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‘A magical Christmas awaits you’ – Saint Hill festivities revealed

An ice rink, “jaw-dropping” gingerbread castle and “over 100,000 Christmas lights” are among the attractions at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters this festive season, a promotional magazine reveals.

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Scientology front group targets Rugby fans at Allianz Stadium during England v Argentina match

Scientologists engaged in a campaign to distribute booklets promoting their ‘Truth About Drugs’ front group outside the Allianz Rugby stadium in Twickenham, photos reveal.

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Scientology submits dozens of complaints in a desperate attempt to get this site shut down

In September, we reported that the Church of Scientology had orchestrated a campaign to file complaints with this website’s hosting provider in a desperate attempt to prevent our reporting on their UK and European activities.

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UK charities turn blind eye to Scientology abuse and fraud for £50,000 IAS cheques

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Age UK are among the charities set to receive £50,000 donations from the Church of Scientology at this year’s annual gathering at their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex.

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Resentment grows among Scientologists as date for October event remains a mystery

Scientologists are starting to voice their frustration as the Church’s international management refuse to announce the date of the upcoming IAS (International Association of Scientologists) event, which usually takes place one weekend in October.

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Scientology seeks support from local groups for major redevelopment at UK HQ

The Church of Scientology have sought support from a number of local sports groups that neighbour their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex after submitting plans for a major redevelopment of its Saint Hill compound.

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Council refuses Scientology IAS Lawful Development Ceritficate application

Mid-Sussex District Council has formally rejected an application by the Church of Scientology for a Lawful Development Certificate for a 45,000 sq ft event space built on their grounds for the annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event.

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Saint Hill is struggling to get people up the Bridge

The Church of Scientology’s largest UK base appears to be struggling in their bid to ‘Clear the planet’, recent promotional material suggests. According to a flier sent to parishioners over the weekend, Saint Hill boasts of just “four OT II completions” [continue reading…]

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Ex-Scientologists win landmark case as Council rules against Scientology protest ban

A group of ex-Scientologists and local residents are celebrating a major victory for free speech after Mid Sussex District Council unanimously rejected a controversial bid by the Church of Scientology to ban protests outside its UK headquarters.

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Scientologists target senior local politician amid protest ban defeat

Scientologists in East Grinstead, Sussex have targeted a senior member of local government after she called for the removal of unauthorised structures erected by the group on public land outside the entrance to their UK headquarters. West Sussex County Councillor Jacquie [continue reading…]