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September 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: All you need to know as state pension set to rise by £560

Money Matters: All you need to know as state pension set to rise by £560

Supporting image for story: 'MPs crossing the house floor to join another party is nothing new' - Your Letters: September 17

'MPs crossing the house floor to join another party is nothing new' - Your Letters: September 17

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on hospitals, civil war and what to do when the magic money tree runs out

Peter Rhodes on hospitals, civil war and what to do when the magic money tree runs out

September 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Our one-liner legacy as we shoot for the stars

Dan Morris: Our one-liner legacy as we shoot for the stars

Supporting image for story: “Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant would be a Devastating Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP

“Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant would be a Devastating Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I could not have been more pleased if I had won the lottery!'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I could not have been more pleased if I had won the lottery!'

Supporting image for story: 'I'm telling you that Nigel Farage will be gone by the end of next year' - Your Letters: September 16

'I'm telling you that Nigel Farage will be gone by the end of next year' - Your Letters: September 16

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on mayhem, terrorism and the pure brilliance of Shooting the Past

Peter Rhodes on mayhem, terrorism and the pure brilliance of Shooting the Past

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Manx myth and magical music: Christine Collister lights up the Edge Arts Centre

Manx myth and magical music: Christine Collister lights up the Edge Arts Centre

Supporting image for story: Crosstalk: With Tricia Green

Crosstalk: With Tricia Green

Supporting image for story: 'We should be very worried about housing quotas' - Your Letters: September 15

'We should be very worried about housing quotas' - Your Letters: September 15

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a village fete, a doomed politician and a regrettable lack of Irish blood

Peter Rhodes on a village fete, a doomed politician and a regrettable lack of Irish blood

September 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Charlie Kirk's death at 31 is a profound loss. He galvanized young conservatives, challenging leftist narratives with fearless clarity' - Your Letters: September 13

'Charlie Kirk's death at 31 is a profound loss. He galvanized young conservatives, challenging leftist narratives with fearless clarity' - Your Letters: September 13

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Wrist injuries for dog walkers, people who wear watches, and Charlie Kirk's shooting

Mark Andrews: Wrist injuries for dog walkers, people who wear watches, and Charlie Kirk's shooting

September 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Farming Talk: More than land - the role of an Expert Witness

Farming Talk: More than land - the role of an Expert Witness

Supporting image for story: 'Most events in Shropshire are held on a Sunday or a bank holiday, it seems ridiculous that on those days no buses run' - Your Letters: September 12

'Most events in Shropshire are held on a Sunday or a bank holiday, it seems ridiculous that on those days no buses run' - Your Letters: September 12

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on celebrities, fame and imaginary friends in a crowd

Peter Rhodes on celebrities, fame and imaginary friends in a crowd

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Having an answer to a question is not the same as solving that problem in real time' - Your Letters: September 11

'Having an answer to a question is not the same as solving that problem in real time' - Your Letters: September 11

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on autism, baldness and the royal cataclysm that never really happened

Peter Rhodes on autism, baldness and the royal cataclysm that never really happened

September 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: How to cut your energy costs ahead of the price cap rise

Money Matters: How to cut your energy costs ahead of the price cap rise

Supporting image for story: 'From the very first days of this clueless government, Rayner was held up as a kind of poster girl for the working classes' - Your Letters: September 10

'From the very first days of this clueless government, Rayner was held up as a kind of poster girl for the working classes' - Your Letters: September 10

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a change of name, forgotten history and a friendly kinda Creek

Peter Rhodes on a change of name, forgotten history and a friendly kinda Creek

September 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Funded childcare extension in England is a ‘real kick in the teeth for Welsh parents,’ says Mid Wales politician

Funded childcare extension in England is a ‘real kick in the teeth for Welsh parents,’ says Mid Wales politician

Supporting image for story: If you'd do anything for them, do this: Learn First Aid this September

If you'd do anything for them, do this: Learn First Aid this September

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on presidential power, insurance premiums and two vacancies in the body politic

Peter Rhodes on presidential power, insurance premiums and two vacancies in the body politic

