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The latest news about church heritage including how to save it, things to look out for and interesting places to visit. You'll also find stories from churches, chapels and meeting houses from across the UK sharing about the wonderful ways they are keeping their buildings open and in use.

A group of volunteers help out in a food and clothing bank.
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Seven ways you can help your local church by volunteering

If you’re looking for a place to meet new people, get plugged into your local community and boost your mental health, as well as support a vital cause, then look no further. Here are different ways you can get involved by volunteering with your local church today.

Kingston All Saints from the front
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Kingston All Saints - A church fit for a King

In the week of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we're taking a look at the church associated with the crownings of a number of Saxon kings.

St Mark's Hamilton Terrace
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Fire at St Mark's church

A fire has severely damaged a Grade II* Listed church in St John's Wood, London.

St Macartan Augher

National Church Awards

The winners of the 2022 National Church Awards have been announced.

Ziggy in action
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Universal Stone Ltd

Since 1939, Universal Stone Ltd has been delivering specialised multi-disciplined construction and restoration projects across various sectors in the UK.

St George's Chapel, Windsor
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British Royal Tombs

A history of British Royal Tombs by Aidan Dodson, Honorary Professor of Egyptology at the University of Bristol,

Holy Trinity Church Wensley
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What happens if a church has to close?

The National Churches Trust is dedicated to supporting churches so that they can stay open as places of worship. Sometimes, however, churches do have to close.