Salvation Army opens new centres
The Salvation Army opens new centres for homeless people and families in Southampton and Portsmouth.

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Diocese budget puts jobs at risk
Priests and church support staff could face redundancy after the Diocese of Winchester cut its budget for 2010 by £1.6m.

Historic home for new youth cafe
St John's House in Winchester, one of the city's most historic buildings, is set to get a contemporary revamp.

Forging relationships with faiths
People across the South are getting involved in Inter Faith Week to help build relationships within their diverse communities

Diwali lighting up the south
Preparing for Diwali, the biggest Hindu festival of the year which is celebrated over five days.

New Forest nuns' prayers answered
The Dominican Sisters urgently needed to raise money to replace their rickety fire escape.

Celebrating Eid in Southampton
After a month of fasting, self-constraint and spirituality, Muslims have been celebrating Eid.

Ramadan observed in Southampton
The Muslim community of Southampton share their thoughts about the month of fasting.

Hindu temple 'feeling the pinch'
Southampton's hindu temple marks its 25th anniversary but is struggling in the recession.

Faith eases weekend nights out
Across the South teams of Christian Street Pastors take to the streets to help out the inevitable casualties of 'nights on the town'.

Life as modern nun is 'positive'
Catherine Cruz is far from the stereotypical nun - but she still leads a life devoted to her faith from her Southampton home.

Final fur-well for beloved pets
An Isle of Wight woman believes animals deserve the same send-off as humans so provides a cemetery and funeral services for pets.

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Man refuses to drive 'No God' bus
A Christian bus driver refuses to drive a bus with an atheist slogan proclaiming "There's probably no God".

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Child bishop takes on church role
A nine-year-old girl from Hampshire takes on the role of a bishop for the month of December.