PA: British Isles & Ireland
Saturday, 11 August 2012 16:16
Salvation Army get on their bikes for Olympics
Many Olympic venues are already achieving iconic status - but one about to enter the public’s consciousness already has an illustrious history. Next Saturday and Sunday the Salvation Army-owned Hadleigh Farm in Essex will play host…
Saturday, 11 August 2012 16:14
Police and churches partner to tackle crime
Speaking at a conference organised by Faith in Britain and the Metropolitan Police Service, Commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe said, ‘There's no way that we can police this city alone - we have to do this with…
Saturday, 11 August 2012 16:11
Police chief warns on spending cuts
One of Britain's most senior police chiefs Sir Norman Bettison of West Yorkshire Police warned that Government spending cuts will leave officers unable to cope with a repeat of the riots that swept the country last…
Saturday, 04 August 2012 12:48
Cooperating Christian organisations release Jesus Agenda
Micah Challenge has partnered with Christian Aid and Compassion UK to produce a new DVD entitled ‘The Jesus Agenda’. This new production is actually a 9-week DVD-based course, which explores the biblical framework for advocacy through…
Friday, 03 August 2012 21:15
Child sex trafficking threat
Major sporting events such as World Cups and Olympic Games are often preceded by warnings about a rise in prostitution and sex trafficking as a result of the impending influx of spectators. The children’s charity Barnardo’s…
Friday, 03 August 2012 21:13
Religion playing strong role in background of Olympic Games
In a BBC radio broadcast, Anglican canon Duncan Green called on people everywhere in the world to live together in peace and harmony, in the spirit of the Olympic Games. The Multi-Faith Centre at the Olympic…