British Isles
Thursday, 19 July 2018 23:09
Heatwave turns UK into giant tinderbox
The fire on Saddleworth Moor is out, but the fire service told the public to stay safe on the moorlands, especially as schools are closing. Between 15 and 19 July there have been many fires on…
Thursday, 19 July 2018 23:06
Christians protest outside Nigerian High Commission
On 18 July a protest was organised by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, to mark 150 days since 15-year-old Leah Sharibu was kidnapped by Boko Haram in Yobe state, Nigeria.…
Thursday, 12 July 2018 22:46
For the nation and all in authority
A 19th-century prayer from Rev H Stobart: ‘O God, our refuge and strength, who orders all things in heaven and earth, look down with your mercy upon us as a nation. Remember not our iniquities, nor…
Thursday, 12 July 2018 22:42
Trump’s visit causes huge police operation
President Trump’s ‘working’ visit to the UK has attracted large-scale protests, as activists have had plans for major demonstrations laid out for months. The police response is the biggest since the riots in London after Mark…
Thursday, 12 July 2018 22:40
Brexit must be workable to avoid no deal
As the Government revealed details of its EU withdrawal plans, Brussels has warned Theresa May that the proposals must be workable in order to avoid a no-deal scenario. UK’s new Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, is insisting…
Thursday, 12 July 2018 22:36
Troubles flare in Northern Ireland
Vehicles were stolen and torched during disorder linked to loyalist bonfires. A pipe bomb exploded close to a police operation in Belfast. Police were warned that loyalist paramilitaries were planning to ‘orchestrate and participate in serious…