British Isles
Friday, 26 February 2016 10:48
London: anti-Trident rally tomorrow
This year Parliament will decide on whether or not to replace Trident, the UK’s nuclear weapons system. The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) reported polls showing a majority of the public opposing Trident replacement. In recent…
Friday, 26 February 2016 10:46
The Queen - a glimpse into her faith
English royalty rarely speak of their beliefs, but Queen Elizabeth II has written about her faith in a foreword to a new book entitled The Servant Queen and the King She Serves. She wrote, ‘I have…
Friday, 19 February 2016 13:07
Leicester Royal Infirmary closes wards over swine flu
Three wards at Leicester Royal Infirmary have closed after 16 cancer patients were diagnosed with swine flu. The patients have been isolated to avoid an outbreak. Another three people with flu are being treated at the…
Friday, 19 February 2016 13:06
Harassment, vilification, intimidation'- Bishop Ball’s sex abuse victim speaks out
A sex abuse survivor accused the Church of England of attempts to prevent him from sharing his story. Graham Sawyer was abused by Bishop Peter Ball in 1970 and 1980. In a General Synod fringe meeting…
Friday, 19 February 2016 13:06
Serving migrants in our midst
UK cities are taking in refugees, Birmingham has taken 50, but the need is enormous. Birmingham’s refugees are mostly Eritreans, Afghans, Sudanese and Iranians. Many need housing, all need friendship and support. People wanting to help…
Friday, 19 February 2016 13:05
NHS 'never events' a disgrace, says Patients Association
More than a thousand NHS patients in England in the past four years have suffered from serious mistakes that should never happen. These ‘never events’ included a man who had a testicle removed rather than just…