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Older, wiser and happier?
Happiness and optimism increase with age, according to one poll.

Osborne's defence of benefit cuts disappoints Churches
Churches have strongly criticised the Chancellor over his defence of benefit cuts in a speech today.

Grandpa Ted
TWR has launched a new sitcom to inspire and encourage Christians in a lighthearted and entertaining way

Messiah and the choirs of St Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals, in Dublin
At noon on the 13 April some 271 years ago, the first performance of Handel's Messiah took place in Neal's Musick Hall in Fishamble Street, Dublin

Bishop's shoe-shining raises £400 for charity
The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon raised just under £400 for charity shining shoes last Maundy Thursday.

Palestinians are Syria's 'double refugees'
Members of Syria's Palestinian population have become the conflict's "double refugees", says the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Album round-up
There's great music out right now and here are some of the highlights

The Resurrection Project
A campaign has been launched to fund a new movie telling the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

John Bunyan: The People's Pilgrim
It's easy to think the giants of the Christian faith were all strong men, but John Bunyan is proof that God uses people of all shapes and sizes.
Iraq's Christian exodus could be repeated in Syria
The World Evangelical Alliance's human rights ambassador has warned that Christians are being "chased from their homes" in Syria.

Church needs £250,000 to repair stained glass windows
A Norwich church has launched an appeal to raise £250,000 towards the cost of repairing its windows and improving facilities.
Sri Lanka: 'Sudden increase' in violence against Christians
There were 10 anti-Christian incidents in Sri Lanka in March, according to Barnabas Fund.
New federation helps small CofE schools in Norfolk
Four Church of England Schools in north Norfolk are coming together under a new federation to help them address common challenges.
Rick Warren embraces radio to tackle discouragement
The Saddleback pastor is turning to radio as a way of restoring hope and purpose to people's lives
Tony Campolo to join Christian Resources Exhibition
Theologian Tony Campolo will be the key speaker at this year's Christian Resources Exhibition.
Bishop: Church must lead by example
The Church must be an example of reconciliation to the rest of society, says the Bishop of Edmundsbury and Ipswich.