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Wakefield Council has approved proposals to turn Hightown Parish Church All Saints in Castleford into a family home. Image: Studio J Architects Ltd

Former 19th church in Castleford to be converted into family home

St Helen's Church, Sandal

Church launches £290,000 appeal for greener, warmer future

Archbishop Sarah Mullally.

First woman in the role as Archbishop

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Wakefield Cathedral responds to appointment of new Archbishop of Canterbury

Philip Hobday / Wakefield Cathedral

Column: Pilgrim's Progress: Philip Hobday: Diary Dipping

The proposals for Southdale C of E, in Ossett, have been designed to enhance security and preserve the heritage of the historic building, according to documents.

Perimeter fencing planned at historic junior school to improve security

Spine-chilling cottage with ‘catacomb-like’ tunnel and secret meeting room on sale for £450k - pictures

Spine-chilling cottage with ‘catacomb-like’ tunnel on sale

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was convicted of speeding (Photo by Andrew Milligan / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Archbishop of Canterbury fined £510 for speeding

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’

: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples

Fans of Christmas carols have been invited to take part in a virtual carol service in Castleford this festive season

Castleford churches host virtual carol service to spread Christmas cheer across ...

Nativity plays and door-to-door carol singing can go ahead post-lockdown

Four ways to celebrate World Food Day with children

Christian church services have been cancelled - here's how other faiths are resp...

Wakefield Cathedral

Drunks caught trying to climb Wakefield Cathedral

Headteacher Michael Walker with reception pupils Liberty Woodall and Ferdinand Clarkson.

New head of primary school takes up role
A new headteacher has been appointed at a Church of England primary school following the death of its former head.
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