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Full Circle

Details on an exhibition taking place in October that brings together art, fashion and sound from the margins. Words by Alesh Compton


Safe spaces

An interview with the author of a new book on the relationship between people experiencing homelessness and libraries. Interview by Sheryle Thomas


Bring the heat

Updated advice from the Groundswell team on how to stay safe and look after yourself during a heatwave

Missing People : August – September 2026

Missing people appeal

Period progress

Fighting to defeat the stigma attached to period poverty, by Sophie Dianne 

Use your head

Advice from the Groundswell team on head injuries and alcohol/substance use

News

News in brief : Issue 164
News in brief by the Pavement Team
News in brief : Issue 163

News in brief by the Pavement Team

What Vagrancy Act?

Deputy editor Mat Amp responds to the repeal of the Vagrancy Act, with additional reporting by members of the Pavement

Homeless in Greece

Behind the apparent success of Greece’s economic recovery, rising costs and a lack of social housing are pushing many into the shadows of the street. By Kostis Kotsonis

News in Brief : Issue 162

News in brief by the Pavement Team

News in Brief : Issue 161

News in brief by the Pavement Team

Features

Identity crisis

On identity, homelessness, race and a call to challenge narratives and value your voice. By André Rostant


Try to be yourself

Thoughts on losing yourself, finding yourself, self expression and homelessness. By Mat Amp


Voice of the people

We need to learn how to hear, listen to and empower the voices of people experiencing homelessness. By Emdad Rahman


Feeling the heat

How effective are council efforts to protect and support people experiencing homelessness during a heatwave? Investigation by Liam Geraghty and the Pavement team

I am here, it is now

Taking lessons from the Buddha to learn from the past and be in the present, in order to enjoy the future. By Mat Amp

Smells like team spirit

How compassion and group effort make a difference in outreach. By Emdad Rahman

Opinion

What is art?

Art as hope, art as expression and art as a catalyst for change. Thoughts by André Rostant

Hostile environment

The trend towards hostile architecture and hostility towards homeless people generally is deeply troubling. By Chris Sampson 

Together we can

Words on what can be achieved when people work together, by a volunteer who sees the impact of cooperation. By Emdad Rahman

Optimism/rejection

On the problem of public perception, political choices and the stigma and hypocrisy rife in our society. Words by Chris Sampson 

It is what it is

In a world that all too often overwhelms and exhausts, people can make a difference. By André Rostant 

Working together

How a 2016 book reinforced my positive views of immigration. 
By Sophie Dianne

Obituaries

The Shining Golden Star

Remembering Tracey Charrier

In loving memory : Tracey O'Brien
Obituary for Tracey O'Brien
Obituary : Viki Fox
Obituary for Viki Fox
Ian Kalman obituary

Colleagues of Ian’s at the magazine remember and pay tribute to him

Much too young: Kevin & Alex
Kevin and Alex are the reality behind the stats. Someone who sleeps rough has an average age of 47. Life expectancy in the UK is 81.
Florida homeless paper's editor dead
Suicide of Tampa Epoch’s founder leaves paper’s future in doubt

Your voice

Comics : Issue 164

This issue's comics from our brilliant artists Ken Pyne and Mike Stokoe

Memories

Stories and poetry drawing on trauma, substance use and memory. Sensitive topics are touched on in this writing 


No Fixed Address

A new photography project explores the realities of experiencing hidden homelessness. By Sam Singleton


Time eunuchs part II

The second installment of the Pavement’s super sleuth O’Haggis’s adventure with the Time Eunuchs. Ludicrous piffle by Chris Sampson


Comics : Issue 163

This issue's comics from our brilliant artists Ken Pyne, Mike Stokoe and The Silken Bunny

Time eunuchs

Another ludicrous time-travelling misadventure featuring O’Haggis, the wacky sleuth invented by Chris Sampson

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