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London statue of Elizabeth II will see Queen standing despite original design

Karen Newman, who spent 20 years working as a sculptor for Madame Tussauds, has also been appointed to craft a separate tribute

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Late Queen’s ‘strong and complex personality’ to feature in national memorial

Renowned sculptor Karen Newman has been announced as the latest artist to be working on the tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

The women spies who fooled the Nazis with simple tricks

If spy films have taught us anything, it’s that the people chosen for a career in espionage are special. They are the cream of the crop selected because they exhibit unique skills: high levels of intelligence and certain emotional traits that made them perfect for spying.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

An angry kitten; a guide to rewilding; Mabinogion magic; wartime adventures; Olympian gods; first love and more; plus the best YA novels

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022