Inside London’s folk music revival
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London’s folk scene is experiencing a vibrant revival – fuelled by fresh talent, dedicated grassroots venues, and a new wave of artists blending tradition with bold, contemporary ideas.
In an industry often defined by who you know, how many followers you have, or where you are from, the idea of simply being welcomed as you are can feel quietly.
What is really behind the scenes on the streets of Hackney, how has it changed, and what has it become?
As they swap late nights for early runs, young Gen Z runners share their motivations for getting fit in an increasingly anxious digital world.
A growing group of female plane spotters is challenging long-standing stereotypes in aviation, creating a space for themselves in both the hobby and career.
A weekly singing group at Finchley Reform Synagogue brings people living with memory loss and their carers together through music.
An Oxford bookshop reckons work against play, asserting it must have both to maintain its community.
Combating food poverty in South London
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As the cost of living crisis continues, community groups find innovative ways to help local people
The music industry’s goals are clear: sell the most popular artists, fill the biggest stadiums, and make as much money as possible. For the fans, these events are becoming less appealing by the second.
From prison to purpose
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In the UK, reoffending costs us all around £43 million per day. But what if there was a way to change that?