British Isles
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:14
Afghanistan: warnings and explosions at airport
Shortly after UK armed forces minister James Heappey had warned of an imminent terror attack, and had called on those queuing outside Kabul airport to move to safety, two explosions rocked the area on 26 August,…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:12
100+ churches help Afghan refugees
Over 100 churches have joined forces to help Afghan refugees settle in the UK. Christian charities Welcome Churches and the Hospitality Pledge are encouraging churches to join them in supporting refugees - particularly in areas where…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:07
Extinction Rebellion protests
Activists have begun two weeks of London protests 'targeting the root cause of the climate crisis'. On 24 August protesters lined London streets with placards, waved banners and erected obstacles to disrupt and block roads around…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:05
Lockdown screen time ruining children’s sight
Optometrists across the country say they are diagnosing higher numbers of children with short-sightedness (myopia) since the start of the pandemic. They put this down to less time spent outside due to Covid restrictions, more time…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 21:03
More Covid cases this summer than in 2020
This time last year, the UK was slowly taking its first small steps into what would become the second wave of Covid-19. That led to tighter local restrictions and, ultimately, lockdowns across all the nations, which…
Thursday, 26 August 2021 20:58
Paralympics disability awareness
Ellie Simmonds and John Stubbs led the British team into the stadium to widespread welcome and approval on social media. The bright glare of Paralympics can be fleeting and all too quickly forgotten. On the day…