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The legacy of Edgware Road shawarma for Arab Brits
Home Away From Home — Edgware Road has served as a haven for the Arab diaspora looking to experience connection to their homelands. Despite rampant gentrification in the surrounding areas, this diverse community has held its ground.
Written by: Dalia Al-Dujaili
Electronic pioneer Richard Pinhas on life and legacy
The Heldon founder reflects on his journey – from lending Jimi Hendrix guitar strings as a teenager, to performing six shows a week in his 70s.
Written by: Jeremy Allen
The London squatters who resisted evictions in the ‘70s
’Housing for all!‘ — In 1973, Tower Hamlets city council decided to tear down the crumbling buildings where squatters were living. Photographer David Hoffman documented the fight back in what would become the first protest photo book published in the UK.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Bosses are denying workers the space to grieve
Calling for compassion — There are currently no UK laws obliging employers to grant worker’s leave for a death in the family. But with the pandemic bringing grief to the fore, it’s sparked a renewed focus on the issue of allowing workers time to process death.
Written by: Anna Samson
Chris Crack is built differently
The Chicago MC blends provocative, pitch-black humour with a relentless work ethic, driven by a desire to seek out the light in dark situations.
Written by: Thomas Hobbs
Why we staged a fake Stonehenge drilling exhibit
BP must fall — Activist group BP or not BP? are calling on the British Museum to cut its ties with fossil fuel companies.
Written by: Francesca Willow
Zimbabwe’s diaspora is continuing to fight for freedom
‘Zanu PF must go!‘ — In the face of government suppression and violence, Zimbabwean activists around the world are leading the fight for change ahead of the 2023 election.
Written by: Acacia Redding
A portrait of a misrepresented community in Blackburn
Welcome to Bank Top — In his photo book, photographer Craig Easton set out to confront the dangerous stereotypes surrounding a small community in Blackburn.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Ireland’s failure over its drug policy is costing lives
‘Lives are at stake’ — With its promised citizens assembly, Ireland had a chance to be a world leader on drugs – so why does it continue to kick the can down the road?
Written by: Clara Murray
‘Labour & the Tories’ drug stance smacks of desperation’
Carla Denyer on legalisation — It’s time to replace prohibition with a legalised, regulated system of drug control, writes the Green Party co-leader.
Written by: Carla Denyer