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The photographer capturing five years of the refugee crisis

A dream of Europe — Since Spring 2015, Jacob Ehrbahn has been documenting the worst refugee crisis in recent history. He is determined to make sure the issue, which is still devastating lives, does not fade from public attention.

Written by: Huck

Activism

The ex-police officers fighting to end the war on drugs

Calling for change — An organisation made up of hundreds of serving and former police officers across the UK is challenging the stereotypical law enforcement narrative by advocating for a different approach to controlled substances.

Written by: Rebecca Tidy

Activism

Nadia Whittome deserves our support, not derision

Fighting stigma — As the 24-year-old MP takes time off due to PTSD, we must celebrate her bravery in speaking openly about mental health and continue to fight for access to care and support for everyone suffering.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Skate

How Whitley Bay Skate Club built a scene from scratch

In partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint — By Design is a new editorial series, created in collaboration with 99designs by Vistaprint, that celebrates small businesses across the UK and spotlights the power of a strong visual identity. In the first instalment, we explore how a retro skate shop in the North-East became the launchpad for a thriving creative community.

Written by: Niall Flynn

Outdoors

The Londoner who had no idea you could climb in his city

Merrell 1TRL x Huck — Timi Oladeji thought climbing was a sport done in remote, faraway places by people who didn’t look like him. But when a friend invited him to an indoor session, he got hooked, and now he wants to inspire others to make the same move

Written by: Sam Haddad

Culture

Photos of unemployment offices in Thatcher‘s Britain

Beyond Caring — Photographer Paul Graham recounts documenting the packed waiting rooms and corridors of unemployment offices, exposing the bleak reality of a crisis that many at the time chose to ignore.

Written by: Huck

Activism

A Gaza resident on life after the ceasefire

‘Without hope we cannot live’ — A Palestinian medical project coordinator who has lived in Gaza for the last two decades recounts the horrors of the past few weeks, which saw hundreds killed by Israeli airstrikes, and what must happen next to secure peace.

Written by: Jessie Williams (interview)

Culture

A photographer’s elegy to a divided New York community

Remnants of an exodus — Al J Thompson reflects on his series capturing a once-thriving diaspora in Spring Valley under threat of gentrification and the dramatic shift in its demographic and political landscape.

Written by: Huck

Culture

The first trans rocker Jayne County reflects on her wild life

Shock factor — Following the release of her memoir, the punk icon recalls the ‘60s art scene surrounding Andy Warhol’s Factory, being on the frontlines of Stonewall and accidentally giving her ideas to David Bowie.

Written by: Liam Konemann

Culture

By Design: stories of revival in a time of change

The shape of tomorrow — In a brand new series, produced in partnership with 99designs by Vistaprint, we celebrate small businesses across the UK, while exploring how design helps them achieve their respective missions.

Written by: Huck

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