I’m all for cycle hire schemes, but nothing brings out the grumpy old man in me like e-bikes strewn across the pavement

Some friendly advice for anyone unused to appearing in court: don’t call his lordship ‘mate’; do put out your cigarette

The pandemic shrank the world for many students. Now, anything unfamiliar prompts either anxiety or aggression

What with the hypochondriacs and the time-wasters, a medic’s work is never done. And let’s not forget the injured bottoms …

If the guests aren’t complaining, they’re wandering around naked

People used to be grateful for our efforts to keep them safe. Now they accuse us of ‘sitting around staring at the water’

I get all sorts of awkward customers, many of whom look for any excuse not to pay. But it’s the overly friendly ones you have to worry about

You don’t go into this profession to make money. But try telling that to some pet owners

From karaoke wars to complaints about prices, I’ve seen it all. But nothing could have prepared us for the pandemic

Is the world more hostile than it used to be? In this series, workers reveal their daily struggles, fights and embarrassments. First: a makeup artist