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The ‘behind-bars’ coffee company transforming lives
In partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint — By Design is an editorial series, created in collaboration with 99designs by Vistaprint, that celebrates small businesses across the UK and spotlights the power of a strong visual identity. In story three, we step inside Redemption Roasters, a “behind-bars” business working to reduce reoffending rates in the UK.
Written by: Niall Flynn
The polar explorer who wants to change perceptions
Merrell 1TRL x Huck — Moufid Taleb dreamed of Arctic adventure as a child, but he never imagined it was something he’d ever do himself. Now, with a successful trip to Swedish Lapland under his belt, he plans to traverse Greenland in 2022. His message for young people is that this can be their reality, too.
Written by: Sam Haddad
The Uber drivers facing abuse from riders over mask rules
In the firing line — Drivers have been on the receiving end of physical and verbal abuse from riders who refuse to wear a mask. They say that Uber has failed to protect them, reflecting a wider pattern of the app’s abysmal treatment of its workers.
Written by: Tallulah Belassie-Page
A portrait of a deeply divided North Carolina community
Our town — Photographer Michael von Graffenried made a series of four trips to New Bern to create a series of panoramic images over a 15-year period. The result is an empathetic call for increased integration and understanding at a pivotal moment in American history.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Ming Smith’s lyrical portrait of Black America
Breaking boundaries — A new exhibition of the African-American photographer’s pioneering work celebrates an artist who, over her five-decade-long career, has always followed her instinct over the status quo.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Calorie-labelled menus will inflict untold harm on men, too
Scale of the problem — New legislation from the Government mandating that restaurants add calories to menus will have devastating consequences for not just women but men also, who face an added layer of stigma when it comes to disordered eating.
Written by: Dominic McGovern
What saving Brick Lane means to British Bangladeshis like me
Home Away From Home — The iconic East London location has long been a vibrant pocket of Bangla culture, it‘s curry houses a symbol of Bangladeshi resistance. But with rising rents and plans for a new shopping mall, can this community survive the threat of gentrification?
Written by: Mishti Ali
The sky pool is a symbol of a greater housing scandal
Story of corruption — Photos of the pool at Nine Elms elicited controversy when they were widely shared last week. It sheds light on a history of Conservative politicians prioritising the private gain of developers before public good, writes Labour Councillor for Queenstown, Aydin Dikerdem.
Written by: Aydin Dikerdem
How yoga teachers are exploited by the gig economy
Bending over backwards — The wellness industry may be booming, but many yoga teachers are struggling to make ends meet as countless tech start-ups, apps and large gym chains monopolise the market and undercut pay.
Written by: Andrew Kersley
Meet the people getting Glasgow cycling
In partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint — By Design is an editorial series, created in collaboration with 99designs by Vistaprint, that celebrates small businesses across the UK and spotlights the power of a strong visual identity. In story two, we take a ride with Bike For Good, an organisation working to make cycling more accessible in the Scottish city – and beyond.
Written by: Ben Smoke