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Father Chris Jackson from Our Lady Queen of Peace parish in Penshaw says Advent shouldn't be a time of stress and Christmas panic.

Dr Stephen Fagbemi is an Anglican Chaplain and explains what it's like being the friendly ear to those in need of someone to speak to.

The nun who inspired the film Dead Man Walking, Sister Helen Prejean, is in the region to talk about the death penalty and Christianity.


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