This is the way the Church will end ...

A Grade II listed church in Cornwall, established more than 100 years ago, is to be closed down after receiving a quote for repairs totalling more than £500,000.

St Paul's Church in Truro, which was built in 1889, required urgent work on decaying stonework in its tower and east end after insurers said the church had to upgrade the building or else lose its policy.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) – who oversees the church – said it felt it would be “immoral, irresponsible and inappropriate” to spend that amount on repairs for the building. Read more