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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

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...

yesterday 8

Peter Rhodes

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 vanishing...

previous day 10

Peter Rhodes

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 vanishing...

previous day 6

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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...

wednesday 9

Peter Rhodes

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...

wednesday 10

Peter Rhodes

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...

16.09.2025 10

Peter Rhodes

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...

16.09.2025 8

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on celebrities, fame and imaginary friends in a crowd

Trawling through the coverage of the Reform UK conference in Brum, my eye fell on a reference to politicians greeting the audience with “thumbs-ups...

13.09.2025 6

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on celebrities, fame and imaginary friends in a crowd

Trawling through the coverage of the Reform UK conference in Brum, my eye fell on a reference to politicians greeting the audience with “thumbs-ups...

13.09.2025 7

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on a change of name, forgotten history and a friendly kinda Creek

The Yanks are changing the name of their Department of Defense (they never could get the spelling right, could they?) to the Department of War....

11.09.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on presidential power, insurance premiums and two vacancies in the body politic

Behold, a great social revolution (and possibly the chance for a small bet or two) is upon us. Let us see which appointment our nation can manage...

10.09.2025 7

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on presidential power, insurance premiums and two vacancies in the body politic

Behold, a great social revolution (and possibly the chance for a small bet or two) is upon us. Let us see which appointment our nation can manage...

10.09.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on succession, speeding and breaking the rules on boozing

According to a new book, the late Queen Elizabeth had “no great enthusiasm” for changing the law on succession of the monarchy. Historically, the...

09.09.2025 10

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on succession, speeding and breaking the rules on boozing

According to a new book, the late Queen Elizabeth had “no great enthusiasm” for changing the law on succession of the monarchy. Historically, the...

09.09.2025 7

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Peter Rhodes on deadly eagles, armed police – and the end of warfare as we know it?

Some farmers in the Hebrides blame huge sea eagles, reintroduced under a rewilding programme, for snatching and eating Shetland pony foals. Sea eagles...

07.09.2025 9

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on deadly eagles, armed police – and the end of warfare as we know it?

Some farmers in the Hebrides blame huge sea eagles, reintroduced under a rewilding programme, for snatching and eating Shetland pony foals. Sea eagles...

06.09.2025 5

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Peter Rhodes on storms, birthrates and sex attackers who come off worse

Meteorologists have announced this year’s north Atlantic winter storm names, chosen from thousands of suggestions submitted by the public. The names...

05.09.2025 6

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on storms, birthrates and sex attackers who come off worse

Meteorologists have announced this year’s north Atlantic winter storm names, chosen from thousands of suggestions submitted by the public. The names...

05.09.2025 10

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on ponds, bricks and new thoughts on how King Harold perished at Hastings

Thanks to the comical monologues of Marriott Edgar (1880-1951), we Brits know exactly how the Battle of Hastings ended in 1066: “And after the...

04.09.2025 10

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on ponds, bricks and new thoughts on how King Harold perished at Hastings

Thanks to the comical monologues of Marriott Edgar (1880-1951), we Brits know exactly how the Battle of Hastings ended in 1066: “And after the...

04.09.2025 20

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on prayer, taxation and the decline of the USA

Star columnist Peter Rhodes gives his views about Ed Davey's divine guidance, taxation, the USA and more The Lib-Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says he is...

03.09.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on Blair, Farage and how relevant is a killer's gender?

Tony Blair has been hob-nobbing at the White House as the future of Gaza is debated. But if Blair is the answer to the Gaza crisis, what on earth is...

02.09.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on impartiality, slow cookery and the village that vanished down a join

I may from time to time bang on about the hair-tearing frustration of modern digital equipment compared to the blissful simplicity of ye olden analog....

30.08.2025 9

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on impartiality, slow cookery and the village that vanished down a join

I may from time to time bang on about the hair-tearing frustration of modern digital equipment compared to the blissful simplicity of ye olden analog....

30.08.2025 9

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Peter Rhodes on Lords, Ladies and a perfect landing in a hot-air balloon

It emerged this week that ministers are planning to sack members of the House of Lords who fail to attend. The long-term aim, by weeding out the...

29.08.2025 5

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on Lords, Ladies and a perfect landing in a hot-air balloon

It emerged this week that ministers are planning to sack members of the House of Lords who fail to attend. The long-term aim, by weeding out the...

29.08.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on summer, sailing and a plethora of safety warnings

We celebrated the passing of the legendary summer of '25 at a garden party where the attractions included a bouncy castle. I have never seen any...

28.08.2025 7

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Peter Rhodes on black holes, party aides and “disgusting” views

GCSE maths re-sit paper. Question one: A year ago, Rachel inherited a black hole of £20 billion. Twelve months later it has grown to £50 billion....

27.08.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on black holes, party aides and “disgusting” views

GCSE maths re-sit paper. Question one: A year ago, Rachel inherited a black hole of £20 billion. Twelve months later it has grown to £50 billion....

27.08.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on propaganda, graffiti and something that annoyed the late Queen

A woman who was alleged to have died of starvation in Gaza because of the Israeli food blockade turns out to have been suffering from leukaemia. It's...

26.08.2025 5

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on propaganda, graffiti and something that annoyed the late Queen

A woman who was alleged to have died of starvation in Gaza because of the Israeli food blockade turns out to have been suffering from leukaemia. It's...

26.08.2025 3

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Peter Rhodes on harvests, new words and going mad with boredom

The Daily Telegraph reports: “Farmers have warned that this year could be their worst ever harvest after a summer of drought.” This is one of...

