workshop scenes show the company’s roots as a local garage businessThe business grew steadily from its Swansea beginnings into a major UK dealershipDay’s Motor Group in its early years on St Helen’s RoadNow in its fourth generation of family ownership, the firm is led by chairman Graham Day, alongside director Jill Day and CEO Russell Day.
Speaking during the visit, Russell Day said reaching the 100-year mark was a proud moment not just for the family — but for everyone who has been part of the company’s journey.
“This is an incredible milestone for our family and for the whole Day’s team,” he said.
“Our growth over the past century wouldn’t have been possible without the loyalty of our customers and the dedication of our colleagues.
“Swansea has always been at the heart of our story, and we’re proud to keep investing here while continuing to grow across the UK.”
He added that the anniversary isn’t just about looking back — but pushing forward.
“This milestone isn’t just about the past — it’s about the next chapter. We’re committed to investing in new technology, new skills and sustainable mobility right here in the region.”
Over the decades, the business has expanded far beyond its original site, now operating more than 14 locations and representing major global brands including Ford, Peugeot, IVECO, Chery and Geely.
It has also developed a number of successful divisions, including Day’s Fleet, Day’s Rental and Day’s Finance — helping cement its position as one of Wales’s leading automotive groups.
Day’s Motor Group now operates multiple sites across the UKThe company represents major global brands including Ford and PeugeotCllr Stewart praised the company as a shining example of Swansea success.
“Day’s Motor Group is a fantastic local success story,” he said.
“From its beginnings in Swansea a century ago to becoming one of Wales’s leading dealer groups, it shows what can be achieved through hard work, innovation and a real commitment to the community.
“It also proves Swansea is a place where businesses can grow, invest and create jobs — and that’s exactly what we want to see.”
The company has picked up a string of national awards over the years, including being named AM Best Dealership in the UK twice, alongside recognition from Motability and Investors in People.
And as it enters its second century, the message from the Day family is clear — Swansea remains firmly at the heart of everything they do.
#Anniversary #Automotive #Business #Car #CharlesEdwardMantonDay #Chery #CllrRobStewart #DaySLeasing #DaySMotorpark #DaysMotorGroup #Ford #Geely #GrahamDay #IVECO #localBusiness #motoring #Peugeot #RussellDay #Singer #southWales #StHelensRoad #Swansea #WalesNews
Back around 2002 I went on a Scout camp to #southwales, we camped near/within #bannaubrecheiniog / #breconbeacons.
Certainly it was a short drive to a car park/lay-by and we climbed up a scree slope - kinda coming from the back (South) of Corn Du.
This is the only picture I have of the site. To the right and back of this building there was a flat area where we pitched tents, and beyond that a stream.
Behind the photographer was a small bank and a road.
If anyone has any ideas where this might be, I’d be grateful to know so I can revisit it.
I’ve searched for bothies in South Wales and come up with nothing…
Is it sci-fi? Is it drama? Is it madness?
Yes.
Alien House blends social realism with metaphysical weirdness—and just a touch of love.
Set in Barry, South Wales
📚 https://meganpublishingservices.com/book/alien-house-ebook/
#AlienHouse #BritishFiction #ImmigrationStory #Expats #MetaphysicalFiction #SouthWales #WeirdLit #booktokuk #booktokusa #booktokaustralia #booktokcanada #books
💁🏻♀️ ICYMI: 🐕🦦 While we see shapes and #colors, scent detection #dogs like Cariad and Neo read a world of invisible trails. A #conservation team uses their 300 million olfactory receptors to find and protect #otters in #SouthWales.
#animals #biology #ecology #ecosystem #england #mustelids #nature #rivers #science #wales #water #tksst #video
🐕🦦 While we see shapes and #colors, scent detection #dogs like Cariad and Neo read a world of invisible trails. A #conservation team uses their 300 million olfactory receptors to find and protect #otters in #SouthWales.
#animals #biology #ecology #ecosystem #england #mustelids #nature #rivers #science #wales #water #tksst #video
:ablobenjoysnow:
The rain is starting to turn to snow, and mum just sent me a pic someone shared of one of the local mountain roads (the Rhigos, for anyone local) where the snow is sticking to the road at the top. #Goretti #StormGoretti #SouthWales #Rhondda
Are there any towns, villages or groups doing an organised Mari Lwyd event in South Wales this year?
I have a friend who is desperate to go to one so I'm trying to help her find one that's not too far away.
Thanks.
Not sure how many people this is local to, but here, I'm running this in the new year :)
A cold but beautiful day, walking with my oldest friends to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain.
#sugarloafmountain #southwales #monmouthshire #bannaubrycheiniog #breconbeacons #nationalpark #walk #countryside #abergavenny #mountain
König Charles eröffnet Metro Depot in Südwales
#Eröffnung #Großbritannien #KönigCharles #Metro #MetroDepot #SouthWales #Straßenbahn #TransportforWales
https://bahnblogstelle.com/241970/koenig-charles-eroeffnet-metro-depot-in-suedwales/
Irresponsible dog ownership, irresponsible parenthood. You can't put a baby and an aggressive dog in a room together and just 'hope for the best', look at the terrible result 😔
https://news.sky.com/story/arrests-made-after-xl-bully-kills-nine-month-old-baby-13461170
Nuthatch feeding in the nest
Nuthatch feeding in the nest
Petroleum minister, New South Wales minister discuss energy cooperation
If you lost everything overnight—your partner, your money, your sanity—what would you do?
