David Forrester
@shieldsbrief.bsky.social
lawyer, basketball and family.
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Newcastle opened the doors for a full day of basketball at the Vertu Motors Arena, from U12 games in the morning to the senior women at night: courtvision.co.uk/2025/12/16/o...
One Sunday at Vertu Motors Arena
Doors to the Vertu Motors Arena open at 8:30am. The night before, Cage Warriors filled the arena; a fighter’s mask is cleared as three courts are set up for basketball. Scoreboards flicker on. Tabl…
courtvision.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Newcastle opened the doors for a full day of basketball at the Vertu Motors Arena, from U12 games in the morning to the senior women at night: courtvision.co.uk/2025/12/16/o...
tactical overtime beckoning
December 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
tactical overtime beckoning
eagles aren’t good. caledonia not good either. Refs are atrocious. (posted 30 secs before the end of the game)
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
eagles aren’t good. caledonia not good either. Refs are atrocious. (posted 30 secs before the end of the game)
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X is a cesspit led by an unhinged billionaire who is desperately trying to stir up civil war in Britain.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
October 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
X is a cesspit led by an unhinged billionaire who is desperately trying to stir up civil war in Britain.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
not quite sure how i am going to describe the officiating in that game at cheshire. Happy SNB isn’t on tonight. Indefensible. I can’t give the league a pass. If it wants to be taken seriously then that ain’t it.
October 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
not quite sure how i am going to describe the officiating in that game at cheshire. Happy SNB isn’t on tonight. Indefensible. I can’t give the league a pass. If it wants to be taken seriously then that ain’t it.
parody alert! ‘our immediate priority is to continue working with key stakeholders to maintain stability whilst contributing constructively to the process with FIBA’. The latest word salad of nonsense from the interim chair of the failed BBF.
October 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
parody alert! ‘our immediate priority is to continue working with key stakeholders to maintain stability whilst contributing constructively to the process with FIBA’. The latest word salad of nonsense from the interim chair of the failed BBF.
maybe now (eventually) the @gbbasketball.bsky.social board will finally realise time is up and resign en masse? Doesn’t get any worse than being suspended by @fiba.basketball
October 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
maybe now (eventually) the @gbbasketball.bsky.social board will finally realise time is up and resign en masse? Doesn’t get any worse than being suspended by @fiba.basketball
at the copper box the ilford 2nd XI is back
September 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
at the copper box the ilford 2nd XI is back
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The Phillies debuted the “Coldplay Kiss Cam” tonight 😂
(via X/JasonFox29)
(via X/JasonFox29)
July 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The Phillies debuted the “Coldplay Kiss Cam” tonight 😂
(via X/JasonFox29)
(via X/JasonFox29)
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Populism's Achilles' heel: When you actually dig into Reform's policies, the public don't want what they have to sell iandunt.substack.com/p/populisms-...
July 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Populism's Achilles' heel: When you actually dig into Reform's policies, the public don't want what they have to sell iandunt.substack.com/p/populisms-...
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Lucy Bronze is 100%, all things considered, one of the greatest British sportspeople of all time
July 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Lucy Bronze is 100%, all things considered, one of the greatest British sportspeople of all time
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A really fascinating account
This is quite the account of a trial. My admiration for the patience of the judge is unbowed.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
‘A relentless, destructive energy’: inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
The long read: An intimate account of an unprecedented trial
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A really fascinating account
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The best summary so far, by @mattgreencomedy.com and @mattgreencomedy.com. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQVf...
Should they give Trump a Nobel Prize?
YouTube video by Matt Green Comedy
www.youtube.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The best summary so far, by @mattgreencomedy.com and @mattgreencomedy.com. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQVf...
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Reform's ludicrous ‘Britannia Card’ is a masterpiece in political manoeuvring | Faiza Shaheen
Reform's ludicrous ‘Britannia Card’ is a masterpiece in political manoeuvring | Faiza Shaheen
While it promises to enrich the poor, the proposal offers a subtle tax break to the wealthiest. But Farage knows better than Labour that headlines matter, says Faiza Shaheen, the incoming executive director of Tax Justice UK
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Reform's ludicrous ‘Britannia Card’ is a masterpiece in political manoeuvring | Faiza Shaheen
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Interesting and insightful profile of Starmer
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202... 💥 EXC: For my first edition of the New Statesman as editor, I went on the road with Keir Starmer, discovering a man far more emotional than I expected, struggling to articulate his deepest feelings — and those of the country he leads👇
What Keir Starmer can’t say
The Prime Minister believes he will heal Britain – but can he find the words?
www.newstatesman.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Interesting and insightful profile of Starmer
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It’s Star Wars Day, you say?
Then it’s time once more for one of my favourite things ever.
Written by @quantick.bsky.social
Then it’s time once more for one of my favourite things ever.
Written by @quantick.bsky.social
The greatest description of Star Wars ever by a non-fan.
Take it away, Malcolm Tucker
Take it away, Malcolm Tucker
May 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It’s Star Wars Day, you say?
Then it’s time once more for one of my favourite things ever.
Written by @quantick.bsky.social
Then it’s time once more for one of my favourite things ever.
Written by @quantick.bsky.social
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The conversation on Loose Women about the Supreme Court trans case is so much more sophisticated than anything I've seen from traditional politics programmes youtu.be/dCsJms0TnGA?...
Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Women: Our Reaction | Loose Women
YouTube video by Loose Women
youtu.be
April 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The conversation on Loose Women about the Supreme Court trans case is so much more sophisticated than anything I've seen from traditional politics programmes youtu.be/dCsJms0TnGA?...
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April 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Why did Trump pause the Tariffs?
April 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Why did Trump pause the Tariffs?
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‘And China retaliated with 84% Peter?’
‘Yes.’
‘And how did the President take it?’
‘He said he didn’t like it but he’d have to along with it.’
‘Yes.’
‘And how did the President take it?’
‘He said he didn’t like it but he’d have to along with it.’
April 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
‘And China retaliated with 84% Peter?’
‘Yes.’
‘And how did the President take it?’
‘He said he didn’t like it but he’d have to along with it.’
‘Yes.’
‘And how did the President take it?’
‘He said he didn’t like it but he’d have to along with it.’
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New feature story: As Adem Bona develops, ‘personal coach' Fabulous Flournoy matches his energy ⬇️
As Sixers' Adem Bona develops, ‘personal coach' Fabulous Flournoy matches his energy
Adem Bona and Sixers assistant coach Fabulous Flournoy have worked very closely together during the big man’s rookie year.
www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
April 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New feature story: As Adem Bona develops, ‘personal coach' Fabulous Flournoy matches his energy ⬇️
April 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM