British Isles
Friday, 16 August 2013 20:04
Christians lose out to atheists for senior jobs
Christians are less likely than atheists to be promoted to top jobs, official figures show. Nearly a quarter of people with no religious belief live in homes headed by someone with a senior executive position or…
Friday, 16 August 2013 20:01
BBC to air kids’ show on ‘gay marriage’
The BBC broadcasted a reality-style children’s programme on a gay couple preparing for their civil partnership ceremony. The show had been re-named for the edition, and was called Marrying Dad and Dad instead of Marrying Mum…
Friday, 16 August 2013 19:58
Bible could be cast away by BBC’s Desert Island Discs
The Bible could be jettisoned by the BBC’s popular radio show, Desert Island Discs, according to a source within the broadcaster. The show asks guests which records they would take with them if exiled on an…
Monday, 12 August 2013 13:25
Marriage not a priority for prospective parents
A new poll has found that most young people do not plan to get married before starting a family. Their thinking has been put down to uncertainty over the cost of living and the current job…
Monday, 12 August 2013 13:23
Samaritans aim to cut suicides on railways in Wales
Volunteers from Samaritans are hoping to reduce the numbers of suicides on Welsh railways by visiting stations to raise awareness of help available. The charity says the number of suicides in general is rising, with anecdotal…
Thursday, 08 August 2013 19:43
School children encouraged to 'go for it'
Hundreds of primary school children breaking up for the summer were encouraged to ‘go for it’ in life and look after others. A special service at Llandaff Cathedral before the start of the school holidays was…