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Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced

Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.

What the UK population will look like by 2061 under hard, soft or no Brexit scenarios
What the UK population will look like by 2061 under hard, soft or no Brexit scenarios

With the British parliament still deadlocked, the UK's future Brexit strategy is not yet set in stone. Whatever path the UK chooses from here will have an impact on the future of British immigration policy – and therefore on the size of the population.

'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith
'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith

"If you dont know Jesus already, my only hope is that you get to know him before you get to my state. He'll totally rock your world in the best way!" the 33-year-old said in a moving social media post.

Head teacher says 'mass arrests' are a possibility after High Court bans LGBT lesson protests
Head teacher says 'mass arrests' are a possibility after High Court bans LGBT lesson protests

The head teacher of a school where parents have protested LGBT awareness lessons says she is bracing herself for mass arrests after the High Court moved to halt the protests.

Enjoy tea and a barbecue for Britain's disadvantaged children this summer
Enjoy tea and a barbecue for Britain's disadvantaged children this summer

Spurgeon's Children's Charity is inviting people to make the most of the British summer and help disadvantaged children at the same time by holding a tea party.

Durham Cathedral tower reopens after three-year conservation project
Durham Cathedral tower reopens after three-year conservation project

The central tower of Durham Cathedral re-opened to members of the public on Saturday after a lengthy three-year conservation project.

The Salvation Army encourages more people to give volunteering a go
The Salvation Army encourages more people to give volunteering a go

The Salvation Army is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider giving just a few hours of their time for the benefit of their community.

Compassion UK helps parents in Togo become financially independent
Compassion UK helps parents in Togo become financially independent

Compassion UK is working to help parents break free from poverty in Togo where one in every 20 babies dies before their first birthday.

'I'm at a loss to know where this comes from' - bishop responds to transgender accusations
'I'm at a loss to know where this comes from' - bishop responds to transgender accusations

The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, has denied telling a former vicar that he would no longer be welcome in the Church of England if he "wished to faithfully follow the teachings of the Bible".

'We promise they will be heard,' Church of England tells abuse survivors
'We promise they will be heard,' Church of England tells abuse survivors

The Church of England has promised that those who come forward to report abuse "will be heard".

Christians serious about tackling adult content and human trafficking shouldn't watch Game of Thrones - Christine Caine
Christians serious about tackling adult content and human trafficking shouldn't watch Game of Thrones - Christine Caine

Christians can't be serious about ending human trafficking and tackling adult content if they're watching 'Game of Thrones' at the same time, evangelist Christine Caine has suggested.

Baby born the size of a large apple defies the odds to go home
Baby born the size of a large apple defies the odds to go home

An infant girl who weighed about the same as a large apple when she was born five months ago and is believed to be the world's tiniest baby ever to survive has gone home from a San Diego hospital.

Owners of life-sized ark sue insurers for refusing to cover $1m in rain damage
Owners of life-sized ark sue insurers for refusing to cover $1m in rain damage

The Young Earth creationism museum Ark Encounter in Kentucky filed a lawsuit against an insurance company for refusing to cover $1 million in repairs that were needed following damage caused by heavy rainfall.

Bad economic news increases suicide rates, according to new research
Bad economic news increases suicide rates, according to new research

A slowdown in the economy, job losses, business closures, increasing energy bills: it's not surprising that relentless negative reporting of economic downturns is impacting people's emotional health.

People who use food banks live in substandard and unaffordable homes – new study
People who use food banks live in substandard and unaffordable homes – new study

Once relatively unheard of in the UK, the number of food banks has grown dramatically in recent years.

After Bill Hybels scandal, Willow Creek starts the search for a new senior pastor
After Bill Hybels scandal, Willow Creek starts the search for a new senior pastor

Willow Creek Community Church has set up a search committee for a new senior pastor, with the hope that the position will be filled by the end of the year.