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Take a look at all the stunning entries to Big Issue’s Christmas cover competition

Take a look at all the stunning entries to Big Issue’s Christmas cover competition
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 much more expensive will Christmas dinner be this year due to cost of living crisis?

How much more expensive will Christmas dinner be this year due to cost of living crisis?
Christmas dinner on a budget created by chef Tom Kerridge and Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford

Christmas dinner on a budget created by chef Tom Kerridge and Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford
Christmas on a budget: How to make perfect roast potatoes with cheffing sensations BOSH!

Christmas on a budget: How to make perfect roast potatoes with cheffing sensations BOSH!
Christmas dinner on a budget: How to make chef Dan Pelosi’s creamy cauliflower skillet

Christmas dinner on a budget: How to make chef Dan Pelosi’s creamy cauliflower skillet
Christmas on a budget: How to make Bake Off star Sandro Farmhouse’s festive cookies

Christmas on a budget: How to make Bake Off star Sandro Farmhouse’s festive cookies
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
Inside the Big Issue: Our Christmas Kids Cover Competition winner

Inside the Big Issue: Our Christmas Kids Cover Competition winner
Comforting the ill and guiding the blind: These amazing service dogs all have very important jobs

Comforting the ill and guiding the blind: These amazing service dogs all have very important jobs
This Is Going to Hurt writer Adam Kay: ‘It’s vital for people to know that doctors are human’

This Is Going to Hurt writer Adam Kay: ‘It’s vital for people to know that doctors are human’
Hits, flops and Kylie Minogue: How NOW That’s What I Call Music! endured for 40 long years

Hits, flops and Kylie Minogue: How NOW That’s What I Call Music! endured for 40 long years
Hozier on being authentic, Ireland and speaking out for queer youth: ‘All I can do is be honest’

Hozier on being authentic, Ireland and speaking out for queer youth: ‘All I can do is be honest’
Russell T Davies’ new Doctor Who will change the landscape of TV. Again

Russell T Davies’ new Doctor Who will change the landscape of TV. Again
How protest fashion became this year’s hottest Christmas gift

How protest fashion became this year’s hottest Christmas gift
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
Artist and poet Chris Bird: My art is an attempt to create hope and beauty in the everyday

Artist and poet Chris Bird: My art is an attempt to create hope and beauty in the everyday
Yule Island by Johana Gustawsson review – gritty, scary, funny and full of heart crime writing

Yule Island by Johana Gustawsson review – gritty, scary, funny and full of heart crime writing
Lame Tories have failed us. Labour must plan to do better
