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The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle

'The greatest honour': Dean of Winchester to retire next year

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury

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Archbishop of Canterbury judges motorbike show during visit to Hampshire

Diwali Mela returns to light up Southampton’s social calendar

Diwali Mela returns to light up Southampton’s social calendar

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Diwali Mela makes bold and bright return to Southampton

The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury

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Archbishop of Canterbury set to visit Southampton

New mosaic is unveiled at Southampton church

The new rector with the bishop of Winchester. Picture from Linda Dunham Beaulieu Camera Group

The new rector with the bishop of Winchester. Picture from Linda Dunham Beaulieu Camera Group

New rector of Beaulieu is officially welcomed into role

Mayor of Southampton, Dave Shields unveils new mosaic.

Mayor of Southampton, Dave Shields unveils new mosaic.

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Lord Mayor of Southampton unveils highly anticipated mosaic at city church

Estelle Baldry has joined Thrings as a senior associate

Estelle Baldry has joined Thrings as a senior associate

Romsey law firm adds new senior associate to its property team

The Venerable Rhiannon King will be the new Bishop of Southampton

The Venerable Rhiannon King will be the new Bishop of Southampton

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New Bishop of Southampton on 'exciting and surreal' role

The Rev Catherine Cowie is set to become the first female rector at Beaulieu Abbey Church

The Rev Catherine Cowie is set to become the first female rector at Beaulieu Abbey Church

Church set to welcome first female rector in its 495-year history

Canon Gary Philbrick has died after after a short illness

Canon Gary Philbrick has died after after a short illness

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Shock as 'awesome' clergyman dies shortly after being taken ill

Suzy Jackson at St Peter's Church.

Suzy Jackson at St Peter's Church.

Thousands of crocheted flowers brighten up church

Revd Karen James

Revd Karen James

Female ministers mark 50 years of women being ordained in Methodist Church

Betty Singleton has celebrated her 100th birthday in Southampton

Betty Singleton has celebrated her 100th birthday in Southampton

The great grandmother and Christian missionary celebrating her 100th birthday

Gemma Hunt will be hosting church services this weekend

Gemma Hunt will be hosting church services this weekend

CBeebies presenter to host pirate-themed church services

Pritam Kaur's grandchildren carrying her casket at her funeral in Southampton

Pritam Kaur's grandchildren carrying her casket at her funeral in Southampton

Send off for 'very kind' great-grandmother of 53

St Mark's Church (Right: Rev Vanessa Lawrence)

St Mark's Church (Right: Rev Vanessa Lawrence)

'It's really heart breaking': Vicar speaks out after lead stolen from church roof

A proposal to demolish the tower at St Jude's Church in Warren Avenue, Shirley, has been given the green light

A proposal to demolish the tower at St Jude's Church in Warren Avenue, Shirley, has been given the green light

Part of church set to be demolished after structural issues found

Muslims across the city gathered at a Southampton mosque to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

Muslims across the city gathered at a Southampton mosque to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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Muslims gather for Eid celebrations to mark the end of Ramadan

The wall is in the brink of collapse

The wall is in the brink of collapse

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Church pledges to save baby's grave from destruction after mother pleas for help

Freemantle United Reformed Church, which closed in 2019, is set to be sold

Freemantle United Reformed Church, which closed in 2019, is set to be sold

Local government

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Landmark church set to be sold after relocation plans scrapped

Muslims gather at St Mary's for Iftar

Muslims gather at St Mary's for Iftar

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Iftar held at St Mary's as part of Ramadan celebrations

Hundreds at the Guildhall for a Good Friday Easter service

Hundreds at the Guildhall for a Good Friday Easter service

Hundreds of Christians gather in city centre for Good Friday service

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

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Winchester Cathedral is increasing the price of its annual pass next month

Carly Devon was shocked to find her daughter Wynnie, two, reading a 'scary' church booklet posted through their door

Carly Devon was shocked to find her daughter Wynnie, two, reading a 'scary' church booklet posted through their door

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'Scary' church booklets featuring devil posted through Southampton letterboxes

Protestors were seen outside a Southampton church holding a banner and smoke grenades

Protestors were seen outside a Southampton church holding a banner and smoke grenades

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Masked group wave smoke grenades outside Catholic church

Edward, Lord Montagu with one of the many vehicles that have been displayed at the National Motor Museum over the years

Edward, Lord Montagu with one of the many vehicles that have been displayed at the National Motor Museum over the years

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'His spirit lives on': Tribute unveiled to man who founded top attraction

Abbey United Reformed Church

Abbey United Reformed Church

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Romsey church to offer weddings for same-sex couples

Edward Frank Morris

Edward Frank Morris

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Southampton man creates AI versions of the Bible and the Quran

The living nativity at Victory Gospel Church. Picture: Nyasha Dube

The living nativity at Victory Gospel Church. Picture: Nyasha Dube

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Living nativity like Vicar of Dibley outside church thrills Portswood residents

Palestinians ride bicycles by destroyed buildings in Gaza City

Palestinians ride bicycles by destroyed buildings in Gaza City

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'Complete disregard of universal human dignities'

Vandals have smashed windows and destroyed furniture at the St Mary's Extra Cemetery chapel in Southampton

Vandals have smashed windows and destroyed furniture at the St Mary's Extra Cemetery chapel in Southampton

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Vandals trash Grade II-listed cemetery chapel days after works completed

St Michael's in Southampton.

