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What’s in the mag this week?

Based on Richard Osman’s bestseller, The Thursday Murder Club promises to be one of the most-watched British films of the year. One of its stars – and Big Issue Ambassador – Daniel Mays gives us an exclusive behind the scenes look at the making of the film.

Also inside

  • We meet those on the frontline who are stepping in to feed the nation’s children through the school holidays
  • Kwajo Tweneboa has a message of ministers who also act as landlords
  • Belinda Carlisle’s lips are unsealed in a Letter To My Younger Self
  • After unspeakable tragedy, Zack George aka Gladiator Steel, set himself a positive challenge
  • Andy Saunders has meticulously restored photos of Nasa’s early images, creating stellar results
  • Why Gen Z is retiring
  • And vendor Martin introduces his Yorkie, Bella, and shares his plans to turn her into a TikTok star

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