British Isles
Friday, 17 August 2012 10:52
‘Trojan’ bid to make longer Sunday trading permanent
The Government is to consider making extended Olympic Sunday trading hours permanent, but critics are concerned about the impact on families. During the six weeks of the Olympics and Paralympics large shops are allowed to choose…
Friday, 17 August 2012 10:50
Baroness Amos in Syria to press for humanitarian access
The UN's emergency relief coordinator Valerie Amos is in Syria to discuss ways of getting aid to the estimated two million people caught up in the country's conflict. Diplomats warn that unless the violence eases it…
Monday, 13 August 2012 14:10
Christian Olympians honoured
As the London Olympics came to a close, two Christian athletes were being honoured for acting out their faith in the world of sport. British rower Debbie Flood and decathlete Bryan Clay have been given the…
Saturday, 11 August 2012 16:21
Athletes in action - Olympians of faith
The following is an excerpt from Athletes in Action report on the prayer effort during the Olympic Games: 'Now that the Olympic Games are under way, we hope all of you are enjoying being able to…
Saturday, 11 August 2012 16:19
Churches help out after failure of Weymouth Olympic initiative
Weymouth’s Bayside Festival for the Olympics has gone into liquidation. But churches from the area are helping shocked stallholders and security staff. Festival organisers closed their gates on Friday, blaming poor attendance. The Rev Anni Douglas,…
Saturday, 11 August 2012 16:16
Salvation Army get on their bikes for Olympics
Many Olympic venues are already achieving iconic status - but one about to enter the public’s consciousness already has an illustrious history. Next Saturday and Sunday the Salvation Army-owned Hadleigh Farm in Essex will play host…