Pastor's Thought

Once again the issue concerning the right to die has come to parliament with MPs voting against legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. The Terminally ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was defeated by 286 votes to 270, meaning the existing law remains unchanged. The proposed legislation would have allowed terminally ill adults, judged […]

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026,  a major glacier and rock collapse along the Nepal Tibet border which triggered flash floods and debris flows.  This covered villages and people beneath debris and waters at a grand scale. During this time, for nine days, two workers remained trapped deep inside a hydropower tunnel as, mud and boulders […]

On Tuesday, 25 August 2026, the world lost one of the most recognisable and influential voices in country music. Dolly Parton, aged 80, passed away following a brief battle with cancer, leaving behind an extraordinary musical and humanitarian legacy. Born in Tennessee USA, Dolly rose from humble beginnings singing in her grandfather’s church to become […]

It has been almost 17 years since Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt set a new world record for the 100 meters sprint of 9.58 in the 2009 World Athletics Championships.  This has stood as the benchmark of human speed and a celebrated achievement. Recently, this record has now been broken.  Not by a fellow sprinter from […]

On 14 August 2026, Professor Jason Arday was found dead at his home in Battersea, South London, aged 41. The Metropolitan Police called the death unexpected but not suspicious, so speculation about its cause is unwarranted. What deserves scrutiny instead is what happened to him in the weeks before. Arday faced serious allegations of plagiarism […]

The resignation of Professor Jason Arday from the University of Cambridge following intense scrutiny of aspects of his academic work and personal biography raises questions extending far beyond one individual. Without doubt; academic integrity matters. Where claims have been exaggerated, inaccurately presented, or cannot be substantiated, they should be investigated. Professor Arday like any other […]

The European Union has convened an emergency meeting following a sharp rise in migrants crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The dangerous crossings have overwhelmed local resources, claimed lives and once again brought Europe’s migration policies under intense scrutiny. Behind every statistic is a human life. Many migrants are fleeing conflict, persecution, […]

On the 17th July 2026, we saw the passing of cricket legend Garfield Sobers. Sir Garfield Sobers stands as one of the greatest sporting figures ever produced by the Caribbean. Representing the West Indies between 1954 and 1974, he played 93 Test matches and established himself as a player of exceptional versatility and consistency. In […]

The death of former Conservative MP and former government minister Ann Widdecombe has shocked the nation, after police confirmed they are treating her death as a murder investigation.  Initially, the media announced her passing without reference to there being any reference or suggestion of any misdemeanour.  However, it later came to light that the 78-year-old […]

This year marks 60 years since England won the World Cup, and the song ‘Football’s Coming Home’ resonates even louder as England eagerly anticipates its FIFA World Cup Round of 16 encounter against Mexico. There was much debate about the UK moving the match forward by six hours, as this would not align with the original […]

This week marked another significant turning point in British politics as Sir Keir Starmer resigned as Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister. His departure paves the way for Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to become the country’s next Prime Minister following the Labour leadership transition. If confirmed, Britain will have had seven […]

On 3rd June 2026, Kanya King CBE passed away at the age of 57. Best known as the founder of the MOBO Awards, King leaves behind a remarkable legacy of vision, courage, determination and faith. Her passing marks the loss of one of the most influential figures in British music and culture who, over a […]