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Whitney Houston's funeral, St Edmundbury's new canon and precentor

Rob hears about Whitney Houston's funeral.

A Suffolk church built in the 12th century could be facing closure.

And the new Canon and Precentor at St Edmundsbury Cathedral talks to Rob.

Rob looks back at the funeral of Whitney Houston, and talks to local singer and West End Star, Ruthie Henshall, about the power of the late star's voice.

Roger Fern is the studio guest. As a member of the Methodist Church, he talks to Rob about whether the drinks industry should do more to encourage responsible drinking. He is also an Ipswich Borough councillor, and gives Rob his opinions on prayers before meetings. And as chairman of the Ipswich Umbrella Trust, he talks about the problems of people living on the streets of the town.

There is news of a Suffolk church built in the 12th century that could be facing closure. St Mary's at Walpole near Halesworth is one of 11 under the Blyth Team Ministry, but with a small congregation and few services, its future is now in question.

The new Canon and Precentor at St Edmundsbury Cathedral is being installed. Rob met up with Reverend Philip Banks ahead of the service.

A youth project in Suffolk present their version of The Weakest Link. It is called The Weakest Asbo.

Rob hears about a new production of Jesus Christ Superstar planned for the O2 arena, forty years on from the original show.

And there is news of how Ipswich Town did against Cardiff, as well as whether homophobia is still an issue in football.

3 hours

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  • Sun 19 Feb 2012 06:00