Instead of marking the first dire embrace of winter, solstice really is when things begin their first baby steps toward waking up. If the year were a day, it isn’t midnight but the start of dawn.

The Bishop of Newcastle has criticised the Archbishop of York's Christmas sermon, just weeks before he takes over as leader of the Church of England. Stephen Cottrell's remarks capped off a ...

The Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley was the most senior member of the clergy to suggest Justin Welby step down, which he did last month The Bishop of Newcastle has criticised the Archbishop ...