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Sophia Alexandra Hall
Sophia is deputy digital editor at The Big Issue. A proud care experienced journalist, she writes across social affairs and culture, and finds creative ways to bring the news to digital audiences. Sophia has appeared on Sky News as part of the morning paper review, and BBC Breakfast, speaking on the topic of foster care. She is the author of the Media Toolkit for Journalists and Care Experienced People, which was shortlisted at the Society of Editors' Awards in 2024 for digital innovation. In 2021 Sophia was named on the PPA 30 under 30 list, and in 2022 won ‘Exclusive of the Year’ at the NCTJ Excellence in Journalism Awards.
'There are good people in the world': The impact of supported lodgings on young people without family
Supported lodgings

'There are good people in the world': The impact of supported lodgings on young people without family

How the StreetVet accredited hostel scheme is helping to keep veterans and their pets together
Advertorial

How the StreetVet accredited hostel scheme is helping to keep veterans and their pets together

Behind the sleigh bells and huskies of Lapland's Christmas industry, the Sámi people struggle
Lapland

Behind the sleigh bells and huskies of Lapland's Christmas industry, the Sámi people struggle

Viral comedian Hayley Morris: 'The worst thing happened when everything I'd dreamed of was coming true'
Comedy

Viral comedian Hayley Morris: 'The worst thing happened when everything I'd dreamed of was coming true'

Wildfires are on the rise in Britain. So how do we protect ourselves?
Climate change

Wildfires are on the rise in Britain. So how do we protect ourselves?

Acid attack survivor Katie Piper: 'We live in divisive times – our empathy is being lost'
Kindness

Acid attack survivor Katie Piper: 'We live in divisive times – our empathy is being lost'

The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
Politics

The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?

Can modular housing help solve London's homelessness crisis?
Homelessness

Can modular housing help solve London's homelessness crisis?

Forget Xenomorphs: The real threat in Alien was wage inequality and corporate greed
FIlm

Forget Xenomorphs: The real threat in Alien was wage inequality and corporate greed

Alien: Earth star Alex Lawther: 'People like Greta Thunberg are why humans deserve to survive'
TV

Alien: Earth star Alex Lawther: 'People like Greta Thunberg are why humans deserve to survive'

At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn't think I'd have
London Trans+ Pride
Oscar Sharples

At London Trans+ Pride, I march for a future that teenage me didn't think I'd have

Yes, Sue Storm is a leader in the Fantastic Four – just as she should be
Film

Yes, Sue Storm is a leader in the Fantastic Four – just as she should be