British Isles
Thursday, 23 May 2024 22:18
CofE church attendance up!
Average weekly attendance at Church of England services rose nearly 5% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of growth. Children's attendance increased by almost 6%. Although total attendance remains below 2019 levels, the gap has…
Thursday, 23 May 2024 22:16
Water contamination and infections confirmed in Brixham
More than fifty cases of cryptosporidium have been confirmed in Brixham, Devon; around 17,000 households were instructed to boil their water. The Health Security Agency reported 57 cases, up by eleven since last Friday, with more…
Thursday, 23 May 2024 22:13
Turbulence causes injuries and a fatality on Singapore Airlines flight
Twenty passengers, including six Britons, remain in intensive care after a Singapore Airlines flight from Heathrow encountered severe turbulence. Singapore's prime minister has promised a thorough investigation following the death of 73-year-old Geoffrey Kitchen, who suffered…
Thursday, 23 May 2024 22:11
Gove addresses antisemitism in the UK
Michael Gove has addressed the rise in antisemitism in Britain, warning it signals broader societal dangers. In his speech, Gove likened the situation to historical instances where countries becoming unsafe for Jews indicated a descent into…
Friday, 17 May 2024 12:10
Thy Kingdom Come: The Prayer, 19 May, 5pm
Thy Kingdom Come is encouraging all Christian youth groups across the country to meet on Pentecost Sunday afternoon from 5-6 pm. As part of this session, they can join online with the rest of the nation…
Friday, 17 May 2024 12:09
UK ministers visit Saudi Arabia to boost trade ties amid ‘lethal force’ reports
UK Cabinet ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, are visiting Saudi Arabia to strengthen trade ties amid reports of Riyadh authorising lethal force to clear land for a new desert city. Dowden is leading a…