PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:57
A prayer for Pentecost
The National Day of Prayer and Worship (NDOPW) is encouraging Christians to pray for the world this Pentecost. NDOPW has written a special prayer that Christians can use: See: http://www.ndopw.com/content/pages/documents/1368179709.pdf Jonathan Oloyede, NDOPW convener, said: 'I…
Thursday, 16 May 2013 17:47
Swansea measles: Drop in clinic attendance sparks concern
Health officials looking to control the Swansea measles epidemic have expressed concern at a fall in numbers attending the latest MMR clinics. Drop-in clinics have been held for more than a month but only 381 vaccinations…
Monday, 13 May 2013 17:00
Latest C of E figures "heartening" says bishop
Statistics released by the Church of England show an increase in the number of young people attending weekly church services in addition to a rise in adult and child baptisms. The number of people attending Christmas…
Monday, 13 May 2013 16:58
Is your church as welcoming as you think?
The Methodist Church in Britain wants to develop a "culture of welcome" in local churches with the launch of a new online resource. The free online resource - First Impressions Count - is a workshop designed…
Monday, 13 May 2013 16:56
Hospital staffing levels unsafe, senior nurses warn
Staffing levels on hospital wards across England are unsafe and could put patient’s lives at risk, a group of senior nurses has warned. Wards across the country often have just one registered nurse looking after eight…
Monday, 13 May 2013 16:55
Critics pan barrister’s call to lower age of consent to 13
Critics have hit out at a barrister who called for the age of consent to be lowered to 13, saying her comments were “foolish” and “despicable”. Barrister Barbara Hewson said a change in the law would…