St Michael's in Southampton.

Local government

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Parking charges are 'threat' to church services - Letter

Calshot RNLI has named its new training room after Peter Murphy in a ceremony attended by his friends and family

Calshot RNLI has named its new training room after Peter Murphy in a ceremony attended by his friends and family

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'He was a wonderful man': RNLI honours Vicar of Dibley-style chaplain

Clive McCleester and Winchester Cathedral

Clive McCleester and Winchester Cathedral

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Church predator case shows 'desperate need' for redness scheme

The new bishop of Winchester, Rt Rev Philip Mounstephen, with the children at St Mark's CE School in Shirley

The new bishop of Winchester, Rt Rev Philip Mounstephen, with the children at St Mark's CE School in Shirley

'It’s a great honour' - New bishop welcomed by schoolchildren

Rt Rev Philip Mounstephen

Rt Rev Philip Mounstephen

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New bishop confirmed in announcement at Southampton school

Eid celebrations at Medina Mosque

Eid celebrations at Medina Mosque

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‘It’s a wonderful time’: Medina Mosque welcomes 900 people for Eid celebrations

Thousands of people celebrated Vaisakhi in Southampton on Sunday

Thousands of people celebrated Vaisakhi in Southampton on Sunday

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Thousands line the streets in 'vibrant' celebration of Vaisakhi Festival

The full list of road closures as Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan celebrations take place

The full list of road closures as Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan celebrations take place

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Full list of road closures as Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan celebrations take place

Danny Stupple is chairman of Zion Projects and one of the trustees

Danny Stupple is chairman of Zion Projects and one of the trustees

Charity boss under fire after describing Islam as 'demonic'

Victory Gospel Church Youth Pastor, Joshua White, hands over a gift to a young member of his congregation on Easter Sunday

Victory Gospel Church Youth Pastor, Joshua White, hands over a gift to a young member of his congregation on Easter Sunday

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‘We want to make a difference’: Church hosts huge Easter Sunday giveaway

Southampton Stand Up To Racism has published an open letter criticising plans by Britain First to hold a meeting in the city

Southampton Stand Up To Racism has published an open letter criticising plans by Britain First to hold a meeting in the city

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Community leaders sign open letter condemning Britain First visit

Controversial plans to build 15 houses beside Holy Saviour Church, Bitterne, have been approved

Controversial plans to build 15 houses beside Holy Saviour Church, Bitterne, have been approved

Local government

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Go-ahead for controversial plan to redevelop land beside historic church

Syed Aminul Hoque and Yasmin Nilifa Hoque of AL-HQ Law & More at the British Wills & Probate Awards

Syed Aminul Hoque and Yasmin Nilifa Hoque of AL-HQ Law & More at the British Wills & Probate Awards

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Law firm which includes faith-based options takes two national awards

Bishop Debbie Sellin (centre back) with Bursledon Infants and Juniors pupils, staff, and volunteers

Bishop Debbie Sellin (centre back) with Bursledon Infants and Juniors pupils, staff, and volunteers

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Infant school welcomes Bishop of Southampton to open spiritual garden

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Desperate bid to save city's second oldest church needs £200,000

The Bishop of Southampton, the Right Rev Debbie Sellin, takes part in the service at St Mary's Church, Southampton.

The Bishop of Southampton, the Right Rev Debbie Sellin, takes part in the service at St Mary's Church, Southampton.

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'She was an example to us all' - tributes to Queen at Southampton service

A memorial event was held at Winchester Cathedral yesterday evening. Picture: Hampshire police.

A memorial event was held at Winchester Cathedral yesterday evening. Picture: Hampshire police.

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'Call 999 if you see anyone acting suspiciously at events marking Queen's death'

Chief Inspector Helen Andrews will represent Hampshire police at the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Chief Inspector Helen Andrews will represent Hampshire police at the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

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'I feel incredibly honoured' - police officer to take part in Queen's funeral

Her Majesty the Queen

Her Majesty the Queen

Where to watch the Queen's funeral live in Southampton

Special church services to give thanks for life of HM Queen Elizabeth

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church

Church bells across Southampton to toll 96 times in tribute to Queen

St Andrew's Church, Sholing.

St Andrew's Church, Sholing.

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Community groups forced to leave as church prepares to close