British Isles
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 14:06
Knives found hidden under prison mats following Muslim gang war
Home-made knives were found hidden under prison prayer mats after an inmate was stabbed in a jail war. Officers discovered 13 razor-sharp weapons following a brawl between Muslim gangs. A young man was knifed in the…
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 14:05
Free friendship phone service for older people launchedA free 24-hour
dedicated helpline for older people across the UK has been launched by Esther Rantzen. 'The Silver Line' aims to combat loneliness in the over-65s by providing friendship, information and advice through calls to trained volunteers. Ms…
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 14:02
Lichfield delighted with first Messy Church confirmationOctober
2013 marked the first confirmation service in a Messy Church congregation in the Diocese of Lichfield. Messy Church originated out of the Fresh Expression movement, which was established by the Church of England and the Methodist…
Tuesday, 03 December 2013 14:00
Couples fear ‘faith barrier’ in adoption systemMost people who seriously
consider adoption are ‘actively religious’, a Government survey shows, yet many fear being rejected for their faith. The survey was carried out on behalf of the Department for Education by adoption group First4Adoption. The group has…
Monday, 02 December 2013 11:25
New ASBO law could catch carol singers
The Christian Institute and other civil liberty organisations have launched a campaign to reform clause 1 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill that could catch street preachers and carol singers. Under the clause, a…
Monday, 02 December 2013 11:23
Rape prevention work needed
Police in England and Wales are being urged to be more proactive in their efforts to prevent rapes. Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Martin Hewitt said forces have been too "reactive" up until now. He wants…