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Edensor: The Peak District's Unique 1830s Village

Explore Edensor, a hidden gem in the Peak District. This purpose-built 1830s village boasts a unique mix of architectural styles, commissioned by a Duke. Discover its storybook charm today.

Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored

Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.

King Charles donates £50k to repair church roof

King Charles has personally donated over £50,000 to help repair the roof of St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, a place of worship dearly loved by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures shock minister

Stormont minister Gordon Lyons expresses shock over Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures, as Moderator Rev Trevor Gribben steps down. Learn about the serious failings from 2009-2022 and the Church's response.

1000+ Anglican clergy join Catholic Church via Ordinariate

In an unprecedented religious shift, over 1,000 Anglican clergy and thousands of lay followers have joined the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate since 2011, creating new challenges for Church of England leadership.

Foxes terrorise village in bizarre car vandalism spree

The quiet village of Barley has become the centre of a wildlife mystery as locals report increasingly brazen fox behaviour, with vehicles being systematically targeted in what some believe is deliberate vandalism.

Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church

Spectacular new photos reveal the final central tower being lifted into position at Barcelona's Sagrada Família, making it the world's tallest church at 534ft after 142 years of construction.

Lost UK Village Compared to Atlantis Reemerges

Discover the haunting story of Derwent, the picturesque Yorkshire village deliberately flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir, now visible during droughts as a ghostly reminder of its past.

UK Churches Face Closure Over Soaring Repair Costs

Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.

King Charles Makes History with Vatican Visit

In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to attend a Vatican event alongside Catholic leaders, signalling a transformative shift in Anglican-Catholic relations.

UK Churches Face Closure from Crushing Repair Bills

A devastating survey reveals nearly 400 British churches could shut their doors permanently within five years due to unaffordable repair costs, threatening the nation's architectural and community heritage.

UK's Prettiest Winter Village Revealed

Discover the picturesque Scottish village that's been voted the UK's prettiest winter wonderland, complete with festive markets, stunning architecture, and magical snow-covered landscapes.

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