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May 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prediction over roads was right - Letters, May 17

Prediction over roads was right - Letters, May 17

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews:The rise of the lanyard class is ruining everything

Mark Andrews:The rise of the lanyard class is ruining everything

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal on shutting down Reform, Keir Starmer becoming unpredictable and miserable children

Toby Neal on shutting down Reform, Keir Starmer becoming unpredictable and miserable children

May 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on the wrong town, a thunderous debut and politicians speaking the unspeakable

Peter Rhodes on the wrong town, a thunderous debut and politicians speaking the unspeakable

Supporting image for story: Answers to PM over asylum - Letters for May 16

Answers to PM over asylum - Letters for May 16

May 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Talking Telford: Views on views of the Wrekin

Talking Telford: Views on views of the Wrekin

Supporting image for story: 'New housing needs thought' - Letters for May 15

'New housing needs thought' - Letters for May 15

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on SAS shame, a parcel from BT and yet another outing for the thought police

Peter Rhodes on SAS shame, a parcel from BT and yet another outing for the thought police

Supporting image for story: VE Day memories of Shropshire folk

VE Day memories of Shropshire folk

May 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: A firmer footing for the future of the Welsh language - Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Cefin Campbell

A firmer footing for the future of the Welsh language - Mid and West Wales Senedd Member Cefin Campbell

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on street parties, house-sale jargon and who really won the war?

Peter Rhodes on street parties, house-sale jargon and who really won the war?

Supporting image for story: Treasure found in the VE Day Fire - Letters May 14

Treasure found in the VE Day Fire - Letters May 14

May 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on canal tales, flattering the Brits and a soft spot for a little town

Peter Rhodes on canal tales, flattering the Brits and a soft spot for a little town

Supporting image for story: My memories of magical VE Day - Your letters, May 13

My memories of magical VE Day - Your letters, May 13

May 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'You can only hang me once' - Your Letters: May 12

'You can only hang me once' - Your Letters: May 12

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on simple English, a bogus performer and the inspiration for David Attenborough

Peter Rhodes on simple English, a bogus performer and the inspiration for David Attenborough

The best things in life are free - which is just as well given the state of our pensions

Mental health is an issue for everyone

May 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: 'Shouldering on' and a huge thank you to the NHS

Dan Morris: 'Shouldering on' and a huge thank you to the NHS

May 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is crucial for all new development to include nature in their design' - Your Letters: May 10

'It is crucial for all new development to include nature in their design' - Your Letters: May 10

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal on VE Day spent abroad, national pride and what a flag can mean

Toby Neal on VE Day spent abroad, national pride and what a flag can mean

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: The Trump trade deal in a nutshell, Reform declares war on green energy, and a generation that thinks VE Day is something to do with Rishi Sunak

Mark Andrews: The Trump trade deal in a nutshell, Reform declares war on green energy, and a generation that thinks VE Day is something to do with Rishi Sunak

May 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The sacrifice and service of those who fought for our country will never be forgotten' - Your Letters: May 9

'The sacrifice and service of those who fought for our country will never be forgotten' - Your Letters: May 9

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on pronouns, power bills and the stunning success of Barry from Brum

Peter Rhodes on pronouns, power bills and the stunning success of Barry from Brum

May 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Powys council leader speaks about dire Estyn report

Powys council leader speaks about dire Estyn report

Supporting image for story: 'Invest in other ways of solving congestion' - Your Letters: May 8

'Invest in other ways of solving congestion' - Your Letters: May 8

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on public transport, deadly rockets and something nasty in a take-away

Peter Rhodes on public transport, deadly rockets and something nasty in a take-away

May 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Take action now to save on energy costs next winter

Money Matters: Take action now to save on energy costs next winter

Supporting image for story: 'A new political party could have started by now' - Your Letters: May 7

'A new political party could have started by now' - Your Letters: May 7

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on edible animals, greedy hackers and why the war didn't end on VE Day

Peter Rhodes on edible animals, greedy hackers and why the war didn't end on VE Day

May 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I was named Victoria in honour of this great day'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I was named Victoria in honour of this great day'

Supporting image for story: 'Happy birthday to the water leak on the A458' - Your Letters: May 6

'Happy birthday to the water leak on the A458' - Your Letters: May 6

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on recorders, WFH and the seriously unsmashed boat gangs

Peter Rhodes on recorders, WFH and the seriously unsmashed boat gangs

May 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I will be very proud - to think I'm still here' - Staffordshire Second World War veteran starts procession as thousands line the streets of London for four days of VE Day commemorations

'I will be very proud - to think I'm still here' - Staffordshire Second World War veteran starts procession as thousands line the streets of London for four days of VE Day commemorations

Supporting image for story: 'After a lifetime of giving, it’s time pensioners received something back' - Your Letters: May 5

'After a lifetime of giving, it’s time pensioners received something back' - Your Letters: May 5

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on the Bard's shocker, the food-pouch scandal and a lesson in advertising

Peter Rhodes on the Bard's shocker, the food-pouch scandal and a lesson in advertising

May 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Animation for the nation

Dan Morris: Animation for the nation

May 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Every parent wants to be a good parent' - Your Letters: May 3

'Every parent wants to be a good parent' - Your Letters: May 3

Supporting image for story: What do the election results mean

What do the election results mean

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: 'I'll have a wee beer, please', cancel culture, and why Kneecap sound more Val Doonican than Bobby Sands

Mark Andrews: 'I'll have a wee beer, please', cancel culture, and why Kneecap sound more Val Doonican than Bobby Sands

May 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Our culture, history, identity and religion are important' - Your Letters: May 2

'Our culture, history, identity and religion are important' - Your Letters: May 2

Supporting image for story: Sneak-peek inside multi-million pound refurbishment plan for Wellington Market - this is what we think

Sneak-peek inside multi-million pound refurbishment plan for Wellington Market - this is what we think

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on apologies, imperial guilt and a lesson in rounding-up penguins

Peter Rhodes on apologies, imperial guilt and a lesson in rounding-up penguins

May 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner's recent visits

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner's recent visits

Supporting image for story: 'We have to trade worldwide in a changing world' - Your Letters: May 1

'We have to trade worldwide in a changing world' - Your Letters: May 1

Ministers should lead by example to curb the danger of super-size SUVs

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on crossbows, Fahrenheit and how Russia could snare British soldiers

Peter Rhodes on crossbows, Fahrenheit and how Russia could snare British soldiers

April 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'All of this comes at some cost to the local councils concerned' - Your Letters: April 30

'All of this comes at some cost to the local councils concerned' - Your Letters: April 30

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on blocking roads, trusting the Government and some great news for property landlords

Peter Rhodes on blocking roads, trusting the Government and some great news for property landlords

April 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'Do all older people wear the same clothes I wondered?'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'Do all older people wear the same clothes I wondered?'

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