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'We get communities dancing': How Bradford's brass heritage still brings people together

'We get communities dancing': How Bradford's brass heritage still brings people together
In the Big Brass Blowout’s lineup, traditional brass sits alongside afrobeats, reggae and soul
Author Rutger Bregman on his million-euro giveaway and how ordinary people can change the world

Author Rutger Bregman on his million-euro giveaway and how ordinary people can change the world
We took the UK government to court to defend the right to protest – and won. Here's what it means

We took the UK government to court to defend the right to protest – and won. Here's what it means
These activists are putting parking tickets on homeless tents to make an important point
These activists are putting parking tickets on homeless tents to make an important point
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
Self Esteem and Julie Hesmondhalgh on self-doubt, sisterhood and fighting back in dark times
Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'

Brandi Carlile: 'Getting married felt radical. Now my wife and I are very afraid about our future'
At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal

At Laugharne, I'm reminded there's no room for complacency when love is our goal
Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues

Mouldy homes on London estate leaves dozens of tenants with serious health issues
Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law

Our children are in prison for murders they did not commit. We're fighting to change the law
Just Stop Oil may be reviled – but their tactics reshaped the climate movement

Just Stop Oil may be reviled – but their tactics reshaped the climate movement
Actor and activist Mark Rylance: 'Brian Haw sacrificed his mind and body for peace'

Actor and activist Mark Rylance: 'Brian Haw sacrificed his mind and body for peace'
Covid got us all in mutual aid groups. Five years on, what happened to the lockdown anarchists?

Covid got us all in mutual aid groups. Five years on, what happened to the lockdown anarchists?
The remarkable story of Fare Dodgers' Liberation Front and their fight for free public transport

The remarkable story of Fare Dodgers' Liberation Front and their fight for free public transport
We must prepare for a hard-right election win in 2029, says Museum of Homelessness founder

We must prepare for a hard-right election win in 2029, says Museum of Homelessness founder
Water isn't just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency

Water isn't just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency
Here's how to make your voice heard against the DWP's disability benefit cuts

Here's how to make your voice heard against the DWP's disability benefit cuts
Police pay out £2.5k over wrongful arrest of man who shouted 'who elected him' at King Charles ceremony

Police pay out £2.5k over wrongful arrest of man who shouted 'who elected him' at King Charles ceremony
It's time for our political leaders to grow a backbone and stop Trump's state visit – here’s why

It's time for our political leaders to grow a backbone and stop Trump's state visit – here’s why
Meet the 83-year-old activist who's fought gentrification for 50 years – and is still going strong

Meet the 83-year-old activist who's fought gentrification for 50 years – and is still going strong
Toxic Town star Jodie Whittaker on justice, Doctor Who and why she's always 'on the brink of panic'

Toxic Town star Jodie Whittaker on justice, Doctor Who and why she's always 'on the brink of panic'
'They united the public in opposition to hatred': What have we learned six months on from UK riots?

'They united the public in opposition to hatred': What have we learned six months on from UK riots?
'Your hands are bloody': What Serbia's major anti-corruption protests mean for the country's future

'Your hands are bloody': What Serbia's major anti-corruption protests mean for the country's future
'This is definitely a pinch-me moment': Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025 react to being honoured

'This is definitely a pinch-me moment': Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025 react to being honoured
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
Big Issue's Changemakers of 2025: Communities and equality
