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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

Peter Rhodes, one of this newspaper's best-loved writers for more than 40 years, is finally packing away his pen after revealing he has been diagnosed with cancer.

News|Dec 17, 2025
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
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on bicycles, bifocals and the passing of a veteran actor
Peter Rhodes on bicycles, bifocals and the passing of a veteran actor
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News|Oct 9, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on banners, bands - and have street protests had their day?
Peter Rhodes on banners, bands - and have street protests had their day?
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 8, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a Green star, Blue Lights and the dangers of letting kids choose their own books
Peter Rhodes on a Green star, Blue Lights and the dangers of letting kids choose their own books
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 7, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on boats, computers and the lure of becoming a global leader
Peter Rhodes on boats, computers and the lure of becoming a global leader
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News|Oct 6, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on building ships, getting fit and the mysteries of the human brain
Peter Rhodes on building ships, getting fit and the mysteries of the human brain
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 3, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on hacking, headwinds and shedding no tears for Downton
Peter Rhodes on hacking, headwinds and shedding no tears for Downton
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Peter Rhodes|Oct 2, 2025

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Peter Rhodes|Oct 1, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on cows, cards and a new job vacancy in Gaza
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 30, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on nicknames, parking fines and two signs of a nation in decline
Peter Rhodes|Sep 29, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on lifeboats, bullies and the best place to buy a house
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 26, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on cuckoo clocks, a vision of peace and ridding English schools of French
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 25, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on being unflappable, a seaside cartoon and the importance of correct engraving
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes
Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes
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News|Sep 23, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on books, taxes and the small print of a £150 billion offer
Peter Rhodes on books, taxes and the small print of a £150 billion offer
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 22, 2025
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Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 19, 2025
Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies
Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 18, 2025

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Scottish teachers in ‘overwhelming’ vote for strike action in row over workload
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Fact check: At least four ships have been sunk by torpedoes since 1945
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Stock markets rebound and energy prices ease but fears remain over Iran war
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West Midlands Police chief ‘absolutely determined’ to learn lessons from Maccabi away fans ban
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Neighbours heard screams and noises on night Natalie McNally died, trial hears
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Insurance industry has more to do to gain people’s trust, ABI boss tells MPs
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Viral News

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Inventive West Midlands dad turns car into amphibious vehicle by fitting 5ft snorkel
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'I was a shopaholic with £15k of debt - but now I get my dopamine hit from saving'
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What a yarn! Knitting entrepreneur casts off for Atlantic charity row
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World News

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Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk by a US submarine
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Hegseth says a torpedo from US submarine sank Iranian warship
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Iranian government agency says war death toll has reached at least 1,045 people
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Supporting image for story: Flight to and from Dubai to operate at Birmingham Airport today - for the first time since Friday
Flight to and from Dubai to operate at Birmingham Airport today - for the first time since Friday
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