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I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life

I was lost, uncomfortable in my own skin and using drugs to escape – until music saved my life
When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?

When will this stuttering 21st century finally get going?
Sewage has made Britain a laughing stock. We need to pull our fingers out and rescue our rivers

Sewage has made Britain a laughing stock. We need to pull our fingers out and rescue our rivers
I’m a refugee who fled hate and torture. UK’s cruel Rwanda plan has thrown me back to square one

I’m a refugee who fled hate and torture. UK’s cruel Rwanda plan has thrown me back to square one
Until we understand what stigma is, people like Suella Braverman will get away with it every time

Until we understand what stigma is, people like Suella Braverman will get away with it every time
‘This is the reality’: Children in care being forced to move at Christmas to save councils money

‘This is the reality’: Children in care being forced to move at Christmas to save councils money
Storm Pia: ‘Danger to life’ weather warning should put focus on rough sleepers and homeless people

Storm Pia: ‘Danger to life’ weather warning should put focus on rough sleepers and homeless people
Dress To Impress review – the horror-filled dating show that won’t go out of style

Dress To Impress review – the horror-filled dating show that won’t go out of style
There’s a hidden problem with supermarkets campaigning for food banks at Christmas

There’s a hidden problem with supermarkets campaigning for food banks at Christmas
I came to the UK after fleeing Nazis. Government hostility towards today’s refugees is inexcusable

I came to the UK after fleeing Nazis. Government hostility towards today’s refugees is inexcusable
What UK can learn from Portugal’s drug decriminalisation success

What UK can learn from Portugal’s drug decriminalisation success
I’ve overindulged in Christmas ads and it’s left a bad taste. Here’s why

I’ve overindulged in Christmas ads and it’s left a bad taste. Here’s why
Christmas TV guide 2023: The gentle pleasures of festive telly

Christmas TV guide 2023: The gentle pleasures of festive telly
Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions

Shane MacGowan stood for hope amid hurt and loss. In a tough year, his funeral moved millions
How my pursuit for solutions to our social poverty problems took me to Lowestoft

How my pursuit for solutions to our social poverty problems took me to Lowestoft
200,000 people liked a picture of my Christmas tree. It was cool, but brought difficult memories

200,000 people liked a picture of my Christmas tree. It was cool, but brought difficult memories
Mrs Brown’s Boys could be the anchor we all need this Christmas

Mrs Brown’s Boys could be the anchor we all need this Christmas
Lame Tories have failed us. Labour must plan to do better

Lame Tories have failed us. Labour must plan to do better
Food bank volunteers at breaking point as demand rises: ‘We must absorb the sadness and soldier on’

Food bank volunteers at breaking point as demand rises: ‘We must absorb the sadness and soldier on’
If UK doesn’t value foreign care workers like me, it will never fix problems in social care
