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Peter Rhodes on prison riots, peace talks and the enduring power of simplicity

Pope Francis will be buried in a simple coffin in a simple grave with one simple word carved on it: “Franciscus.” There are times, and this is one,...

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Peter Rhodes on trans coincidences, mumbling Yanks and a curious tale of electing a pope

It is a well known fact that when you reach 50, everybody else starts to mumble. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or...

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Peter Rhodes on felling trees, hunting recruits and a lesson from Just William

May I apologise for some of my colleagues in journalism who have been agonising over the felling of an ancient oak near a Toby Carvery in Enfield....

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Mark Andrews: Ditch the hair-shirt and spread the love - why we should all be putting out the flags for St George's Day

What are you doing for St George's Day, then? Nothing much? Well I don't suppose you will be alone. One of the things that has made me increasingly...

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'It's time to spread the love for England's patron saint!' Why the West Midlands should all be putting out the flags for St George's Day

What are you doing for St George's Day, then? Nothing much? Well I don't suppose you will be alone. One of the things that has made me increasingly...

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Peter Rhodes on birds, bangers and life, but not as we know it

Last week's item on the joys of electric motoring brings this sober reflection from a reader impressed with his new EV's technology but a tad...

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Peter Rhodes on generous grandads, bold badgers and the bottom line on batteries

Our extended family was down from Scotland for Easter, travelling in the now-obligatory electric SUV. The driver made a good point: “Remember in...

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