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Brand flies flag for addicts
Russell Brand, the alternative comedian known for his quasi-intellectual quips on almost every subject known to man, is to offer his thoughts once again on 8 May – when he addresses a group of Methodists in the north east and tells them how former... read more »
Hope lives
There’s a verse in the Bible that says if Christ has not been raised, then our faith is a complete and utter waste of time. I love this statement as it sums up what I think far better than I ever could. Some sceptics have suggested... read more »
Much more than a story
The world has become so familiar with the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection that we often fail to appreciate how disturbing, challenging and frightening these supernatural events must have been to those witnessing them in first century Israel. For me, however, the Easter story... read more »
Charity has big UK impact
A ‘Good Samaritan’ organisation is having a major impact on gun, knife and drug crime in 80 British towns and cities – and, over the next few months, it is set to boost ‘kindness’ and community cohesion in a further 180. Redeeming Our Communities... read more »
Inspired by a thief
There is one character within the Easter story I find more fascinating than any other – with the exception of Christ himself. Like so many, this man showed faithfulness and humility. Yet his name is unknown to the world. That seems to be the way of... read more »
Top ‘prank’ city revealed
April Fool’s Day has arrived – and the Sorted team hopes you have taken all the japes, jokes and shenanigans in good humour? The clever people at OnBuy.com also enjoy a good laugh, so much so that this time round they got their researchers... read more »
Rare bird excites ‘twitchers’
The Trossachs is a part of Scotland noted for its wooded glens, braes, and lochs lying to the east of Ben Lomond. It’s an area of natural beauty that paves the way to the Highlands. Outside of lockdown, tourists from all over the world flock... read more »
Coping with lockdown stress
With more and more people seeking help to combat post-lockdown anxiety, a leading psychotherapist is offering some valuable and timely advice. Keeley Taverner, whose Key for Change practice is based in Uxbridge and London, believes being realistic about the coming months is vital as... read more »
Charity delivers African jabs
While 50 per cent of adults in Britain may have now received their COVID-19 jabs, we should spare a thought for the billions of people around the world who are less fortunate – including many who live and work in remote and hard-to-reach places. One... read more »
Poirot actor’s Bible world-first
Known to millions of people as ace detective, Hercule Poirot, the actor Sir David Suchet is set to take on a role he regards as a real ‘privilege’ – reading the gospel of St John’s from Westminster Abbey on Easter Sunday. In a world premiere,... read more »