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​Church members got together for a quiet day, spending the day away from the bustle of our lives.

Column: Julia Tum, Mothers Union - The life and courage of Mary Sumner

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

The Rev Canon Hilary Barber, Vicar of Halifax

Message for all faiths from Vicar of Halifax The Rev Canon Hilary Barber

 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

Halifax Minster is inviting people to come and sing a special piece of music during Holy Week.

Holy Week: ‘Come and Sing’ at Halifax Minster

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

Vicar of Halifax The Rev Canon Hilary Barber

'Take care of our planet' plea from Vicar of Halifax in New Year message

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

Painting our stones in the conference suite.

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The strong aroma and lovely taste of the sage plant make it a handy herb to have around

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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)

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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

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

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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

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

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

How to keep the kids entertained

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