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Dorset churches metal theft rise warning by insurer amid economic backdrop

Dorset churches warned over "devastating impact" of metal theft
Churches in Dorset are being warned to remain vigilant amid fears of a rise in metal theft.

What is Eid? (Canva)

What is Eid al-Fitr and when is the religious festival celebrated?

Easter 2022: Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? Easter traditions explained. (Canva)

Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? Easter traditions explained

Faith and civic leaders at Bournemouth Reform Synagogue for the launch of its 75th anniversary year

Bournemouth Reform Synagogue launches anniversary year with special visitor

Easter: when is it this year and when do schools break up?

Easter: when is it this year and when do schools break up?

The Priory in Christchurch is floodlit to commemorate what would have been Irene Tristram's 100th birthday and to show support for Ukraine. Picture: Oliver Tristram-Bishop

Family's floodlit Priory commemoration shows support for Ukraine

Why do we have Ash Wednesday and why do we get ashes on Ash Wednesday? (Canva)

This is why Christians rub ashes on their forehead on Ash Wednesday

Man avoids jail for assaulting imam and damaging Bournemouth mosque

Man avoids jail for assaulting imam and damaging Bournemouth mosque

What's the reason that Pancake Day is celebrated? (Canva)

Why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

Farrington Church – courtesy Western Design Architects

Former village chapel will be converted into home

What is Lent? When does it start and how long does it last? (Canva)

Lent 2022: When it starts and why people 'give up' for Lent

burning memorial candles on the dark background.

Three Dorset residents will be remembered at this year's Holocaust Memorial Day

The Very Reverend Stephen Lake

Former Dean of Poole appointed to become next Bishop of Salisbury

Longfleet United Reformed Church, Longfleet Road, Poole. Picture: Alwyn Ladell/Flickr

Church - with 130 year history - closes after “dwindling” attendance numbers

A parade led by the Christchurch Royal British Legion band makes its way to Christchurch Priory for the Annual Service of Remembrance. .Rev Canon Charles Stewart..

Church forced to make changes to Christmas services due to Covid

A 25ft tall Hanukkah menorah near the Bournemouth Pier was lit by Bournemouth Chabad to mark the first eve of the eight-day Festival of Lights

Hundreds attend Hanukkah celebrations as 25ft tall menorah is lit

Wilko has announced a change for all of its stores this Christmas (NQ staff)

Wilko has announced a big change for all of its stores this Christmas

Bishop of Southampton The Right Reverend Debbie Sellin visited St Mike’s Church in Bournemouth following the completion of its after extensive renovation work

'It’s amazing': Bishop reopens church after 12 months of extensive renovations

The opening weekend of the new Lansdowne Church building in Lansdowne Road

New Bournemouth church building opens seven years after construction started

Men's Shed at Immanuel's Church Southbourne (left to right) Tony, Michael, Vaughan, Robin and David

Church group Men's Shed restore 1910's lamp to former glory

Bournemouth Jamia Mosque in Cranmer Road, Winton. Picture: Google Maps/Street View

Plans to extend Bournemouth mosque refused

Rabbi Maurice Michaels

Community prepares to celebrate Jewish new year Rosh Hashanah

Photo credit: Colehill Methodist Church

Church facing closure over 'bad case of rust'

Eid al-Adha: What is it and how is it being celebrated? Picture: Unsplash

What is Eid al-Adha and how is it being celebrated?

Salisbury Cathedral

Sponsored Looking good at Salisbury Cathedral

'Working together is the key to avoid conflict and violence'

HISTORY: Rabbi Maurice Michaels

Members of Bournemouth synagogue prepare to reflect on past horrors

The Operation Christmas Child hub at St John’s Church, Branksome

Dorset hub for Christmas shoebox appeal opens its doors next week

St Mark's Church in Pennington has organised a poppy making project. Photo: Paul Young

Village comes together to knit hundreds of poppies – and they are only just getting started

The Salvation Army are aiming to raise awareness around modern slavery. Photo posed by model

The Salvation Army launch campaign to tackle modern slavery

The Salvation Army Winton Corps team in Poroshkovo, Ukraine

Salvation Army partnership going strong after 24 years

NCS Graduation Event at Citygate Church in Bournemouth organised by BCHA.

NCS graduation ceremony after hundreds complete programme in Bournemouth

A special service at Winton Methodist Church to mark Faithworks moving into a new home

'One group can't do it on their own': Faithworks Wessex celebrates move into new home

Rev Andrew Rowland, The Bishop of Sherborne and the Archdeacon of Dorset

Arabic-speaking former managing director with four grandchildren becomes new rector of Wimborne Minster

Rev James Sharp, pioneer minister

Community invited to have say on shed project to tackle social isolation

Christopher Evans, honorary port chaplain in Poole

Christchurch man delivers chaplaincy from shore to shelf

Curates running at St Peter's Church in Shaftesbury. Picture: Gerry Lynch

More young people are training to become priests

Rev Ian Terry is leading the Praise Air Festival service

Praise Air Festival service returns to Lower Gardens next weekend

Tim and Debi Matthews of Love Church, with Tim's book about the church's story

Bournemouth pastor releases book to share story of church's journey

Mark Inkpen Deputy Manager of YMCA Bournemouth along with his management team recently welcomed Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood to their Westover Road offices for a discussion about the services they provide within the local community.

The visit

Bournemouth MP backs the work of town's YMCA team

Dorset Historic Churches Trust Ride + Stride for Churches returns on Saturday, September 8

Help support your local parish in Dorset Ride + Stride for Churches

The 2018 regional Jehovah's Witnesses convention at the BIC in August

Thousands pack out BIC for annual Jehovah's Witnesses convention

Members of All Saints Church in Branksome at New Wine's United 18

Dorset churchgoers enjoy the community spirit at popular gathering

The annual convention of Jehovah's Witnesses takes place at the BIC..

Thousands expected for Jehovah's Witnesses convention in Bournemouth next weekend

The Venerable Jackie Searle, who has been appointed as the next Bishop of Crediton

‘Poole church has a special place in my heart’

Christchurch Priory. Photo taken with thanks to Bliss Aviation

Garden of Rest at Christchurch Priory to be consecrated

James Sharp, pioneer minister at the Parish of Winton, Moordown and Charminster

"I want it to be different": Pioneer minister committed to supporting '"fringes" of society

Rev Eddie Wills in the jungles of Brunei on deployment with Royal Marines

Reverend goes in the deep end on Royal Navy Far East trip

The 100th anniversary edition of the St Peter's Parkstone Summer Fayre

Church parish enjoys 100th anniversary of community event

This year's Praise Dance Festival in aid of Bournemouth YMCA takes place on June 23. Photo: Carolina Jacomin on Unsplash

Praise Dance Festival returns to Bournemouth

Cllr Phil Stanley-Watts at Bournemouth War Memorial...SA240815bMemorial5 PICTURE BY SALLY ADAMS.

Calls for churches to organise county-wide care home programme

Bishop Jonathan Frost, Deacon Suzie, foodbank volunteers and children from St James CE Academy

"I find this unacceptable": Bishop speaks out over food poverty

Spirituality in Later Life conference at the Barrington Centre. Photo: Tom Scrase

Conference explores role of church and community in aiding isolated older people

Information evening to raise awareness of complex issues around homelessness at Bournemouth Reform Synagogue

Synagogue hosts project event which aims to improve awareness on homelessness in Bournemouth