At a time when it can feel as if we’re all more disconnected than ever, we meet three women helping others in their own unique and special way…

Awareness campaigner Jane Hogan hopes her cancer story can help others

IT MAY BE 2026, BUT MANY HARD-WON RIGHTS FOR WOMEN ARE UNDER THREAT. WE ASK GROUNDBREAKING ACTIVISTS, STORYTELLERS AND A NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER HOW TO MAINTAIN HOPE AND EFFECT CHANGE, EVEN WHEN THE WAY FORWARD IS UNCLEAR

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

The leading conservationists tell Niall Hampton about their Sacred Nature Initiative

Our pick of your best letters and some wise words from our favourite stars…