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Shree Jagannatha Temple in Bath

First festival held at new Bath temple

Lord Jagannath is offered a feast of 56 meals or 'prasad' after a journey of nine days.

27 Jul

Hindu temple opens in former school

The Lord Jagannatha Temple is not only the first of its kind in Bath but also in Europe

3 Jun

'It's just all about family': Delayed Eid celebrations take place in Bristol

Muslims gathered in Netham Park after previously arranged Eid celebrations were affected by weeks of bad weather.

1 Jun

Muslims celebrate Eid across the West Country

Grand Iftar in Bristol moves online because of Covid

Cornish church goes on sale for knockdown price

Bishop of Bath and Wells steps down for medical reasons

Bath Abbey's world first: A new heating system powered by the city's springs

Communities celebrate Diwali during the pandemic

Plymouth woman who converted to Islam targeted with vile abuse

Gloucester Cathedral singers join project to support Cathedral Choirs Fund

Archaelogical dig starts at Exeter Cathedral

The financial impact coronavirus has had on the region's churches

Bath church tackles poverty and loneliness during Covid-19 with flowers and food

Celebrating Easter and other religious festivals during the lockdown