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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
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
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Peter Rhodes on bicycles, bifocals and the passing of a veteran actor
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News|Oct 9
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
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
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
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
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

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Peter Rhodes|Sep 25
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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
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Peter Rhodes on pride, prejudice and the best way to welcome Russian warplanes
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News|Sep 23
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 22
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 19
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Peter Rhodes on coconuts, the Battle of Britain and the downside of arming bobbies
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Peter Rhodes|Sep 18

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Viral News

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Lifestyle|Dec 12
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