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Thursday, 27 June 2013 14:55
Muslim prison numbers soar as staff warn of Islamic ‘gang culture’ in jails
Prison officers have warned of Islamic ‘gang culture’ in jails after figures showed the number of Muslim inmates has rocketed compared with other faiths. Stats obtained by the Sunday People reveal convicts in England and Wales…
Tuesday, 25 June 2013 16:46
Women celebrate purity and preciousness
Milk & Honey, a non-for profit organisation and online hub for young women launched their inaugural event 'The Precious Conference' over the weekend. St Mary's Church in Marylebone opened their doors to young women aged 16…
Sunday, 23 June 2013 17:58
Teacher probed over her gay marriage views
A Christian teacher from London is under investigation because she refused to give a lesson telling children that all opponents of gay marriage are homophobes. The unnamed teacher didn’t think that it was a “fair characterisation…
Sunday, 23 June 2013 17:55
Global and local focus as Just Festival launches in Edinburgh
The Just Festival has launched its ambitious 2013 programme in Edinburgh, with a challenge to build bridges and break down barriers between communities, globally and locally. The festival, in August this year, will feature some 129…
Sunday, 23 June 2013 17:53
Church of England faces fresh clash with ministers over welfare reform
The Church of England is facing a fresh clash with the Coalition over welfare reform after publishing a new report accusing ministers of acting as if they were deliberately trying to “destabilise” society. In a highly…
Thursday, 20 June 2013 13:07
Police in the news
On Tuesday the BBC reported - The High Court ruled that London police officers who took the personal details of a woman ‘kettled’ during a trade union rally in 2011 acted unlawfully. - Gwent's police and…