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BBC News
02-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Southend churches open doors after fatal tree collapse
Churches will be opening their doors for anyone grieving following the tragic death of a seven-year-old girl after part of a tree collapsed. Leonna Ruka, seven, was in Southend's Chalkwell Park on Saturday with her family when she was fatally injured. Her six-year-old cousin remains in a critical have been welcomed to St Mark's Church on Hamlet Road between 18:00 and 19:00 BST on church is open for a time of reflection, prayer and lighting of candles for anyone grieving or feeling troubled following the tragedy. St Michael's and All Angels Church on Leigh Road in Westcliff-on-Sea will also be opening on Thursday from 09:00 BST.A spokesperson for the church said: "We are desperately saddened to hear of the tragedy that occurred over the weekend in Chalkwell Park."Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of the child that passed away and of those seriously injured. "We also send our love and support to those nearby who did all they could to help." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBC
18-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Canadian-made century-old organ in Halifax to be restored
The organ was built by the Casavant brothers in Quebec. Preston Mulligan goes inside St. Mark's Anglican Church for a closer look at an instrument that has stood the test of time.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Joe Thompson's family say everyone is welcome at his funeral
'Colourful clothing only' requested at funeral The Thompson family say they would like his funeral at St Mark's Church in Worsley, Greater Manchester, to be a "beautiful day" and to "celebrate Joe's life and what he did with his time here on Earth". Posting on Instagram,, external they said: "It doesn't feel real, planning to say goodbye to Joe. "Joe wanted an open funeral so that anyone who feels like Joe has impacted their life in any way can attend to say their goodbyes and pay their respects."
