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Iranian Christians to go on trial

Five members of the Church of Iran are to go on trial next week on charges of disturbing public order

Skydiving challenge for 84-year-old twins
Skydiving challenge for 84-year-old twins

Frank and Ralph Land are about to embark on a challenge that even some men half their age wouldn't dare do - a skydive jump in support of Christian Aid

Could you live on just £1 a day?
Could you live on just £1 a day?

That's the massive challenge one Bristol man has set himself throughout the whole of Lent

Vicar speaks of shock after schoolgirl\'s murder
Vicar speaks of shock after schoolgirl's murder

A Birmingham church is opening its doors to the local community following the horrific killing of a schoolgirl on a bus.

Payday loan measures welcomed
Payday loan measures welcomed

The Association of Christian Financial Advisers says more must be done to curb payday loan companies and prevent exploitation of the poor.

Martin Smith speaks to the prodigals and faithful in new album
Martin Smith speaks to the prodigals and faithful in new album

Martin Smith is excited about his first solo album release and this latest chapter in his music ministry

Highest Billboard debut for Hillsong United
Highest Billboard debut for Hillsong United

Hillsong United's new album Zion has soared up charts around the world

How to eat right for your lifestyle
How to eat right for your lifestyle

Whether you're a vegetarian, student, athlete, parent or busy office worker, it's important to eat right every day.

TripAdvisor\'s best hotels for families
TripAdvisor's best hotels for families

The travel website has announced its top hotels for families around the world.

Breakfast does more than fill kids\' stomachs
Breakfast does more than fill kids' stomachs

A healthy breakfast in the morning has the potential to dramatically impact the long-term academic, health and economic development of children, according to a new study.

Remember mums in financial hardship this Mothering Sunday
Remember mums in financial hardship this Mothering Sunday

The Bishop of Dudley is asking people to remember the mums struggling to make ends meet this Mothering Sunday.

Bible verses do \'really well\' on Twitter
Bible verses do 'really well' on Twitter

Christian pastors are getting more reaction from their tweets than celebrities like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, according to Twitter.

The end of childhood: 12
The end of childhood: 12

Netmums blames the pressures of modern life for "snatching away" the innocence of childhood

Wren\'s struggle with St Paul\'s
Wren's struggle with St Paul's

It is revered the world over and has a place in the heart of Britons like few other buildings, but the design for St Paul's Cathedral was completed by Sir Christopher Wren after not a few struggles.

It\'s never too late to be used by God
It's never too late to be used by God

Legendary evangelist Billy Graham says God can use Christians even in their later years

New role to oversee women\'s ministry in Chichester
New role to oversee women's ministry in Chichester

The Diocese of Chichester has created a new role to care for and increase the number of women in ordained and lay ministry.