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July 22, 2020

Founder of music initiative fundraises to keep Leeds venue afloat during Covid-19

The founder of a family friendly music initiative has used his passion for music to raise money for a local bar, music and arts venue during the Covid-19 crisis.  Leeds Trinity University staff member and music enthusiast Toby Chelms has raised £400 for Leeds venue Wharf Chambers, after creating and selling an album through his... Read More
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July 7, 2020

Scottish Government accused of ‘prioritising pints over prayers’

An MSP has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising pints over prayers” by allowing pubs to reopen before places of worship. Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said it is “extraordinary” that pubs, bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers from 15th July, while churches must wait until... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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May 12, 2019

Chaplain urges FA to step in to row over ethnic bar on referees

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has urged the Football Association (FA) to investigate claims that there is a racism issue regarding referees. Reuben Simon, an ambassador for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) officials at Ref Support UK, said black referees are being stopped from climbing the football league ladder and reaching the upper... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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April 2, 2019

Texas looking into city vote to bar restaurant chain over marriage views

The marketplace, not elected officials, should decide whether a company should open an outlet in a particular location, said San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller. In a 27th March statement, he said he has been asked what he thinks of the San Antonio City Council’s 6-4 vote on 21st March “to exclude Chick-fil-A from the list... Read More
Catholic Times, News – World
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March 28, 2019

Irish FA condemn anti-Catholic chant, warn perpetrators they could be banned

Northern Ireland football fans that were recorded on video singing an anti-Catholic song will be banned from attending future fixtures, the sport’s governing body has said. The Irish Football Association (IFA) condemned the 20-second video, which was circulated on social media and shows people – some wearing Northern Ireland football jerseys – singing “we hate... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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October 9, 2018

London professionals sleep out for Depaul UK on World Homeless Day

Professionals from all sectors of industry, MPs and Peers will give up a night of comfort by sleeping out in the elements at London’s Kia Oval cricket ground on 10th October to help end homelessness. Southwark-based homelessness charity Depaul is running its annual Sleepout to raise funds for its vital prevention services which ensure young... Read More
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