British Isles
Sunday, 05 May 2013 16:56
Christian Aid Week 'bites back at hunger'
Christian Aid Week (12-18 May 2013) Britain’s longest running door-to-door fundraising week, will this year be urging the British public to "bite back at hunger" and ask why, in a world where there is a enough…
Sunday, 05 May 2013 16:53
Church of England urged to take 'urgent' action on child abuse
The Church of England risks a ticking “time bomb” if it does not take urgent action to prevent further incidents of child abuse, a report has warned. A single new case of abuse will immediately expose…
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:50
'Be vigilant,' Ann Widdecombe tells UK Christians
Ann Widdecombe has called on Christians to put pressure on the UK government to take action against persecution of Christians overseas – and to stop it developing here. Speaking at an event held last week in…
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:47
NI Archbishop praises hospice movement
The Archbishop of Armagh was at a special service on Sunday celebrating three decades of care by the Northern Ireland Hospice. The service was held on Sunday at St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, and was led by…
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:44
Day of prayer for the media
The Church and Media Network is inviting Christians and churches to pray for the media. The Christian organisation exists to build a bridge between the church and the media. It is encouraging all churches and Christians…
Thursday, 02 May 2013 19:41
Poll reveals 1 in 4 disabled rail passengers suffer hate crime or abuse
One in four disabled rail passengers has suffered a hate crime or abuse, according to new research published today (24 April)) by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Action for Rail campaign. The poll of 1,031 disabled…