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Want to eat chocolate eggs this Easter without feeling guilty? Here's how
It's time to build a positive relationship with food, even sweets.
Angry Christians who think Easter is being erased are getting trolled with Bible quotes
Easter Watch takes aim at Twitter's angriest and most hypocritical Christians.
The Co-op released a sexist Easter ad that says washing up is a job for daughters
Customers have called out the company for gender stereotyping.
National Trust row: From Cadbury to Cesar Chavez, the five most bizarre Easter scandals
Barack Obama and David Cameron have both been embroiled in rows during festive periods past.
Theresa May slams National Trust for 'absolutely ridiculous' betrayal of Easter
The Archbishop of York has accused the Cadbury of 'spitting on the grave' of its Christian founder.
UK weather: Britain as hot as Greece this week says Met Office
The glorious weekend weather will continue this week with temperatures as high as 20C in the British Isles.
Pictures of Christ's tomb restored at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Jesus Christ's tomb has been resurrected – in time for Easter.
Street parades, feathers and face paint: Thousands celebrate final day of Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras – or Fat Tuesday – sees devotion to frivolity and partying in the final hours before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent.
When does Lent start and why do we give things up from Ash Wednesday to Easter?
Chocolate, sweets and alcohol are among the most popular things to avoid.
Corpus Christi: Catholics take part in religious processions in traditional dress across the world
The holy day symbolises their belief in the body and the blood of Jesus Christ, and his Real Presence in the Eucharist.
England set to experience the 'warmest day of the year' on Sunday
Temperature could rise up to 18C in London and up to 17C in central and southern England on Sunday.
Easter Monday 2016: Hot Cross Fun with delicious ways to use up left over hot cross buns
Perk up regular snacks and desserts with hot cross buns and try out some of these hot cross recipe hacks.
Mexicans burn hundreds of Donald Trump effigies during Easter celebrations
The Republican presidential frontrunner has angered Mexico with inflammatory comments about its citizens
Easter 2016: Pope Francis calls for dispelling darkness
Marking Easter celebrations, Pope calls for hope following Brussels terror attacks.
World Chocolate Day: The health benefits of eating chocolate, according to science
Scientific studies showing the benefits of eating chocolate
Easter celebrations could be hit by Storm Katie as Met cautions those with travel plans
Severe weather warning issued for England and south Wales.
Easter 2016: Proud owners show off world's oldest hot cross bun, allegedly dating from 1807
The bun was baked in Essex on Good Friday 209 years ago, according to Andrew Munson and his wife Dot.
Good Friday in Jerusalem: Christians from around the world follow the path taken by Jesus
The route taken by Jesus as he carried his cross before his crucifixion is called Via Dolorosa.
Easter 2016: Are the egg and bunny part of pagan traditions?
Eggs were seemingly used as part of traditions related to the festival of pagan goddess Eostre.
As you celebrate Easter, remember the thousands of Palestinians that can't
Israel should remember that the Holy Land belongs to two nations and three religions
Easter 2016: Expensive eggs and bunnies expected this Bank Holiday as chocolate prices surge
Cocoa and sugar prices have increased, so this Easter will be a lot more expensive for chocolate lovers.
Easter 2016: How to get around London over the four-day Bank Holiday weekend
Travel advice for London over the four-day Easter weekend including TfL services, rail travel and busy roads.
Maundy Thursday 2016: Top ten quotes to mark Jesus Christ's Last Supper
Maundy Thursday, observed during the Holy Week, falls on 24 March this year.
Manufacturers deny politically correct motive for removal of Easter from festive chocolate eggs
Dropping Easter from chocolate egg products prompts passionate response from some consumers.
Holy Week 2016 in Spain: Hooded penitents stage processions to mark Palm Sunday and end of Lent
In Spain, Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is the most important religious period of the year, with processions featuring hooded figures.
Easter animal abuse: Facebook video shows chicks thrown around in bucket and covered in dye
The viral video has been viewed on Facebook more than four million times.
Muslim-majority Pakistan set to declare Holi, Diwali and Easter as public holidays
Pakistan's parliament adopts resolution to declare public holidays for festivals of religious minorities.
Mary Berry's Easter Feast on BBC2 features mouth-watering recipes and an exploration of religion
Check out our other picks on the TV for Tuesday night (15 March).
UK holidaymakers face misery as Eurostar train managers back strike action in 'victimisation' row
RMT Union says it has been in 'intensive and positive discussions' with Eurostar bosses.
Thorntons says chief executive Jonathan Hart to step down
Jonathan Hart had been with company for four years