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This Day in History - 8th November
November 8th is 'The Feast of the Four Crowned Ones', still marked by some English freemasons. It commemorates four masons martyred by Emperor Diocletian for refusing to sculpt a pagan god.
Jewish Chronicle: Do Not to Back ‘Racist’ Corbyn
The Jewish Chronicle has made an appeal to none Jewish readers not to back Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn in the upcoming snap election.
This Day in History - 7th November
1665 The first edition of the London Gazette was printed. It is the world's longest running journal and carried news of military appointments and engagements.
Less Than One in Five Say Bible Is Relevant to Them
Less than one in five people, 18 per cent, in England and Wales say that the Bible is relevant to them, as the number of professing Christians continues to fall.
Tom Watson steps down as Labour Deputy Leader
Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson is stepping down from his role amid turmoil in Labour's ranks over the continuing antisemitism with the party.
This Day in History - 6th November
1429 Henry VI was crowned King of England, seven years after acceding to the throne at the age of eight months. Two years later, in Paris, he was also crowned King of France.
More Groomers Sentenced for Rape, One Hiding in Pakistan
Another six grooming gang rapists have been sentenced for waging a “campaign of rape” against English white girls in the town of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
This Day in History - 5th November
1605 Guy Fawkes, born here in York was arrested when around 30 barrels of gunpowder, camouflaged with coal, were discovered in the cellar under Parliament. Robert Catesby’s small band of Catholic zealots who planned to blow up James I and Parliament were only arrested after Fawkes revealed their names when tortured on the rack. Conspirators met at the Old Lion Inn, Dunchurch, Warwickshire and plaque on 5th November to await news of the destruction of Westminster.
NHS to Deny Treatment for "Racist" Language
The NHS trust has announced that it will withdraw treatment from patients it deems to be racist or sexist.