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November 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: The danger of words in political discourse

The danger of words in political discourse

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs: Where is Harry's sense of duty?

Cathy Dobbs: Where is Harry's sense of duty?

Supporting image for story: Voting closing today to help choose Shropshire hospital hero

Voting closing today to help choose Shropshire hospital hero

November 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Newspapers act as our eyes and ears - holding politicians like me to account'

'Newspapers act as our eyes and ears - holding politicians like me to account'

Supporting image for story: Making sure highly trusted journalism has a sustainable future

Making sure highly trusted journalism has a sustainable future

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a climate challenge, a growing trend and a soldier's reflection on warfare

Peter Rhodes on a climate challenge, a growing trend and a soldier's reflection on warfare

Supporting image for story: Star comment: In an era of fake news, newspapers provide a critical role

Star comment: In an era of fake news, newspapers provide a critical role

October 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs: Kick-off for Rishi . . . but for how long?

Cathy Dobbs: Kick-off for Rishi . . . but for how long?

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on rich politicians, human implants and how to commemorate fags

Peter Rhodes on rich politicians, human implants and how to commemorate fags

October 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – Making German more inclusive, a sticky situation for the World Cup, and why I agree with Paul

Mark Andrews – Making German more inclusive, a sticky situation for the World Cup, and why I agree with Paul

October 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Star comment: The age of the friendly family doctor available at short notice seems to be over

Star comment: The age of the friendly family doctor available at short notice seems to be over

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on high jinks, low jinks, and a 'gleeful' presenter in trouble at the BBC

Peter Rhodes on high jinks, low jinks, and a 'gleeful' presenter in trouble at the BBC

October 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: 14 new Shropshire entries added to latest Good Beer Guide to nation’s top pubs

14 new Shropshire entries added to latest Good Beer Guide to nation’s top pubs

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on old cars, a new PM and calling in the fire brigade to cope with obesity

Peter Rhodes on old cars, a new PM and calling in the fire brigade to cope with obesity

Supporting image for story: From shaky beginnings, beer guide became a national institution

From shaky beginnings, beer guide became a national institution

October 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Easing the pressure on the poorest household will be crucial for the latest PM

Star comment: Easing the pressure on the poorest household will be crucial for the latest PM

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on EU marchers, risky tweeting and why Tories and Labour are not so far apart

Peter Rhodes on EU marchers, risky tweeting and why Tories and Labour are not so far apart

October 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Comment: The Conservative Party now takes its orders from Sir Keir Starmer

Comment: The Conservative Party now takes its orders from Sir Keir Starmer

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on punishing slavery, cleaning up limousines and your chance for a moment of fame

Peter Rhodes on punishing slavery, cleaning up limousines and your chance for a moment of fame

October 24, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on heavenly chips, a naval disaster and a trip to Britain's best M-way services

Peter Rhodes on heavenly chips, a naval disaster and a trip to Britain's best M-way services

October 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on exotic manure, the power of Sir Humphreys and Labour's two-year challenge

Peter Rhodes on exotic manure, the power of Sir Humphreys and Labour's two-year challenge

Supporting image for story: Leadership can be a funny old game, Liz

Leadership can be a funny old game, Liz

October 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a brilliant performance, a nice little earner and a blow to the sport of kings

Peter Rhodes on a brilliant performance, a nice little earner and a blow to the sport of kings

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Government instability is no good for a population who need certainty

Star comment: Government instability is no good for a population who need certainty

October 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a new poster, an enigmatic greeting and an age before mayonnaise

Peter Rhodes on a new poster, an enigmatic greeting and an age before mayonnaise

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Hoping for tipping point in fight against cancer

Star comment: Hoping for tipping point in fight against cancer

Supporting image for story: Mr Dull has been sent on mission impossible

Mr Dull has been sent on mission impossible

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs: Party games are all too much

Cathy Dobbs: Party games are all too much

October 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Second part of £650 cost of living payments set to arrive

Money Matters: Second part of £650 cost of living payments set to arrive

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Liz Truss remains in office if not in power after disastrous start

Star comment: Liz Truss remains in office if not in power after disastrous start

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on bitter honey, fake diamonds and an intergalactic TV classic

Peter Rhodes on bitter honey, fake diamonds and an intergalactic TV classic

October 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a shortage of blood, a shortage of cash but a surfeit of glorious apples

Peter Rhodes on a shortage of blood, a shortage of cash but a surfeit of glorious apples

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Tory Party antics are no good for anyone - especially the country

Star comment: Tory Party antics are no good for anyone - especially the country

October 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Sad days as high streets lose their Sparks

Mark Andrews: Sad days as high streets lose their Sparks

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Trussonomics for beginners, while Channel 4 breaks new ground

Mark Andrews: Trussonomics for beginners, while Channel 4 breaks new ground

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal: Less of the Iron Lady and more of Tin Lizzy

Toby Neal: Less of the Iron Lady and more of Tin Lizzy

Supporting image for story: Kaiser Chiefs can't wait to get back on road with date at Birmingham Utilita Arena

Kaiser Chiefs can't wait to get back on road with date at Birmingham Utilita Arena

October 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Comment: Plotters prepare to pounce as Truss throws the towel in

Comment: Plotters prepare to pounce as Truss throws the towel in

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Too many elderly people find their life savings wiped out by scammers

Star comment: Too many elderly people find their life savings wiped out by scammers

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on barristers, holiday queues and following the accused on Google Earth

Peter Rhodes on barristers, holiday queues and following the accused on Google Earth

October 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs: Time teachers put children's needs first

Cathy Dobbs: Time teachers put children's needs first

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on jabs, more jabs and how not to dress for a job interview

Peter Rhodes on jabs, more jabs and how not to dress for a job interview

October 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: How not to start off in job of Prime Minister

Andy Richardson: How not to start off in job of Prime Minister

Supporting image for story: Get your jabs to head off Covid and flu ‘twindemic’

Get your jabs to head off Covid and flu ‘twindemic’

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on chess, bridge and an exciting night with Rebel the police dog

Peter Rhodes on chess, bridge and an exciting night with Rebel the police dog

Supporting image for story: Star comment: No easy choices as our standard of living goes backwards

Star comment: No easy choices as our standard of living goes backwards

October 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Dangerous phase but West must stand firm against Putin

Star comment: Dangerous phase but West must stand firm against Putin

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a TV legend, a snowflake alert and yet another promise from the Kremlin

Peter Rhodes on a TV legend, a snowflake alert and yet another promise from the Kremlin

October 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Anna Turner: It’s been a summer to reflect, give thanks and also celebrate

Anna Turner: It’s been a summer to reflect, give thanks and also celebrate

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Response to Feed a Family campaign has been humbling

Star comment: Response to Feed a Family campaign has been humbling

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