‘where would we put a christmas tree?’

→ Rising rough sleeping has made street homelessness more visible. Tent encampments are now commonplace in our cities. The camp at Adelphi Terrace beside the Grade-II listed Adelphi Theatre on the Str

“Traditionally, we followed the Orthodox calendar and celebrated Christmas on 7 January – a week after New Year,” Tetiana Levchenko tells Big Issue. “But recently, Ukraine shifted to align with Europe

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We can’t predict exactly how you’ll be feeling as the year comes to a close, but our best guess is that you’ll be in need of a breather. Because for many of us, 2025 has not been painless. Political t

↑ Inspired by last week’s dogs cover, here are Jessica’s Christmassy doggos Ollie the golden retriever and Paisley the cockapoo. @jessica_lloyd4, Instagram Send us your image, or photo you’ve captured

As the festive lights begin to twinkle, it’s clear the glow is not evenly shared. For some, a home means warmth, security and celebration. For others, it’s a grotty or unaffordable place, a temporary