Account Summary

Bio
Currently @BBCNewsnight | Reporter/Newsreader @BBCWalesNews | Prev @global | Cymro 🏴| Over-keen runner | Guest Lecturer | Views not my employers
Followers Count
15,720
Friends Count
6,118
Tweets Count
32,348
List Count
54
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Verified
No
Followers Analysis (based on followers sample)
Verified
Number of Verified accounts
707
Percentage of Verified accounts
4.77%
Protected
Number of Protected accounts
1,492
Percentage of Protected accounts
10.07%
Age
Average Age of Twitter accounts
9 years
Bios
Number of users without a Bio
3,353
Number of users with a Bio
11,456
Percentage of users with a Bio
77.36%
Percentage of users without a Bio
22.64%
Worldcloud of Bios

Top 10 followers with the highest follower count
Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
---|---|---|---|
VancityReynolds | 21278222 | 1480 | 3558 |
JohnCena | 14105764 | 568325 | 7443 |
UlrichJvV | 1148350 | 801788 | 26198 |
mrjamesob | 1130581 | 4073 | 92652 |
funder | 1107073 | 88402 | 311883 |
theJeremyVine | 788853 | 15445 | 95824 |
carolvorders | 747247 | 2017 | 59466 |
LBC | 647889 | 2249 | 226261 |
paulmasonnews | 622759 | 6477 | 54665 |
MrScottEddy | 611196 | 97070 | 226215 |
Top 10 followers with the highest following count
Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
---|---|---|---|
UlrichJvV | 801788 | 1148350 | 26198 |
JohnCena | 568325 | 14105764 | 7443 |
zammit_marc | 300420 | 388078 | 64642 |
MikeWellsAuthor | 245550 | 228308 | 171399 |
simongerman600 | 229358 | 255983 | 38786 |
Matt_Pinner | 161882 | 147248 | 24675 |
InTheWordsOf_CM | 127616 | 195685 | 16198 |
WeDontHaveTime | 125517 | 128631 | 33758 |
trumpdictionary | 123447 | 118876 | 19330 |
CarlBovisNature | 118857 | 164090 | 75516 |
Top 10 followers with the highest tweet count
Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
---|---|---|---|
bdnews24 | 1322408 | 223128 | 98670 |
Kilsally | 785059 | 8162 | 8986 |
ladevita12 | 634351 | 71553 | 56828 |
Limeylizzie | 580820 | 10071 | 7582 |
stop1984 | 564521 | 6182 | 6785 |
KaceyKells | 555802 | 32821 | 24949 |
ciarale01 | 511642 | 12094 | 13311 |
Ant1988 | 509315 | 4482 | 5002 |
Jpofgwynedd | 489864 | 5843 | 5320 |
SARA2001NOOR | 451773 | 58562 | 60669 |
Top 10 followers with the highest listed count
Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
---|---|---|---|
JohnCena | 31690 | 568325 | 14105764 |
VancityReynolds | 12294 | 1480 | 21278222 |
MrScottEddy | 6812 | 97070 | 611196 |
paulmasonnews | 5738 | 6477 | 622759 |
JenniferJJacobs | 5565 | 52054 | 369403 |
funder | 5127 | 88402 | 1107073 |
StrategySMedia | 4995 | 6682 | 6080 |
mrjamesob | 4556 | 4073 | 1130581 |
MelissaOnline | 4357 | 69936 | 122218 |
BBCSteveR | 4135 | 4109 | 240823 |
Tweets Analysis
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
599
Earliest tweet was on
2023-02-09
Latest tweet was on
2023-04-11
Tweets covering
60 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
196
Percentage of total tweets
32%
Number of Original tweets
153
Percentage of total tweets
25%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
380
Percentage of total tweets
63%
Number of tweets that were Replies
222
Percentage of total tweets
37%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
28
Percentage of total tweets
4%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
47
Percentage of total tweets
7%
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1642640271677575168 | I’ve analysed the latest data and it shows Dŵr Cymru dumped sewage in Welsh rivers/seas more than 83,000 times totalling almost 600,000 hours in 2022. If you look at the whole of Wales/England, Dŵr Cymru contributes >25% of sewage spilled… https://t.co/DAPX9OVAui | 102 |
1637376523756789761 | In September 2021, thousands of people fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took control and came to the UK. Yesterday, this little girl competed in the local Urdd Eisteddfod. 👏 Very different to Afghanistan - where girls are banned from primary school. https://t.co/wilFknng1K | 92 |
