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Our Columnists include Richard Hammond, Fiona Phillips, Tony Parsons, Brian Reade, Polly Hudson, Kevin Maguire, Sue Carroll, and Paul Routledge. en-gb mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/29/search-for-an-answer-115875-20716220/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/29/search-for-an-answer-115875-20716220/ The police's use of stop and search powers has always been controversial. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/29/fuelling-pain-115875-20716222/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/29/fuelling-pain-115875-20716222/ Rising fuel prices mean millions of people face a tough time this winter. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/29/a-slow-death-115875-20716224/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/29/a-slow-death-115875-20716224/ Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones is the owner of a very lucky tortoise. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/28/message-to-putin-115875-20714848/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/28/message-to-putin-115875-20714848/ Russia has threatened to trigger a new Cold War as tensions are ratcheted up following the invasion of Georgia. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/28/iraq-and-ruins-115875-20714849/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/28/iraq-and-ruins-115875-20714849/ Iraq veteran Brian Findlay's career was ended by a silly mistake on a night out. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/28/skelly-wag-115875-20714850/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/28/skelly-wag-115875-20714850/ Times are changing even on children's TV classic Blue Peter. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/27/learn-new-facts-of-life-115875-20713399/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/27/learn-new-facts-of-life-115875-20713399/ Educating children about sex from the age of four is an idea that will shock many people. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/27/white-stuff-115875-20713401/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/27/white-stuff-115875-20713401/ Michelle Obama auditioned brilliantly for the role of America's First Lady. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/27/splashing-out-115875-20713402/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/27/splashing-out-115875-20713402/ Swimmer Rebecca Adlington has finally got the designer shoes of her dreams. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/25/knife-victory-115875-20711436/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/25/knife-victory-115875-20711436/ Youngsters will be able to safely tip off police about fellow pupils they fear carry knives in a victory for the Mirror. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/25/jamie-aleing-115875-20711437/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/25/jamie-aleing-115875-20711437/ Jamie Oliver did wonders improving school meals but his campaign against our beer culture won't go down as well. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/25/baton-s-in-our-hands-115875-20711438/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/25/baton-s-in-our-hands-115875-20711438/ The Olympic baton passed from Beijing to Britain with a final awe-inspiring display of Chinese style and precision. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/london-2012-david-beckham-kicks-off-the-olympic-countdown-115875-20710676/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:21:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/london-2012-david-beckham-kicks-off-the-olympic-countdown-115875-20710676/ London's reign as Olympic host city began tonight after mayor Boris Johnson received the Olympic banner to signal the countdown to 2012 has begun. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/underdog-boxer-james-degale-wins-middleweight-boxing-gold-medal-in-beijing-115875-20708799/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:06:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/underdog-boxer-james-degale-wins-middleweight-boxing-gold-medal-in-beijing-115875-20708799/ BOXER James Chunky DeGale punched his way to Olympic gold yesterday in a sensational win against the odds. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/tom-daley-celebrates-olympic-debut-with-burger-and-chips-115875-20710088/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/tom-daley-celebrates-olympic-debut-with-burger-and-chips-115875-20710088/ Teen diving sensation Tom Daley completed his Olympic debut yesterday, then beamed: "At least I can go to McDonald's now." http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-brit-sarah-stevenson-defies-the-boos-to-take-bronze-115875-20710168/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-brit-sarah-stevenson-defies-the-boos-to-take-bronze-115875-20710168/ FROM Beijing 2008 TO LONDON 2012 http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-the-big-interview-triple-gold-olympic-hero-chris-hoy-s-girlfriend-115875-20710182/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-the-big-interview-triple-gold-olympic-hero-chris-hoy-s-girlfriend-115875-20710182/ The girlfriend of triple-gold Olympic hero Chris Hoy told last night how she screamed with elation... then crumpled into tears as he sealed his incredible place in history. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/don-t-waste-it-says-seb-coe-115875-20710508/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/don-t-waste-it-says-seb-coe-115875-20710508/ 'WE MUST BUILD ON THIS' Beijing 2008 WHAT'S NEXT FOR OUR GOLDEN GENERATION? http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/glory-brings-tour-dream-closer-115875-20710510/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/glory-brings-tour-dream-closer-115875-20710510/ Beijing 2008 WHAT'S NEXT FOR OUR GOLDEN GENERATION? http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/now-follow-that-london-115875-20710512/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/now-follow-that-london-115875-20710512/ Beijing 2008 http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-puzzle-over-christine-ohuruogu-relay-flop-115875-20710516/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-puzzle-over-christine-ohuruogu-relay-flop-115875-20710516/ Christine puzzle after relay flop Beijing 2008 http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-judges-need-a-kicking-115875-20710518/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/24/beijing-olympics-judges-need-a-kicking-115875-20710518/ Beijing 2008 http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/23/olympics-inspires-harry-redknapp-to-go-for-the-2012-football-team-job-115875-20708798/ Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:50:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/olympics-blog/2008/08/23/olympics-inspires-harry-redknapp-to-go-for-the-2012-football-team-job-115875-20708798/ Harry Redknapp wants to manage the Great Britain football team at the 2012 Olympics. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/23/beijingo-didn-t-we-do-well-115875-20708678/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/23/beijingo-didn-t-we-do-well-115875-20708678/ The golden glow of Olympic success has lifted the entire nation. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/22/gcse-results-remind-us-of-wasted-lives-to-knife-crime-115875-20707486/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/22/gcse-results-remind-us-of-wasted-lives-to-knife-crime-115875-20707486/ The GCSE results bring home the tragedy of the senseless loss of young lives to violent crime. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/22/mel-c-s-pregnancy-moves-girl-power-into-mum-power-115875-20707487/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/22/mel-c-s-pregnancy-moves-girl-power-into-mum-power-115875-20707487/ Mel C's pregnancy means Girl Power moves into a new phase. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/22/help-the-afghan-s-double-their-army-115875-20707488/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/22/help-the-afghan-s-double-their-army-115875-20707488/ The Prime Minister's praise for British troops in Afghanistan included a recognition that we alone cannot win the war with Taliban fanatics. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/21/olympics-offer-a-golden-chance-for-kids-who-might-otherwise-turn-to-crime-115875-20706257/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/21/olympics-offer-a-golden-chance-for-kids-who-might-otherwise-turn-to-crime-115875-20706257/ The golden glow of Britain's Olympians must shine long after the Beijing games are over. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/21/if-the-tories-really-wanted-poor-kids-to-get-top-jobs-they-d-hire-them-instead-of-old-etonians-115875-20706258/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/21/if-the-tories-really-wanted-poor-kids-to-get-top-jobs-they-d-hire-them-instead-of-old-etonians-115875-20706258/ Preposterous Conservative claims to be a "party of fairness" might be funny if David Cameron wasn't pretending to be so serious. http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/21/rip-adrian-sudbury-115875-20706260/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/voiceofthemirror/2008/08/21/rip-adrian-sudbury-115875-20706260/ Brave Adrian Sudbury campaigned so others might survive leukaemia as he faced death.