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Click here to read 'Bland Faith' by Paul Kingsnorth, from Issue 848.

#913 Alesha Dixon on making music, judging Strictly, and why she wants to be the new Oprah Winfrey. Also in this issue... Artist Lizzie Mary Cullen's stunning first solo exhibition in aid of The Big Issue... Our top ten tips for buying ethically without it costing the earth... Prisoners of Conscience - images depicting some of the victims of Mugabe's Zimbabwe are showcased in a shocking new exhibition...

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#912 A Dying Shame We examine why sueccesive governments have refused to tackle the streets deadliest threat by banning super-strength lagers. Also in this issue... A bomb disposal officer's harrowing story of the tour of duty in Iraq which left him suffering post traumatic stress disorder... We talk to the first woman to write a play for performance at The Globe theatre in its 400 year history... One vendor's tale of escaping domestic violence and starting a new life... And John Bird's open letter to the coalition leaders.

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#911 Uniform offers 'hand up' As our first official vendor uniform hits the streets we examine the impact it will have on vendors and debate the controversy surrounding uniform sponsor Fairhills Fairtrade wine company.

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#910 Mitchell & Webb on taking comedy slightly seriously. Also in this issue... Walk on the Wildside - the unusual guided tour givinghope to the homeless... Next steps for school leavers; our guide to navigating the clearing process... And John Bird writes to Pablo Picasso.

On Sale August 9th: Click here to purchase a back issue

#909 Usher The life of an R'n'B superstar, actor, music mogul and philanthropist. Also in this issue... Visionary business - the London restaurant employing visually impaired staff to serve dinner in the dark...John Bird's pens an open letter to new Justice Minister Ken Clarke to the state of our prison system... PLUS: How one man's tale of how he went from working as a clinical psychologist to selling The Big Issue.

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#908 Tom Jones - the Welsh legend talks Elvis, Johnny Cash and 45 years in the business... Also in this issue.... As anti-war activists are cleared of criminal damage we examine the court case which has put arms manufacturers under the spotlight... War Child - we talk to the charity about the fresh challenges it faces in the wake of Iraq and Afghanistan... And as the new government unveils plans to tackle homelessness we ask, have they gone far enough?

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#907 The Big Issue launches in Korea

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#906 Professor Green

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#905 Fat Boy Slim

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#904 LCD Soundsystem

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#903 Alicia Keys

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#902 Summer books special

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#901 Stephen Gerrard

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#900 The Black Eyed Peas

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#899 Justice For All - Crime & Punishment special

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#898 Elle Macpherson

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#897 Free stuff and how tips on where to find it!

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#896 Pendulum

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#895 Broken Britain - challenging the politicians

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#894 Richard Branson guest edits

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#893 Plan B On his incredible journey from Essex B-Boy to Atlantic soul boy. Also in this issue... Capital punishment - why we are on the cusp of a social revolution... Blair's former speech writer talks to us about new political thriller 'The Ghost' hitting cinemas this week... And a spring garden revelation!

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#891 Shakira Activist, philanthropist and all round pop-goddess! Also in this issue... Alain De Botton on the age old struggle for a work/life balance... Noveslist and writer of The wire, George Pelecanos talks crime and punishment... And don't miss out on a Kissy Sell Out download track - free with this week's issue!

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#890 The Wedge Card Guest Edit! Dermot O'Leary and other stars join The Battle for the High Street... Also in this issue... Colin Firth's latest venture... Rosie Boycott on the fight to save Portebello... And the weird and wonderful world of curiosity shops! Plus: Don't miss your chance to get a free Wedge Card

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#889 Sport Relief Tackling social problems on our streets and our playing fields.

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#888 Craig David The Gloves Are Off... Craig David comes fighting back. Also in this issue... The shameful rise in the global sex trade... Casualties of war - supporting our injured service people... And Gordon Roddick on the shocking injustice faced by the Angola 3. PLUS - Buy this issue and receive a free coffee from Giraffe restaurants.

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#887 Rough sleeping examined The chaos, complexity and confusion of the rough sleeping and the attempts to end it. PLUS: World Book Day industry focus... Polarbear - upcoming spoken word artist... Population worries misplaced, says scientist

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#886 Harry Hill The funny man talks family and Fairtrade. Plus - Buy this week's issue for huge discounts on Fairtrade products.

