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May 20, 2025

Let's hope Starmer's EU deal does not reopen the wounds of Maastricht

Defence deal brings much-needed boost to region's economy

Supporting image for story: Red Robbo was not all that red - Letters for May 19

Red Robbo was not all that red - Letters for May 19

May 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on work, more work and lots more verification at the BBC

Peter Rhodes on work, more work and lots more verification at the BBC

Supporting image for story: The day a Lancaster bomber crashed on my Wednesfield street - killing its crew

The day a Lancaster bomber crashed on my Wednesfield street - killing its crew

Supporting image for story: Help us fight breast cancer - Letters for May 19

Help us fight breast cancer - Letters for May 19

May 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Up the creek, but with a paddle

Dan Morris: Up the creek, but with a paddle

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: 'I'm honoured to be involved' - amazing micro artist Willard Wigan joins call for Wolverhampton Young Citizen Award nominations

'I'm honoured to be involved' - amazing micro artist Willard Wigan joins call for Wolverhampton Young Citizen Award nominations

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

May 14, 2025

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

Supporting image for story: 7 signs your teen’s GCSE and A-level stress is out of control – and how you can help

7 signs your teen’s GCSE and A-level stress is out of control – and how you can help

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: Black Country MP: Victory was forged at home — it can be again

Black Country MP: Victory was forged at home — it can be again

Supporting image for story: 'Nowadays it seems that the law has changed for the better' - Your Letters: May 8

'Nowadays it seems that the law has changed for the better' - 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: '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

Supporting image for story: How the West Midlands remembered VE Day - poignant interviews from the files of Peter Rhodes

How the West Midlands remembered VE Day - poignant interviews from the files of Peter Rhodes

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: 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: '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

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