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Inside the trial of the ‘Barclays Seven’ Extinction Rebellion activists

Inside the trial of the ‘Barclays Seven’ Extinction Rebellion activists
Seven women have been spared prison after smashing the windows of Barclays’ London HQ in a climate protest. Their story tells us how the future of protest may play out
The UK has 2,500 museums, but not one dedicated to Black British history. That could soon change

The UK has 2,500 museums, but not one dedicated to Black British history. That could soon change
There’s a museum for pencils and even one for lawnmowers, but not one dedicated to Black British history and culture. A team of museum professionals are out to finally put that right
‘I see my father in them’: How one small tea shop plans to empower 1,260 refugees

‘I see my father in them’: How one small tea shop plans to empower 1,260 refugees
For refugees fleeing war and persecution, it can be an uphill battle to come off benefits and find stable employment. Here’s one project making a difference
Pawnbrokers’ phones are ‘ringing off the walls’ in the cost of living crisis
Pawnbrokers’ phones are ‘ringing off the walls’ in the cost of living crisis
Enys Men: How the films you watch are becoming more sustainable
Enys Men: How the films you watch are becoming more sustainable
The inspiring story behind the Greggs poker chips used to help rough sleepers

The inspiring story behind the Greggs poker chips used to help rough sleepers
‘My elderly mother was in an ambulance for 18 hours. But A&E was worse’: This is the desperate state of the NHS

‘My elderly mother was in an ambulance for 18 hours. But A&E was worse’: This is the desperate state of the NHS
What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven ‘suffragettes’ may offer clues

What will 2023 hold for climate activists? The trial of seven ‘suffragettes’ may offer clues
Can you help solve the mystery of this Black flower seller in 1800s Hastings?

Can you help solve the mystery of this Black flower seller in 1800s Hastings?
‘For people alone at Christmas, it offers a community’: The wonderful projects taking on loneliness

‘For people alone at Christmas, it offers a community’: The wonderful projects taking on loneliness
These ‘green doctors’ are not just saving people money on their energy bills. They are saving lives

These ‘green doctors’ are not just saving people money on their energy bills. They are saving lives
The 7 best things at Stormzy’s Christmas party for the kids of Croydon

The 7 best things at Stormzy’s Christmas party for the kids of Croydon
This food bank was going under. Then a group of hobby writers found an Amazon infinite money glitch

This food bank was going under. Then a group of hobby writers found an Amazon infinite money glitch
Meet the inventors ‘on a mission to make plastic disappear’ – with seaweed

Meet the inventors ‘on a mission to make plastic disappear’ – with seaweed
Looking for ethical decorations? Why not buy them from the birthplace of Christmas

Looking for ethical decorations? Why not buy them from the birthplace of Christmas
What impact would a rent freeze have? Just ask tenants in Scotland

What impact would a rent freeze have? Just ask tenants in Scotland
How The Salvation Army is helping homeless people find work

How The Salvation Army is helping homeless people find work
Need a gift for children? Check out these crochet toys made by a fair trade co-op in Bangladesh

Need a gift for children? Check out these crochet toys made by a fair trade co-op in Bangladesh
Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope

Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers

The cost of living crisis is making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave their abusers
‘I feel extremely conflicted’: England fans on whether they’re watching the World Cup

‘I feel extremely conflicted’: England fans on whether they’re watching the World Cup
‘The government takes advantage of our love’: Families caring for child relatives plead for help

‘The government takes advantage of our love’: Families caring for child relatives plead for help
Ryan Reynolds: ‘The great gift about getting older is you become more comfortable with sucking’

Ryan Reynolds: ‘The great gift about getting older is you become more comfortable with sucking’
80 years on from the Beveridge Report, this is Britain’s new safety net

80 years on from the Beveridge Report, this is Britain’s new safety net
The Big Issue’s Christmas art wrapping paper is back and these are the stories behind the designs
