Pastor Fleming News Today

As the cost of funerals surges in the UK, devastated families are struggling to afford to bury their loved ones and a growing number of people are now 'too poor to die'

The cost of funerals in the UK is on the rise, with the average cost of a basic funeral reaching £4,141, up from £3,953 the previous year.

With the rising cost of living having a devastating impact on families, more Brits cannot afford end-of-life care and funerals. As Pastor Mick Fleming puts it: 'A growing number of people are too poor to die'

A Burnley pastor who supports recovering addicts fears the laughing gas ban could create another drug epidemic.

Pastor Alex Fleming of the Life Restored Church had the idea to develop the app from divine inspiration.

A former addict has produced and released a single to raise money for a Burnley charity which helps disadvantaged people.