1641372518677184512 | This morning, Australia's national broadcaster released a programme on Welsh independence. It's now on Youtube: "With a major push now on to preserve the Welsh language one question is getting louder: A fyddai cymru yn well ei byd ar ei phen ei hun?" https://t.co/HG3bVhW8kh | 54 |
1624873372172578816 | Guardian’s view of Welsh🏴 “What is emerging is a distinct identity: modern, multicultural, independent, outward-looking, connected to other small nations… a language that is not insular, defensive and exclusive but which attempts to speak to the world.” https://t.co/sPW9bfxz49 | 51 |
1645165031875649536 | HISTORY FOR WALES 🏴🏴🏴 Wales men’s and women’s have WON the World Deaf Rugby 7s out in Argentina. The women beat England in the final - winning the competition for the first ever time. The men beat Australia to retain the title. Llongyfarchiadau 👏 https://t.co/MG9FXYVee0 | 37 |
1638918187101179906 | There’s an important piece by BBC Wales today on the long waiting times for autism diagnosis - and that it’s leaving families in limbo. My brother, Adam’s diagnosis took years back in the late 90s and it was a hard time so I want to share his/our story. [THREAD] https://t.co/Vet4m6ZK58 | 34 |
1637368775329689603 | The Welsh Secretary, David TC Davies, has told @BBCRadioWales that Wales will benefit from the 'Northern Powerhouse Railway' project (no track in Wales), estimated at £17 billion and therefore extra money SHOULDN'T go to the Welsh Government. | 27 |
1630594562472259584 | Some deeply sobering stats released by the ONS yesterday - suggesting more people in #Wales aren't able to afford food, than other UK nations. In the past two weeks, have you or your household run out of food and couldn't afford to buy more? 🏴 12% yes 🏴 5% 🏴 4% | 23 |
1643269886158729217 | Some Welsh learner stats were published on Friday. What does it show? A big increase over the last 3-4 years in the number of people aged 16-24 learning Welsh. Overall, the National Centre for Learning Welsh figures show there's been a 15% increase since 2018/19. https://t.co/L3T7YVvZlp | 22 |
1637046495097634817 | An important story here. Unpaid carers have told the BBC that they’re struggling to buy even the basics due to the UK Government’s Carer’s Allowance of £69.70 a week. https://t.co/DiBu0l0tvw | 21 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Reply count
ID | Text | Reply count |
---|---|---|
1626477670665003008 | Under plans in Wales - MEAL DEALS could be banned. Business Leaders says it would have a major impact on supermarkets and shops... ...while the Welsh Government says the proposals are designed to support people's long-term health and wellbeing. What do you think? | 118 |
1641223717312163843 | NEW: The Welsh Government has confirmed it’s pressing ahead with plans for a tourism tax for Wales. Ministers say it’ll be put to the Senedd this government term. Under plans, it’ll be up to each council whether to impose the levy on overnight stays like in Amsterdam/Venice. | 30 |
1627757111810596864 | What does everyone think about the removal of certain aspects of Roald Dahl's books? | 20 |
1624028982621491201 | 2 weeks ago, I sorted a broadband deal with Virgin Media for £33. Today, I got a letter saying costs are increasing by £9, due to inflation. A rise of 27%. Inflation in the UK currently stands at 9.2%? | 20 |
1637368775329689603 | The Welsh Secretary, David TC Davies, has told @BBCRadioWales that Wales will benefit from the 'Northern Powerhouse Railway' project (no track in Wales), estimated at £17 billion and therefore extra money SHOULDN'T go to the Welsh Government. | 19 |
1642640271677575168 | I’ve analysed the latest data and it shows Dŵr Cymru dumped sewage in Welsh rivers/seas more than 83,000 times totalling almost 600,000 hours in 2022. If you look at the whole of Wales/England, Dŵr Cymru contributes >25% of sewage spilled… https://t.co/DAPX9OVAui | 15 |
