ALISON BANVILLE pays tribute to a titan of integrity-driven journalism whose work frequently shamed his peers in the mainstream media

At Christmas, ALISON BANVILLE is reminded of the plight of miners, those giant figures of our class history here in Britain, who still live with immense danger and suffering around the world

ALISON BANVILLE pays tribute to an Irish singer-songwriter whose talent and authenticity touched many hearts

ALISON BANVILLE travelled to London last week to join a wave of public outrage at plans to shut ticket offices across Britain

ALISON BANVILLE salutes the remarkable impact of the man who comprehensively chronicled US interventions

Security services were intimately involved in facilitating the travel of jihadists to Libya to overthrow Gadaffi, writes ALISON BANVILLE

War cannot be sustained if people are reminded that a career in the military involves killing and being killed

Vegan ALISON BANVILLE argues the case against slaughtering animals for food

ALISON BANVILLE takes to task the BBC flagship programme over its investigation of British foreign aid diversion to extremist groups in Syria

JOHN REES talks to the Star about the Levellers' view of Cromwell and their importance for today

JOHN REES talks to the Star about the left's rediscovery of John Lilburne and whether a working class existed in 17th-century England