23.08.2025 8

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Peter Rhodes on 'safe' Ukraine, deadly Afghanistan and a sermon about fences

Defence Secretary John Healey says if there's a ceasefire in Ukraine, Britain is ready to put UK boots on the ground to help “secure the safe skies,...

22.08.2025 7

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Peter Rhodes on 'safe' Ukraine, deadly Afghanistan and a sermon about fences

Defence Secretary John Healey says if there's a ceasefire in Ukraine, Britain is ready to put UK boots on the ground to help “secure the safe skies,...

22.08.2025 8

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Peter Rhodes on slim jabs, energy and the future of our species

In the closing moments of Human (BBC), presenter Ella Al-Shamahi, having traced mankind's story for 300,000 years, looked to the future of Homo...

21.08.2025 5

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Peter Rhodes on fishing, ageing and a recipe for confusion

Star columnist Peter Rhodes gives his opinions on a range of latest hot topics The great English philosopher Thomas Hobbes famously described human...

20.08.2025 7

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Peter Rhodes: 'My four decades writing for the Express & Star - the Bible of the Black Country'

Forty years ago, on Monday, August 19, 1985, I started writing for the Express & Star. Today, I am still writing for the Express & Star (and also the...

19.08.2025 6

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes: 'My four decades writing for the Express & Star - the Bible of the Black Country'

Forty years ago, on Monday, August 19, 1985, I started writing for the Express & Star. Today, I am still writing for the Express & Star (and also the...

19.08.2025 6

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Peter Rhodes on Ukraine, scumbags and flashers

Solemn pledge: This column is a Beckham-free zone. Format for the Ukraine negotiations: “President Trump, please be seated here. President Putin,...

16.08.2025 5

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on Ukraine, scumbags and flashers

Solemn pledge: This column is a Beckham-free zone. Format for the Ukraine negotiations: “President Trump, please be seated here. President Putin,...

16.08.2025 6

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Peter Rhodes on shops, scumbags and eye tests for ageing drivers

A shopkeeper in Wales puts up a sign referring to “scum bag” shoplifters and is asked by police to take it down to prevent causing offence. I...

15.08.2025 5

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on shops, scumbags and eye tests for ageing drivers

A shopkeeper in Wales puts up a sign referring to “scum bag” shoplifters and is asked by police to take it down to prevent causing offence. I...

15.08.2025 10

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Peter Rhodes on rag-tops, allotment sales and a peace treaty far away

Few things in politics surprise me but Labour's green light for the sale of allotments for development is gobsmacking. Allotments are socialism...

14.08.2025 7

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Peter Rhodes on rag-tops, allotment sales and a peace treaty far away

Few things in politics surprise me but Labour's green light for the sale of allotments for development is gobsmacking. Allotments are socialism...

14.08.2025 5

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Peter Rhodes on lynxes, leverets and a culture of compensation

I find myself suddenly warming to Ed Miliband's net-zero nonsense, having studied a proposed compensation scheme for those hapless citizens who find...

13.08.2025 7

Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes on lynxes, leverets and a culture of compensation

I find myself suddenly warming to Ed Miliband's net-zero nonsense, having studied a proposed compensation scheme for those hapless citizens who find...

13.08.2025 6

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Peter Rhodes on Winston's wise words, a new sort of family and a sudden demand for accountants

New social groups of our time. In an unscripted moment Keir Starmer referred to how the cost of living affected “everyday families". As Rachel...

12.08.2025 4

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Peter Rhodes on Winston's wise words, a new sort of family and a sudden demand for accountants

New social groups of our time. In an unscripted moment Keir Starmer referred to how the cost of living affected “everyday families". As Rachel...

12.08.2025 2

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Peter Rhodes on a new tax, an old tat - and what's on the menu at the zoo?

Animal-quiz time. What equine project requires that an old nag “needs to have a horse passport and cannot have been treated for an illness within...

10.08.2025 3

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Peter Rhodes on celebrities, fame and imaginary friends in a crowd

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Peter Rhodes on celebrities, fame and imaginary friends in a crowd

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Peter Rhodes on presidential power, insurance premiums and two vacancies in the body politic

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Peter Rhodes on deadly eagles, armed police – and the end of warfare as we know it?

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Peter Rhodes on deadly eagles, armed police – and the end of warfare as we know it?

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Peter Rhodes on storms, birthrates and sex attackers who come off worse

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Peter Rhodes on ponds, bricks and new thoughts on how King Harold perished at Hastings

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Peter Rhodes on prayer, taxation and the decline of the USA

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Peter Rhodes on impartiality, slow cookery and the village that vanished down a join

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Peter Rhodes on impartiality, slow cookery and the village that vanished down a join

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Peter Rhodes on Lords, Ladies and a perfect landing in a hot-air balloon

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Peter Rhodes on black holes, party aides and “disgusting” views

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Peter Rhodes on black holes, party aides and “disgusting” views

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Peter Rhodes on propaganda, graffiti and something that annoyed the late Queen

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Peter Rhodes on harvests, new words and going mad with boredom

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Peter Rhodes on 'safe' Ukraine, deadly Afghanistan and a sermon about fences

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Peter Rhodes on 'safe' Ukraine, deadly Afghanistan and a sermon about fences

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Peter Rhodes on slim jabs, energy and the future of our species

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Peter Rhodes on fishing, ageing and a recipe for confusion

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Peter Rhodes: 'My four decades writing for the Express & Star - the Bible of the Black Country'

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Peter Rhodes: 'My four decades writing for the Express & Star - the Bible of the Black Country'