'Genealogy Methods and Techniques' is now available to buy in the UK and will shortly be available on Kindle too. Want to know more? I've recorded a short video outlining some of the content and what my aims are with my publication.
youtu.be/Y0nM0kEwrnA
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Do take a look at the webinar list, filled with talks from great names including @genealcymru.bsky.social @janetfew.bsky.social @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social @debbiekennett.bsky.social @davelifelines.bsky.social @dnapainter.bsky.social @scientistsoph.bsky.social @andrewredfern.bsky.social and more
Improved surname tool at John Grenham's Irish ancestors site! ☘️ #genealogy
www.johngrenham.com/blog/2026/01...
Join us in London on 8 Jan—open to 7pm with a complimentary drinks reception. Join us for Getting the Most from AI, our Hampshire research session + library tour, and browse special Hampshire materials. 🍷📚
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The DNA testing has always had to be verified by standard forensic testing using STRs. It's the use of the Ancestry records, family trees and tree-building platforms that law enforcement want access to. The terms and conditions have been ambiguous in this regard.
A blog post from Ancestry clarifying that their services should not be used for law enforcement investigations.
www.ancestry.com/corporate/bl...
The final speaker of session 5 is Debbie Kennett, Genetic Genealogist and Honorary Research Associate at University College London. Author of the books DNA and Social Networking and The Surnames Handbook, and contributor to the book Advanced Genetic Genealogy.
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Debbie’s presentation is entitled Does Consumer DNA Testing Spell the End of Donor Anonymity?
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Thank you Debbie for a really enjoyable and informative presentation. This will definitely have got people talking about the issues you raised. A great summary 'DNA = Donors are Not Anonymous'
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If you've not already done so, it's well worth watching the ITV documentary Lucy Letby: Beyond Reasonable Doubt. It's now available on YouTube: youtu.be/UohWz9L6PTs?...
They downgraded the unit when she was removed so they are no longer dealing with very vulnerable premature babies.
The beautiful, brave and heartfelt speech given by Lucy Letby's loyal friend Dawn at the recent Manchester conference "From flawed beginnings to broken lives" hosted by the Manchester Innocence Project and Nineteen Nurses. youtu.be/MAqwMDGiDkQ?... #LucyLetby
➡️ ALL parts of our special report into the Lucy Letby case are now available online: www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
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Right. Hitler's DNA. Brace yourselves for a deluge of misinformation and bad science.
I'm in Australia, so do get in touch if you want some expert debunking.
MD's latest on the Lucy Letby case, only in the new Private Eye, out now.
➡️ Read all previous parts of our special report into the Lucy Letby case online: www.private-eye.co.uk/special-repo...
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Members of two local families have publicly raised their concerns about consultant paediatrician and expert witness Dr Sandie Bohin, whose heped prosecute Lucy Letby.
They spoke at a conference focused on the convicted murderer's case and calls for a review of the evidence on Saturday.
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The #GuildOneName Studies hosted an inspiring #DNA seminar in Leicester October 2026. The recordings of the talks are now available in the Members' Room. Enjoy! (Note not all talks were recorded.) one-name.org/seminar-even...
There's now a blog post from @myheritageofficial.bsky.social with further details about the transition to whole genome sequencing. blog.myheritage.com/2025/10/myhe...
A big announcement today from @myheritageofficial.bsky.social. They are transitioning to low-coverage whole-genome sequencing for their direct-to-consumer DNA test heralding a new era for genetic genealogy. cruwys.blogspot.com/2025/10/myhe...
🎉 Congrats to @debbiekennett.bsky.social, F.S.G.!
Our CEO Philip Spedding, presented Debbie with her Fellowship certificate for distinguished services to genealogy during her recent DNA talk at the Society.
📸 Thanks to volunteer photographer Grant White for capturing the moment!
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I saw that article yesterday and shared it on Twitter and Facebook. (I don't tend to be very active here.) I'm not sure I agree with some of the author's comments.
An outstanding, empathetic long-read article on the tragic case of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. Like the writer I've always wondered why this couple were prosecuted and brought to trial in the first place. Parents who lose a child deserve compassion not punishment. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
A very interesting interview with Anouk Curry, the producer of the recent highly acclaimed ITV documentary on the Lucy Letby case. youtu.be/xDu0nYfZKz4?... #LucyLetby
The ITV documentary about Lucy Letby is very good. Old school, public interest broadcasting which assumes the intelligence and the conscience of its audience. Anyone with the slightest interest in the case should watch it.
