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Cricket star targets gambling
A leading county cricketer is attempting to hit gambling companies for six – by seeking curbs to ‘in your face’ advertising. Hampshire all-rounder, Chris Wood, is spearheading attempts by the Professional Cricketers’ Association – the sport’s trade union – to reduce the opportunities broadcasters offer... read more »
PM praises selfless Christians
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has for the first time publicly thanked churches for the role they have played during lockdown and recognised the ‘selfless stoicism’ Christians have demonstrated throughout the pandemic. It has been a hard 12 months for everyone, including Britain’s churches, but Christians... read more »
Time to build a life plan
The world has a funny habit of hitting us hard when we least expect it. And it did just that to Gwyn Williams in 2001 – on the fateful and harrowing day of 9/11. How many of us have been on journeys with unscheduled stops,... read more »
Taiwan goes sushi-crazy
If you think the British are barking mad and liable to doing weird and wonderful things, think again. For it seems the people of Taiwan can beat anything the crazy Brits can do. In a bid to get themselves a freebie – in this case... read more »
Covid's spurring us on
Pubs and restaurants have been devastated during the course of the last 12 months. But two innovative and community-focused Leicestershire businesses have used the pandemic to change their working practices, making them more customer-focussed and COVID-proof. As Louis Mason reveals. I can’t wait to get... read more »
Minister's plea to royals
A Christian minister and charity leader believes the fallout from last week’s bombshell TV interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could pave the way for ‘lasting racial reconciliation’. The Reverend Alton Bell, who oversees the work of the Movement for Justice and Reconciliation,... read more »
Vicar laughs off Zoom gaffe
A Zoom filter blunder has accidentally turned a Warwickshire Vicar into a Blues Brother – and a social media sensation to boot! During a church service streamed live to churchgoers, Reverend Vaughan Roberts was turned into the spitting image of Joliet Jake Blues from the hit... read more »
Welby condemns male 'sin'
Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury and most senior cleric in the Anglican Church, has joined a growing army of politicians and community leaders in speaking out in the wake of Sarah Everard’s brutal murder. The 33-year-old’s remains were found in woodland in Kent towards... read more »
Mother's Day: a troubled past
Tomorrow, many families whose finances are suffering due to the effects of Lockdown and the global pandemic, will struggle to buy their mothers a bunch of flowers to celebrate Mothering Sunday. If you don't believe me, just speak to the millions of people now relying... read more »
England ace’s plea to men
A former England footballer will next week attempt to help business owners and leaders become ‘better allies to women and people from under-represented groups’. Graeme Le Saux, who played for Blackburn, Chelsea and Southampton during an illustrious top-flight career, will talk to members of the... read more »