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Tom’s Story

Six months ago, I overdosed on Brighton beach, where I was found half-dead. I was really bad on heroin, crack and the drink. After that…

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André’s Story

Vendor André has secured valuable experience at a law firm but wants to start a business that will really bake something of his life. My…

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Istvan’s Story

We are very sad to report that beloved Bath seller, Istvan Kakas, who once received an award from the city mayor for his life-saving heroism,…

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Robin’s Story

Bristol vendor Robin, saw his sales skyrocket after investing £30 on a contactless card payment reader and the story of his ingenuity has reached more…

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Paul Snape’s Story

Paul decided to invest in a card reader to boost magazine  sales – and hasn’t looked back since. I’m originally from Wigan and I was…

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Julie Cherry’s Story

Read how Big Issue vendor Julie battled Grave’s disease and tragedy to find a way off the streets and into a new job at Southampton…

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Kevin Headley’s Story

In Memory of Kevin Headley We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of much loved Big Issue vendor Kevin Headley. The 52-year-old…

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Donato Barbieri’s story

Donato is originally from Turin, Italy. He has previously lived in the UK and Australia and returned back to the UK several years ago. Since…

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Garry Buchan’s Story

Garry’s Land’s End to John O’Groats Trek 2018 Last year, Garry trekked 190 miles to fundraise for The Big Issue Foundation and raised an incredible…

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