British Isles
Monday, 07 June 2010 15:43
The Not Dead Yet UK ‘resistance’ campaign
The campaign kicks off with the launch of a charter that will be sent to all MPs, asking them to support the campaign’s aims and commit to fighting for disabled and terminally ill constituents. Campaigners point…
Monday, 07 June 2010 15:40
Police Service NI urges politicians to calm marching season tension
Politicians should do more to calm tensions during the marching season, the police have said. It cost almost £3m to police parades last summer and the bill could be even higher this year. There are fears…
Monday, 07 June 2010 15:37
Cumbria deaths will be 'incomprehensible' to community
For the people of west Cumbria, the events of this week will be almost impossible to comprehend. In this part of north west England, shootings are rare and major crime is almost unheard of. But in…
Tuesday, 01 June 2010 16:25
All-day drinking laws to be reviewed
All-day drinking laws are set to be reviewed by the new coalition government in an attempt to crack down on binge drinking, it has been revealed. The Liberal Democrat-Conservative manifesto has revealed that the controversial law,…
Tuesday, 01 June 2010 16:23
11-year-olds set to debate rape, prostitution and porn
School children as young as eleven could be given lessons about rape, prostitution and pornography, but critics have warned that the lessons are ‘too explicit’ for youngsters. Charity Rape Crisis has released educational packs for secondary…
Tuesday, 01 June 2010 16:21
Rebuilding Britain: six pillars to strengthen our society
Our culture has its foundations in historic Christian values. We must respect them as we negotiate our future, says the Rt Rev James Jones. Rebuilding Britain rests on the six pillars of family, freedom, friendship, faith,…