Issue 1283

22 Apr 2019
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Out of site
A new age travellers site in Sheffield has provided a secure home for dozens of people since 2005, many with ties to the local community. But their unthreatening way of life is set come to an end now the council has won a court case against them, finds Christian Lisseman. Cover and photos: Lee Brown.

Sins of emission
Children at a Shipley school are taking air pollution measurement into their own hands reports Roger Ratcliffe.

Spring walks
From a remote Yorkshire dale to surprisingly lovely edge of town routes, Roger Ratcliffe maps out four great walks for spring.

Plus News, arts and entertainment, author Ian McEwan’s letter to his younger self, columnIst Saskia Murphy on avoiding Instagrammable situations, crossword, Sudoku and more.