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#885 Massive attack Musical pioneers Massive Attack on politics, purism and why blood is thicker than music. Also in this issue... Fault lines - charting Haiti's tragic history,,, The fight to save women's refuges' from planned closures... And Bafta nominated actor James McAvoy on his latest offering 'The Last Station'.

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#884 David Cameron Read our exclusive interview with Conservative party leader David Cameron. Can the Tory leader convince the electorate (and our vendors) that he's the man for the job? Also in this issue... Colin Firth on his Oscar nominated performance in 'A Single Man'... And our guide to the biggest and best releases hitting cinemas in 2010.

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#883 Hot Chip The electro pop stars talk about their critically acclaimed new album and why they refuse to be pigeon-holed. Also in this issue... We go behind the scenes with The English Defence League, but are they peaceful protestors or far-right thugs? And we talk to San Diego rockers The Soft Pack talk front-room gigs, Danny Glover and transvestites. PLUS - WIN TICKETS TO SEE GOLDIE AND ROOTS MANUVA!

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#882 What a waste As our land fills overflow, waterways become polluted and emissions continue to rise we ask, are we the most the wasteful generation in history? Also in this issue... US political pundit Barbara Ehrenreich on the dangers of 'positive thinking'... 'Precious' director Lee Daniels on Oscar buzz and the drive to succeed... The disabled-led theatre company breaking new ground. PLUS: 50% OFF FOOD AT SLUG & LETTUCE FOR EVERY READER!

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#881 Emma Bunton Ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton talks motherhood, Comic Relief and Dancing On Ice. Also in this, our Travel special... Winter warmers - where to go to beat those January blues... And budget breaks - holidays that won't break the bank! PLUS - WIN A HOLIDAY TO INDIA!

On Sale Januray 18th: Click here to purchase a back issue

#880 Business and finance special. Entrepreneur, Dragon's Den star and newly appointed Big Issue Chairman - James Caan talks to us about taking philanthropy to the next level. Also in this issue... Our top tips on staying debt free in 2010... Ethical investments - the businesses securing social and financial returns in their communities. PLUS 50% OFF ALL FOOD AT SLUG & LETTUCE FOR EVERY READER.

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#879 Mumford & Sons Folk music's newest heroes, Mumford & Sons, talk faith, manliness and banjo lessons... Also in this issue... Viggo Mortensen on his role in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's apocalyptic The Road... New year, new you - does your life need to take a different direction in 2010? And Big Issue founder John Bird explains why it's high time we tackled the crisis in the provision of mental health services.

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#878 New year Special

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#877 Paul McCartney

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#876 George Michael ** Exclusive ** Reclusive global superstar George Michael on an eventful twelve months and releasing his first Christmas single in 25 years. Also in this issue... The first installment of our two part short story by Kate Mosse, the best-selling author of Labyrinth... Our guide to the best of British Christmas gifts.

On Sale December 7th: No back issues available

#875 Madness British ska legends Madness on politics, performing and supporting The Big Issue. Also in this issue... The ultimate in ethical gifts this Christmas... On the eve of world Aids Day we ask if awareness is of the risks is falling... And Home Secretary Alan Johnson on a varied career.

On Sale November 30th: Click here to purchase a back issue

#874 Bob Dylan - the living legend talks exclusively to The Big Issue about his unique project with the homeless. Also in this issue... Bill Bailey talks music and madness... And The Green Awards - who's doing their bit to save the planet?

On Sale November 23rd: Back issue unavailable

#873 Jamie T The South London lyricist on laryngitis, losing it and having a laugh. Also in this issue... Insider art - the artistic talents found in Britain's prisons... And DIY Couture, your guide to making a beautiful garment from scratch.

On Sale November 16th: Click here to purchase a back issue

#872 Hate crime - are we breeding a new generation of homophobes? Also in this issue... Ethical investment under the microscope; how doing good pays dividends... Adoption - a child's perspective... And celebrating 18 years of Big Issue photography, The Bigger Picture exhibition hits Bristol.