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John Smyth victim says Justin Welby resignation paves way for questioning others
Richard Gittins told Sky News that bishops ‘who kept the stories to themselves’ should now be held accountable.
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MPs reject bid to remove Church of England bishops from House of Lords
The Commons heard calls for the bishops to focus on matters in their ministries rather than on the running of the country.
Richard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations
Jones resigned as England’s defence coach in August but Steve Borthwick stated he is being used to provide analysis of the opposition.
FA investigating David Coote’s alleged remarks about Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool
PGMOL announced on Monday that Coote, 42, had been suspended pending a full investigation.
Florence cracks down on overtourism as it hosts G7 ministers in Renaissance city
Mayor Sara Funaro’s cabinet approved a 10-point plan that, among other things, would ban key boxes on buildings in Florence’s historic centre.
Call to make revenge porn civil offence to avoid ‘retraumatising’ trials
In a debate on tackling image-based abuse, MP Kirith Entwistle said allowing a civil process for victims would give them a ‘second chance’.
Prioritise services over ‘naive’ assisted dying bill, says disability advocate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill likely be voted on on November 29.
Rebecca Ferguson says it is ‘so easy to forget yourself’ in music industry
The Liverpool-born singer-songwriter was made an MBE by the Prince of Wales on Tuesday for her services to the music industry.
Mastectomy on 82-year-old woman by Paterson ‘inappropriate’, inquest told
The surgery by rogue surgeon Ian Paterson may have shortened the life of cancer patient Gladys Currall, an inquest into her death has been told.
I think Scotland are on the right path – forwards coach John Dalziel
Dalziel is adamant Gregor Townsend’s side have shown progress in narrow defeats to Ireland in the Six Nations and South Africa last weekend.
Government confirms intervention over failings at ‘toxic’ council
Local government minister Jim McMahon said officials will be appointed to oversee improvements at Tower Hamlets Council.
What Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby knew of John Smyth’s abuse and when
The Makin Review concluded that prolific abuser John Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop formally alerted authorities in 2013.
Returning Daniel James ready to contribute in ‘two huge games’ for Wales
The Leeds winger missed new manager Craig Bellamy’s first two camps through injury.
Saqib Mahmood benefitting from ‘player-coach relationship’ with Chris Jordan
Jordan is England’s leading wicket-taker in the format among fast bowlers, behind leg-spinner Adil Rashid.
Closure of National Citizen Service a backwards step, says Lord Cameron
The scheme gives 16 to 17-year-olds volunteering opportunities to help them to gain skills and build their confidence.
NatWest blocks apps including WhatsApp from work devices
The British bank said it wants its employees to stick to ‘approved channels’ for work-related communication.
SNP MP calls for House of Lords to be abolished
Pete Wishart described Parliament’s second chamber as an ‘absurd embarrassment’.
US jury awards former Abu Ghraib detainees 42 million dollars
The three former detainees said they were subjected to beatings, sexual abuse, forced nudity and other cruel treatment at the prison.
Justin Welby: Quitting is in best interests of church I dearly love
John Smyth abused boys and young men for decades and an independent review concluded the Archbishop should have alerted authorities in 2013.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis: Lee Carsley said I would get call-up if playing well
The 22-year-old skippered the Young Lions to continental glory in Georgia last summer.