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‘I didn’t expect the flag to be so controversial’

04 May 2023
‘I didn’t expect the flag to be so controversial’

Secret Thinker was feeling patriotic but was surprised to find his choice of flag was deemed ‘offensive’.

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'Jockey Club needs to change or the Grand National won't survive'

20 April 2023
'Jockey Club needs to change or the Grand National won't survive'

Our columnist Secret Thinker fell at the first hurdle with his Grand National bet and wonders how much longer the race will continue.

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'Flytipping ruins our countryside - and it's only getting worse'

13 April 2023
'Flytipping ruins our countryside - and it's only getting worse'

Our columnist Secret Thinker says we need to get tougher on people who dump anything they don’t want anywhere they see fit.

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'We need to let our kids go out and get some sunshine'

06 April 2023
'We need to let our kids go out and get some sunshine'

Our columnist Secret Thinker says we don’t always have to immediately slap on factor 100 sun cream and a stupid hat.

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'I'll always regret not becoming a firefighter'

30 March 2023
'I'll always regret not becoming a firefighter'

Our columnist Secret Thinker counts the reasons he'd wishes he'd joined the fire brigade.

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'Nothing will stop humanity's extinction - only question is how long?'

22 March 2023
'Nothing will stop humanity's extinction - only question is how long?'

Nothing will stop humanity heading for extinction, writes our cheery columnist Secret Thinker.

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'For some of us cost of living crisis could be good'

08 March 2023
'For some of us cost of living crisis could be good'

Some rightly need protecting from the cost of living crisis but for many it could be a good thing, writes Secret Thinker.

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'Is it sexist to hold a door open?'

01 March 2023
'Is it sexist to hold a door open?'

Manners maketh man... and woman, and especially children, so where have they all gone? Secret Thinker is concerned.

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'Half term brought ceasefire in relentless war'

21 February 2023
'Half term brought ceasefire in relentless war'

Our Secret columnist brings us his reflections on a week of respite from a relentless school-run war.

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'Who'd be a ref? Rugby and football are a class apart'

15 February 2023
'Who'd be a ref? Rugby and football are a class apart'

Secret Thinker spent his weekend watching sport, and was shocked by what he witnessed.

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'Post Covid cold? Get over it!'

08 February 2023
'Post Covid cold? Get over it!'

Our columnist says it's time to get back to normal once and for all post Covid.

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'I uncovered scam after sitting next to dog on plane'

25 January 2023
'I uncovered scam after sitting next to dog on plane'

Secret Thinker says he's uncovered a scam after sitting next to a spaniel on a flight to the US.

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'Men shouldn't be forced to attend births - it's too much for them'

17 January 2023
'Men shouldn't be forced to attend births - it's too much for them'

Secret Thinker says not enough attention is given to men during emotionally draining childbirth.

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'NHS is unaffordable luxury that needs to be broken up'

10 January 2023
'NHS is unaffordable luxury that needs to be broken up'

Secret Thinker says it's time to scrap sentimentality about the NHS and break it up before it's too late.

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'Why be scared of dentist? I fell asleep in chair'

03 January 2023
'Why be scared of dentist? I fell asleep in chair'

Secret Thinker broke the Christmas monotony with one of his true pleasures, a trip to the dentists.

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'I hate cats - here's why'

26 December 2022
'I hate cats - here's why'

Secret Thinker has had enough of cats and may need to take matters into his own hands.

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'No wonder kids are fat – they're wrapped in cotton wool'

20 December 2022
'No wonder kids are fat – they're wrapped in cotton wool'

Kids are being molly-coddled – it's no wonder they're so overweight and lethargic, says the Secret Thinker.

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'Lazy people could lose use of legs due to overuse of mobility scooters'

13 December 2022
'Lazy people could lose use of legs due to overuse of mobility scooters'

Mobility scooters are being overused in Britain to the extent people's health is at risk, says the Secret Thinker.

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'Sight of two women peeing in street was a first'

06 December 2022
'Sight of two women peeing in street was a first'

The sight of two women holding an unconventional and very public race was a first for Secret Thinker, but he reckons it raises an important point.

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