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Maggie's nation of disunity

AGAINST the backdrop of the polarisation of the relatively light tax burden now shouldered by the rich compared with those on very modest incomes comes the news that Lady Thatcher will be given a £3 million state funeral. Read

Apprentice star has a lot to learn

I SEE that loudmouth reality TV star ClaireYoung is heading for the big time at Birmingham City FC. Read

They don’t talk...

I AM not surprised about youngsters starting school who are unable to hold a conversation. Read

Fined for paying

MY quarterly telephone bill includes a £4.50 charge for not paying by direct debit. Read

Water shambles

RECENTLY Severn Trent Water was fned for telling fbs to increase our water charges. Read

We are not all like that Mr Tyndale!

So you see we are not all spongers, although probably looked at as such – a stigma we have to live with. Read

Fishing for a sponsor

I HAVE just started a junior fishing club for children within the Tipton area. We currently have 10 members including one girl. Read

Wise up, Brown

WHEN our estimation of politicians is at an all time low, how refreshing to see black and white, young and old, coming together to celebrate a man's birthday. Read

UfO intrigue

ALL the UFO sightings being reported lately are very interesting. Read

Home truths

WHILE accepting that education means preparation for life, parents and guardians play the main role. Read

Lost security

JUST back from holiday. After another delay we arrive in England, up and down the cattle grids hundreds of us walk. Read

NHS is a lottery

SO how many more plans have the government and the oppsition got for the health service? It seems we have one every time there's a bit of a problem and every time we move to Plan B. Read

Fame before family

ADRIAN CHILES proves once again that success and opportunity wrecks family lives. Read

Wrong again

In the last few years, each government has cocked up the country completely. Read

Curry favour

WELL done to the Balti Kebabish restaurant, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary. Charging 1980s prices and asking diners to donate to worthy charities is a wonderful gesture. May they continue to prosper in the coming years. Read

Cost of a wife

IN your article 'Fab at 40' (Mercury, June 22) I spotted a dress for £120. Read

Cricket was a big hit

LAST week I had a call to say I was a winner in the 'Twenty20' Cricket competition at Edgbaston for Friday evening (June 20th). Read

£5m for what?

I READ that Mrs Rooney clocks up £5 million a year in sponsorships. Read

Search for Sikh helmet was waste of taxpayers' money

WHAT a waste of money by West Midlands Police to spend taxpayers' cash in an effort to find safety equipment for a Sikh cop. Read

Search for Sikh helmet was waste of taxpayers' money

WHAT a waste of money by West Midlands Police to spend taxpayers' cash in an effort to find safety equipment for a Sikh cop. Read

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