In The Big Issue in the North, out on 6 September:
Comedian and author Alexei Sayle has a new memoir out. He tells us about growing up in Liverpool to Marxist parents who gave him a funny name. His childhood was "eccentric but very happy".
The taxpayer could be left with a bill of more than £20 million after next week's papal visit. Is this right at a time when the Catholic Church is under fire for paedophilia, homophobia and its record on Aids?
In the third in our series on being an ethical consumer, we look at chocolate. What's the industry's record on child labour and the use of palm oil and how can you buy without guilt?
Andrew Donegan felt a failure after spells of homelessness and a prison sentence. But when he won a writing competition, he saw a way to make a success of his life.
Plus all our usual news and arts coverage, photo competition and the chance to win Bose speakers and headphones.
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Win Barclaycard Mercury Prize goodies
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01/09/2010
To celebrate Manchester band I Am Kloot’s Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize nomination, we have some amazing gifts to give away. The overall winner of the 2010 Prize will be decided and announced at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show, which will be broadcast live on BBC Two on 7 September.
1st Prize - Bose SoundDock Portable
The Bose® SoundDock™ Portable Digital Music System is designed to deliver a new standard of audio performance for Apple’s iPod® making it ideal for appreciating the quality of the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums of the Year.
2nd Prize - Bose In-Ear Headphones
Bose In-Ear Headphones produce high-quality audio from a comfortable in-ear design, delivering full, rich sound with distinct clarity and warmth. Hear your music with more range, realism and clarity than with most conventional ear buds, making them ideal for appreciating the quality of the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums of the Year.
Runner up Prizes - 5 x Mercury album samplers
This compilation features tracks from all the nominees.To win simply send your name, address and along with your answer to the following question to kevin.gopal@bigissuenorth.co.uk by 6 September. Mark your entry ‘Mercury comp’.What was the title of I Am Kloot’s debut album?