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NFU Cymru President’s New Year Message focuses on key issues from this year and looks forward to seismic 2026 for Wales

NFU Cymru President’s New Year Message focuses on key issues from this year and looks forward to seismic 2026 for Wales

In his Christmas and New Year message, NFU Cymru President Aled Jones focusses on some of the key issues that NFU Cymru has dealt with over the...

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Karen Compton

'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive

'Tight budgets mean every penny counts for charities, argues reader' - Your Letters and a nostalgic Christmas scene from the archive

Comments on rising costs for charities and flood fears on the Severn – your opinions today. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more...

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Tania Taylor

Star Comment: HS2 was a sound concept but this project has been a disaster from the start

Star Comment: HS2 was a sound concept but this project has been a disaster from the start

At every turn, HS2 brings us unpleasant surprises. From severely curtailing its original vision to suffering eye-watering rising costs, the project...

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Star Comment

'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering

'Local initiative highlights support for people in crisis' - Your Letters and a throwback to a rare 1973 cinema triplet gathering

Dive into this bumper collection of letters from readers... You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE Nostalgia...

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Shropshire Star

Tania Taylor

Mark Andrews: Never mind the Ruskies, it's the robots that worry me. And why Nigel Farage was wrong about Alf Garnett.

Mark Andrews: Never mind the Ruskies, it's the robots that worry me. And why Nigel Farage was wrong about Alf Garnett.

Mark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news Did you get anything nice for Christmas? Socks, Meltis Newberry Fruits, Mad Lizzie fitness video?...

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Mark Andrews

'Reader urges respect, mentoring and positive role models to combat misogyny' - Your Letters plus a 1979 archive image of a Boxing Day gathering

'Reader urges respect, mentoring and positive role models to combat misogyny' - Your Letters plus a 1979 archive image of a Boxing Day gathering

Why one reader believes culture and mentoring matter more than school rules, and how to start the new year by looking after your hearing, says...

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Tania Taylor

'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'

'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'

That mixed feeling of dread and hope when standing on the bathroom scales is a familiar companion, a silent negotiation with the digital readout,...

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Shropshire Star

Bill Mccarthy

'Funny, sharp and always on point - Star columnist praised by reader' - Your Letters plus Christmas cheer at the Black Swan pub in a 1960s archive picture

'Funny, sharp and always on point - Star columnist praised by reader' - Your Letters plus Christmas cheer at the Black Swan pub in a 1960s archive picture

What you're saying today... You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE Nostalgia Newsletter -  with scores of archive...

24.12.2025 1

Shropshire Star

Tania Taylor

'Reader criticises costly fire engine replacements to meet emission rules' - Your Letters and Christmas cheer for youngsters in a 1972 picture throwback

'Reader criticises costly fire engine replacements to meet emission rules' - Your Letters and Christmas cheer for youngsters in a 1972 picture throwback

Your thoughts for today. You can enjoy other pictures from the past and more with our weekly FREE Nostalgia Newsletter -  with scores of archive...

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Shropshire Star

Tania Taylor