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October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Why hapless Tory MPs have well and truly shot themselves in the foot' – Andy Richardson

'Why hapless Tory MPs have well and truly shot themselves in the foot' – Andy Richardson

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on fighting migration, getting people off benefits and the enduring fascination of a breathtaking car chase

Peter Rhodes on fighting migration, getting people off benefits and the enduring fascination of a breathtaking car chase

October 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Executions, democracy and right-sizing the housing crisis' – Peter Rhodes

'Executions, democracy and right-sizing the housing crisis' – Peter Rhodes

October 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on custard, computers and preparing for death by hurricane

Peter Rhodes on custard, computers and preparing for death by hurricane

October 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Judge rules on bald jokes, corporate warriors, and a king who talks like Jethro

Mark Andrews: Judge rules on bald jokes, corporate warriors, and a king who talks like Jethro

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: My view on the 'Monty Python effect' – Peter Rhodes

My view on the 'Monty Python effect' – Peter Rhodes

Supporting image for story: I love my job as a football journalist covering Wolves - but there's a dark side to my work online

I love my job as a football journalist covering Wolves - but there's a dark side to my work online

October 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: ‘Birds, boats and a sign of the times at a police station’ – The Peter Rhodes Column

‘Birds, boats and a sign of the times at a police station’ – The Peter Rhodes Column

October 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: My view on monsters, mammoths and the endless debate on assisted dying – Peter Rhodes

My view on monsters, mammoths and the endless debate on assisted dying – Peter Rhodes

Supporting image for story: I wonder – just what were the BBC questions Boris Johnson managed to dodge?

I wonder – just what were the BBC questions Boris Johnson managed to dodge?

October 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on fragments of Empire, views on Israel and fond memories of Major Holt

Peter Rhodes on fragments of Empire, views on Israel and fond memories of Major Holt

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Cheers, freebies and a surname to live up to

Peter Rhodes on Cheers, freebies and a surname to live up to

October 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Mad Lizzie's verdict on Tory hopefuls, the betrayal of Chagos, and why VAR should be handed over to the European court of justice

Mark Andrews: Mad Lizzie's verdict on Tory hopefuls, the betrayal of Chagos, and why VAR should be handed over to the European court of justice

Supporting image for story: 'I see a Tory Party delighted to be in a state of chaos' - Toby Neal column

'I see a Tory Party delighted to be in a state of chaos' - Toby Neal column

October 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Staleness, spin-offs and radio funding slashed: Why I think the BBC TV licence has had its day

Staleness, spin-offs and radio funding slashed: Why I think the BBC TV licence has had its day

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a motoring centenary, a car with self-opening doors and what can we do with the Conservative Party?

Peter Rhodes on a motoring centenary, a car with self-opening doors and what can we do with the Conservative Party?

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on assisted dying, slow TV and a nation unable to protect us from assassins

Peter Rhodes on assisted dying, slow TV and a nation unable to protect us from assassins

October 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a TV detective, a formidable resignation letter and exposing Mohammed Fayed – years ago

Peter Rhodes on a TV detective, a formidable resignation letter and exposing Mohammed Fayed – years ago

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on techno-theft, a movie spat and some curious ways with the English language

Peter Rhodes on techno-theft, a movie spat and some curious ways with the English language

September 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a slip of the tongue, deaths to envy and the ritual of dressing for dinner

Peter Rhodes on a slip of the tongue, deaths to envy and the ritual of dressing for dinner

September 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: The Apple and BlackBerry crumble - have smartphones stolen our souls?

Dan Morris: The Apple and BlackBerry crumble - have smartphones stolen our souls?

