PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 17 July 2014 01:00
Assisted Suicide Bill – the debate
On Friday 18th July the House of Lords will vote on Lord Falconer's Bill to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales. The outcome of this vote will carry weight in the Scottish Parlament as the…
Thursday, 17 July 2014 01:00
Countdown to 2014 Commonwealth Games
It’s count down time to the Commonwealth Games and a Christian ministry organisation ‘Flourish Scotland’ has been set up by Auchterarder-based Chris McCrosson, in partnership with the Christian charity More Than Gold. It will facilitate worship…
Thursday, 17 July 2014 01:00
Military receive spending boost
David Cameron announced on Monday that the government will invest an additional £800m in boosting the military’s surveillance, intelligence and Special Forces plus £300m on extending existing capabilities. He said that the Armed Forces must adapt…
Thursday, 17 July 2014 01:00
Mums-to-be admit drinking too much booze
Thousands of women a year are giving birth after admitting having drunk too much alcohol during their pregnancies, a Sky News investigation has found. Although government guidelines warn pregnant women against drinking more than four units…