Arson at hostel spreads to former Baptist Church

Date: 29 July 2008

On the morning of Tuesday 29 July a fire broke out at a hostel in Shepherds Bush, London. The fire took a hold and spread to the neighbouring Shepherds Bush Baptist Church.

Protect your church from metal thieves

Date: 15 November 2007

Every week we are receiving claims for theft of external metals from churches. Thefts can cost anything from a few hundred pounds to thousands. Theft of lead, copper and other metals – from roofs, guttering and lightning conductors – is prompted by the rising price of these materials.

Theft of roof lead

Date: 18 August 2007

The number of incidents of theft of roof lead from Baptist churches has been steadily increasing during the year.

2007 - a wet year!

Date: 17 August 2007

What happened to Summer this year? Following one of the warmest years on record last year, 2007 is one of the wettest – or so it seems.