gentrification

Council house campaigner wins landmark High Court case against plan to demolish London estate
Housing

Council house campaigner wins landmark High Court case against plan to demolish London estate

Aysen Dennis staged a one-woman protest against the gentrification of her London estate. Now she’s beaten the developers in court

How iconic London music venue The Windmill made Brixton a mecca for the best new bands
Venue Watch

How iconic London music venue The Windmill made Brixton a mecca for the best new bands

Every week, The Big Issue’s Venue Watch campaign supports and champions grassroots music venues across the UK. Today, we’re at the legendary south London venue The Windmill Brixton. Birthplace of great bands and a champion of their community, but struggling in the face of skyrocketing bills.

In memory of my mother, 50 years after her death
John Bird

In memory of my mother, 50 years after her death

A family pilgrimage to Notting Hill stirs up memories of a childhood

A visit to The Big Issue mural was like stepping into my former life
John Bird

A visit to The Big Issue mural was like stepping into my former life

Ebon Moss-Bachrach: The beating heart of The Bear
Interview

Ebon Moss-Bachrach: The beating heart of The Bear

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Anti-gentrification campaigners see off developers to protect historic market street
Gentrification

Anti-gentrification campaigners see off developers to protect historic market street