PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 01 August 2019 23:52
Yorkshire, Cheshire and Manchester floods
Heavy rain in northern England has left people stranded and blocked roads and railway lines. Firefighters rescued 22 people from flooded properties in Cheshire and Greater Manchester after days of heavy rain - 19mm of rain…
Thursday, 01 August 2019 23:50
High Court case over Christian assemblies
Supported by Humanists UK, atheist parents Lee and Lizanne Harris want a judicial review by the High Court into ‘harmful and divisive’ Christian messages taught in Burford Primary School assemblies. They say their children's human rights…
Thursday, 01 August 2019 23:47
Building plans threaten nuns
A community of Benedictine nuns is under threat. Developers are seeking permission for a housing estate of 65 homes next to their secluded ancient abbey, where they live simply, with an emphasis on silent and isolated…
Thursday, 01 August 2019 23:45
Seeds of prayer: the seasons
In Israel, August is the beginning of the season of pomegranates. One of the ‘seven species’ (Deuteronomy 8:8), pomegranates are symbolic of blessing and fruitfulness (Numbers 13:23), providing much needed refreshment when summer is at its…
Thursday, 01 August 2019 23:40
Iran: UK initiative on Strait of Hormuz
On 29 July Iran said that talks with the USA would be possible if based on an agenda that could lead to tangible results, but Washington is not seeking dialogue. Javad Zarif, Iran’s foreign minister, appealed…
Thursday, 01 August 2019 23:33
UK invited to pray for the Hajj
Jesus has all authority and power to forgive sins through his sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection for those who receive Him by faith. However Muslims reject this mercy and look for forgiveness and an…