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Jun

29
2017

Faecal bacteria found in ice drinks

Bacteria, BBC , Caffè Nero , coffee shop chains , Costa Coffee , Fecal coliform , Following these results , Starbucks

An investigation launched by the BBC programme Watchdog found high levels of faecal bacteria in the ice drinks of three of the UK’s biggest coffee shop chains. Faecal coliforms, which contain disease-causing pathogens, were present in 7/10 ice samples in Costa, 3/10 in Caffè Nero, and 3/10 in Starbucks. Margarita Gomez Escalada, a microbiologist and […]

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Jun

28
2017

Is the ‘Fearless Girl’ stopping women from finding love?

do everything a man can, her personal life , men and women

In today’s post-modern world, where gender equality is at the epicentre of daily conversation, we could say that this year has been the year of ‘female empowerment’. From having Wonder Woman hit the big screen to the fact that female bosses are now more prominent, it is clear that our voices are slowly being […]

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28
2017

Protest turns sour as people demand justice for young man

A young man, cause of his death , sharing a message

On 15 June, 25-year-old Edir Da Costa – known as Edson – was stopped with his friends in his car on Tollgate Road, East London, at around 10 p.m. However, when he was subsequently detained by police officers, he became ill. He died in hospital on Wednesday 21 June, after being in a critical […]

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Jun

26
2017

Want to know the secret to a successful love life?

advice for singles, the right path , the right person

In a world where people are constantly telling others what makes or breaks a relationship, it can be difficult to find the right path to love. That is why we hold our weekly ‘Love Talk Seminars’ to put the myths and rumours about love to rest. The seminar is hosted by long-time couple and hosts […]

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Jun

21
2017

Bomb attack in Brussels Central station

a metro station, Belgium , Brussels , Brussels Central Station , no one was injured , Train station

Yesterday evening at 20:39, a man identified as 36-year-old Moroccan and known only by his initials, OZ, entered the Brussels train station with a suitcase containing “nails and some small gas canisters”. After approaching a group of passengers, he attempted to detonate the bomb, leading to a “partial explosion”, before running towards a soldier and […]

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Jun

20
2017

American student sentenced to hard labour in North Korea has died

his loving family, North Korea , Otto Warmbier , rule of law , Unable to talk

“kind, generous and promising” – These are the words that college classmates used to describe 22-year-old Otto Warmbier who died six days after returning from serving 17 months of his prison sentence in North Korea for stealing a propaganda poster. What started off as a tour of North Korea turned into tragedy when Otto was […]

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20
2017

People attend night vigil as a sign of solidarity following the Finsbury Park terror attack

Finsbury Park Mosque, one good thing , refuse to be afraid , the local community

As I made my way to work through Finsbury Park station this morning, I came across a crowd of people huddling over an array of flowers and supportive messages for those affected by the recent terror attack – which killed one person and injured ten others, whilst they were returning from a local mosque. With […]

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20
2017

Press Statement – Finsbury Park Incident

irrespective of faith, Seven Sisters Road , thoughts and prayers

Bishop Álvaro Lima, who heads the UCKG HelpCentre in the UK and is based at its headquarters in Finsbury Park, has expressed deepest sympathy with everyone affected by the tragic incident on Seven Sisters Road …

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Jun

16
2017

UCKG Supports Grenfell Tower Victims

a Christian church, a community atmosphere , support of victims

Pastor Michael Boodram, head of the UCKG HelpCentre’s Community Outreach Department has expressed heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the department’s appeal in support of victims of the horrific Grenfell Tower fire. He said: “I am extremely grateful to everyone involved with UCKG Community Outreach for their kindness in doing what they could for […]

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Jun

15
2017

Mantle of light

In biblical times, overcome any problem , use your faith

Are you struggling with an issue that’s affecting you negatively? We believe that you can overcome any problem with faith and prayer, which is why we hold meetings every Friday to help put an end to your suffering. The ‘Mantle of Light’ meetings are inspired by the mantle which was used in biblical times. […]

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