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Simon Spence KC

@simonkc.bsky.social

Barrister, lover of the arts, avid cook, amateur pianist, Trustee @britishyouthopera.bsky.social

626 Followers  |  304 Following  |  414 Posts  |  Joined: 10.10.2023  |  1.5098

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12.10.2025 07:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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Puzzle #853
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11.10.2025 07:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,575 4/6

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11.10.2025 07:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Welcome any time, Mark! If Hugh ever gets round to organising his subscriber party, I’ll bring some ready mixed! 😉😂

10.10.2025 15:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It’s Friday, Paul!

10.10.2025 15:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Friday evening Negroni with home made orange gin! Cheers!

10.10.2025 15:54 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

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09.10.2025 09:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,573 4/6

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09.10.2025 09:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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Puzzle #850
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08.10.2025 13:02 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,572 3/6

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08.10.2025 13:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

SB makes the point without a single word! 👏🏻😂

07.10.2025 21:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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Puzzle #849
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07.10.2025 09:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,571 4/6

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07.10.2025 09:34 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

You couldn’t make it up! 🤣

06.10.2025 16:41 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,570 4/6

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06.10.2025 11:53 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,569 3/6

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05.10.2025 08:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Nor have I! 😂

04.10.2025 18:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,568 3/6

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04.10.2025 18:08 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Though I suspect they taste better in Venice than a soggy Suffolk at the moment!

03.10.2025 20:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

And I’d expect nothing less, Philip! 😃

03.10.2025 20:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

1/3 1/3 1/3. Can’t go wrong! 🥃

03.10.2025 20:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Cheers! Lemon not orange garnish?!

03.10.2025 20:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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Puzzle #845
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03.10.2025 12:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,567 4/6

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03.10.2025 12:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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02.10.2025 08:31 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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Phew!

02.10.2025 08:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wordle 1,565 4/6

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01.10.2025 10:42 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This image shows Crown Court Usage for England & Wales for 1 October 2025.

In England and Wales, out of 516 total, 347 have Judges, 76 have recorders, and 93 courtrooms are not sitting.

In London, out of 145 total, 92 have Judges, 14 have recorders, and 39 courtrooms are not sitting.

In the Midlands, out of 76 total, 55 have Judges, 12 have recorders, and 9 courtrooms are not sitting.

In the North East, out of 62 total, 51 have Judges, 7 have recorders, and 4 courtrooms are not sitting.

In the North West, out of 69 total, 48 have Judges, 11 have recorders, and 10 courtrooms are not sitting.

In the South East, out of 90 total, 59 have Judges, 23 have recorders, and 8 courtrooms are not sitting.

In Wales, out of 23 total, 11 have Judges, 2 have recorders, and 10 courtrooms are not sitting.

In Western England, out of 51 total, 31 have Judges, 7 have recorders, and 13 courtrooms are not sitting.

This image shows Crown Court Usage for England & Wales for 1 October 2025. In England and Wales, out of 516 total, 347 have Judges, 76 have recorders, and 93 courtrooms are not sitting. In London, out of 145 total, 92 have Judges, 14 have recorders, and 39 courtrooms are not sitting. In the Midlands, out of 76 total, 55 have Judges, 12 have recorders, and 9 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North East, out of 62 total, 51 have Judges, 7 have recorders, and 4 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North West, out of 69 total, 48 have Judges, 11 have recorders, and 10 courtrooms are not sitting. In the South East, out of 90 total, 59 have Judges, 23 have recorders, and 8 courtrooms are not sitting. In Wales, out of 23 total, 11 have Judges, 2 have recorders, and 10 courtrooms are not sitting. In Western England, out of 51 total, 31 have Judges, 7 have recorders, and 13 courtrooms are not sitting.

📈Today, 1 October 2025, 93 out of the 516 Crown courtrooms in England & Wales will not be sitting.
That's 18% of them.
#courtstats #CS01102025 courtstats.co.uk

01.10.2025 07:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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National bars convene in London to discuss threats to lawyers Barristers have faced 'death threats and rape threats' and lawyers are 'traduced in some parts of the media'.

"Barristers have said they have faced death threats and rape threats, threats to their family members, threats made by politicians and physical surveillance. Lawyers have been traduced in some parts of the media both at home and abroad": Bar Council Chair.

www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/nationa...

30.09.2025 13:10 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Fabulous recording though! Penny Wilton and Julia McKenzie are seriously luxury casting!!!!

28.09.2025 20:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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