British Isles
Monday, 13 February 2012 13:33
Frozen to death as fuel bills soar
The number of pensioners dying from hypothermia has nearly doubled in five years, a period when a succession of cold winters has been coupled with drastic rises in energy bills. The official figures emerged after several…
Monday, 13 February 2012 13:30
Bishops and MPs criticise High Court ruling on council prayers
Bishops and MPs have criticised the High Court’s landmark ban on prayers during council meetings. The High Court ruled that it was ‘unlawful’ to say prayers during the formal business at council meetings, following a judicial…
Monday, 13 February 2012 13:29
Teen allowed contraception implant without mum knowing
A mum has described as ‘morally wrong’ a scheme which allowed her 13-year-old daughter to be given a contraception implant at school without her knowledge. The unnamed mum said she thinks more parents should be aware…
Thursday, 09 February 2012 15:19
General Synod challenged to urgently defend marriage
Andrea Minichiello Williams spoke to the General Synod today (6 Feb), challenging the Church of England to take a stand for traditional marriage before it is too late. Urging the Presidents of the Synod (the two…
Thursday, 09 February 2012 15:17
Churches get set for the Olympics
The umbrella organisation pulling together evangelistic efforts for the London 2012 Olympics has just embarked on its last church training tour before the big event begins in just a few months. More than Gold's nine-week tour…
Thursday, 09 February 2012 15:16
Event to alert Christians to growing secularism
Christians from across the Midlands descended on Coventry Cathedral last Saturday for a special event to alert Christians to the increasing secularisation of Britain, and discrimination against those who stand up for orthodox beliefs in public…