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The Rev Hugo Deadman at St Michael's Church, Paulsgrove

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Our new lion reminds me of role of the church

The Rev Emma Racklyeft, vicar, All Saints Church, Denmead

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Our Easter experience helps you explore Jesus's final we...

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: A vicar and a sceptic in conversation

New Southsea vicar excited to step out in faith

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

Canon Tom Kennar, rector, St Faith's, Havant

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: The fictional church helping us to learn home truths

The Rev Paul Chamberlain, vicar, St Faith's Church, Lee-on-the-Solent

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Christian faith is like the air we breathe

Portsmouth Cathedral Choir leading the singing of carols at Portsmouth Cathedral

Thousands pack Portsmouth churches for carol services

Alan Mak MP gives a reading during the annual Havant Community Christmas Carol Service at St Faith's Church

Local MP Alan Mak takes part in annual Havant Community Christmas Carol Service ...

Church hosts drama productions on a Christmas theme

The Rev Max Cross, rector, Bedhampton

Faith in the Community: Variety of Christmas styles for different people

Snow falls at a carol service at St Luke's Church, Southsea

Live animals, tree festivals and other special Christmas events in church

The Rev Jenn Camirand, curate, St Alban's, West Leigh

Faith in the Community: Where we can find joy this Christmas

The Rev Emma Andersen leads Barn Church

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Come and join us at new ‘Barn Church’

The Rev Adam Tams

Faith In The Community: Join us for special cream tea

The Rev Neil Smart

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: The Quiet Revival shows rise in spiritual interest
By the Rev Neil Smart, Lead for Revive for the Diocese of Portsmouth
Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth

The Rev Mike Terry, vicar, St Mary’s, Hook-with-Warsash

Faith in the Community: We loved hosting ‘Art of Jesus’

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Bishop Jonathan Frost with Anna Chaplains in Portsmouth Cathedral

Faith in the Community: Anna Chaplains explore positive picture of ageing

Pompey fans backing their team against Burnley. Pic: Jason Brown.

'Anyone saying they've got louder fans than Portsmouth are lying'

The Rev Max Cross

Faith in the Community: Bubble Church is perfect for babies and toddlers

Alan Mak MP gives a reading at the Christmas Carol Service at St Faith's Church, Havant

MP Alan Mak takes part in annual Havant Community Christmas Carol Service for 20...

Bubble Church

Faith in the Community: Bubble Church ideal for babies, toddlers and young child...

The Rev Adam Tams

Faith in the community: Join us for cream tea - however you like your scones!

Bishop Jonathan Frost washes the feet of five-year-old Lucas Ashworth

Five-year-old has feet washed during cathedral ordination service

The Rev Jonathan Jeffery

Faith in the community: Churches working together is a great sign

The sunflower grown by the Rev Andrew Sheard

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Easter brings us new life and new hope
by the Rev Andrew Sheard, rector, Warblington-with-Emsworth
Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth

Neil Maddock acts as Jesus being crucified in Havant Passion Play

Hundreds watch Passion Play on streets of Havant

Jesus' body is taken down from the cross. The Havant Passion, West Street, Havant
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (300324-22)

In Pictures: 13 incredible images from The Havant Passion

The Rev Max Cross

Why Easter should be your top priority this year

Neil Maddock acts as Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane

Worshippers to tell Easter story on the streets of Havant

Canon Bob White

'Messy Holy Week' will help you explore the Easter story

The Rev Samantha Martell.

'Bubble Church' is godsend for families with babies and toddlers

The Rev Annie McCabe at St Luke's Church, Southsea.

New cafe aims to welcome everyone

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

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

Flying kites and massive omelette - Easter traditions from around the world

Caption: the Rev Bruce Deans, vicar of St John’s, Fareham, with Suella Braverman, MP for Fareham

Rev Bruce Deans on the move from Fareham to Petersfield

Pompey fans saluted by Simon Bassey at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Pompey fans you were brilliant - sang hearts out: Twitter on Spurs show of force

Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son start for Spurs against Pompey

Oh god, Spurs are starting Kane AND Son - Pompey fans react to team news

Bishop Philip Egan

Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth's Christmas message

Pupils from classes St Francis, St George and St Mother Teresa took part in the Gosport school's nativity shows

12 lovely pictures of primary school nativities in Portsmouth and Hampshire

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?

The common House Spider lurks in our homes (photo: Adobe)

Spiders that invade our homes as months turn colder and damper

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?

Today is Friday the 13th.

Why is Friday 13th considered unlucky?

Lent commenced on March 2 this year.

When does Lent 2022 end?

Waterlooville Palm Sunday celebration. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Here's how Palm Sunday was celebrated in Waterlooville

Pompey's Mikey McKinson Picture: Tom Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions

Portsmouth's Mikey McKinson has another new opponent for American fight debut af...

Mikey McKinson will fight in Los Angeles on Saturday after securing an opponent at just four days notice Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom

'Show must go on' as Portsmouth's Michael McKinson lands Los Angeles fight follo...

When is Pancake Day 2022?

Here's when Pancake Day is in 2022

Christmas decorations at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Picture: David cheskin/PA Wire

Exact day when you should take your Christmas tree down

Boxing Day falls on December 26 every year.

Why is Boxing Day called Boxing Day?

The cast in the barn at Staunton Country Park

Church actors give families a taste of Nativity story at Staunton Country Park