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16 May 2024
Natalie Elphicke's shock defection, leniency in the courts, the education system and housing solutions are all debated on this week's letters page.
15 May 2024
Secret Thinker was initially dubious when people kept waving at him - but then realised campervanners are among the friendliest people you can meet.
14 May 2024
Political editor Paul Francis says Natalie Elphicke’s “baffling and futile” defection to Labour is far from the coup Keir Starmer hoped it would be…
11 May 2024
It’s back…Europe sings its heart out tonight but brace yourself for the annual chorus of disapproval.
09 May 2024
Transport to school, the Rwanda plan, knife crime and sickness benefits are among the topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.
08 May 2024
Politics, like sport, needs big characters who know how to work a crowd - or voters and spectators will merely switch off, says Secret Thinker.
07 May 2024
It’s secondary schools that make it difficult for children to go without a phone, suggests our columnist, as technology has overtaken pen and paper.
07 May 2024
The “perplexing” decision to carry out border checks 22 miles inland has caused much political wrangling, writes columnist Paul Francis…
04 May 2024
Big crowds hitting our beaches but bringing their own food and drink deprives our coastal towns of essential income, our columnist urges a rethink.
03 May 2024
Judges are often criticised for being “too soft” with their sentences, but as our crown court reporter explains, it’s sometimes out of their hands…
02 May 2024
The housing shortage, the Rwanda plan, the rise of tech and how to deal with litterbugs are some of the topics tackled on this week’s letters page.
01 May 2024
While waiting at the barbers for a trim, Secret Thinker marvels at the choice nowadays - from fader and razor cuts to hot towel shaves and singeing.
30 April 2024
Children living near Sure Start centres got better GCSEs and its among the reasons, says our columnist, why the next government must bring them back.
29 April 2024
With a general election looming this year, political editor Paul Francis explores the potential impact of its timing on the Conservatives’ chances.
27 April 2024
Fast-food chain McDonald’s is expanding its Kent offering at a rapid pace - but is enough enough, asks our columnist…
26 April 2024
The vain, grandstanding politicians we see on television are very different to those working quietly for their communities, our columnist argues.
25 April 2024
The housing shortage, the loss of vital services and voter cynicism are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.
24 April 2024
Secret Thinker is being driven round the bend by traffic chaos caused by “pointless roadworks” on a major route - while potholes elsewhere go unfixed.
23 April 2024
Doctors are right to call for a smacking ban, believes our columnist, who suggests hitting children says far more about our failings as adults.
22 April 2024
Political editor Paul Francis explores the often misunderstood role of police and crime commissioners ahead of the looming elections.
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