British Isles
Friday, 29 July 2016 02:58
Trumpet Call 2016 - early alert
Trumpet Call 2016 will be held in the International Convention Centre, Birmingham, on 15 October the theme of Jubilee. The term Jubilee in the Old Testament was given to the last year of a 50-year period…
Friday, 29 July 2016 02:57
Places of worship to have more security
Churches, mosques, synagogues and all places of worship will receive government-funded ‘protective security measures’ to keep them safe after a rise in hate crimes. £2.4 million will protect places of worship across the country. The steps…
Friday, 29 July 2016 02:55
British security - attack on UK is ‘very likely’
A terrorist attack in the UK is ‘highly likely’ following attacks in other parts of Europe, a five-judge tribunal has been told, as churches in Britain are told to tighten security. The heightened state of security…
Friday, 29 July 2016 02:53
Northern Ireland: Arson attack on church
A Presbyterian church was targeted in an arson attack in south Belfast, in the early hours of Sunday morning causing a significant amount of damage. Police said, ‘a sectarian motive is one of a number of…
Friday, 29 July 2016 02:50
Holiday hunger: Parents skip meals to feed children
The Trussel Trust charity reported, ‘Some parents will skip a meal to feed their children this summer.’ There is an increased demand for their 35 food banks during July and August, when there is no access…
Friday, 29 July 2016 02:48
Trafficking a hidden UK crime
Modern slavery and human trafficking is increasing in the UK. Demand for cheap goods, cheap labour and cheap sex has driven a steep increase in the number of victims reported to authorities. 3,266 people were identified…