Churches

: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples

A scene from the film

Thousands of free cinema tickets being offered for new Christmas film in Bedford

Chocolate Easter Eggs are a traditional gift at this time of year (photo: adobe)

Traditions of Easter ... historical meaning and significance explained

There's a famine of vaccines this week

Faith settings to be advised on how to reopen safely in Bedford borough amid vac...

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

Visitors to Greece must now wear face masks in numerous public spaces, as officials have tightened rules in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greece has brought in new face mask rules for tourists - and fines for those who...

With Spain among the nations who have recently lifted some of their restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a few other countries in Europe look set to follow suit soon (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the European countries lifting lockdown restrictions

This is the Easter story according to the Bible - and why we celebrate

Easter 2020 will be earlier than it was last year (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when Easter Sunday and Good Friday fall in 2020 - and why the date chang...

When is Easter 2020? Here's why the date changes every year and how it is chosen

Bedfordshire churches targeted by thugs who took money and drank communal wine

Four churches in the county have been targeted by burglars in the space of a week.

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All Saints' Church, Turvey.

Parish church windfall to fund urgent repairs and create community involvement