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Check out arty vendor John Cahill's masterpiece in Paddington Station
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Check out arty vendor John Cahill's masterpiece in Paddington Station

Big Issue vendors’ stories at heart of 'poignant' new radio play
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Big Issue vendors’ stories at heart of 'poignant' new radio play

'Proud to sell The Big Issue': Popular New Milton vendor Ed Sirani has died
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'Proud to sell The Big Issue': Popular New Milton vendor Ed Sirani has died

The 'legend' of Bristol vendor Jeff Knight is now immortalised in a mural
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The 'legend' of Bristol vendor Jeff Knight is now immortalised in a mural

Hear ye, Hear ye! Truro town crier lends voice to Big Issue vendors
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Hear ye, Hear ye! Truro town crier lends voice to Big Issue vendors

Much-loved Covent Garden vendor Roderick Mackillop has died
Roderick Mackillop
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Much-loved Covent Garden vendor Roderick Mackillop has died

Much-loved London vendor Eric Pelly has died
Eric Pelly
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Much-loved London vendor Eric Pelly has died

Popular Big Issue vendor voluntarily gave up flat during Covid-19 lockdown
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Popular Big Issue vendor voluntarily gave up flat during Covid-19 lockdown

How Norwich vendor Jim Hannah bear mascot connects him with his customers
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How Norwich vendor Jim Hannah bear mascot connects him with his customers

Wheels in motion for vendor Martin's cycle repair business
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Wheels in motion for vendor Martin's cycle repair business

Let our vendors take you on a great staycation
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Let our vendors take you on a great staycation

The Big Issue pays tribute to popular Barbican Plymouth vendor Desmond Spiers
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The Big Issue pays tribute to popular Barbican Plymouth vendor Desmond Spiers

What life was like in lockdown for Big Issue vendors staying in hotels
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What life was like in lockdown for Big Issue vendors staying in hotels

Glasgow vendor Anabel: 'Everyone deserves the same kindness that helped me'
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Glasgow vendor Anabel: 'Everyone deserves the same kindness that helped me'

Stevie’s reunion with Tour de Flat-conquering Jacob will have to wait
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Stevie’s reunion with Tour de Flat-conquering Jacob will have to wait

Pamela’s return to selling The Big Issue is a 'fresh start'
Pamela Clark
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Pamela’s return to selling The Big Issue is a 'fresh start'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Joyful reunions as vendors and customers emerge from lockdown
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Joyful reunions as vendors and customers emerge from lockdown

For vendor Robin Price, a return to his pitch is more important than ever
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For vendor Robin Price, a return to his pitch is more important than ever

Wimbledon vendor Jane says The Big Issue is still her 'whole life'
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Wimbledon vendor Jane says The Big Issue is still her 'whole life'

Exeter vendor Will Adams is delighted to see his regular customers again
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Exeter vendor Will Adams is delighted to see his regular customers again

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