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December 24, 2024

Peter Rhodes on shotguns, foxes and a Santa long, long ago

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 24, 2024

December 23, 2024

North Herefordshire MP speaks about flooding in the area

News|Dec 23, 2024

December 21, 2024

Mark Andrews: More strikes on the railways, Royal Mail sale, and why Jude Bellingham never stood a chance of winning Sports Personality of the Year

Mark Andrews|Dec 21, 2024

December 20, 2024

Peter Rhodes on dentistry, grammar and things that go 'clink!' at Christmas

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 20, 2024

December 19, 2024

Peter Rhodes on merging councils, sacking archbishops and the case for bouncers at carol services

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 19, 2024

December 18, 2024

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell

Your World|Dec 18, 2024

Money Matters: Make quick cash from a Christmas de-clutter

Your World|Dec 18, 2024

Peter Rhodes on re-writing Brexit, re-dating Christmas and rumours of disaster in Albert Square

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News|Dec 18, 2024

December 17, 2024

Mid Wales Journal Column - Joyce Watson, Mid and West Wales Senedd Member

News|Dec 17, 2024

December 16, 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - why I am devolving more powers to Richard Parker, mayor for the West Midlands

News|Dec 16, 2024

Peter Rhodes on cousin marriage, a crackdown on shoplifters and cheaper houses Oop North

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News|Dec 16, 2024

December 14, 2024

'I met Alex Westwood - this week's verdict was stark reminder to us all'

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News|Dec 14, 2024

'Get it in quick so they blame the Tories' - Toby Neal on the Prime Minister's plans for pensioners this winter

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News|Dec 14, 2024

Mark Andrews: How to solve the housing crisis, and At Home With the Assads

Mark Andrews|Dec 14, 2024

December 13, 2024

Peter Rhodes on manic monarchs, second-hand gifts and the unkind cries of “Send 'em back!”

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 13, 2024

December 12, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a surprise war, a worrying Bill and the light you don't want to see after the storm

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 12, 2024

December 11, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a dictator's career, the race for growth and some curious casting in a spy flick

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 11, 2024

Money Matters: Save money on your Christmas food shop

Your World|Dec 11, 2024

December 10, 2024

Power cables in Radnorshire should be buried as in the Cotswolds, says MP

News|Dec 10, 2024

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell

Your World|Dec 10, 2024

Peter Rhodes on grey houses, puzzling cupboards and the dangers of applauding an advancing army

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 10, 2024

December 9, 2024

Peter Rhodes on our small army, hangover-free beer and US dollars in UK politics

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 9, 2024

December 7, 2024

Mark Andrews: Students in the battlefield, the Turner Prize, and why things are looking Shaky for the PM

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Mark Andrews|Dec 7, 2024

Mark Andrews: The Rover's Return wouldn't stand a chance in today's bland, corporate climate

Mark Andrews|Dec 7, 2024

'Tis the season to update your Christmas songs - Toby Neal's 2024 take on traditional tunes

Toby Neal|Dec 7, 2024

December 6, 2024

Peter Rhodes on healthy eating, Mr Speaker's plaque and ructions over another plaque

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News|Dec 6, 2024

December 5, 2024

Money Matters: How to protect yourself against scams and fraud

Your World|Dec 5, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a sub-standard snack, a horrible history and all you need to know about “trillion”

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News|Dec 5, 2024

December 4, 2024

Peter Rhodes on American dates, the afterlife and the perils of political downfall

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News|Dec 4, 2024

December 3, 2024

Peter Rhodes on one bill, two messiahs and the horrors of a flood-soaked Christmas

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 3, 2024

December 2, 2024

Peter Rhodes on hot beds, cold rooms and the promise of firmer false teeth

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Peter Rhodes|Dec 2, 2024

November 30, 2024

Mark Andrews: A pompous Charlie, end of the road for Luton, and what is Mick Miller doing in the new Jaguar advert?

News|Nov 30, 2024

The vandalism of Scrooge's gravestone could be a hate crime, says columnist Toby Neal

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Toby Neal|Nov 30, 2024

November 29, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a rock legend, trans law and what will become of Trump's big promise?

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 29, 2024

November 28, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a doomed petition, a hope for peace and why car theft is good for everyone – except drivers

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 28, 2024

'It's a dark day for ale drinkers like me - Carlsberg will be removing part of Wolverhampton's soul'

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Mark Andrews|Nov 28, 2024

November 27, 2024

Peter Rhodes on storms, Shirley and an overdose of the f-word

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News|Nov 27, 2024

November 26, 2024

Peter Rhodes on heat pumps, missiles and how Morecambe and Wise almost split up

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 26, 2024

November 23, 2024

Mark Andrews: Falling foul of hidden cameras, school's out for autumn, and why farming is crucial to our economy

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Mark Andrews|Nov 23, 2024

November 22, 2024

Peter Rhodes on missiles, lorries and why war is always good business for someone

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 22, 2024

November 21, 2024

Peter Rhodes on VE-Day, secure borders and fish and chips for all

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News|Nov 21, 2024

November 20, 2024

Peter Rhodes on booze in Downing Street, a boom in psychotherapy and jobs for two iconic women

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 20, 2024

November 19, 2024

Powys County Council opinion column

News|Nov 19, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a cook's mistake, harsh punishments and the high-risk profession of writing

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 19, 2024

November 18, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a slow train, a job for Homer and whatever became of the navvies?

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 18, 2024

November 16, 2024

Mark Andrews: E-scooters, the four-day week and kids who smell of fish

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Mark Andrews|Nov 16, 2024

November 15, 2024

Peter Rhodes on learning maths, queuing for pans and a close look at the art of subtitling

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 15, 2024

November 14, 2024

Peter Rhodes on unwanted horns, unpaid loans and trying to predict the Grim Reaper's arrival

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Peter Rhodes|Nov 14, 2024

November 11, 2024

Toby Neal on politics: American election inquest and how Rachel Reeves' 'working people' get by

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Toby Neal|Nov 11, 2024

Peter Rhodes on clean power, a Church under attack and the nobility of the Tommies

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Opinions|Nov 11, 2024

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