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'Reader calls for national prostate cancer screening to save lives' - Your Letters plus Meena the elephant stars in a festive picture from the archive

Dive into this bumper batch of letters from our readers.

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Readers' letters|3 hours ago
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
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
Supporting image for story: '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
'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

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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
Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'A shining tree appeared'
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'A shining tree appeared'
Your World|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: 'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive
'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive
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Readers' letters|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Major new food hub launched to tackle poverty, waste and unemployment in the West Midlands
Cost of living|Dec 16
Supporting image for story: Wyre Forest community transport boss leads calls to solve hospital parking chaos
Wyre Forest community transport boss leads calls to solve hospital parking chaos
Your World|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: 'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus a glimpse of Christmas 1963 in a picture from the archive
'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus a glimpse of Christmas 1963 in a picture from the archive
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Readers' letters|Dec 15

UK News

Supporting image for story: Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work
Streeting says he wants to avoid strikes next year as doctors return to work
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS
UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say
Accused Bondi gunman recorded terror attack motivation video, police say
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic
Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic
UK News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests
Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests
UK News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news
UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news
UK News|9 hours ago

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
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
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

Supporting image for story: US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
World News|16 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|Dec 20
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