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Litter louts, fly-tipping, and Schofield show puts TV in the gutter

Mark Andrews: Litter louts, fly-tipping, and Schofield show puts TV in the gutter

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on pints, half-pints and potty mouths Down Under

Peter Rhodes on pints, half-pints and potty mouths Down Under

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on Arnhem, snow-cycling and plenty of snouts in the trough

Peter Rhodes on Arnhem, snow-cycling and plenty of snouts in the trough

September 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on the Fayed scandal, gut instinct and the bliss of just standing still

Peter Rhodes on the Fayed scandal, gut instinct and the bliss of just standing still

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on axes, freebies and the truth about politicians' salaries

Peter Rhodes on axes, freebies and the truth about politicians' salaries

September 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on smart appliances, exploding devices and Great British bladders on Nightsleeper

Peter Rhodes on smart appliances, exploding devices and Great British bladders on Nightsleeper

September 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: 'I recommend' you don't take any nonsense if they want to fit a smart meter

Mark Andrews: 'I recommend' you don't take any nonsense if they want to fit a smart meter

Supporting image for story: How Keir Starmer is bringing winds of change to Number 10 – Toby Neal

How Keir Starmer is bringing winds of change to Number 10 – Toby Neal

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: PM's pricey specs and dubious taste in music, mobile phones in schools, and the scary thing about exploding pagers

Mark Andrews: PM's pricey specs and dubious taste in music, mobile phones in schools, and the scary thing about exploding pagers

September 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a space odyssey, a flint axe and victory over an electricity bill

Peter Rhodes on a space odyssey, a flint axe and victory over an electricity bill

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on snipers, sleeping habits and the folly of accepting gifts in politics

Peter Rhodes on snipers, sleeping habits and the folly of accepting gifts in politics

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on vulnerable windfarms, reticence at the restaurant and a much-recycled old lady

Peter Rhodes on vulnerable windfarms, reticence at the restaurant and a much-recycled old lady

September 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on widows, wars and what aren't we being told about the US elections?

Peter Rhodes on widows, wars and what aren't we being told about the US elections?

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on endless inquiries, curious dates and Trump's tale of casseroled cats

Peter Rhodes on endless inquiries, curious dates and Trump's tale of casseroled cats

September 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Wish you were here' – expect a media frenzy on winter fuel cut as soon as cold snap arrives

'Wish you were here' – expect a media frenzy on winter fuel cut as soon as cold snap arrives

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Why both Jacob and Labour have it wrong about tackling an ageing population

Mark Andrews: Why both Jacob and Labour have it wrong about tackling an ageing population

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on leather benches, Premium Bonds and a seasonal dilemma - to jab or not to jab?

Peter Rhodes on leather benches, Premium Bonds and a seasonal dilemma - to jab or not to jab?

September 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on scandals, tragedies and how blaming politicians has replaced Acts of God

Peter Rhodes on scandals, tragedies and how blaming politicians has replaced Acts of God

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Corporate PM Sir Keir Starmer is happy to play villain' – Andy Richardson

'Corporate PM Sir Keir Starmer is happy to play villain' – Andy Richardson

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on dead horses, super-growing trees and keeping 'degenerative' English out of Wales

Peter Rhodes on dead horses, super-growing trees and keeping 'degenerative' English out of Wales

September 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Star comment: We need action now to prevent fatal knife crime victims like Wolverhampton schoolboy Ronan Kanda

Star comment: We need action now to prevent fatal knife crime victims like Wolverhampton schoolboy Ronan Kanda

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on figs, forecasting and the strange business of changing the law by ballots

Peter Rhodes on figs, forecasting and the strange business of changing the law by ballots

September 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on fake accents, delayed justice and finding the buck on your desk

Peter Rhodes on fake accents, delayed justice and finding the buck on your desk

September 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Making school nicer is not the way to tackle truancy epidemic

Mark Andrews: Making school nicer is not the way to tackle truancy epidemic

Supporting image for story: 'I've got the hump with speed bumps in the West Midlands - here's why' – Toby Neal

'I've got the hump with speed bumps in the West Midlands - here's why' – Toby Neal

September 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on politics, religion and a curious experience under hypnosis

Peter Rhodes on politics, religion and a curious experience under hypnosis

September 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on reading, writing and the “dirty little secret” behind Artificial Intelligence

Peter Rhodes on reading, writing and the “dirty little secret” behind Artificial Intelligence

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Why has so little has changed since Grenfell tragedy?' – Andy Richardson

'Why has so little has changed since Grenfell tragedy?' – Andy Richardson

Supporting image for story: 'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

'I'm a pensioner and agree with the winter fuel allowance cut – here's why'

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