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These refugees came to Britain for safety. They found roller skates

These refugees came to Britain for safety. They found roller skates
Anna Friel and Jimmy McGovern on redemption, new drama Unforgivable and the power of storytelling

Anna Friel and Jimmy McGovern on redemption, new drama Unforgivable and the power of storytelling
The prison piano project striking a chord: 'Music expresses how much we all have in common'

The prison piano project striking a chord: 'Music expresses how much we all have in common'
This man has found a way to travel by train for free... with one small catch

This man has found a way to travel by train for free... with one small catch
'Children in care shouldn't be a route to profit': Baroness Lola Young on privatisation of children's homes

'Children in care shouldn't be a route to profit': Baroness Lola Young on privatisation of children's homes
How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar

How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar
Baby banks have quietly become a vital service for new parents – why have we allowed it?

Baby banks have quietly become a vital service for new parents – why have we allowed it?
Letters: Why are people ready to hand our NHS to Farage and his millionaires?

Letters: Why are people ready to hand our NHS to Farage and his millionaires?
It's time for the government to scrap the two-child benefit cap – we can't afford not to

It's time for the government to scrap the two-child benefit cap – we can't afford not to
Inside the Big Issue: Superheroes vs the culture wars

Inside the Big Issue: Superheroes vs the culture wars
Women were a huge part of the Gold Rush. Why do we never hear about them?

Women were a huge part of the Gold Rush. Why do we never hear about them?
Eric Idle: 'George Harrison mortgaged his house so Monty Python could make Life of Brian'

Eric Idle: 'George Harrison mortgaged his house so Monty Python could make Life of Brian'
Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: 'I love screaming to heavy metal in the car'

Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: 'I love screaming to heavy metal in the car'
Folk culture is everywhere in Britain. You just have to look for it

Folk culture is everywhere in Britain. You just have to look for it
Top 5 spy books for kids, chosen by Cecily Sawyer author Iona Rangeley

Top 5 spy books for kids, chosen by Cecily Sawyer author Iona Rangeley
From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?

From anti-war to Palestine Action: The way we protest is changing – so how did we get here?
This summer proves Hollywood is out of ideas – but horror movies might just give something worth watching

This summer proves Hollywood is out of ideas – but horror movies might just give something worth watching
The 2012 Olympics promised to regenerate East London. What went wrong?
