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Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

Theddlethorpe Academy's Christmas nativity.

Theddlethorpe Academy pupils dazzle in Christmas nativity performances

Pastor Susan Alldread (right) with the Dobbies' donation for the Wainfleet Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival and community meal.

Christmas tree festival weathers storm to be hailed huge success

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Have-a-go singers wanted for Louth event

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

Members of Sleaford churches in the procession behind the cross through Sleaford.

Over a hundred people join in Good Friday Walk of Witness through Sleaford

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

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?

Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, one of Bavaria's major Christmas markets

Enjoy a real German Christmas and much more in Bavaria

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

Why do we dread Friday 13th? (photo: Adobe)

Beware! Friday the 13th – Day of Doom… or just another day?

Coun Bunney with the alpacas that were a popular feature at this year’s pop-up markets EMN-211220-093332001

Rasen mayor’s seasonal message of hope

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

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

St Matthew's Church in Skegness.

Message of hope from Skegness Rector at Easter

The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the origins of the Easter Bunny - and why we celebrate the famous rabb...

Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of the Holy Week, the week in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter Sunday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what you should know about Maundy Thursday - which marks the end of Lent

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate

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

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

The Rev Richard Holden

Christmas message from the Vicar of Skegness

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

Major Dawn McGarvey of Sleaford Salvation Army. EMN-200820-163151001

Salvation Army toy appeal for families facing tough Christmas after pandemic

This is when you should make your Christmas pudding or cake - and the best recip...

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...

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

This is what you need to know about chocolate Easter eggs (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why people eat Easter eggs - the chocolate tradition explained

Lincoln Cathedral is illuminated in blue lights in a gesture of support and solidarity for all National Health Service (NHS) workers and carers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.

Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography
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‘Light it Blue’ at Lincoln Cathedral and Holy Week scheme

Will you be trying the new hot cross buns from M&S? (Photo: M&S)

M&S has released a new hot cross bun flavour which is dividing the country

This is when you should put your Christmas tree up and take it down – according ...

Comedy night favourites Gerry K and Lewis Bryan. EMN-190621-114628001

Thursday night laughs aplenty

Egg hunting is one of the best things about Easter when you're little

All hail this year’s Easter egg hunt champion

The Good Friday Walk of Witness through Sleaford to the Market Place. EMN-190422-145121001

Walk of Witness and free flowers on Good Friday

Market Rasen Market Place EMN-190804-162632001

Bishop to join in Rasen car wash event

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Light party set to return with bishop

Gospel singer Terry Walton. EMN-181010-103914001

Gospel Concert at Ruskington Methodist Church

VIDEO: German tennis player left bemused by Yorkshire reporter's accent

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Putting plenty of colour into Easter at Horncastle church
This Easter, St Mary's Church in Horncastle is running an Easter colouring and drawing competition for children aged 4-11.

Leasingham School's Foundation Stage pupils put on their Cocka Doodle Day play for families at the end of term. EMN-171221-151244001

Youngest pupils cock a doodle do their Christmas play

Rev Philip Johnson of St Denys' Church, Sleaford. EMN-170316-093357001

Christmas message by Vicar of Sleaford Fr Philip Johnson: Turning on the town's ...

Pause for Thought

The interactive Passion Play was a big success in Mablethorpe on Good Friday. Photo: Trevor Bradford.

Passion Play on the Prom in Mablethorpe hailed a success

The Walk of Witness arrives in Sleaford Market Place for the church service. EMN-170414-124547001

VIDEO: Sleaford churches come together on Good Friday for Walk of Witness proces...

Riding Lights are presenting Crosslight at Retford in March

Powerful drama Crosslight coming to Retford

PREMIER LEAGUE: Jesus shines, Klopp wobbles, Conte cruises and Foxes sweat

Alyson Buxton

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Aly Buxton, Vicar of Boston

Donkeys to visit Heckington church for crib service

Opinion

OBSERVER COLUMN: The council '˜don't like it up '˜em!'

RETURN of Post Office services to Wirksworth.

COMMUNITY: Gainsborough United Reformed Church

The Rev Avril Ford EMN-160712-133534001

Crime thriller is latest read '¨by author Avril

This year's Christmas potato display by Williamsons Farm in Gainsborough

Quirky festive potato display will help raise charity funds

RETURN of Post Office services to Wirksworth.

COMMUNITY: Gainsborough United Reformed Church