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How the world finally caught up with music pioneer Alice Coltrane
Alice Coltrane
Music

How the world finally caught up with music pioneer Alice Coltrane

After Jeremy Hunt's clash with James Dyson, I have an idea that could fix the political vacuum
Paul McNamee

After Jeremy Hunt's clash with James Dyson, I have an idea that could fix the political vacuum

Eric Cantona on getting older, Manchester United and why we must tell people we love how we feel
Exclusive

Eric Cantona on getting older, Manchester United and why we must tell people we love how we feel

Why walking is such a great way to see, sense and stake a claim in the world
Books

Why walking is such a great way to see, sense and stake a claim in the world

Loud budgeting is the radical new TikTok trend helping Gen Z talk about money
Finances

Loud budgeting is the radical new TikTok trend helping Gen Z talk about money

Social housing is one of our most pressing concerns – and there's only one way to right the wrongs
John Bird

Social housing is one of our most pressing concerns – and there's only one way to right the wrongs

This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit
Philanthropy

This man let 12 strangers give £100,000 of his money away. Governments should follow suit

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review – a heartfelt and 'nostalgia-tickling' sequel
Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Film

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review – a heartfelt and 'nostalgia-tickling' sequel

We don't know how much time we have. So let's be sure to use it well
Paul McNamee

We don't know how much time we have. So let's be sure to use it well

Letters: Who will administer end-of-life care if assisted dying becomes law?
Letters

Letters: Who will administer end-of-life care if assisted dying becomes law?

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It's basic maths
Chaminda Jayanetti

Austerity is more expensive than investment in public services. It's basic maths

Eric Cantona teases Manchester United return: 'With Jim Ratcliffe I think we come back at the best'
Exclusive

Eric Cantona teases Manchester United return: 'With Jim Ratcliffe I think we come back at the best'

Inside the Big Issue: Living legend Eric Cantona
Inside the Big Issue

Inside the Big Issue: Living legend Eric Cantona

Rugby legend Gareth Thomas: 'The fear of coming out was far worse than the reality'
Gareth Thomas
Letter To My Younger Self

Rugby legend Gareth Thomas: 'The fear of coming out was far worse than the reality'

Robot Dreams director Pablo Berger on grief, loss and the Oscars underdog winning hearts everywhere
Dog is baffled by the assembly instructions for his new robot pal in Robot Dreams
Film

Robot Dreams director Pablo Berger on grief, loss and the Oscars underdog winning hearts everywhere

The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic
Books

The Blues Brothers by Daniel de Visé review – behind the scenes of a musical comedy classic

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Lady Macbeth's dress, experimental poetry and a midnight train to Watford – all in a day's work
Robin Ince with Book illustrator Marcia and his friend Kate
Robin Ince

Lady Macbeth's dress, experimental poetry and a midnight train to Watford – all in a day's work

There's no shame in being skint. Talking about money worries will free you
Finance

There's no shame in being skint. Talking about money worries will free you

Top 5 books inspired by folklore, chosen by Scottish novelist LA MacRae
Books

Top 5 books inspired by folklore, chosen by Scottish novelist LA MacRae

Pulp's This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight
Books

Pulp's This Is Hardcore (33 1/3) by Jane Savidge review – warmth, candour and insight

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