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Royal Mail has revealed its Christmas stamps, featuring scenes from the Nativity.

Royal Mail's Christmas stamps unveiled

Reverend Claire McEnery at Blackburn Diocese

From hypnotism, to murder investigator, to CofE priest

ambulance

The shocking misconduct that lead to paramedic being struck off

Rev Canon Eddie Burns at Christ Church in Fulwood at the time of his retirement in 2003

Tributes after death of Fulwood vicar Eddie Burns who wrote famous hymn

Rev Claire McEnery pictured during the event

Former senior police officer - now priest - tells story at sold-out event

Holliday Grainger stars as Commander Rachel Carey in the new series of the BBC's hi-tech thriller The Capture (Picture: BBC/Universal International Studios/Laurence Cendrowicz)

This paranoid BBC tech-thriller still captures the attention

Bishop Philip, left, alongside Bishop’s Chaplain, Rev Andy Meeson, broadcasts to thousands of schoolchildren on Zoom for our centenary launch

Exciting Centenary year for Diocese launches across Lancashire

Bishop Philip as he appears in the new year message video

Live 'All for Jesus' in 2026 says Bishop in New Year Message to County as Dioces...

Back row (L to R) Rev. Jono Peatman, Rachel Gardner, Fr Joe Kochanski, Rev Ian Sarginson, Fr Mark Soady, Rev Hannah Boyd, Ali Demet, Sarah Earnshaw. Front row (l-r) James Lapping, Tash Green, Hattie Boak and Ignite Project Manager, Sam Lee. Photo: Heather Lee

Ignite Project aims to fire up county's young people for Jesus

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

A "witness" retelling what they saw in the Upper Room.

The Easter Experience is open at All Saints’ Church, New Longton

Bishop Philip in a still from his 2025 Easter message

'Jesus is the answer' says Bishop Philip in Easter message

Hannah Lockwood wrote a piece for Premier Christianity about her experiences, with husband Matt, leading Beacon Church Blackpool.

Good news from Lancashire: Two top 10 spots for stories of Church of England gro...

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The Nativity story with a fresh, new twist!

Young people from parishes will be eligible to be part of the new Youth Panel.

Lancashire-wide Diocese Youth Forum set up to give youngsters a voice

The ghoulish image of a crucified Jesus was found hidden inside a tub of butter in Asda, Chorley

Nan startled to find haunting image of Jesus in her tub of butter
We’ve heard of people finding Jesus’ face in burnt toast, but never in a tub of butter...
Matthew Calderbank

Unholy row over 'pink Jesus' paint job

19-year-old Rebekah Cooper, who is a missionary, featured in BBC documentary: the Mormons Are Coming, which aired in February and gave a rare insight into Mormon life

Mormon temple celebrates milestone

The 15th Century gold ring Matthew Hepworth found buried in a farmer’s field.

Watch metal detectorist unearth find of a lifetime - a rare gold ring

Matthew Hepworth from Morecambe.

Watch as metal detecting enthusiast makes his find of a lifetime

Pilgrims celebrate Easter by carrying wooden crosses as they walk over the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne during the final leg of their annual Good Friday pilgrimage.

Good Friday - the meaning behind the Easter Bank Holiday explained

TV cameras were allowed into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple and training centre for The Mormons Are Coming BBC documentary which will air this evening at 9pm

Lancashire’s landmark Mormon temple features in new documentary

High beams. Photo by Christopher Furlong Getty Images

Blinded at 60mph and you barely bat an eye | Jack Marshall’s column

The then Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex (right) at the opening the Greenhouse Centre in London. The Duke of Sussex has reportedly claimed he was physically attacked by his brother over his marriage to Meghan Markle

How Post readers reacted to Harry's assault claims

Bishop of Lancaster, the Rt Rev. Dr Jill Duff

Lancashire parish churches rally ahead of potential winter of discontent

A communal area used as a "warm bank", where people can socialise, work and rest without worrying about heating their homes during the winter months. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Who's The Daddy: Things used to be tough, but not as tough as these days

Peter Kay was back on stage on Friday night

Peter Kay brought to tears on opening night of first tour in 12 years
Peter Kay was brought to tears on the opening night of his first live comedy tour in 12 years.
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A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles?

Sainsbury’s shoppers left stunned as box of fish fingers now costs £7

Why do we dread Friday 13th? (photo: Adobe)

Beware! Friday the 13th – Day of Doom… or just another day?

Rt Rev. Dr Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster

A Christmas message from Rt Rev. Dr Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster

Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn

A Christmas Message from Rt Rev Julian Henderson, Bishop of Blackburn

Kirsty Rea, 48, sat in her wheelchair in front of the artwork she painted by hand

Disabled grandmother paints festive mural to turn her kitchen into a winter wond...

Some of the scenes currently on display at the St James Church in Chorley.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will all be in attendance at the church

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be particularly unlucky? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky - and triskaidekaphobia explai...

Tyson Fury carries a wooden cross along Morecambe prom on Good Friday.

Tyson Fury carries wooden cross along Morecambe prom to mark Easter

The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the origins of the Easter Bunny - and why we celebrate the famous rabb...

Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of the Holy Week, the week in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter Sunday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what you should know about Maundy Thursday - which marks the end of Lent

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

This is when Pancake Day falls in 2021 - and how to make the perfect pancakes

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

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Medical herbalist Nicola Parker explains the anti-inflammatory properties of Fra...

Justin Bieber has teamed up with an NHS choir on his new Christmas song

This is when you should make your Christmas pudding or cake - and the best recip...

This is when you should put up your Christmas tree in 2020 - and when to take it...

Here’s why Friday 13th is considered unlucky - and unfortunate events that have ...

Royal Mail's festive stamps are now available to buy - here are this year's desi...

Ascension Day, also known as, Holy Thursday, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord or The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, commemorates the moment Jesus ascended into heaven (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when Ascension Day is celebrated - and what it signifies

This is what you need to know about the second May bank holiday (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is everything you need to know about the spring bank holiday 2020

The Book of Longings

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd: A celebration and remembrance of centurie...

The Book of Longings

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd: A celebration and remembrance of centurie...

This is what you need to know about chocolate Easter eggs (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why people eat Easter eggs - the chocolate tradition explained

Bishop of Lancaster, Rt Rev Dr Jill Duff will lead an online service

Bishop to broadcast live service to empty church in Lancashire

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