Bishop Auckland
Spanish prize
Jonathan Ruffer’s daring philanthropic experiment hopes to bring a different kind of regeneration to the north-east
Anti-Christian persecution is an international problem
Britain should use its diplomatic influence to help
On the death of pets
It is not losing a human, but it is losing a loved one
Why is the BBC so obsessed with drag?
Incessant coverage of drag shows and drag queens has become something of a running joke
Making a difference
Over the past five years we’ve been keeping things civilised
The strange death of the Office for Place
The demise of the Office for Place is a missed opportunity for housing
Am I prepared to help my mum die?
Euthanasia poses impossible questions about life and death
Public sector pay
Bumper pay rises for doctors and teachers are bound to result in higher inflation
Look on our works, ye voters, and despair
Nothing beside remains except the colossal wreck of the Tory Party
Escaping the digital dark age
We cannot rely on digital media to preserve our art and knowledge