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Chris Forwood
@chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
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Provider of horseracing handicap ratings. Figures in Daily Mirror etc. Owned by a cat, live in West Sussex. Chess player, philatelist. As woke as they come, and proud of it.
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Isn't corruption in time of war treason?
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Andriy Yermak: How Zelensky's right-hand man fell from power
A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Does this make sense to anyone?
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Avanti West Coast Manchester to London train to run empty
The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
This is interesting. Complaining about closing of TV channels in Ukraine, which were Russian propaganda machines, was part of what Nathan Gill was paid to do by Russia. It got him jailed for over 10 years. Here is Brexit member David Coburn complaining about the same thing. Coincidence? Perhaps.
November 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Former Brexit Party MEP hated Europe so much that he now has a chateau in France.
Wonder who paid for it?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Had a wonderful evening yesterday - Barb Jungr & Dillie Keane (Two Turtle Doves) at Chichester. Dates here (you won't regret it).
www.dilliekeane.com
Hello from Dillie Keane
The Official Site of Olivier Award-nominated actress, singer & comediann, Dillie Keane.
www.dilliekeane.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Sensible move:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Sums up Britain in 2025:
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Budget 2025: Follow Rachel Reeves speech live
The Office for Budget Responsibility unexpectedly publishes its growth forecast ahead of Reeves's statement at 12:30 GMT.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
When you think someone can't go any lower:
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Man fined after stealing from breastfeeding mum at Gatwick Airport
Prosecutors say John Brooks, of Crawley, committed an
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November 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
More accurate headline:
Bookmaker restrictions hit racing's finances

www.racingpost.com/news/britain...
Racing's difficult financial position exposed as 'extremely concerning' six per cent decline in online betting turnover revealed
The financial straits facing British racing ahead of the budget have been laid bare after Gambling Commission statistics revealed an "extraordinarily... Read More
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November 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Sir Wyn Williams inquiry into the Post Office scandal heard its closing statements on 17 December 2024.
Part One of the report was published on 8 July but there is still no sign of the final report.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
November 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
This is Richard Smith of the South Durham Hunt and he thinks it’s ok to hit a horse over the head. Make this ‘man’ famous.

Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
Sickening footage of South Durham Huntsman Richard Smith hitting a poor horse on the head as the hunt master Rob Wilkinson seemingly finds it all rather amusing.
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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sirmichaeltake.bsky.social
Children’s TV nowadays?
‘Sooty, Sweep & Robby’ is my 4 year old granddaughter’s favourite programme.
She loves Sooty’s magic tricks, Sweep’s stupid jokes and Robby’s really silly speeches.
😊
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Someone has some explaining to do:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hospitals knew a heart device led to more patients' deaths - but they kept using it
Almost half of patients given a heart pump, after the NHS had raised concerns about it, died soon after.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
Clear out toys now!
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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28 October 1938 | Dutch Jewish boy Rudi René Hond was born in Amsterdam.

In August 1942 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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A short video about the first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
A vintage black and white photo of a young boy standing in a studio, dressed in a long-sleeved, striped turtleneck and woolen pants. The boy is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Lewis Goodall pressing Chris Philp on the difference between what Sarah Pochin said and what Robert Jenrick said about 'white faces'.
October 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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number10cat.bsky.social
Braverman deleted this tweet which made me wonder who that previous prisoner was. His name was Junead Ahmed. He was a conman mistakenly released in 2023. She was Home Secretary at the time. Oh.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Rewriting history. The longer the campaign went on, the further she dropped behind Trump in the polls.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kamala Harris 'concerned' she did not ask Biden to quit race
The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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tds153.bsky.social
From Salman Rushdie’s latest.

About Francisco VII of Spain.

And nobody else. Obviously.
There were jesters-in-reverse whose job was not to make the king laugh or to tell him uncomfortable truths but to laugh uncontrollably at the king's humorless witticisms and listen to and applaud his barefaced lies. There were members of criminal gangs whom the king had placed in charge of the police force. There were crooked lawyers, crooked judges, crooked legal clerks, all there to make sure that the laws of the land would crumble and fail beneath the stamping foot of the king who had placed himself above the law. There were grandees bearing sacks of gold with which to bribe the king's inner cir-cle, and bigger sacks of gold to bribe the king himself. There were, above all the other courtiers, powerful choruses of reality twisters, mirrors and clones of the king who had lost all understanding of what was real and what was not, whose job it was to praise the monarch for his triumphs
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Britain in a microcosm:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Manhunt for asylum seeker jailed for sexual assault mistakenly released
Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu sparked nationwide protests after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
You could not make it up, Pt 94:
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Suspended director lands top job at Herefordshire Council
John Hobbs has been named Herefordshire Council's new corporate director for economy and environment.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Wonder if Starless and Bad enoch still want them here?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Maccabi v Hapoel called off by police after 'violent riots'
The derby between Maccabi and Hapoel is cancelled before kick-off after police say
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October 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
Suppose there is more scandal to come out??
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King'
In a statement, the prince says:
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October 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM