PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:43
London City Mission: gym and Bible study
Missionary Tim Fielder is spearheading a ministry called Body and Soul Fitness that combines personal training with discipleship of unchurched young men. ‘I often talked to others about God at my gym. So I thought ‘What…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:40
Bullying and abuse of vulnerable in UK
In January Ofsted reported that the Meadows Primary School in Bristol was ‘inadequate’ and that ‘racism and bullying have not been dealt with quickly enough.’ This is just one of many incidents where teachers have been…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:37
Freedom of speech trampled on
On Tuesday Bristol magistrates convicted two Christian preachers of public order offences, many believing they rode roughshod over principles of freedom of speech. They imposed a fine and costs on each of them, totalling £2,016. The…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:35
Sex education compulsory
‘Sex and relationships’ education is to be made compulsory in all schools in England. All children from the age of four will be taught about safe and healthy relationships. Children will also be taught, at an…
Friday, 03 March 2017 10:33
UK / US relations
Anglo-American relations have encompassed many complex dealings through wars and competition for world markets. Since 1940 they have been military allies enjoying a ‘special relationship’ as wartime allies, and NATO partners. However petitions calling for a…
Friday, 24 February 2017 09:12
Friday Focus: the Millennial generation
18- to 35-year-olds have been dubbed the missing generation. They have left the church building and aren't fitting into traditional structures. But the Talking Jesus research (www.talkingjesus.org) says they are very open to having conversations about…