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Bah humbug! Why I'm not putting up any Christmas decorations
25 November 2023Comparing himself to the Grinch or Scrooge, our reporter explains why tinsel or baubles will never tarnish his home.
‘How do they justify a 118% rise in my car insurance premium?’
25 November 2023Our aged columnist’s car insurance premium has gone through the roof – but a recent experience may explain why we’re all feeling the pain.
'Eating meat is natural? So is syphillis, tsunamis, volcanoes and smallpox – nature is often ghastly’
24 November 2023There’s talk of adding warning labels to meat, but Melissa Todd doubts the prospect of death and destruction will win against the smell of bacon...
‘Bringing Cameron back was a brilliant move – we need quality politicians, not half-hearted snowflakes’
23 November 2023The cabinet reshuffle, homelessness, 20mph zones and lessons about conflict are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.
‘A minister for common sense? What next, a minister for funny walks?’
22 November 2023Appointing a government minister to combat ‘wokeness’ is ludicrous, says Secret Thinker, who argues the whole cabinet should be using common sense.
‘It’s 2023 – young people should be paid on ability or experience and not their age’
21 November 2023More adults than ever still live at home so why, asks our columnist, does the UK still insist on paying a National Living Wage based on age?
‘I learned more from part-time jobs than I would have at uni’
18 November 2023Our columnist reflects on how he’d not swap a diverse range of part-time jobs when he was young for a stint at university.
‘Anyone who believes a glorious future awaits us with AI is either very rich or gullible’
16 November 2023The rise of AI, the scarcity of poppies, SEN transport and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are all topics tackled on this week’s letters page.
‘Stop dragging out the smoking ban – naysayers will comply eventually’
15 November 2023Should the Government be able to dictate how we live our lives? Yes, says Secret Thinker, as he urges the PM to fast-track plans to outlaw smoking.
‘20mph zones might restore calm but not the attitudes towards children playing outside’
14 November 2023After road-testing 20mph, low-traffic neighbourhoods our columnist declares it calmer but questions if it’s enough to encourage children out to play?
‘Will Rishi’s Cameron curveball sway any voters?’
13 November 2023The election clock is ticking – but political editor Paul Francis questions whether the Tories have left it too late to halt their slide in the polls.
‘Isn’t it better veterans are today replaced by children?’
11 November 2023Attitudes towards veterans have changed dramatically over the past 40 years – as has the make-up of Remembrance Day parades.
‘The first hint that something might be wrong is the peace and quiet’
10 November 2023Emotions run high when your child becomes ill for the first time – as our parenting columnist has been discovering.
‘Over-population is root of our problems – we should only allow new housing for existing residents’
09 November 2023The impact of our rising population, town centre congestion and immigration are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.
‘Bristol’s common-sense approach to clean air zone fines puts London to shame’
08 November 2023After receiving a fine for unknowingly driving through a clean air zone, Secret Thinker considers how different cities approach enforcement.
‘The streets looked like the trees had waged war overnight’
04 November 2023Crushed cars and shattered homes: How memories of storms of the past were recalled this week.
'Eight hours for urgent care? Under-funding NHS will cost more in the long-run'
03 November 2023After her friend was forced to wait eight hours for treatment after a nasty accident, Melissa Todd considers the wider impact of our under-funded NHS.
‘The need for trusted sources of news has never been greater’
30 October 2023Trusted sources of news are critically important to combat AI misinformation in an increasingly uncertain world, says media chief.
‘Halloween is about scrounging sweets amid fear of retribution’
28 October 2023Our embracing of Halloween – and Black Friday – questions quite why we want to emulate our American cousins over and above our own traditions.
‘Forget sleeping – she’s too busy terrorising the dog’
27 October 2023KentOnline’s resident new dad talks rolling, teething and appreciating the little things.
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