Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans

"Archbishop of Canterbury to spell out new rules for Anglicans By George Pitcher and Martin Beckford The Archbishop of Canterbury will today spell out how he hopes a new set of rules can solve "one of...

Ian McKellen describes anti-gay death threats

Apparently not getting the memo that Galdalf is immortal, some have sent death threats to openly gay film and stage star Sir Ian McKellen. In the article below, he touches upon those incidents as he describes his...

Knife crime: LONDON Police seize 200 weapons in stop and search blitz

"The kitchen knife is the most common weapon used in teenage stabbings, Sir Ian Blair said today, as he revealed that close to 200 weapons have been seized since officers stepped up stop and search measures in...

Dalai Lama starts tour in London

The Tibetan spiritual leader  is arriving in London to mobilise support for his cause. He will address British Parliament and give evidence on human rights to a parliamentary committee during his...

Coffin's final horse-drawn journey ends in horror

"A dignified entrance to a cemetery by the dearly departed aboard a horse-drawn carriage has turned horribly wrong. The two horses pulling the carriage into Lambeth Cemetery were apparently spooked and the funeral carriage overturned."

Cannabis U-turn by police

"Police have launched a "zero tolerance" crackdown on cannabis users in a London borough. In a major policy U-turn, police and lawyers have agreed the tough action is the only solution to drug dealing and anti-social behaviour on the streets. The three-month operation has...

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