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Church of England School May Allocate Places by Lottery
Spaces at Lady Margaret Church of England School in London could be allocated by lottery next year. The school, one of the most successful schools in the country, is believed to be the first Anglican school considering the idea, the Church Times reports.
Teens 'Graduate' from Romance Academy After Refraining from Sex
The Romance Academy, a sex and relationship education programme for teens, held a graduation ceremony for teenagers who stayed celibate for 15 weeks.
Slave Ship Comes to London to Mark 200th Anniversary of Abolition
On 29 March 2007 The Zong, a replica 18th century wooden square rigger will be accompanied up the Thames by Royal Navy Frigate HMS Northumberland on its pre-scheduled trip from Greenwich, through Tower Bridge to dock at Tower Pier.
Archbishop Meets President of South Africa on MDGs
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has met the President of South Africa to discuss the progress made so far in making the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) a reality in the country.
Archbishop Meets President of South Africa on MDGs
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has met the President of South Africa to discuss the progress made so far in making the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) a reality in the country.
Church Army Joins Hope 2008 Mission Initiative
Church Army has offered its support for Hope 2008, a major evangelistic initiative to encourage local churches and Christian charities to work together to create a lasting legacy of both physical and spiritual change in the lives of communities and individuals.
Premier Christian Radio to Go Digital at Easter
Premier Christian Radio has secured a digital licence and will begin broadcasting throughout London on DAB during the Easter holiday.
'Don't Be Derek', Tearfund Urges
In light of the increasing awareness of climate change, Tearfund has introduced the 'Don't Be Derek' campaign. According to the Christian relief agency, Derek is the 'bad cop of climate change, and the Mr Big of heat-trapping carbon emissions'. His energy-hungry lifestyle is fuelled by the quest for comfort and convenience.
Evangelicals Speak Out Against SORs: 'Christianity Must Resist Privatisation'
The Evangelical Alliance, representing more a million evangelicals in the UK, has said that new equality regulations will unfairly jeopardise the expression of religion and belief in the public square, and are part of a trend to effectively force it behind closed doors.
Survey Suggests Snoring 'Costs Two Years in Sleep'
More than a third of Britons are losing two years of sleep in a lifetime because of snoring, a survey suggests...
EU Leaders Vow to Carbon Emissions Cuts
The European Union has committed itself to tackling climate change as key European leaders, including Britain's Tony Blair, commenced a summit in Brussels this week.
thebandwithnoname to Launch Latest Album
Popular UK Christian band thebandwithnoname (tbwnn) will officially launch their latest new album Dying To Be There in Manchester, March 31.
Dads Should Laugh More with Kids, Charity Suggests
Care for the Family will open an event for dads in the south east, telling them that they need to laugh with their kids more often. The charity's A Rough Guide for Dads' Richard Hardy believes that having fun with your kids is one of the most important things you can do as a dad.
Hope08 Launched to Thousands Across UK
Signs of change are happening across the UK, as churches, organisations and individuals make plans for Hope08. That was the message shared by Mike Pilavachi on the recent Soul Survivor Tour, which launched Hope08 in five different cities.
Langham Partnership International Director Trains 150 Pastors in Nigeria
Chris Wright, International Director of Langham Partnership International, has given guidance and tuition to more than 150 pastors in an intensive training course on expository biblical preaching.