24/01/2014
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A comedy about the Bible is axed after claims it's offensive to Christians. Unacceptable censorship or a moral stand?
The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged), a production by the Reduced Shakespeare Company, was due to open next week at the Theatre At The Mill in Newtownabbey.
But now the show has been cancelled after councillors complained that the irreverent comedy is offensive to the borough's Christian community
Bible comedy axed in Newtownabbey - "None of the councillors have actually seen the play."
Newtownabbey councillor John Blair blames DUP for axing of spoof play about the Bible
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Should parents be fined if their children are late for school?
Two schools in Milton Keynes have introduced £60 fines if pupils are persistently late. And if they don't pay that within 21 days - it DOUBLES!
So, what do you think? A good way to encourage good attendance and punctuality? Or will it hit those families who are already struggling?
Broadcaster Ian Collins and Commentator and mum Lata Sharma discuss
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