Michael ends up on the beach in Barry.
And that’s where Alien House begins.
📘 https://meganpublishingservices.com/book/alien-house-ebook/
#AlienHouse #BritishFiction #ImmigrationStory #Expats #MetaphysicalFiction #SouthWales #books #Aliens #fantasy #scifi
#UKGovernment expands #police use of #FacialRecognition vans
by Kate Whannel, August 13, 2025
"More live facial recognition (#LFR) vans will be rolled out across seven police forces in England to locate suspects for crimes including sexual offences, violent assaults and homicides, the Home Office has announced.
"The forces will get access to 10 new vans equipped with cameras, which scan the faces of people walking past and check them against a list of wanted people.
"The government says the technology has been used in London to make 580 arrests in 12 months, including 52 registered sex offenders who breached their conditions.
"However, campaign group #BigBrotherWatch said the 'significant expansion of the #SurveillanceState' was 'alarming'.
"Live facial recognition was first used in #England and #Wales in 2017 during the Uefa Champions League final football match in Cardiff.
"Since then its use has largely been confined to #SouthWales, #London and #Essex including at a Beyoncé concert to scan for paedophiles and terrorists [like elderly Palestine Action activists!]
"The government is now funding 10 vans equipped with LFR to be shared between seven forces, approximately doubling the number of vehicles.
"The seven forces are Greater #Manchester, #WestYorkshire, #Bedfordshire, #Surrey, #Sussex, #ThamesValley and #Hampshire.
"The technology identifies people by taking measurements of facial features including the distance between the eyes and the length of the jawline and then comparing the data to to an existing watchlist.
"Each van will be staffed with a trained officer who checks the matches identified by the technology.
"Simultaneously, the government is holding a consultation on what safeguards are needed to "ensure transparency and public confidence", ahead of drawing up a new legal framework.
"Big Brother Watch is bringing a legal challenge against the #MetPolice's use of the technology, alongside #ShaunThompson, who was wrongly identified by an LFR camera.
#Rebecca Vincent, interim director of Big Brother Watch, said: 'Police have interpreted the absence of any legislative basis authorising the use of this intrusive technology as carte blanche to continue to roll it out unfettered, despite the fact that a crucial judicial review on the matter is pending.
" ;The #HomeOffice must scrap its plans to roll out further live facial recognition capacity until robust legislative safeguards are established.'
"Labour peer Baroness Chakrabarti told the BBC the technology was 'incredibly intrusive' and 'some would say this is yet another move towards a total #surveillance society'."
Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4wy21dwkwo
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/I2g32
#Orwellian #UKPol #BigBrotherIsWatchingYou #ThoughtCrime #PalestineAction #Censorship #Authoritarianism
https://youtu.be/gkjWmZJdGrU?si=4NGGPU-JeEIp_5qE
More drone stuff, I failed to get to the source of the river Lliw. Made do with this instead.
#UpperLliwValley #Reservoir #windfarm #SouthWales
Listening to Australian Rugby League on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, don't know who the commentators are, but I think they could make snail races exciting. 📻🏉
#RugbyLeague #australia #queensland #southwales #bbc #bbcsport #bbcradio5sportsextra #SportsCommentators #commentators
More drone footage from the South Wales valleys today. And what a gorgeous day it was.
https://youtu.be/YGhyZmpOA-Q
#Drone #Valleys #SouthWales
📍: Bridge 152, Castle Bridge
ℹ️: track bridge
🗺: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/51.9147744393953/-3.31589961696198
📸: Photo by rodtuk on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/77796013@N00/52334479714
#canal #narrowboat #wales #uk #flickr #4star #brecon #breconockshire #campervan #location #motorhome #phototype #rating #roderict #roderickt #southwales #vehicle #wip #unitedkingdom #brecknockshire
Weekend trip to visit family at #Carmarthen, #SouthWales. Yesterday found these two lovely small #art galleries with some exceptional pieces (ceramics, mixed media, photography, painting) by members of a local collective that run the place together.
https://www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk/
https://origincarmarthen.com/
Nearby, a great bit of street art next to a mini pub, celebrating one of Wales most iconic bands, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
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Maen Ceti or Arthur's Stone on the Cefn Bryn ridge, Gŵyr/Gower for today's #StandingStoneSunday
A Neolithic chambered tomb with a broken capstone, it has a lovely setting looking across Afon Llwchwr towards Llanelli and the mountains of South Wales.
This visit March 2012.
The remaining stones of the chamber of Sweyne's Howes (North) chambered tomb on the slopes below Rhossili Down, Gŵyr/Gower for #StandingStoneSunday. There are two tombs here, as well as many Bronze Age cairns and a prehistoric settlement.
This visit March 2012.
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✧ Castell Coch ✧
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in South Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff. The castle's earth motte was reused by Gilbert de Clare as the basis for a new stone fortification, built between 126...
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell_Coch
