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Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

Peter Rhodes on Proms, driving tests and the passing of a screen giant

Last words on the Last Night of the Proms. Does anyone understand how some people, having bought their tickets, chosen a little flag to wave and...

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Peter Rhodes

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

Thank you for the many comments on coconuts, following an item this week. I'm surprised no-one mentioned the ultimate coconut treat. You take one...

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Peter Rhodes on hospitals, civil war and what to do when the magic money tree runs out

Peter Rhodes on hospitals, civil war and what to do when the magic money tree runs out

You cannot help noticing two things during this wild and thundery autumn. Firstly, Chancellor Rachel Reeves seems to have done a pre-Budget...

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Dan Morris: Our one-liner legacy as we shoot for the stars

Dan Morris: Our one-liner legacy as we shoot for the stars

When once asked what he thought of western civilisation, the great Mahatma Gandhi was reported to have replied: “I think it would be a good idea."...

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Daniel Morris

Peter Rhodes on mayhem, terrorism and the pure brilliance of Shooting the Past

Peter Rhodes on mayhem, terrorism and the pure brilliance of Shooting the Past

After the mayhem in London, I don't care if the thugs come from the Left or the Right. If you really love England, you don't put English bobbies in...

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Peter Rhodes

“Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant would be a Devastating Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP

“Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant would be a Devastating Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP

“Cutting the Young Farmers’ Grant is a Blow to Rural Communities”, says Powys MP Cutting funding for the National Federation of Young Farmers’...

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Karen Compton

Welsh Labour is setting itself apart from Westminster amid Starmer struggles, says First Minister Eluned Morgan

Welsh Labour is setting itself apart from Westminster amid Starmer struggles, says First Minister Eluned Morgan

Welsh Labour is setting itself apart from its UK counterpart, First Minister Eluned Morgan has said. In an interview marking the start of the new...

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Karen Compton

Peter Rhodes on a village fete, a doomed politician and a regrettable lack of Irish blood

Peter Rhodes on a village fete, a doomed politician and a regrettable lack of Irish blood

Predictions I wish I hadn't made. This, based on a single encounter with Peter Mandelson: “He charmed us that day and I wouldn't be surprised if he...

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