British Isles

Muslim prison numbers soar as staff warn of Islamic ‘gang culture’ in jails

27 Jun 2013
Prison officers have warned of Islamic ‘gang culture’ in jails after figures showed the number of Muslim inmates has rocketed compared with other faiths. Stats obtained by the Sunday People reveal convicts in England and Wales…

Women celebrate purity and preciousness

25 Jun 2013
Milk & Honey, a non-for profit organisation and online hub for young women launched their inaugural event 'The Precious Conference' over the weekend. St Mary's Church in Marylebone opened their doors to young women aged 16…

Teacher probed over her gay marriage views

23 Jun 2013
A Christian teacher from London is under investigation because she refused to give a lesson telling children that all opponents of gay marriage are homophobes. The unnamed teacher didn’t think that it was a “fair characterisation…

Global and local focus as Just Festival launches in Edinburgh

23 Jun 2013
The Just Festival has launched its ambitious 2013 programme in Edinburgh, with a challenge to build bridges and break down barriers between communities, globally and locally. The festival, in August this year, will feature some 129…