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Friday, 6 September 2019

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Council defies secularists’ attempt to sideline prayers

Welsh councillors have defended their freedom to conduct prayers before meetings in the face of opposition from those labelling it ‘discriminatory’.

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Australian MPs revolt over extreme abortion law

MPs in New South Wales are threatening to quit their party over its intention to push through an extreme abortion law.

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Planned Parenthood forced to pay out £3 million over its illegal practices

Musicians oppose pro-life laws by endorsing Planned Parenthood

Twins celebrate first birthday after in-womb op

Trans treatments risk ‘irreversible damage’, warns top psychiatrist

A leading psychiatrist has warned that children who take hormones or undergo surgery as part of ‘transitioning’ from one sex to the other risk “serious and irreversible damage”.

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Trans books for children ‘misleading’ and ‘irresponsible’

GB Olympian: ‘Men in women’s sport an unequal playing field’

Welsh police told to take drugs laws seriously

The Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales has been told to take drug offences seriously, after indicating he thinks police forces should no longer treat drugs possession as a criminal matter.

World’s first cornea transplant using adult stem cells

A team of Japanese medics have restored a woman’s eyesight in the world’s first cornea transplant using ethical stem cells.

BBC flooded with complaints over Songs of Praise gay wedding

The BBC has received 1,238 complaints over a controversial Songs of Praise episode featuring a same-sex wedding.

FEATURE: Parents matter when it comes to implementing Relationships Education

Most UK schools started back this week. Many parents are concerned about plans for Relationships Education. Their input could be invaluable in how it is implemented.

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