Michael Bond, 91, on Paddington’s enduring appeal: “You feel you can talk to a bear”
In this archive interview, the creator of the marmalade-loving bear talks about rudeness, refugees – and working seven days a week, even at Christmas.
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In this archive interview, the creator of the marmalade-loving bear talks about rudeness, refugees – and working seven days a week, even at Christmas.
By Etan Smallman
A judge has ruled that the strictly Orthodox Jewish community in Manchester would ostracise the children if their transgender…
By Etan Smallman
The recent case of an Orthodox Jewish school that went from Ofsted’s very highest ranking to its lowest within…
By Etan Smallman
Tony Baxter has become the go-to guy for anyone wanting to shift – and flog – a Banksy mural.
By Etan Smallman