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Fighting for free speech

Among those at a recent rally were members of the Evangelical Alliance, Salvation Army, Lawyers Christian Fellowship, and the Methodist Church.

Bible bikers in Gospel call

Motorbike shops in Leicester are being given Bibles to encourage more motorcyclists to take an interest in religion. The East Midlands branch of the Christian Motorcyclists’ Association is handing the books out to stores.

Dignified death

CARE welcomed last week's extensive debate on euthanasia in the House of Lords, saying it has highlighted the clear dangers of voluntary euthanasia and assisted dying. The Assisted Dying Bill is the latest attempt by crossbencher Lord Joffe to legalise euthanasia or assisted suicide.

Indian cinema gala

A new children’s charity aimed at serving poor children in some of the world’s most deprived areas was recently launched with an Indian-themed gala evening at the Coronet Cinema in Notting Hill, west London. The Rachael’s Children’s Trust will take on its first project in India.

Don't stop us going to church!
Home Office proposals for dealing with extremism in places of worship are strongly criticised as disproportionate by the Rt Rev Tom Butler, Bishop of Southwark. The Home Office is consulting on the proposals at present.