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A man of enduring faith

Quite rightly, many fitting tributes are being made to the Duke of Edinburgh – to a life of devotion as a husband and father, and of immense selflessness and commitment to the country he served so well for so long. Prince Philip was a man... read more »

Time to maintain good habits

According to the government department that oversees spending, Britons have saved more than £143.5 billion during the course of the pandemic. But as the next phase of unlocking family and working life comes into force on Monday (12 April), it’s likely many of us will... read more »

In Richards, we find hope

The Rolling Stones 60th anniversary tour is set to go ahead next year – assuming the pandemic has at last been brought under control and WD40 has been successfully applied to its members vital joints and organs. Yet one of the world’s greatest-ever bands may... read more »

Let's be women 'champions'

A chef I know recently told me about an incident involving a senior manager who declared to her, and others, that women do not belong ‘on the line’ in the kitchen. “I was outraged,” she exclaimed. “He thinks women can be pastry chefs but that’s... read more »

Reds top baby fan ‘league’

For many fans, football isn’t just a sport – it’s a way of life. But should it be a ‘given’ that your children support the same team as you?Published today, a new study reveals fans of Premier League clubs like to keep things in... read more »

Is forgiveness in your DNA?

We all know what it feels like when we have been betrayed or treated badly – our ego comes to the fore big time and destructive forces flow. But while falling out and temper tantrums sometimes can't be helped, carrying grudges are something we can... read more »

Brand flies flag for addicts

Russell Brand, the alternative comedian known for his quasi-intellectual quips on almost every subject known to man, is to offer his thoughts once again on 8 May – when he addresses a group of Methodists in the north east and tells them how former... read more »

Hope lives

There’s a verse in the Bible that says if Christ has not been raised, then our faith is a complete and utter waste of time. I love this statement as it sums up what I think far better than I ever could.Some sceptics have suggested... read more »

Much more than a story

The world has become so familiar with the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection that we often fail to appreciate how disturbing, challenging and frightening these supernatural events must have been to those witnessing them in first century Israel. For me, however, the Easter story... read more »

Charity has big UK impact

A ‘Good Samaritan’ organisation is having a major impact on gun, knife and drug crime in 80 British towns and cities – and, over the next few months, it is set to boost ‘kindness’ and community cohesion in a further 180. Redeeming Our Communities... read more »