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Huge turnout for late Paignton vendor Tony Lucas’ funeral
Tony Lucas
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Huge turnout for late Paignton vendor Tony Lucas’ funeral

A week in the life of Big Issue vendor and BBC stalwart George Anderson
George Anderson

A week in the life of Big Issue vendor and BBC stalwart George Anderson

Popular Knightsbridge Big Issue vendor Andrew Patrick has died
Andrew Patrick
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Popular Knightsbridge Big Issue vendor Andrew Patrick has died

Much-loved Paignton vendor Tony Lucas has died
Tony Lucas
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Much-loved Paignton vendor Tony Lucas has died

London streets fill with song in memory of former vendor Darren James
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London streets fill with song in memory of former vendor Darren James

Late vendor Dianne Cumper's sister is doing the Big Night Walk in her memory
Dianne Cumper
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Late vendor Dianne Cumper's sister is doing the Big Night Walk in her memory

The Big Issue's own bargain hunter shares his top antique-selling tips
Simon Gravell Norwich
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The Big Issue's own bargain hunter shares his top antique-selling tips

Popular Bath vendor who had a 'heart of gold' Ivon Sanwell has died
Big Issue vendor Ivon Sanwell
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Popular Bath vendor who had a 'heart of gold' Ivon Sanwell has died

Forget the BAFTAs, ex-Bournemouth vendor Bill is up for a BAPTA award
Big Issue vendor Bill Webb Southbourne Ales
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Forget the BAFTAs, ex-Bournemouth vendor Bill is up for a BAPTA award

Truro M&S store manager takes on Big Issue sell-off challenge
Nick Cuthbert Mark Millbanks
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Truro M&S store manager takes on Big Issue sell-off challenge

Liam Byrne is the latest MP to try his hand at selling The Big Issue
Liam Byrne sell-off
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Liam Byrne is the latest MP to try his hand at selling The Big Issue

Hero Big Issue vendor helps police dispense sweet justice after break-in
Dai Truro sweet shop
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Hero Big Issue vendor helps police dispense sweet justice after break-in

Hero Big Issue vendor stops man jumping off London Bridge
Kerry Norridge Louise Haywood-Schiefer
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Hero Big Issue vendor stops man jumping off London Bridge

Tom's Story
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Tom's Story

Former vendor Patrick Lawson is dubbed the 'happiest London bus driver'
Patrick Lawson
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Former vendor Patrick Lawson is dubbed the 'happiest London bus driver'

'My name is Ann. I want to tell you how The Big Issue saved me'
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'My name is Ann. I want to tell you how The Big Issue saved me'

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Much-loved Felixstowe vendor Andy Rogers has died
Andy Rogers
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Much-loved Felixstowe vendor Andy Rogers has died

Plymouth vendor Clive has had a starring role in a theatre production
Clive Theatre Royal Plymouth John Allen
Theatre

Plymouth vendor Clive has had a starring role in a theatre production

A late Big Issue vendor’s innovative invention is spreading across the UK
Kevin Headley
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A late Big Issue vendor’s innovative invention is spreading across the UK

Late vendor Fabian Bayet has been honoured with a sketch on his pitch
Fabian Bayet Stony Stratford
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Late vendor Fabian Bayet has been honoured with a sketch on his pitch