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Tuesday, 17 June 2014 01:00
Scottish parliament and secular humanist groups
The Edinburgh Secular Society (ESS) claims official guidance was breached when Evangelical Alliance Scotland (EAS) hosted a reception in Holyrood marking the publication of its manifesto ‘What Kind of Nation?’ ESS called the reception (endorsed by…
Tuesday, 17 June 2014 01:00
Down’s Syndrome shouldn’t be feared, says mum
The mother of a seven-year-old girl with Down’s Syndrome, who hit the headlines for appearing in Sainsbury’s clothing adverts, has said there had been an ‘assumption’ she would abort her daughter. Hayley Goleniowska, 43, and her…
Tuesday, 17 June 2014 01:00
NSPCC changes stance on those who cover up child abuse
Peter Wanless, chief executive of the child protection charity NSPCC, has said people who cover up child sex abuse should be prosecuted, and there should be a duty on institutions like hospitals, children's homes and boarding…
Thursday, 12 June 2014 01:00
Italy: Navy rescues 1,000 migrants
The Italian coastguard rescued more than 1,000 migrants from three separate boats early last Saturday, in the second such operation in two days. The migrants and asylum-seekers were plucked from three boats 40 miles off the…
Thursday, 12 June 2014 01:00
Italy: Navy rescues 1,000 migrants
The Italian coastguard rescued more than 1,000 migrants from three separate boats early last Saturday, in the second such operation in two days. The migrants and asylum-seekers were plucked from three boats 40 miles off the…
Thursday, 12 June 2014 01:00
Prayer for revival across Norfolk
The 35th Prayer for Revival gathering started this week with pastors and churches from across the city and the region praying together in unity. Organisers are delighted that more churches are joining and actively supporting and…