February 12, 2026

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Two schoolboys arrested over fire

Two schoolboys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after St Joseph’s church in Basingstoke was set on fire. Nobody was injured in the fire, which is believed to have started in a garden shed nearby. More than 30 firefighters were called out.

London church is vandalised on CCTV

Tables, pews and candlestands were found overturned in St Anselm and St Cecilia in London last week. Police are investigating based on CCTV footage.

Cafod pays tribute to British donors

Cafod has thanked English and Welsh donors for contributing to its Ethiopia food appeal, which has raised more than £800,000.

Two schoolboys arrested over fire

Two schoolboys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after St Joseph’s church in Basingstoke was set on fire. Nobody was injured in the fire, which is believed to have started in a garden shed nearby. More than 30 firefighters were called out.

London church is vandalised on CCTV

Tables, pews and candlestands were found overturned in St Anselm and St Cecilia in London last week. Police are investigating based on CCTV footage.

Cafod pays tribute to British donors

Cafod has thanked English and Welsh donors for contributing to its Ethiopia food appeal, which has raised more than £800,000.

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