Monday, November 28, 2005
Lords reject Government's 'religious harassment' plans
The House of Lords has voted to strip out the religious harassment provisions from the Equality Bill. The provisions threatened, among other things, to ban Bibles from hospital bedsides and Christian evangelism in prisons.
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Thursday, November 24, 2005
Pubs in new 24-hour opening era
Round-the-clock drinking in England and Wales is now a reality after new licensing laws came in force.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Conservatives warn of drink hours chaos
The Conservatives say the government's decision to allow 24-hour drinking will lead to an increase in drink-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4438938.stm
Further information on this subject can also be found on the following webpage:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4438938.stm
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Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Memorial service 'too Christian'
Organisers of a memorial service to remember murder victims say its future is in doubt because of concerns it may exclude non-Christians.
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Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Mother begins 'right to know' bid
A mother has launched a legal challenge to guidelines allowing girls to have abortions without parental consent.
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Threat to non-PC festive lights
A council may stop helping to pay for Christmas lighting displays because they are not politically correct.
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Friday, November 04, 2005
Gay bishop meets head of Church
The first openly gay Anglican bishop, Gene Robinson, has met Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams for talks.
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Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Row as Christmas lights renamed
A decision to call Christmas lights "Winter Lights" in south London has been condemned as showing a "total lack of respect" for Christians.
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