British Isles
Thursday, 13 August 2020 20:54
Scotland: floods and train crash
Severe flash floods closed schools, caused rivers to burst their banks, flooded homes, blocked roads, disrupted train services, and caused a train crash. Lightning, heavy rain showers and large hailstorms are forecast for Scotland, with a…
Thursday, 13 August 2020 20:52
Northern Ireland: dangerous point of pandemic
Health minister Robin Swann has warned that NI is facing the most dangerous point of the Covid-19 pandemic. He is concerned that some people have stopped following even the most basic guidance. The current daily average…
Thursday, 13 August 2020 20:49
RAF aircraft tracks Russian warship
A Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) has completed its first operation in the North Sea, shadowing a Russian warship as it passed close to UK waters. The Poseidon, from 120 Squadron (based…
Thursday, 13 August 2020 20:47
New trials for Covid contact-tracing app
A coronavirus contact-tracing app for England has edged a step closer with the launch of a new public trial, after months of delays. From 13 August, the Isle of Wight will be in the trial forefront…
Thursday, 13 August 2020 20:44
Prayer walking universities
As September approaches, students will begin an academic year like no other as the coronavirus pandemic impacts universities. But God is still moving and working, students are searching for hope and purpose, and we can meet…
Thursday, 06 August 2020 23:44
Migrant arrivals hitting crisis levels
Last month you prayed for compassionate provisions for refugees (see). Now Tony Smith, the former head of UK Border Force, said that if the UK and France fail to agree joint Channel patrols, arrivals will reach…