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Brits still houseproud despite tough economic climate
People might be feeling the pinch from austerity and Britain's sluggish economy, but over a quarter are still making home improvements several times a year.
New Premier slot examines social challenges
A new breakfast show slot looking at the reality of social and physical challenges begins on Premier Gospel on 8 May.

Methodists helping young people make a difference
The Methodist Church's One Programme is offering young people paid one-year placements at innovative church projects throughout Britain.
Quarter of British adults walking an hour or less each week
A new survey has found that a quarter of adults in Britain walk for an hour or less each week.
Malaysia: Hopes for reform and unity after elections
As the opposition levels allegations of fraud following Malaysia's general elections, the director of a Catholic weekly in Malaysia is urging the government not to use religious issues "for political advantage".

All This For A King: David Crowder* Band release essential collection
The Essential Collection includes their popular hits O Praise Him (All This For A King), The Glory of It All and No One Like You
North Korea sentences American to 15 years hard labour
An American tour operator has been sentenced to 15 years of compulsory hard labour after being tried by North Korea's highest court for unspecified "hostile acts" against the country.

Jackie Pullinger: God will use us
Jackie Pullinger was at GO2013 to share how God has used her to change the lives of drug addicts in Hong Kong
Benedict returns to Vatican
After a two-month stay at Castel Gandolfo, Benedict XVI has moved into his new permanent residence within the walls of the Vatican

Nigeria facing 'twin monsters of corruption and insecurity' - bishop
Nigeria's leading bishop has told the European Parliament and other politicians of the threats of corruption and insecurity.

Iron Man 3 and the spiritual impact of movie blockbusters
Movies can be used to steer people toward Scriptures, says Dr Marc Newman

PHOTOS: Launch of church-backed community launderette
St Thomas's Church, Camelford, north Cornwall, has opened a new launderette to help local mothers and provide them with an informal space to meet

New film, Ring the Bell, out on DVD
New film, Ring the Bell, is out on DVD from Authentic Media
Iraq: TV station licences suspended
Human Rights Watch is urging the Iraqi government to cancel revocations of TV station licences

First woman General Secretary for Baptist Union of Great Britain
The Reverend Lynn Green, 48, is to become the first female General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Great Britain.

How to choose the perfect priest
When the Reverend Canon Dr Judy Hunt was Archdeacon of Suffolk, she was asked by her deanery lay chairs for help in the training of parish representatives.