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Mosque-shutting proposal dropped PROPOSED police powers to close churches, mosques and other places of worship believed to be fomenting terrorism have been dropped. Subscriber only	News in brief Big chill; New Bishop for Lincolnshire; United appointment for child-protection; Prayer vigil marks 25 days in captivity; New Principal of St John's... Subscriber only	Blasphemy campaign Churches in Pakistan observed Tuesday as a day of fasting and prayer for the repeal of the country's blasphemy laws. Subscriber only

Winterval? No chance CAMPAIGNERS against the secularisation of Christmas have struck back in the United States. Subscriber only	Holly and Eric blaze holy trail ALPACAS who hum in tune, a lamb saved from the freezer, and a donkey equally at home in the church and the pub are all part of a living nativity in rural... Subscriber only	Field service The Primate of All Ireland, Dr Robin Eames, was in Iraq this week. Subscriber only

Christian Herald will cease THE Christian Herald is to halt publication at the end of next month. Subscriber only	Light in a dark place Last Friday the homelessness charity Shelter used candles to spell out the number of children who will spend Christmas in temporary accommodation. Subscriber only	Dancing again Hannah Olateju lost her hands and legs after contracting meningitis, but now dances with the help of silicone pads. Subscriber only

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