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Begged, borrowed and stolen
Most of us have a vocabulary that is growing and developing – but although we can regularly use some big words in everyday conversations, it’s highly unlikely many of us know their origins. Thankfully, the experts at Busuu are on hand to shed some light... read more »
Bear Grylls resort opens
Bear Grylls, clocked up a new ‘first’ yesterday – when a leading European holiday resort opened a ‘survival academy’ named after the celebrated adventurer and Sorted columnist. Located in Halkidiki, one of the most beautiful parts of Greece and overlooking the Aegean sea, the backers... read more »
PM wedding leaves me cold
I don’t wish to pour cold water on the joy of anyone – particularly when they are celebrating their nuptials. But am I the only person who finds Boris Johnson’s third marriage to Carrie Symonds – blessed by the Catholic Church and concluded in secrecy... read more »
Podcast aids Dads' grief
Two devastated fathers – brought together through baby loss – have launched a podcast aimed at supporting other grieving dads and their families. Liam Preston and Matt Dearsley, who live in Essex, recognised there were no resources specifically targeted at dads who were suffering and... read more »
Surrey church leads the way
While some parts of the UK may continue to see their churches decline as congregations die out and wither, a Christian community in Surrey is bucking the trend – by witnessing an explosion in conversions. Last week, more than 160 people in Reigate professed faith... read more »
Zoot alors! Cat’ll do nicely
For Margaret and Donald Lincoln, getting into a state of confusion about their favourite pâté has taught them an important life-lesson – they need to check the packaging of their cat food more carefully! Angela Holloway has been shopping for mum Margaret and step-dad Donald (pictured,... read more »
‘Poignant’ Maddy reminder
No matter what you might be doing in the next few days, try and say a prayer for Gerry and Kate McCann – parents to the still missing Madeleine. This month, it is 14 years since the four-year-old went missing from the holiday apartment she... read more »
Are you a force for good?
Not so long ago, I attended a ‘women only’ meeting, at which a male church leader was invited to make a short introductory address. As he stood up from the main seating area and approached the microphone on the platform, there was considerable chatter... read more »
Top sports area revealed
From heart-racing Olympic finals to nail-biting football matches – Britain has produced a seemingly endless supply of talented athletes who have gone on to dominate the sporting world. But is sporting prowess linked to where you are born and live, or is that too simplistic... read more »
Confessions of a film buff
Phew, I am still shaking! That was a wonderful, magical, slightly scary and very exciting experience. If you haven’t guessed what I am talking about, it’s the moment I walked into screen eight at the Milton Keynes Odeon on Monday evening (17 May) – the... read more »