Reimagine your neighbours

Creativity in wartime, a Swedish mission to rescue Holocaust victims and tours of an iconic British warship

Exhibition of the week Anna Ancher: Painting Light ...

New openings, festivals and cultural moments that deserve the spotlight in 2026

Of the major art fairs to visit London every year, Frieze London (14-18 October 2026) is the elite event – serious, monied and glamorous. The London Art Fair, held last week, is a little more relaxed.

Love Big Issue and Lou, I think, who sold me the mag at St Paul’s station is a nice guy. Here’s a picture (above) that I took last week from my narrow boat on the River Lea where I have recently moved

Send us your image, or photo you’ve captured, of Britain today with a brief description. On socials or email letters@bigissue.com I was intrigued by Bird’s Words in the New Year Special Edition [Issue