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Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'

“I’m not paying,” shouted the man in front of me in the queue. “I just want to have a quick look round.” We were in a cathedral and the man was adamant; he only wanted to pop in for a few minutes and did not want to pay an entrance fee. He was taken to one side by a church worker as his voice got louder. Everyone felt uneasy as we edged along and I went to pay.

Your World|9 hours ago
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Supporting image for story: The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
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Your World|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings
'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings
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Readers' letters|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Political opinion: MP welcomes £75.9million cash injection for Dudley Council to boost local services
Political opinion: MP welcomes £75.9million cash injection for Dudley Council to boost local services
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: 'Reader calls for national prostate cancer screening to save lives' - Your Letters plus Meena the elephant stars in a festive picture from the archive
'Reader calls for national prostate cancer screening to save lives' - Your Letters plus Meena the elephant stars in a festive picture from the archive
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Readers' letters|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social media
Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social media
Mark Andrews|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Real heroes are all about the bacon
Dan Morris: Real heroes are all about the bacon
Entertainment|Dec 20

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'From Farage to fortune - a reader’s bold forecast for 2026' - Your Letters plus a well earned cuppa for Les in a 1964 picture from the archive
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Readers' letters|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Christmas whisky warning: Toby Neal's festive tale of drinking responsibly and the classic Wolverhampton humour of the multi-talented Roger Squires
Christmas whisky warning: Toby Neal's festive tale of drinking responsibly and the classic Wolverhampton humour of the multi-talented Roger Squires
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News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs
Review: Stafford Gatehouse Theatre's panto Sleeping Beauty is a fantastic barrel of laughs
Your World|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: 'Worse than flu? Reader takes aim at Doctor Starmer’s hypocrisy' - Your Letters plus bargain hunters at a rummage sale in a 1972 picture
'Worse than flu? Reader takes aim at Doctor Starmer’s hypocrisy' - Your Letters plus bargain hunters at a rummage sale in a 1972 picture
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Readers' letters|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'
Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'
Your World|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: 'Why aren’t we using driving skills to get young people into work?' - Your Letters and Civic panto stars dressed to impress in a 1982 picture from the archive
'Why aren’t we using driving skills to get young people into work?' - Your Letters and Civic panto stars dressed to impress in a 1982 picture from the archive
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Readers' letters|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: 'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archive
'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archive
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Readers' letters|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why
Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why
News|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Political opinion: MP backs Labour's plan to deliver better buses across Halesowen
Political opinion: MP backs Labour's plan to deliver better buses across Halesowen
Your World|Dec 16
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Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'A shining tree appeared'
Your World|Dec 16

UK News

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Second correction issued to Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling
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Comedian Russell Brand charged with two further sexual offences
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STV journalists to strike in January in row over changes to news programmes
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Husband appears in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

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New Epstein document release includes multiple Trump mentions
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Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
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Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
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At least five dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
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Trump warns Maduro as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
World News|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
World News|Dec 22
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