Why didn’t police prosecute 'brutal' abuser linked to Church of England?
John Smyth’s death in 2018 meant an "appalling abuser" associated with the Church of England escaped justice for crimes ...
Bishop of Winchester: The Church’s corporate naivete led to the most appalling abuse
It has been quite a week for Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Winchester, one of the five most senior dioceses in England. First ...
‘Culture of silence and fear’ stopping bishops calling out abuse scandal
The Bishop of Newcastle said she was ‘disappointed’ others had not also called for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign ...
Bishop who forced Welby to resign warns senior clerics put job promotion ahead of tackling abuse
The Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has spoken out against the culture of silence in the Church of England ...
Why the choice to replace Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury is important for British politics
As the Church of England looks for a new leader, David Maddox examines how the appointment will be as important for British politics as it is for religion ...
Davey hints that Welsh Lib Dem leader should resign over handling of abuse case
A report found that Jane Dodds made a ‘grave error’ by not pursuing a meeting to discuss the case while she was working for the Church ...
Church accused of 'sitting on' child abuse report ordered by Justin Welby
"Despite the urgency with which the two Archbishops asked for the report to be produced they have given at least a year to ...
Abuse expert calls on Archbishop of York to resign
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, should resign, according to a leading advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. It ...
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New Clacton lifeboat moves one step closer to service
A new lifeboat has moved a step closer to being launched into service. The vessel, which will operate from Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, has rolled off the production line. It was built at the Royal ...
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Northampton teacher admits killing partner buried in garden
A primary school teacher has admitted killing her partner whose tied-up body was found buried in the garden. The remains of Nicholas Billingham, 42, were found at a home in Moore Street ...