1627299997782794247 | Anyone else struggling to find peppers in shops? | 15 |
1640285861144035331 | The Welsh Government's just put plans forward for a law to help all pupils become confident Welsh speakers by 2050. That'd mean leaving school with the ability to work through the medium of Welsh. | 14 |
1637376523756789761 | In September 2021, thousands of people fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took control and came to the UK. Yesterday, this little girl competed in the local Urdd Eisteddfod. 👏 Very different to Afghanistan - where girls are banned from primary school. https://t.co/wilFknng1K | 12 |
1642421192769323010 | Some sad news if you’ve ever run the Cardiff Half Marathon! The care home at mile 10 is closing in the coming weeks. The old people at the home have always come out to cheer on the runners… the race won’t be the same!! 😭 https://t.co/id9WzllpQf | 12 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Quote count
ID | Text | Quote count |
---|---|---|
1626477670665003008 | Under plans in Wales - MEAL DEALS could be banned. Business Leaders says it would have a major impact on supermarkets and shops... ...while the Welsh Government says the proposals are designed to support people's long-term health and wellbeing. What do you think? | 182 |
1642640271677575168 | I’ve analysed the latest data and it shows Dŵr Cymru dumped sewage in Welsh rivers/seas more than 83,000 times totalling almost 600,000 hours in 2022. If you look at the whole of Wales/England, Dŵr Cymru contributes >25% of sewage spilled… https://t.co/DAPX9OVAui | 15 |
1641223717312163843 | NEW: The Welsh Government has confirmed it’s pressing ahead with plans for a tourism tax for Wales. Ministers say it’ll be put to the Senedd this government term. Under plans, it’ll be up to each council whether to impose the levy on overnight stays like in Amsterdam/Venice. | 12 |
1644350499410309123 | An emotional goodbye! 👋 Residents of Cartref Care Home by Roath Park Lake have always cheered people running the Cardiff Half Marathon at mile 10… Today, running clubs gathered there to cheer on the residents who are leaving as the home is closing down. ❤️ https://t.co/yMSWlGPmzR | 10 |
1637376523756789761 | In September 2021, thousands of people fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took control and came to the UK. Yesterday, this little girl competed in the local Urdd Eisteddfod. 👏 Very different to Afghanistan - where girls are banned from primary school. https://t.co/wilFknng1K | 9 |
1637368775329689603 | The Welsh Secretary, David TC Davies, has told @BBCRadioWales that Wales will benefit from the 'Northern Powerhouse Railway' project (no track in Wales), estimated at £17 billion and therefore extra money SHOULDN'T go to the Welsh Government. | 9 |
1640285861144035331 | The Welsh Government's just put plans forward for a law to help all pupils become confident Welsh speakers by 2050. That'd mean leaving school with the ability to work through the medium of Welsh. | 4 |
1645165031875649536 | HISTORY FOR WALES 🏴🏴🏴 Wales men’s and women’s have WON the World Deaf Rugby 7s out in Argentina. The women beat England in the final - winning the competition for the first ever time. The men beat Australia to retain the title. Llongyfarchiadau 👏 https://t.co/MG9FXYVee0 | 4 |
1637543059956137989 | In case you haven’t noticed - @angharamair is absolutely killing it in the running. 🏃♀️ 5th March - Half Marathon UK F60 record - 1:25:53 12th March - 20 miles UK F60 record by 8 mins - 2:15:31 19th March - Even better Half Marathon UK F60 record - 1:25:28 | 4 |
