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Development education programme 'exceeded expectations'

A programme to educate students on world development issues has "exceeded expectations", according to a review by the Department for International Development.

Prime Minister can't ignore environmental challenges – Christian Aid

Christian Aid is urging the Prime Minister to ensure action on the environment is part of the post-2015 development agenda.

New Bishop of St Germans aims to be \'hope-bringer\' to families in need
New Bishop of St Germans aims to be 'hope-bringer' to families in need

The new Bishop of St Germans will work to nurture the leadership potential of clergy in local communities and support families through tough times

Memorial services remember Lofthouse Disaster victims

Churches in Outwood and Alverthorpe are holding special services today in remembrance of victims of the Lofthouse Colliery Disaster.

Wakefield Cathedral reopens after £3m restoration
Wakefield Cathedral reopens after £3m restoration

Wakefield Cathedral reopened to the public this week following a spectacular £3m restoration project.

Eradicating the world\'s water crisis \'is within our grasp\'
Eradicating the world's water crisis 'is within our grasp'

Globally, some 780 million people lack access to safe water

Most don\'t feel better off after Budget - poll
Most don't feel better off after Budget - poll

Most Brits are not optimistic the Budget will ease their financial pain, according to a survey.

The Bible miniseries book hits New York Times bestseller list
The Bible miniseries book hits New York Times bestseller list

A book based on The Bible television series is set to debut at No 27 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction list on Sunday.

Link between cash incentives and healthy shopping habits
Link between cash incentives and healthy shopping habits

A new study suggests people are more likely to buy healthy foods where there are cashback incentives.

Men and women prefer their partners casual
Men and women prefer their partners casual

When it comes to the style choices of their significant others, men and women are surprisingly casual in their preferences.

Falling over - and our other cringe moments
Falling over - and our other cringe moments

Skirts tucked into knickers, undone flies and sending text messages to the wrong person are all in the list of most embarrassing moments

Yorkshire radio offers Easter Passion in Hindi

Yorkshire's Hindi speakers will have the chance to hear about Jesus Christ's death and and resurrection in their own language this Easter.

Not helping poorest parents 'unjust'

The Bishop of Bristol has welcomed the Government's additional £750m investment to subsidise childcare costs but says it may not help the poorest families.

Christian Socialist Movement votes for name change

The Christian Socialist Movement has voted to change its name to Christians on the Left.

Inquiry into North Korean human rights abuses welcomed

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said it hopes a UN-led inquiry into North Korean human rights abuses will be the first step towards justice for the country's people.

Kano bus bomb prompts religious leaders to joint call for urgent measures

At least 25 dead and 60 injured in Christian enclave of largest city in North