Robert Jenrick hopeful places of worship will open in ‘the coming weeks’

May 31, 2020 Article

Places of worship in England will probably open for private prayer before opening up for small weddings and services, the Communities Secretary said. Robert Jenrick said he understands why people of faith may find it “strange” that places of worship would remain closed when shops and other places may open in the coming weeks and […]

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Prisoner admits sending threatening letter to Boris Johnson and female MPs

May 29, 2020 Article

A prison inmate has admitted sending a threatening letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Rakeem Malik also pleaded guilty to making threats to kill against MPs Jess Phillips and Rosie Cooper, and sending threatening letters with the intention of causing “distress or anxiety” to both Theresa May and Ms Phillips. The 53-year-old admitted eight offences […]

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Minneapolis officer charged following death of black man in custody

May 29, 2020 Article

The Minneapolis officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, has been arrested and charged with murder. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman sa... Read More

Muslim family abused by a group of men and told their Eid clothes ‘stink’

May 29, 2020 Article

A Muslim woman walking with her young sister to celebrate Eid near to a park...

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Officer who put knee on black man’s neck ‘should be charged over death’

May 27, 2020 Article

The mayor of Minneapolis has called for criminal charges to be filed against the white police officer seen on video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man during an arrest, even after the man said he could not breathe and stopped moving. Based on the video, mayor Jacob Frey said he believes officer […]

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Tinned pork left outside Muslim family’s home during Ramadan

May 27, 2020 Article

A Muslim family spoke of their shock after discovering tinned pork products placed on their...

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Vicar tells of disappointment as Government confirms no lockdown fine review

May 27, 2020 Article

A vicar has told of his disappointment as the Government confirmed there will be no review of lockdown fines handed to families travelling for childcare purposes. The Health Secretary pledged to speak to the Treasury after the Rev Martin Poole, from Brighton, raised the issue at the daily Downing Street press conference. Matt Hancock faced […]

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Gardai coughed or spat at 80 times since Covid-19 restrictions introduced

May 26, 2020 Article

Gardai have been spat or coughed at 80 times since Covid-19 travel restrictions were introduced on April 8. New figures from April 8 to May 23 show gardai used anti-spit guards 60 times. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris condemned the attacks on members of the force. “These disgraceful spitting and coughing attacks on Gardai while simply […]

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Police examining reports of bishop threatened online over Cummings comments

May 26, 2020 Article

Police are looking into reports a bishop was threatened online after speaking out on Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings’s alleged breach of lockdown rules. Helen-Ann Hartley, the Bishop of Ripon, reported the matter to North Yorkshire Police as some of the Church of England’s most senior figures reported receiving hate mail and death threats. Bishop […]

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Cummings criticism sees Church of England bishops receive death threats

May 25, 2020 Article

Some of the Church of England’s most senior bishops have reported receiving hate mail and death threats after speaking out on Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings’ alleged breach of lockdown rules. Bishop of Worcester John Inge tweeted that he received an email warning “stay out of politics or we’ll kill you” after he criticised Boris […]

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