David Tudor was banned from the Church of England for life in October over sexual abuse allegations.

A church is being redesignated at the weekend due to its historic importance and community work.

The bishop speaks of her sadness following the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation in November.

Welby resigned after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.

Becoming a parish will allow the church to conduct baptisms, weddings and funerals.

The diocese, and its cathedral, were founded in 1075, with celebrations planned throughout 2025.

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has previously called for Stephen Cottrell to resign.

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, has faced calls to resign over his handling of a sexual abuse case involving a priest.