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"I have always had the back of our farmers and for our rural communities," says Powys politician, who wanted to scrap the Sustainable Farming Scheme

"I have always had the back of our farmers and for our rural communities," says Powys politician, who wanted to scrap the Sustainable Farming...

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Karen Compton

'Public notices tell you of changes that impact your lives - removing them will leave communities shrouded in secrecy' - Star Comment

Editor Mark Drew explains why keeping public notices in newspapers matters The newspaper industry today launches a concerted campaign on the issue...

tuesday 7

Mark Drew

Peter Rhodes on bicycles, bifocals and the passing of a veteran actor

Pub-quiz question guaranteed to start a fight: Who is the prime minister of France? BBC4 marked the passing of Robert Redford with a screening of...

11.10.2025 1

Peter Rhodes

Mark Andrews: How the decline of Corrie mirrors today's politics, Lenny's call for reparations, and David Lammy joining the Chippendales

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news In a crackdown on rogue vape shops, the Government has said all sellers of e-cigarettes will need...

11.10.2025 3

Mark Andrews

"If the state steps in when someone has cancer, why should an ageing person with dementia face an uphill battle," says North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

"If the state steps in when someone has cancer, why should an ageing person with dementia face an uphill battle," says North Herefordshire MP Ellie...

09.10.2025 3

Karen Compton

Peter Rhodes on banners, bands - and have street protests had their day?

Quote of the week? This, from Katharine Birbalsingh, one of Britain's most successful head teachers, forensically demolishing Education Secretary...

09.10.2025 1

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"I have always had the back of our farmers and for our rural communities," says Powys politician, who wanted to scrap the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Karen Compton

'Public notices tell you of changes that impact your lives - removing them will leave communities shrouded in secrecy' - Star Comment

Mark Drew

Peter Rhodes on bicycles, bifocals and the passing of a veteran actor

Peter Rhodes

Mark Andrews: How the decline of Corrie mirrors today's politics, Lenny's call for reparations, and David Lammy joining the Chippendales

Mark Andrews

"If the state steps in when someone has cancer, why should an ageing person with dementia face an uphill battle," says North Herefordshire MP Ellie Chowns

Karen Compton

Peter Rhodes on banners, bands - and have street protests had their day?

Peter Rhodes