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A general view of 'St Christmas Place', a seven-week festive celebration and Christmas lights display at St Christopher's Place, London. Picture date: Tuesday November 14, 2023. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

Christmas haters should not spoil the celebrations: GP Taylor

Comedian Paul Foot. Photo: Jonathan Birch

Comedian Paul Foot on potato lorry trauma and latest show touring to Yorkshire

Jesus Moreno's body was found on April 14 in woodland near to the River Wharfe in Harewood.

Cause of brewery founder's death shared as inquest opens

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

The Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell talks to wandsmen Sylvia Sharp and Noah Thio who are taking part in the Maundy Thursday service at York Minster attended by His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. Photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson. 4th April 2023

King Charles III: Archbishop speaks of excitement ahead of royal visit to York

Sheffield Council rejected parts of a spectacular memorial to ‘King of Sheffield’ Willy Collins at Shiregreen Cemetery, pictured, because they were too high, according to officials.

How controversial memorial was installed in Yorkshire cemetery

File photo dated 25/12/2017 of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arriving to attend the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.

Harry should focus his efforts on being a healing influence: Bird Lovegod

The Very Reverend John Dobson, Dean of Ripon, with plough outside Ripon Cathedral
Picture Gerard Binks

Column: The Very Reverend John Dobson, Dean of Ripon monthly reflection

Valeria Burdon pictured with her handmade Nativity scene, at St Roberts Church, Harrogate. .Picture by Simon Hulme

Miniature Christmas nativity created with 500 tiny figurines

Columnist Christa Ackroyd

Shedding tears for Christmas and yet I am loving every moment - Christa Ackroyd

The Right Reverend Marcus Stock is the Bishop of Leeds.

Wherever you travel, may you find your heart’s desire - Marcus Stock

Bird Lovegod has his say.

Attempts to obscure true meaning of Christmas must fail: Bird Lovegod

A generic photo of a Christmas dinner. PIC: Thinkstock/PA.

Stop trying to ban Christmas, we should be proud of this celebration - GP Taylor

Bird Lovegod has his say.

Why failing to compromise can be a good thing in business: Bird Lovegod

Peter Kay was brought to tears on the opening night of his first live comedy tour in 12 years.

Peter Kay brought to tears on opening night of first live tour in 12 years

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?

Father Yostos (right) and Father Arsenius pictured at the St Athanasius Monastery, Langdale End, Scarborough. The monks are representatives of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

A Scarborough house is home to nine Egyptian monks

Sainsbury’s shoppers left stunned as box of fish fingers now costs £7

Bradford.

Holy Saturday and waiting, which Bradford 2025 knows all about - Toby Howarth

Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Ripon shares her Easter thoughts.

Easter offers opportunity to look forward with hope - Bishop of Ripon
A couple of weeks ago I took a family funeral near Dunblane in Scotland.

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell delivers his first Easter Sermon at York Minster on April 4. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

We live in hope: Easter message from Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York

BBC building in Leeds. Pic: Tony Johnson.

Why BBC bite-size religious broadcasting can do more harm than good - GP Taylor

Dr Hannah Thomas cleans a True Cross relic at The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre in York

Fragment 'from crucifixion of Jesus' will go on display in Yorkshire

Mother's Day cards. (Pic credit: Chris Hondros / Newsmakers via Getty Images)

Mother’s Day 2022: When is Mother’s Day 2022 and why does the date change?

Can a kindness revolution define Yorkshire in 2022? Reverend Leslie Newton makes the case.

Let’s have a kindness revolution in 2022 – Leslie Newton

The Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell is the Archbishop of York.

Let’s celebrate goodness this Christmas – Archbishop of York

Christmas continues to take on special resonance amid the new Omicron variant, writes the Bishop of Leeds.

Christmas message of hope stands test of time – Nick Baines

Friday the 13th.

Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be particularly unlucky? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky - and triskaidekaphobia explai...

What can be done to boost church attendance at Beverley Minbster and other places of worship?

Why Church of England needs new PR team to win back worshippers – Paul Andrews

Easter still remains symbolic to many - despite the Covid lockdown. Photo: James Hardisty.

Church needs to be beacon of light after Easter – Neil McNicholas
FOR Christians the season of Easter is founded on an eternal message of hope, and if there is one thing we all need just at the moment it’s hope.

Easter remains a time of great symbolism - even in lockdown. Photo: James Hardisty.

How lockdown has strengthened communities this Easter – Bishop of Ripon

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time

How to shape a different future after a year of loss - Nick Baines

Dr Helen-Ann hartley is the Bishop of Ripon.

Help others this Lent rather than make sacrifices; here’s why – Bishop of Ripon

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

This is when Pancake Day falls in 2021 - and how to make the perfect pancakes

The Twelfth Night signals the last chance to take down Christmas decorations (Shutterstock)

You should take your Christmas decorations down on Twelfth Night - here’s why

Events like Clap For Carers outside Leeds General Infirmary offer 'hope' for 2021, writes Reverend Leslie M Newton.

Goodness and light offer hope of a brighter 2021 - Leslie Newton

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

The Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley is the Bishop of Ripon.

How language can bring us together in New Year after pandemic – Bishop of Ripon

Annie Lennox at the Brit Awards 2016. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA.

Annie Lennox on Covid, Christianity and the future of Eurythmics

The Christmas story has become even more relevant as a result of Covid, says the Bishop of Leeds.

Why Christmas story has even more meaning this year – Bishop of Leeds

Wakefield Cathedral is preparing to mark a Christmas like no other.

Hope amid the uncertainty this Christmas – Dean of Wakefield

People wait on the concourse at Paddington Station in London, on the last Saturday shopping day before Christmas, after the announcement that London will move into Tier 4 Covid restrictions from midnight. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Week Ahead: Curtailed Christmas awaits as bubble rules restricted

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

Generic stock photo to illustrate making donations to food banks.

Why food banks have become an integral part of social care system - Bird Lovegod

This is when you should put up your Christmas tree in 2020 - and when to take it...

Here’s why Friday 13th is considered unlucky - and unfortunate events that have ...

Royal Mail's festive stamps are now available to buy - here are this year's desi...

Protesters in the UK kneel in silence in memory of George Floyd who was killed in the US.(Photo: Kelvin Stuttard).

The struggle against the scourge of racism concerns all of us: Christa Ackroyd

Boris Johnson's chief aide Domiic Cummings has been accused of breaching the lockdown.

Media should show loyalty over pandemic coverage – Yorkshire Post Letters

Leading bishops were among those to criticise the PM's aide Dominic Cummings for his lockdown trip to Durham.

Hypocritical Church leaders should stay out of politics and Twitter – GP Taylor

NHS staff have been taking part in the Clap for Carers tribute each week. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

We can survive the virus and flourish with spirit of togetherness - Leslie M New...

Should Boris Johnson have sacked his chief aide Dominic Cummings on Sunday?

My despair over Dominic Cummings and lockdown double standards – Bishop of Ripon

Amy Garcia is well know to TV viewers in Yorkshire. (Simon Hulme).

Look North's Amy Garcia on life in lockdown, rearing chickens and why the media ...

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

Dr John Sentamu

The key Easter lessons for society at a time of crisis – Archbishop of York