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Blue plaque unveiled at Agatha Christie's childhood church
Blue plaque unveiled at Agatha Christie's childhood church

As far as we know, the church is not famous for a disproportionate number of mystery murders taking place nearby.

Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland
Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland

Catholic and civil weddings remain the most popular but humanist ceremonies are becoming increasingly common.

Climate protests held at cathedrals across England
Climate protests held at cathedrals across England

A series of protests took place during the weekend at several Church of England cathedrals and abbeys, where members of the group, Christian Climate Action, called on the church to take a stronger stance on climate change.

The good news about repentance
The good news about repentance

It's such a loaded word but, when properly understood, it's the pathway to joy.

Christian journalist assaulted at Unite the Kingdom rally
Christian journalist assaulted at Unite the Kingdom rally

Premier Christian News has said that one of its freelance reporters was assaulted at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally.

Tyler Robinson faces death penalty after being charged with murder of Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson faces death penalty after being charged with murder of Charlie Kirk

The man suspected of killing conservative media personality Charlie Kirk at a Utah university could face the death penalty, having now been officially charged with aggravated murder and various other charges. 

JK Rowling says she has a 'God-shaped vacuum' inside her heart
JK Rowling says she has a 'God-shaped vacuum' inside her heart

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has opened up about her religious beliefs and acknowledged that she has a "God-shaped vacuum" in her heart that she could take to the grave.

Opponents of assisted suicide still hopeful it will be rejected by the House of Lords
Opponents of assisted suicide still hopeful it will be rejected by the House of Lords

The government itself is split on the controversial issue.

Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting
Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting

Orthodox Anglicans are being invited to Abuja in Nigeria for the next Gafcon conference.

Multiple sexual partners a turn off for men and women, study finds
Multiple sexual partners a turn off for men and women, study finds

More important than the raw number of previous partners was the full picture of an individual's sexual history.

Christians to launch new declaration calling on leaders to respect freedom of conscience
Christians to launch new declaration calling on leaders to respect freedom of conscience

Christians from different denominations and traditions will make a united stand for the faith in London on Saturday. 

Christian MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform
Christian MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform

"The Conservative party is over, over as a national party, over as the principal opposition to the left," said Kruger.

How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years
How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years

Stuart Murdoch, frontman of the internationally acclaimed indie band Belle and Sebastian, has credited a Church of Scotland congregation with playing a decisive role in his musical journey.

Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study
Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study

"The Church regards the memory of the martyrs not as a moment of sorrow but as hope for the future."

Short film series helps young people explore Jesus and life's big questions
Short film series helps young people explore Jesus and life's big questions

HOPE engages with the hopelessness and yet openness to faith shaping the lives of many Gen Z today.

What is the significance of harvest for Christians?
What is the significance of harvest for Christians?

During the start of autumn, it is common that British churches hold a Harvest Festival. The form of the modern Christian harvest festival dates to Victorian times, but the principle behind it has a biblical basis. This is the story …