Chris Forwood
@chrisforwoodbskys.bsky.social
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.
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
Sums up Britain in 2025:
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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
When you think someone can't go any lower:
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More accurate headline:
Bookmaker restrictions hit racing's finances
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Bookmaker restrictions hit racing's finances
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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
More accurate headline:
Bookmaker restrictions hit racing's finances
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Bookmaker restrictions hit racing's finances
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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
Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
Filmed by North East Hunt Monitors on 08/11/25
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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
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.
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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.
😊
‘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
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.
😊
‘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.
😊
Someone has some explaining to do:
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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
Someone has some explaining to do:
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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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
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
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
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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
Lewis Goodall pressing Chris Philp on the difference between what Sarah Pochin said and what Robert Jenrick said about 'white faces'.
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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
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.
news.sky.com/story/migran...
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Rewriting history. The longer the campaign went on, the further she dropped behind Trump in the polls.
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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
Rewriting history. The longer the campaign went on, the further she dropped behind Trump in the polls.
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From Salman Rushdie’s latest.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
From Salman Rushdie’s latest.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.
About Francisco VII of Spain.
And nobody else. Obviously.
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
You could not make it up, Pt 94:
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Wonder if Starless and Bad enoch still want them here?
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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
Wonder if Starless and Bad enoch still want them here?
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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
Suppose there is more scandal to come out??
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The Racing Pointless wrong again. Nothing to do with tax, real or imagined. Shops are expensive and punters bet on line, hence you close shops (ask anyone else on the High Street).
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Why William Hill could close up to 200 betting shops - and how fear of gambling tax rises is a driving factor
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October 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Racing Pointless wrong again. Nothing to do with tax, real or imagined. Shops are expensive and punters bet on line, hence you close shops (ask anyone else on the High Street).
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Who thinks this is a good use of police time?
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London Pro-Palestine protest: Met Police make 175 arrests
Demonstrations went ahead in central London despite calls from politicians and police leaders for the protests to be postponed in wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.
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October 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Who thinks this is a good use of police time?
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How long does it take to replace a few lightbulbs? Six weeks it seems . . .
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Chichester road to close for traffic signal bulb switch over
It is part of a scheme to achieve West Sussex County Council's goal of being net zero by 2030.
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September 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
How long does it take to replace a few lightbulbs? Six weeks it seems . . .
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Trainer Craig Benton wins full points for honesty for reason for a NR:
September 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Trainer Craig Benton wins full points for honesty for reason for a NR:
The next Archbishop Of Canterbury.
No one is better qualified - dubious friends, a shady past, questionable with money but will take it from anyone, already in House of Lords, not at all religious.
The perfect candidate.
No one is better qualified - dubious friends, a shady past, questionable with money but will take it from anyone, already in House of Lords, not at all religious.
The perfect candidate.
September 12, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The next Archbishop Of Canterbury.
No one is better qualified - dubious friends, a shady past, questionable with money but will take it from anyone, already in House of Lords, not at all religious.
The perfect candidate.
No one is better qualified - dubious friends, a shady past, questionable with money but will take it from anyone, already in House of Lords, not at all religious.
The perfect candidate.
You have to feel a little bit sorry for the King.
The ginger whinger this week, Trump next.
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The ginger whinger this week, Trump next.
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Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time in over a year
There had been no face to face meeting between father and son since February 2024.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
You have to feel a little bit sorry for the King.
The ginger whinger this week, Trump next.
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The ginger whinger this week, Trump next.
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