From the magazine
I went to Leicester to punch melons and tomatoes for science. No, seriously

I went to Leicester to punch melons and tomatoes for science. No, seriously
The Futureheads star Barry Hyde on mining’s ‘brutal’ heritage: ‘I don’t think anyone misses the mines’

The Futureheads star Barry Hyde on mining’s ‘brutal’ heritage: ‘I don’t think anyone misses the mines’
Toxic Town star Jodie Whittaker on justice, Doctor Who and why she’s always ‘on the brink of panic’

Toxic Town star Jodie Whittaker on justice, Doctor Who and why she’s always ‘on the brink of panic’
The Last Laugh: Why there’s such nostalgia for the funny men who brought the nation together

The Last Laugh: Why there’s such nostalgia for the funny men who brought the nation together
Jane Austen has become my shelter against a confusing world

Jane Austen has become my shelter against a confusing world
We’ll never solve the NHS beds crisis until we fix care and housing provision

We’ll never solve the NHS beds crisis until we fix care and housing provision
Cher: The Memoir, Part One review – pop icon turns back time

Cher: The Memoir, Part One review – pop icon turns back time
Green MP Ellie Chowns: ‘Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty’

Green MP Ellie Chowns: ‘Half measures will no longer suffice – we need bold solutions to poverty’
Letters: Starmer and co aren’t changemakers – they’re change-talkers 

Letters: Starmer and co aren’t changemakers – they’re change-talkers
Climate change is keeping food from our plates. It’s time for big business to step up

Climate change is keeping food from our plates. It’s time for big business to step up
Big Issue’s Kids Cover Competition is back for Earth Day – judged by the legendary Chris Packham

Big Issue’s Kids Cover Competition is back for Earth Day – judged by the legendary Chris Packham
Inside the Big Issue: 40 years on from the miners’ strike

Inside the Big Issue: 40 years on from the miners’ strike
I went looking for incels – among all the hate and bile, I found some signs of hope

I went looking for incels – among all the hate and bile, I found some signs of hope
Jason Donovan: ‘I enjoyed fame initially – until I left Neighbours’

Jason Donovan: ‘I enjoyed fame initially – until I left Neighbours’
Top 5 works of satire, chosen by writer and cultural mischief maker Jackie Ess

Top 5 works of satire, chosen by writer and cultural mischief maker Jackie Ess
Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy a Mogwai gig

Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy a Mogwai gig
Patrick Geddes saved Edinburgh from demolition. We’re still learning from him after 100 years

Patrick Geddes saved Edinburgh from demolition. We’re still learning from him after 100 years
I’m Still Here director Walter Salles on the tragedy he never forgot: ‘I felt very much lost’

I’m Still Here director Walter Salles on the tragedy he never forgot: ‘I felt very much lost’
Stephen Graham and Steven Knight on class, boxing and new drama A Thousand Blows

Stephen Graham and Steven Knight on class, boxing and new drama A Thousand Blows
The gentrification of EastEnders: How life has changed for people in the real Albert Square
