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MPs reject calls to allow ‘silent prayer’ in abortion clinic buffer zones

MPs have rejected attempts to allow “silent prayer” outside abortion clinics in England and Wales, amid warnings new buffer zone measures risk making “thoughtcrime” a reality. The Public Order Bill contains powers to make it an offence to interfere ...

07 Mar 2023 at 19:42

Scotland

Abortion clinic buffer zone new laws face final vote at Holyrood

The MSP responsible for buffer zone proposals outside abortion clinics has hailed the “historic moment” as it enters its final stage in Holyrood. The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill will be debated in its final stage on ...

12 Jun 2024 at 00:01

Headteacher of school behind prayer ban says legal case ‘taking a massive toll’

The headteacher of a school which is facing a legal challenge over its decision to ban prayer rituals has said the process is “taking a massive toll”. Michaela Community School in Brent, north London, argues allowing such practices risks ...

21 Jan 2024 at 06:35

Arts & Entertainment

GALLERY: Meet the stars of new Irish reality TV show on multi-faith marriages

A new reality show following multi-faith and multicultural engaged couples across Ireland is due to air this week. Brand new series 'A Ring and a Prayer' explores what happens when two people from different cultures or faith traditions ...

24 Oct 2023 at 18:33

Governors misinformed before backing school’s ‘prayer ban’, High Court told

Governors at a north London school that imposed a “total ban on prayer rituals” backed the policy “on the basis of misinformation and errors”, the High Court has been told. Michaela Community School in Brent, previously dubbed ...

17 Jan 2024 at 11:45

Composer Burt Bacharach dies aged 94

Burt Bacharach, the composer of classic pop songs including I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By, has died at the age of 94. His publicist confirmed to the PA news agency that he died surrounded by relatives at home on ...

09 Feb 2023 at 17:48

Local News

Former friary in Tipperary opens its doors each day as house of prayer

The Abbey House of Prayer (formerly The Friary) in Clonmel is open daily from 11am to 4pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on Monday. Mass is celebrated at 10am on Tuesday morning, with St Anthony’s ...

18 Feb 2024 at 08:33

Burt Bacharach’s death ‘like losing a family member’, says Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick has remembered her “dear friend and musical partner” Burt Bacharach and said the death of the composer “is like losing a family member”. The composer of classic pop songs including I Say A Little ...

09 Feb 2023 at 22:11

Music

I became depressed and withdrawn while making my debut album, says Stormzy

Stormzy has admitted he became “depressed and withdrawn” while making his debut album, which he described as a “super heavy” experience. The rapper opened up to Louis Theroux about issues including his ...

26 Oct 2022 at 09:03

Local News

Celebration of 'World Day of Prayer' in the north west

Two local churches will host services this week to celebrate Friday's global ecumenical event, 'World Day of Prayer', which is led by women and celebrated in around 120 countries. The Derry area's ...

02 Mar 2023 at 11:33

Ruling due in Muslim student’s High Court challenge against school ‘prayer ban’

A high-achieving north London school, previously dubbed Britain’s strictest, is set to discover whether a Muslim student has won a challenge against its ban on “prayer rituals”. The pupil, who ...

16 Apr 2024 at 02:45

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: IOSAS Centre's Halloween Pumpkin Day

Families pictured at IOSAS Centre and Celtic Prayer Garden for Pumpkin Day. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Granda Liam Mullan and Uncle Daniel Fulton having fun with Adam, Ollie and ...

30 Oct 2023 at 20:33

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