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25/03/2015
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CoE Announce Second Female Bishop
The Reverend Canon Alison White has been named as the new Bishop of Hull.
Reverend White is the second woman to be appointed a bishop by the Church of England, following The Rt Rev Libby Lane, who was named Bishop of Stockport in January.
The Rev Canon White said: "In 2010, I was privileged to be invited to take part in the York Diocesan Clergy Conference where I got a profound sense of a Diocese with faith and hope.
"I know that there is a real vision to be generous churches making and nurturing disciples and can't wait to be part of loving God and growing the Church in this great part of Yorkshire."
Clarkson BBC Contract Will Not Be Renewed
The BBC will not renew Jeremy Clarkson's contract.
Director General Tony Hall said he had "not taken this decision lightly", but "a line has been crossed" and he "cannot condone what has happened on this occasion".
The Top Gear host was suspended by the broadcaster early this month for an alleged "fracas" with one of the show's producers.
Body Recovered In Search Operation For Missing Hill Walker
A body has been recovered by rescue teams searching for a missing hill walker in Stirlingshire.
The body has not been official identified, but police believe it to the body of Daniel Bennett (43) who went missing while out walking last Saturday.
Mr Bennett's family are being kept informed of developments, police said.
(MH/IT)
The Reverend Canon Alison White has been named as the new Bishop of Hull.
Reverend White is the second woman to be appointed a bishop by the Church of England, following The Rt Rev Libby Lane, who was named Bishop of Stockport in January.
The Rev Canon White said: "In 2010, I was privileged to be invited to take part in the York Diocesan Clergy Conference where I got a profound sense of a Diocese with faith and hope.
"I know that there is a real vision to be generous churches making and nurturing disciples and can't wait to be part of loving God and growing the Church in this great part of Yorkshire."
Clarkson BBC Contract Will Not Be Renewed
The BBC will not renew Jeremy Clarkson's contract.
Director General Tony Hall said he had "not taken this decision lightly", but "a line has been crossed" and he "cannot condone what has happened on this occasion".
The Top Gear host was suspended by the broadcaster early this month for an alleged "fracas" with one of the show's producers.
Body Recovered In Search Operation For Missing Hill Walker
A body has been recovered by rescue teams searching for a missing hill walker in Stirlingshire.
The body has not been official identified, but police believe it to the body of Daniel Bennett (43) who went missing while out walking last Saturday.
Mr Bennett's family are being kept informed of developments, police said.
(MH/IT)
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