Issue 1353

Katy nose herself again
After a dark few years, pop star Katy Perry is finally feeling like herself. She opens up to Sarah Smith about pregnancy, mental health struggles and learning to smile once more.

Don’t let it be
How Britain’s housing crisis sparked a new era of community activism with a strong track record. By Chloe Timperley.

Great Scottie
Set up in 1971 to campaign for the local community, Liverpool’s Scottie Press offered an exciting work placement prospect for Joel Hansen. Then he realised he was the most senior member of staff. The new editor tells Gerry Corner how he’s revived the dying publication.

Plus
News, arts and entertainment, columnist Saskia Murphy on the death of Mercy Banunga, actor Tom Ellis’s letter to his younger self, crossword, Sudoku and more.