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August 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on listening for whales, dressing for the studio and the joy of rain

Peter Rhodes on listening for whales, dressing for the studio and the joy of rain

Supporting image for story: It’s payback time, Dudley Council style

It’s payback time, Dudley Council style

August 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on carbonised crumpets and what was it those Russian tourists saw?

Peter Rhodes on carbonised crumpets and what was it those Russian tourists saw?

Supporting image for story: 'Seize the day!' How Commonwealth Games experience shows huge potential of West Midlands

'Seize the day!' How Commonwealth Games experience shows huge potential of West Midlands

August 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on insurance, name-changes and an extraordinary encounter between man and whale

Peter Rhodes on insurance, name-changes and an extraordinary encounter between man and whale

August 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: How to solve the ambulance crisis? Send staff on a wellness workshop

Mark Andrews: How to solve the ambulance crisis? Send staff on a wellness workshop

August 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on getting Covid and a great performer's not-so-great message

Peter Rhodes on getting Covid and a great performer's not-so-great message

August 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on hosepipes, heatwaves and conversations that end with 'off!'

Peter Rhodes on hosepipes, heatwaves and conversations that end with 'off!'

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on deadly cyclists, wheelie bins and an exciting event at the tip

Peter Rhodes on deadly cyclists, wheelie bins and an exciting event at the tip

August 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a Hollywood legend, an odd warning and a very public hiding place

Peter Rhodes on a Hollywood legend, an odd warning and a very public hiding place

August 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs: Is there anything those clever canines can't do?

Cathy Dobbs: Is there anything those clever canines can't do?

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on treason, crossbows and a perfect movie moment

Peter Rhodes on treason, crossbows and a perfect movie moment

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Time to be sensible about the way we use our water

Star comment: Time to be sensible about the way we use our water

August 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: You won't believe why it's taking so long to build a tramline

Mark Andrews: You won't believe why it's taking so long to build a tramline

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal: Well, we've all got to go one way or another

Toby Neal: Well, we've all got to go one way or another

Supporting image for story: Justin Hayward of Moody Blues looks forward to date at Birmingham Town Hall

Justin Hayward of Moody Blues looks forward to date at Birmingham Town Hall

August 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Even beauty spots can be tarnished by unthinking people

Even beauty spots can be tarnished by unthinking people

August 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Honey-stone backdrop for the best of British holidays

Honey-stone backdrop for the best of British holidays

Supporting image for story: Star comment: New PM must prioritise our creaking social care system

Star comment: New PM must prioritise our creaking social care system

August 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs: Don't be a tweeting twit - choose happiness

Cathy Dobbs: Don't be a tweeting twit - choose happiness

Supporting image for story: 'The wrong thing to be doing!' Outrage at airport queue jumpers who pretend to need wheelchairs

'The wrong thing to be doing!' Outrage at airport queue jumpers who pretend to need wheelchairs

August 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Why aren't England's Euro 2022 winners called the Lions?

Why aren't England's Euro 2022 winners called the Lions?

August 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bernard Cribbins: Another good man who will be missed

Bernard Cribbins: Another good man who will be missed

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Country needs to get on track with rail improvements

Star comment: Country needs to get on track with rail improvements

July 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Strange packages are par for the course

Mark Andrews: Strange packages are par for the course

July 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Perils of banning snobbery and why we should say no to internet banking

Mark Andrews: Perils of banning snobbery and why we should say no to internet banking

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Perils of banning snobbery, Jasper's hair, and why we should say no to internet banking

Mark Andrews: Perils of banning snobbery, Jasper's hair, and why we should say no to internet banking

July 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Huge difference to home town

Huge difference to home town

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on similar TV characters, dry reservoirs and cameras trapping the ungodly

Peter Rhodes on similar TV characters, dry reservoirs and cameras trapping the ungodly

July 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs on coincidences and loyalty to Boris

Cathy Dobbs on coincidences and loyalty to Boris

Supporting image for story: Cathy Dobbs on skin colour and role models

Cathy Dobbs on skin colour and role models

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on ice-cream rage and how scientists sometimes get it wrong

Peter Rhodes on ice-cream rage and how scientists sometimes get it wrong

July 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Express & Star features writer wades in on Black Country pork scratchings debate

Express & Star features writer wades in on Black Country pork scratchings debate

Supporting image for story: Rhodes on beer, insulation and dealing with protestors on gantries

Rhodes on beer, insulation and dealing with protestors on gantries

July 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on more gyms, temperature inflation and bison who just want to be free

Peter Rhodes on more gyms, temperature inflation and bison who just want to be free

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Momentum from Commonwealth Games must be maintained

Star comment: Momentum from Commonwealth Games must be maintained

July 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal: Backstabbers rose to applaud their victim

Toby Neal: Backstabbers rose to applaud their victim

July 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Rhodes on hot dogs, a cool singer and how Brits cannot resist the sun

Rhodes on hot dogs, a cool singer and how Brits cannot resist the sun

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Inflation is the enemy of economic growth

Star comment: Inflation is the enemy of economic growth

July 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Punch and Judy politics helps no-one

Star comment: Punch and Judy politics helps no-one

July 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Snowflakes feeling the heat, and do we really want a young prime minister?

Mark Andrews: Snowflakes feeling the heat, and do we really want a young prime minister?

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal: There is little glory at the sharp end of war

Toby Neal: There is little glory at the sharp end of war

July 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Crisis management has become the norm in NHS

Star comment: Crisis management has become the norm in NHS

July 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Rhodes on endless scrutiny, irritated sharks and a surprise encounter in a forest

Rhodes on endless scrutiny, irritated sharks and a surprise encounter in a forest

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Covid has had a huge impact on us – and will continue to do so

Star comment: Covid has had a huge impact on us – and will continue to do so

July 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Star comment: Inactivity emboldened evil paedophile gangs to carry on

Star comment: Inactivity emboldened evil paedophile gangs to carry on

July 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on balance bikes, sand batteries and Boris the shaggy old sheepdog

Peter Rhodes on balance bikes, sand batteries and Boris the shaggy old sheepdog

July 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Rhodes on a BBC star, England without Wales and Covid-19 – it's still stalking us

Rhodes on a BBC star, England without Wales and Covid-19 – it's still stalking us

July 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: A Trumpian comeback for Boris and why bad grammar is nothing to be proud of

Mark Andrews: A Trumpian comeback for Boris and why bad grammar is nothing to be proud of

Supporting image for story: Save the planet, buy an old car

Save the planet, buy an old car

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