1640213846013952001 | A Senedd Committee's claimed that Wales lost out on £155 MILLION during the pandemic - due to 'poor account management' by the Welsh Government. A report by the public accounts committee says ministers didn't spend the extra money by March 2021, so had to hand it back to UK Gov. | 4 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1637376523756789761 | In September 2021, thousands of people fled Afghanistan after the Taliban took control and came to the UK. Yesterday, this little girl competed in the local Urdd Eisteddfod. 👏 Very different to Afghanistan - where girls are banned from primary school. https://t.co/wilFknng1K | 743 |
1626255182953676800 | Former Wales football captain, Professor Laura McAllister, has been elected to European Football’s Exec Committee. She’s the first person from Wales to take up a role on the committee! 🏴 https://t.co/6IKAn4gCDO | 292 |
1640285861144035331 | The Welsh Government's just put plans forward for a law to help all pupils become confident Welsh speakers by 2050. That'd mean leaving school with the ability to work through the medium of Welsh. | 236 |
1645165031875649536 | HISTORY FOR WALES 🏴🏴🏴 Wales men’s and women’s have WON the World Deaf Rugby 7s out in Argentina. The women beat England in the final - winning the competition for the first ever time. The men beat Australia to retain the title. Llongyfarchiadau 👏 https://t.co/MG9FXYVee0 | 203 |
1645382938647834629 | For the first ever time - Netflix has a Welsh Language programme streaming. The company bought S4C’s Dal y Mellt, or “Rough Cut” as it’s known in English. https://t.co/r8koHltPQe | 196 |
1624873372172578816 | Guardian’s view of Welsh🏴 “What is emerging is a distinct identity: modern, multicultural, independent, outward-looking, connected to other small nations… a language that is not insular, defensive and exclusive but which attempts to speak to the world.” https://t.co/sPW9bfxz49 | 179 |
1644350499410309123 | An emotional goodbye! 👋 Residents of Cartref Care Home by Roath Park Lake have always cheered people running the Cardiff Half Marathon at mile 10… Today, running clubs gathered there to cheer on the residents who are leaving as the home is closing down. ❤️ https://t.co/yMSWlGPmzR | 166 |
1641372518677184512 | This morning, Australia's national broadcaster released a programme on Welsh independence. It's now on Youtube: "With a major push now on to preserve the Welsh language one question is getting louder: A fyddai cymru yn well ei byd ar ei phen ei hun?" https://t.co/HG3bVhW8kh | 163 |
1641223717312163843 | NEW: The Welsh Government has confirmed it’s pressing ahead with plans for a tourism tax for Wales. Ministers say it’ll be put to the Senedd this government term. Under plans, it’ll be up to each council whether to impose the levy on overnight stays like in Amsterdam/Venice. | 158 |
1638918187101179906 | There’s an important piece by BBC Wales today on the long waiting times for autism diagnosis - and that it’s leaving families in limbo. My brother, Adam’s diagnosis took years back in the late 90s and it was a hard time so I want to share his/our story. [THREAD] https://t.co/Vet4m6ZK58 | 152 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#cardiff | 2 |
#scovwal | 2 |
#crowal | 1 |
#tiktok | 1 |
#fravwal | 1 |
#scovita | 1 |
#budget23 | 1 |
#cymruambyth | 1 |
#wales | 1 |
#ukrainerussiawar | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
@bbcradiowales | 6 |
@british_airways | 2 |
@deccymru | 2 |
@kidneywales | 1 |
@derektheweather | 1 |
@nicholasdole | 1 |
@huwstephens | 1 |
@toniaantoniazzi | 1 |
@cardiffbay10k | 1 |
@csummersnews | 1 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
🏴 | 47 | Wales |
👏 | 13 | clapping_hands |
❤️ | 5 | red_heart |
🏃♂️ | 5 | man_running |
📻 | 3 | radio |
🏴 | 2 | England |
🏴 | 2 | Scotland |
😆 | 2 | grinning_squinting_face |
😍 | 2 | smiling_face_with_heart-eyes |
🇳🇱 | 2 | Netherlands |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
---|---|
Flags | 56 |
People & Body | 25 |
Smileys & Emotion | 18 |
Objects | 4 |
Activities | 3 |
Travel & Places | 2 |
Symbols | 1 |