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November 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Cancelling Churchill, a population crisis, and a very sticky problem for the prison authorities

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Cancelling Churchill, a population crisis, and a very sticky problem for the prison authorities

November 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Rail rethink shows PM knows it was a mistake to commit to HS2

Rail rethink shows PM knows it was a mistake to commit to HS2

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on the Queen's health, the danger of super-colds and religious broadcasts that should carry a health warning

Peter Rhodes on the Queen's health, the danger of super-colds and religious broadcasts that should carry a health warning

November 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on unreadable text, an author's dilemma and why Ms may be on the way out

Peter Rhodes on unreadable text, an author's dilemma and why Ms may be on the way out

November 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on free tampons, deadly technology and the right time to call off a hunger strike

Peter Rhodes on free tampons, deadly technology and the right time to call off a hunger strike

November 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on brainless campaigners, the ink-cartridge racket and how to remember an actor

Peter Rhodes on brainless campaigners, the ink-cartridge racket and how to remember an actor

November 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on confusing symptoms, friends in need and the difficulty of spending money

Peter Rhodes on confusing symptoms, friends in need and the difficulty of spending money

November 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: The year a 'jelly mould' stole the show

Mark Andrews: The year a 'jelly mould' stole the show

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Remember the past, but don't lose sight of the present

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Remember the past, but don't lose sight of the present

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal on politics: This is Keir Starmer's moment

Toby Neal on politics: This is Keir Starmer's moment

November 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on new Covid research, boosting your immunity and the small print at Glasgow

Peter Rhodes on new Covid research, boosting your immunity and the small print at Glasgow

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Decision should lie with the UK

LETTER: Decision should lie with the UK

November 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on booze, banter and queuing for a booster

Peter Rhodes on booze, banter and queuing for a booster

November 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Is Boris Johnson waving away his credibility as PM?

Is Boris Johnson waving away his credibility as PM?

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on smart meter ads, hypocrisy in high places and the illusion of a non-political monarchy

Peter Rhodes on smart meter ads, hypocrisy in high places and the illusion of a non-political monarchy

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Observing the actions of motorway drivers

LETTER: Observing the actions of motorway drivers

November 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Covid tests, preparing for WW3 and how Lionel dealt with a heckler

Peter Rhodes on Covid tests, preparing for WW3 and how Lionel dealt with a heckler

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Clarity needed on statistics

LETTER: Clarity needed on statistics

November 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on weaving wicker, swimming in sewage and the moment when humans overtake dogs

Peter Rhodes on weaving wicker, swimming in sewage and the moment when humans overtake dogs

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Will sacrifice be worthwhile?

LETTER: Will sacrifice be worthwhile?

November 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Guy Who?, a statesman-like Queen, and Sleepy Joe jets in to save the planet

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Guy Who?, a statesman-like Queen, and Sleepy Joe jets in to save the planet

Supporting image for story: Toby Neal on politics fit for a Groucho quip

Toby Neal on politics fit for a Groucho quip

November 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on gun law, censored obituaries and how Cop26 came to Edinburgh, er, Glasgow

Peter Rhodes on gun law, censored obituaries and how Cop26 came to Edinburgh, er, Glasgow

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Country has changed, but not for the better

LETTER: Country has changed, but not for the better

November 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on crash anxiety, late poppies and the human cost of war

Peter Rhodes on crash anxiety, late poppies and the human cost of war

November 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a Glaswegian washout, a memorable speech and horror tales of inflation

Peter Rhodes on a Glaswegian washout, a memorable speech and horror tales of inflation

November 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a popular Tory, a politician's apology and the new crime of “dating preference”

Peter Rhodes on a popular Tory, a politician's apology and the new crime of “dating preference”

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Space flight has brought benefits

LETTER: Space flight has brought benefits

November 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on violence, the rising price of beer and going flueless, emissionless and smug

Peter Rhodes on violence, the rising price of beer and going flueless, emissionless and smug

Supporting image for story: Great Lives - The Gunpowder Plotters

Great Lives - The Gunpowder Plotters

October 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Traditional education, a novel approach to crime-fighting, and why Halloween is getting out of hand

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Traditional education, a novel approach to crime-fighting, and why Halloween is getting out of hand

October 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a star's brainwave, a child's invention and keeping warm on virtue

Peter Rhodes on a star's brainwave, a child's invention and keeping warm on virtue

October 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a useful phrase, a KISS revolution and the shocking truth about Glasgow

Peter Rhodes on a useful phrase, a KISS revolution and the shocking truth about Glasgow

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Government not up to the task

LETTER: Government not up to the task

October 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on assisted dying, assisted living and the folly of cramming music into decades

Peter Rhodes on assisted dying, assisted living and the folly of cramming music into decades

October 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on funeral music, dignity in hospitals and a land unfit for heroes

Peter Rhodes on funeral music, dignity in hospitals and a land unfit for heroes

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Other ways to generate cash

LETTER: Other ways to generate cash

October 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Camp Bestival will bring holidaymakers and make region shine, promises DJ

Camp Bestival will bring holidaymakers and make region shine, promises DJ

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on racist ghosts, computer cock-ups - and why not set fire to red tape?

Peter Rhodes on racist ghosts, computer cock-ups - and why not set fire to red tape?

Supporting image for story: Could English wine be on the cusp of hitting the big-time?

Could English wine be on the cusp of hitting the big-time?

Supporting image for story: Clive of India: From humble start to divisive British Empire pioneer and unclear death

Clive of India: From humble start to divisive British Empire pioneer and unclear death

October 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Chubby chequered, a double decker, and the BBC gets bang up to date

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Chubby chequered, a double decker, and the BBC gets bang up to date

October 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a torrent of filth, a star's dilemma - and what colour is a lawn?

Peter Rhodes on a torrent of filth, a star's dilemma - and what colour is a lawn?

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Dangerous way to celebrate

LETTER: Dangerous way to celebrate

October 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on queuing for jabs, the population crisis and the bleak years to come

Peter Rhodes on queuing for jabs, the population crisis and the bleak years to come

October 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on our huge Parliament, the return of the hum and the loss of a turbulent priest

Peter Rhodes on our huge Parliament, the return of the hum and the loss of a turbulent priest

October 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: How effective has the 25-year ban on pistols been since the Dunblane massacre?

How effective has the 25-year ban on pistols been since the Dunblane massacre?

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a dodgy dishwasher, £100 debit cards and a lesson from an MP's murder

Peter Rhodes on a dodgy dishwasher, £100 debit cards and a lesson from an MP's murder

Supporting image for story: LETTER: Issues are more deep-rooted than PM Boris

LETTER: Issues are more deep-rooted than PM Boris

October 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on lecturing the small people, saving the planet and finding a fortune in your kitchen cabinet

Peter Rhodes on lecturing the small people, saving the planet and finding a fortune in your kitchen cabinet

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