West End child star is left ‘heartbroken’ after family’s pedigree cats are stolen from cattery

Talented West End child star who played lead role in hit musical Matilda is left ‘heartbroken’ after family’s pedigree cats worth £1,000 each are stolen from cattery Pedigree ragdoll cats Yeti and Cloud stolen from an Elstree cattery last week Cats belong to family of child star Zoe Simon who appeared recently in Matilda Hertfordshire … Read more

HENRY DEEDES: Boris Johnson was like a tin of Pedigree Chum attacked by a schnauzer 

Hair skew-whiff, a homely fireplace as backdrop and matey, first-name terms only. The Prime Minister appeared before a chosen collection of Westminster’s most self-regarding bobbies yesterday trying to appear as relaxed possible. It was clear, though, that events of recent days had knocked him off-kilter. His jowls were walrussy, the bags under his eyes bulging … Read more

Barking brilliant! Our critic picks animal reads with a great pedigree to gift this Christmas

A PIG CALLED ALICE by Paul Heiney (The History Press £10.99, 176 pp) A PIG CALLED ALICE by Paul Heiney (The History Press £10.99, 176 pp) It’s often said that pigs are smarter than dogs, but it’s rare to find a farmer who regards his hog as man’s best friend. In this slim volume, Paul … Read more