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In late 1914, WW1 erupted across Northern France and Flanders. Great swathes of previously green fields and forests were blasted and bombed, leaving them bleak and barren, with seemingly every living thing destroyed. But then in the Spring of 1915, something beautiful began to come out of all the destruction. Tens of thousands of bright...

A good soldier Keep your family safe from fireworks! The best time to exercise, if you want to lose weight< Why keeping a stiff upper lip may not be such a bad idea after all< What new students worry about most What traits do we value in our children?  What do girls really want? Teenagers...

In the season of Remembrance, we consider those who have heroically given their lives in war. However, Jesus calls all of us to a radical heroism in our daily lives: ‘You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those...

It was: 100 years ago: on 8th Nov 1923 that Christian Barnard, South African cardiac surgeon was born. He carried out the first successful human heart transplant in 1967. (Died 2001.) Also 100 years ago, on 11th Nov 1923 that the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe...

Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. (2 Timothy 2:3,4) I went to Israel last year and one of the things you notice straightaway is there are young people everywhere in military uniform. We...

In the aftermath of the terrorist attack on America 20 years ago this autumn, many Americans were seen to be ‘saintly’ in their brave attempts to help save lives.  But Frances (1850 – 1917) was the first citizen of the United States to be officially canonised as a saint – by Pope Pius XII in...

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A new kind of Remembrance poppy Renowned composer ‘thrilled’ to write new Christmas carol for Church of England Parishes are still “at our very heart”< C of E’s response to the Net Zero statement Legislation clarifying right of local authorities to support churches clears final hurdle Living in Love and Faith – first facilitated group...

Some women have power, and some women are good. When a woman with power is also good, she can achieve an astonishing amount. Margaret of Scotland has been called ‘The Pearl of Scotland’, but she began life in Hungary about 1045. She was born to the expatriate English prince Edward the Exile, and so was...

Every year, thousands of people – including many children – are injured badly enough to require medical treatment following a fireworks-related accident. While some are injured trying to use professional-grade or illegal fireworks, don’t be in any doubt: small firecrackers and sparklers can also cause significant damage. No wonder, then, that the National Safety Council...

This year marks 60 years since the end of National Service. The Royal British Legion and the nation will be celebrating all that a generation of young men did for this country during those years, when conscription became just a part of growing up. National Service drew in a staggering number of young men –...

The two-hour window between 7am and 9am is the best time to go running or ‘work out’, if you want to lose weight. A recent study by scientists at Franklin Pierce University has found that early morning exercise can help you lose weight more easily, reduce your BMI, and slim down your waist.  It is...