In The Big Issue in the North, out on 30 August:
She became a household name during the Beijing Olympics, before crashing out in a disappointing eighth place and suffering a spate of injuries. But BMX champ Shanaze Reade tells The Big Issue in North this week that she is back on form and determined to redeem herself in the run-up to the 2012 London games.
Having a Booker Prize win under his belt may mean that author DBC Pierre is on his way to becoming part of the literary establishment, but he tells Richard Smirke about his hell-raising past and explains his new book on capitalism and broken Britain.
Manchester girl Sunny Lowry swam the English Channel in 1933, succeeding where many others have failed. Her achievements are remembered as modern-day swimmers take to the water in this week’s Great North Swim.
And Sarah Irving considers what happens to our hard-earned cash once it’s in the bank and asks which high street banks are best avoided by those who want to be ethical.
Plus all our usual news and arts coverage, sudoku and the chance to win CDs, books and Mercury Music Prize goodies.
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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?