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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

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?

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

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

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 Matt Brooks

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...

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

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

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 ...

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

Rev Ashby leads the snowball fight PHOTO: Supplied

Snowball fight breaks out at Christmas Day church service in Melton

The churchyard Easter garden at Long Clawson PHOTO: Supplied

Easter garden creation at Long Clawson

The competition winners claim their Easter eggs PHOTO: Supplied

Melton Mowbray Community Chaplaincy's market stall is a hit for all

Melton Mowbray Community Chaplaincy had their own Easter market stall on Saturday.

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Tom Styles plays the part of Jesus accompanied by the Roman Centurians and congregation, making their way to the short service in Market Place PHOTO: Tim Williams

Walk of Witness marks Good Friday in Melton

Palm Sunday donkey walk in Long Clawson PHOTO: Supplied

Worshippers follow donkey through Long Clawson to celebrate Palm Sunday

Walking in the Light PHOTO: Supplied

Christian conference at Bottesford aims to bring people closer to Jesus

Children from both schools light up the church with their Christingle oranges PHOTO: Supplied

Wymondham and Croxton schools hold their own 'special' church Christingle servi...

Dr Jan Fidrmuc

Science busts the myth of Friday the 13th

Rutland Musical Theatre cast of Jesus Christ Superstar PHOTO: Martin Baines

Get set to see Rutland Musical Theatre's Jesus Christ Superstar

What presents have you been buying this year?

WATCH: 11 crazy Christmas traditions from around the world

What presents have you been buying this year?

WATCH: 11 crazy Christmas traditions from around the world