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Crouch keeps his distance
Peter Crouch, the former England international footballer, is playing a crucial role in reminding people who attend a Gloucestershire church how they must socially distance. Some members of the St Mary’s church congregation in Cheltenham struggle to imagine what two metres actually looks like –... read more »
For better and for verse
Poetry and some gritty real-life experiences are honing the support a Loughborough-based charity is offering as it reaches out to people suffering from drug and alcohol dependency, writes Tony Yorke. STUART HARDY-TAYLOR was a prisoner to addiction for as long as he cares to remember. As... read more »
A wizard idea?
Tony Yorke increasingly dislikes the modern-day obsession with reinventing things – and finds himself comparing many of our churches with Hollywood. A FILM COMPANY has just announced it is to begin full-scale production of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. As I digest the news,... read more »
Kop ace's caring side
Trent Alexander-Arnold, the brilliant Liverpool fullback, is one of a new breed of footballers who take their social justice responsibilities very seriously. Like Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Arnold ensures that he remains involved in the issues that matter – with foodbanks particularly close to his... read more »
Lecter star's booze boost
Sir Anthony Hopkins, one of the greatest actors of his generation, has opened up about what can only be described as a miracle event in his life. He has revealed to followers of his Twitter social media account how he has remained sober for 45... read more »
Embracing life lessons
The last few months have taught Miles Protter some valuable things – and one of the biggest has been recognising the value and importance of relationships. ABOUT A YEAR ago when, like so many others, my work dried up, I went from being productive, busy... read more »
Be wary of 'best-buy' trap
With millions of Britons putting price ahead of relevance when they buy life insurance products, Sorted's Louis Mason argues the time has come for consumers to turn to trusted and reliable financial advisers, in a bid to secure deals that meet their long-term needs. WE... read more »
Counting his blessings
Aled Jones tells Tony Yorke why his latest album, book and tour are amongst his most important works. Just like mince pies and Santa Claus, Aled Jones is the young Welsh chorister whose angelic voice will forever be synonymous with Christmas. Yet the boy from... read more »
Workout recovery tips
We’ve all hit the gym, given it our all, and then been almost completely bed-bound the next day. It’s tough to remain motivated enduring aches and pains, without an already iron will. I’ve started the gym countless times, and I always end up quitting... read more »
A red light to the world
A personal take by A Rocha UK’s CEO, Andy Atkins, who spent his childhood in far north Queensland and returned at the height of last year’s bushfires. I woke feeling refreshed. From the pleasant smoky smell my first thought was that my wife was cooking... read more »