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WHYAREN’TTHE
GOVERNMENT
TACKLINGHOLIDAY
HUNGER?
TakingtheToriestotaskontheir
reactiontothecrisis– andhighlighting
thecommunitygroups who are making
a difference
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FACT/FICTION
Doesaneveningglassofredwine
really relieve stress and anxiety?
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JOHNBIRD
ThesandycoastofnorthernFranceis
the perfect place to reflect and recharge
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CHANGEMAKER
FergusMooreandScottKennedyhave
turnedthenation’slovefor coffee into a
sustainable sensation
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LETTERTOMY
YOUNGERSELF
KasabiantunesmithSergePizzorno
on glory, grief and going it alone
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STACEYDOOLEY
WinningStrictlymadeheratabloid
fixture–butit’sherhard-hitting
documentaries that fuel her fire
P3 5
FILM
TacklingracisminThatcher’s
Britain–withalittlehelp from
Bruce Springsteen
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Cover Image: Robert Wilson