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Tesco: Horror colouring book taken off the shelves
Tesco: Horror colouring book taken off the shelves

A gory horror film-inspired colouring book has been withdrawn from sale by Tesco.

OAP murder and stabbing: Man arrested over Shipley attacks

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an OAP and the stabbing of a nine-year-old boy at a West Yorkshire skate park on Monday.

Linzi Ashton: Man held on suspicion of assisting offender
Linzi Ashton: Man held on suspicion of assisting offender

A man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of mother-of-two Linzi Ashton. 

Lindisfarne Gospels goes on display in Durham
Lindisfarne Gospels goes on display in Durham

The Lindisfarne Gospels has gone on display in a rare exhibition at the Palace Green Library in Durham.

Don\'t ignore a persistent cough
Don't ignore a persistent cough

A new lung cancer campaign is encouraging people with a persistent cough to see their GP early.

Archbishop welcomes South Korean pilgrims
Archbishop welcomes South Korean pilgrims

The Archbishop of York welcomed pilgrims from South Korea to York Minster on Monday.

Church in Wales joins NHS blood donation campaign
Church in Wales joins NHS blood donation campaign

The Church in Wales has joined the NHS's campaign to boost blood and organ donors among Christians.

Church calls for inquiry into Stephen Lawrence claims
Church calls for inquiry into Stephen Lawrence claims

Allegations that police attempted to smear the family of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence must be fully investigated, the Church of England has said. 

Monument to atheism
Monument to atheism

Atheists believe that "hospitals should be built instead of a church" and that "a deed must be done instead of a prayer".  

Lavish lifestyles of LA preachers on show in new reality TV show
Lavish lifestyles of LA preachers on show in new reality TV show

Fast cars, lavish mansions in swanky neighbourhoods, infidelity and angst-filled episodes are on full display in the prosperous lifestyles of six megachurch pastors featured in a trailer for the new reality show, "Preachers of L.A.," slated for the Oxygen network this fall.

Francois Murad death: Video claiming to be beheading of Catholic priest posted online
Francois Murad death: Video claiming to be beheading of Catholic priest posted online

A video clip that is believed to have captured the beheading of Catholic priest Father Francois Murad has emerged.

Egypt\'s Christians praying for end to bloodshed and violence
Egypt's Christians praying for end to bloodshed and violence

Bishop prays for "no more bloodshed" as mass protests start

Rimsha and family living in Canada
Rimsha and family living in Canada

The Pakistani teenager accused of blasphemy and eventually cleared has been given a new future in Canada

Picture this: Church hosts photo competition
Picture this: Church hosts photo competition

A Shropshire church is inviting locals to photograph the parish for a photo competition being held as part of a churches festival.

US called to strengthen policies on freedom of religion and belief

A multi-faith network has published a letter calling on the US government to do more to protect and promote international religious freedom.

1913 edition of the Irish Church Directory digitised and online
1913 edition of the Irish Church Directory digitised and online

The RCB Library's Archive of the Month makes available online the digitised version of the Church of Ireland Directory as it appeared in 1913