Carol Vorderman

From Countdown queen to the government’s biggest critic, Carol Vorderman has had a remarkable journey.  And she has no intention of stopping she tells us this week.

Also inside

• We share stories from Big Issue’s first Big Roadshow that visited Newcastle this month to find out from people on the frontline how they are making positive change in their community
• Big Issue vendor Matthew writes an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling on him to make tackling poverty a priority
• Radiohead are arguably the most significant British band in decades, but Colin Greenwood still regrets disappointing a history teacher and growing a ponytail
• Geordie Greep on breaking away from the trappings and limitations of the music business
• Plus a look at the inspiring work being done by school children across the country to make the world a better place

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