Stories

In the BBC series Sort Your Life Out families, whose homes have become so filled with possessions and clutter, that they feel overwhelmed, are helped

If the Bible is correct in its assertion that ‘In the beginning God’, then perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised when we find his fingerprints in

In 1989 I led a team of students to visit churches in Poland. The Iron Curtain had not yet fallen, none of us spoke either

There is something very tragic about Prince Harry’s autobiography. In just three words the front cover summarizes the 400 pages that lie within: Prince Harry

Movies don’t always end as the credits start to roll. With series such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe the credits contain extra scenes with important

In 1942 the Maltese harbour of Valetta was the most heavily bombed place on earth. Occupying a strategic position between Italy and Libya on the

It’s not every day that a secret about the origins of our planet land on someone’s driveway. But that’s precisely what happened in March 2021

Purifying silver takes skill. To remove the impurities, it must be held in the middle of the fire where the flames are the hottest. But

Near the main entrance of Westminster Abbey lies the grave of the Unknown Warrior. Brought from the battlefield of the Western Front this unknown soldier

As the people of Seoul mourn the loss of so many of their young people at Halloween questions are being asked. How could it have

In 1975 Britain’s economy was in trouble with inflation running at 20% and many major businesses struggling to stay afloat. An unpopular Conservative Prime Minister

These days we’re all on the lookout for ways to save money. No wonder then that the big supermarkets are each out to convince us

Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as one of the most famous monarchs in history. Her long reign was characterised by duty and service and

On 18th August refuse workers in the City of Edinburgh walked out in a dispute over pay. At a stroke all the rubbish being produced by

Born amidst the horror of the 18th century slave trade Joseph Bologne’s life chances were not promising. Destined for a life of servitude on a plantation

It has always been my opinion that the words ‘camping’ and ‘holiday’ don’t belong together in the same sentence. It was for this reason that

Since 1969 millions of passengers on London’s underground have heard the regular announcement that they should ‘mind the gap between the platform and the train.’

It’s often said that football is like a religion and if we know anything about religion it’s that it stirs deep and passionate emotions. So,