A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh , who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes

→ When Bella meets Chris Packham, she engages in what the wildlife presenter describes as an “ancient greeting ceremony”. That is to say, she licks his entire face. “Oh, she likes you,” says Big Issue

I was globe-trotting when I found a new furry friend. Could she become my travel com paw- nion?

Want to know how a beloved pet is doing in the afterlife? Texas can tell you with the help of animal communicator Holly Davis

In celebration of the author’s 250th year, Bethany Stone delves into the small but significant role of horses in Jane Austen’s fiction

I got out of jail in 2023 and came to Big Issue. I started working straight away, because I’ve got a missus and three children – two stepsons and a daughter. They’re 10, five and 18 months. In the spr