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Sex diseases among over 45s rocket
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Britons aged over 45 has more than doubled in less than a decade with Internet dating and drugs that counter erectile dysfunction partly to blame, a report said on Monday.
Church, artists and culture: I still haven't found what I'm looking for
God is speaking at this time about the need of the church and the arts to embrace each other in new ways if we are truly going to see some transformation of our culture.
Political will helping India's AIDS battle - UN
A strong political will was stimulating India's fight against AIDS, raising hopes of controlling its spread in the country with the world's third-largest caseload, the UN's AIDS agency said on Monday.
Brenton Brown releases new album 'Because Of Your Love'
Award winning songwriter Brenton Brown has written some of the most popular praise and worship songs in the church today including "Lord Reign in Me", "Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing)", "All Who Are Thirsty", "Holy", "Humble King", "Hosanna" and "Everlasting God".
Missing minister: URC leader comforts church members
The leader of the United Reformed Church in Wales has flown home from Africa to support church members waiting for news of their missing minister.
Report accuses Government of faith schools 'witch-hunt'
A new report out today from the Centre for Policy Studies accused the Government of carrying out a "witch-hunt" on faith schools.
World Emergency Relief names first 'Good Egg' school
The 'Be a Good Egg' campaign run by Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) has received its first donation from a school after Tenby Junior School raised more than £250 - enough to send 42 chickens to lay eggs for impoverished families in Africa.
Pope may make first trip to Africa next year
Pope Benedict may travel to Africa next year for the first time as pontiff, a senior Vatican official said in comments published on Sunday.
Bishop of Bangor dies
The Bishop of Bangor, the Rt Rev Anthony Crockett, died in hospital this morning following an 18-month battle against cancer.
Conservative Anglicans stay with Communion, launch global fellowship
Conservative Anglicans form new fellowship as alternative to member churches of Anglican Communion they say are preaching "false gospel".
Brown promises to put patients at heart of NHS
Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged on Monday to put patients at the heart of the National Health Service, seeking a tonic for his flagging ratings as the state-funded system prepares to mark its 60th anniversary.
Renewables push will boost energy bills
Meeting Britain's renewable energy targets will add significantly to domestic energy bills on top of already steeply rising fuel prices, a report said on Monday.
Estate agents losing out in sleep stakes
Estate agents top the list of sleep-deprived professionals due in part to credit crunch worries and a weakening housing market, a survey of British workers published on Monday found.
Feeble pound shifts Britons' holiday targets
Vodka, the famous Starowka quarter and the Palace of Culture commonly draw tourists to Warsaw, but John Bentley had a more mercenary motive for holidaying there recently - it wouldn't break the bank, despite sterling's weakness.
Bishop defends Church's missionary approach to Islam
The Bishop of Lichfield has stepped into the debate about whether the Church should seek to convert Muslims by defending the church's missionary approach to Islam.
Consumers seen unprepared for rising energy bills
Energy bills are set to climb by over 200 pounds a year to help pay the costs of meeting a European Union goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by a fifth by 2020, consultants Ernst & Young said on Monday.