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Sally Jones shines in Cole Porter tribute at The Edge Arts Centre

Review: Sally Jones shines in Cole Porter tribute at The Edge Arts Centre

Supporting image for story: Crosstalk: God's fingerprints

Crosstalk: God's fingerprints

Supporting image for story: 'Learning from this experience, I would advise readers to do what I shall do next time and dial 999' - Your Letters: September 8

'Learning from this experience, I would advise readers to do what I shall do next time and dial 999' - Your Letters: September 8

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on succession, speeding and breaking the rules on boozing

Peter Rhodes on succession, speeding and breaking the rules on boozing

September 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Newport Music Club concert at Edgmond Village Hall with the wonderful Jackfield Brass Band

Review: Newport Music Club concert at Edgmond Village Hall with the wonderful Jackfield Brass Band

Supporting image for story: 'These websites say they indicate the cheapest fares, but in the case of off-peak day return travel, they don't!' - Your Letters: September 6

'These websites say they indicate the cheapest fares, but in the case of off-peak day return travel, they don't!' - Your Letters: September 6

Supporting image for story: 'Our flag is our national symbol for Great Britain, like any other country it should be flown with pride' - Your Letters: September 5

'Our flag is our national symbol for Great Britain, like any other country it should be flown with pride' - Your Letters: September 5

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: There's not place like Hove for Angela Rayner, and the puzzle of Dyson's new vacuum cleaners

Mark Andrews: There's not place like Hove for Angela Rayner, and the puzzle of Dyson's new vacuum cleaners

September 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on deadly eagles, armed police – and the end of warfare as we know it?

Peter Rhodes on deadly eagles, armed police – and the end of warfare as we know it?

September 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'HMOs are spaces that encourage community living, preventing isolation' - Your Letters: September 4

'HMOs are spaces that encourage community living, preventing isolation' - Your Letters: September 4

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on storms, birthrates and sex attackers who come off worse

Peter Rhodes on storms, birthrates and sex attackers who come off worse

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: "The ugly face of the far-right reaches Powys," says a Mid Wales politician

"The ugly face of the far-right reaches Powys," says a Mid Wales politician

Supporting image for story: Farming Talk: Back British Farming Day comes at a vital time for our industry

Farming Talk: Back British Farming Day comes at a vital time for our industry

Supporting image for story: 'Help us move towards a future where everyone with breast cancer lives' - Your Letters: September 3

'Help us move towards a future where everyone with breast cancer lives' - Your Letters: September 3

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on ponds, bricks and new thoughts on how King Harold perished at Hastings

Peter Rhodes on ponds, bricks and new thoughts on how King Harold perished at Hastings

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: As the football transfer window slams shut, the wheeler-dealing starts at Westminster

As the football transfer window slams shut, the wheeler-dealing starts at Westminster

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'What was that noise coming from upstairs?'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'What was that noise coming from upstairs?'

Supporting image for story: 'I wonder what Orwell would make of the shambles of England 2025?' - Your Letters: September 2

'I wonder what Orwell would make of the shambles of England 2025?' - Your Letters: September 2

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crosstalk: Childlike faith

Crosstalk: Childlike faith

Supporting image for story: 'The question arose what would you call a group of incompetents? Easy, the unanimous opinion was, an Ofsted!' - Your Letters: September 1

'The question arose what would you call a group of incompetents? Easy, the unanimous opinion was, an Ofsted!' - Your Letters: September 1

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Blair, Farage and how relevant is a killer's gender?

Peter Rhodes on Blair, Farage and how relevant is a killer's gender?

August 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: What the latest energy bill price cap rise means for you

Money Matters: What the latest energy bill price cap rise means for you

Supporting image for story: 'When I was a kid, a day out with your parents was something to be tolerated rather than enjoyed!' - Your Letters: August 30

'When I was a kid, a day out with your parents was something to be tolerated rather than enjoyed!' - Your Letters: August 30

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Fly the flag, but do it respectfully. Don't turn zebra crossings into a political battleground

Mark Andrews: Fly the flag, but do it respectfully. Don't turn zebra crossings into a political battleground

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