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The birth of Christianity: The emergence and spread of a new religion

The birth of Christianity can be traced back to the first century AD when Jesus Christ was said to be teaching and preaching in ancient Palestine. This new religion emerged in a time and place where …

Finally some justice for Stephen Lawrence

The internet is abuzz this afternoon with the news that Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, were found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey after a trial focused on forensic evidence held since 1993. …

Set your goals

You wouldn’t”t build a house without a plan; you don’t go on holiday without some idea of the travel plan but when it comes to life how many of us plan for the future? When you set yourself …

When we ruled – book by Robin Walker

I finally treated myself to Robin Walker’s book When We Ruled. It’s an extremely big read, and I’m looking forward to some downtime so that I can fully enjoy our history. I promise to …

A story for the Christmas holidays

Having a bad day? Is Christmas getting you down? Here’s something that might lighten your mood. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular …

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study: An unethical chapter in American medical history

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study remains a dark chapter in the history of American medical research. The study, officially known as the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male, occurred …

Chronic fatigue syndrome may be to blame for pupil absence

New research suggests chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) affects far more schoolchildren than was thought and may be a key reason for time off school. Previous estimates suggested around one to five …

Archbishop of Canterbury says riots will return unless we reach out to young

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of “more outbreaks of futile anarchy” like this summer’s riots unless the Government and society do more to rescue young people “who …

Gay, lesbian and transgender people face violence in South Africa

South Africa’s black lesbians and transgender men in disadvantaged areas regularly confront hostility and abuse from their families, communities and in their workplaces, according to a damning Human …

Barack Obama 1991 TBS Black History video

Internet users are enjoying a 1991 video in which a young Barack Obama, a Harvard Law School student, talks about pioneering African-American lawyer Charles Hamilton Houston. A fresh-faced Obama …

Our local hero – Jennifer Berbeck

Jennifer Berbeck, from Catford, was recognised with the Star of South London award this month as part of the South London Press Our Heroes Awards. She dedicated her award to staff working for public …

Should you have the flu jab?

For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious and doesn’t have long term effects on wellbeing. . You will usually recover within a week. However, certain people are at greater risk of …