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February 13, 2020

Tea and music are true unifiers says Snow Patrol frontman

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has talked of the need for Christian unity and urged people of all religions, and none, to come together and recognise the bond they share with one another. Speaking at the Four Corners Festival in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast, the Northern Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist pointed out that music connects... Read More
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December 21, 2018

Memories of community not faded 30 years after Lockerbie Air Disaster, says bishop

The Bishop of Galloway has marked the 30th anniversary of the Lockerbie Air Disaster, stating that the memories of the community have not faded or diminished. Memorial services are to be held in Scotland and the US today to remember the 270 people killed when a passenger plane exploded over Lockerbie 30 years ago. Wreaths... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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November 26, 2018

On-shelf labels to remind shoppers of food banks

On-shelf labels reminding shoppers about items needed by food banks have been introduced in a major supermarket after a trial saw donations triple. Products like tinned meat, fish and fruit in all UK Sainsbury’s stores are now being accompanied by signs. The idea was pitched by a group of teenagers working on a social project... Read More
Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland
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July 22, 2018

Churches need to adopt ‘access for all’ attitude to disabilities

The director of a Catholic mental health project is urging parishes to address the challenges faced by those who suffer from mental health issues and disabilities. Ben Bano, director of Welcome Me as I Am, which promotes mental health and dementia awareness in parish communities, said that discussing illnesses, whether it be physical or mental,... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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July 21, 2018

Campaigners tell Sainsbury’s to play fair over new trading brand

As Sainsbury’s focuses on its merger with supermarket chain Asda, consumers have demanded that the retail giant reconsider its decision to drop Fairtrade. Protestors recently descended on Sainsbury’s AGM to call on the company to rethink plans to ditch using the Fairtrade mark on its own-brand Red Label tea in favour of its own ‘Fairly... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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