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The Old School at Birstall. Credit: Code L6 Architecture Ltd.

Locals divided over plans to renovate Grade II-listed Yorkshire school

Rathmell Old School was run by a charity as a community centre for three years after the school's closure before the trustees became the subject of legal action by the Diocese of Leeds to reclaim the site

Church win court battle over future of Dales village school

The trustees of Rathmell School Trust. Left to right, Rosemary Hyslop, Keith Mothersdale, Jacky Frankland.

Villagers vow to ‘stand up’ to Church of England

The King said he remains in "closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law". PIC: Chris Jackson/PA Wire

We could all learn from the Royal Family’s quiet dignity - Sarah Todd

Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon, is the chairwoman of the oversight group for the investment fund set up to address the Church of England's links to transatlantic slavery. PIC: Rich Barr/PA Wire

Why is a Church group calling for £1bn to right wrongs of slavery? - YP Letters

'It was not surprising to hear that Paula Vennells was in line for the role as the Bishop of London'. PIC: Jeremy Durkin/PA Wire

Getting rid of clergy would be damaging to communities - GP Taylor

Catherine Bond (left) and Jane Pearce after being blessed at St John the Baptist church in Felixstowe, Suffolk, after the use of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples in Church of England services were approved by the House of Bishops. Picture date: Sunday December 17, 2023.

Church of England blesses same-sex couples for first time

A complaint was lodged after father Nicolas Stebbing made comments about climate change to Community of the Resurrection’s congregation in Mirfield.

Priest told he will not be disciplined for climate change comments

The burial ground in Idle

The unusual Yorkshire burial ground with stunning valley views

A reminder of church hymns has Ian McMillan thinking about his childhood

A reminder of my childhood with memories of church hymns - Ian McMillan

The Old School at Rathmell near Settle is now a community hub and business space

High Court showdown over ownership of Yorkshire Dales village school

Bishopthorpe Palace, York, which will be taking part in York Unlocked 2023. Palace warden David Atkinson in the entrance hall. Photographed by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe

York's hidden gems set to throw open doors to public for one weekend only

A departure board at Heathrow Airport as disruption from air traffic control issues continues across the UK and Ireland. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

It’s clear that the NATS computer system was not up to scratch - David Behrens

Members of the Church of England's Synod vote on the motion repenting the church's failure "to be welcoming to LGBTQI+ people". PIC: PA

The church should concentrate on being right - Bill Carmichael

St Peter\'s Birstall C of E Junior, Infant and Early Years School now. Credit: Wilson Mason/The Church of England.

Yorkshire primary school is to be demolished for a modern replacement

Rathmell Old School closed in 2017 and is now run by a charity's trustees as a community hub

The fight to save Dales village school shows threads keeping rural life alive

Jacky Frankland, trustee/treasurer of The Old School at Rathmell near Settle, is leading the fight against the Diocese of Leeds' assertion of ownership rights over the building

Court battle between Yorkshire Dales village and Church over ownership of school

St Michael and All Angels Church in Hudswell, near Richmond, closed in 2017 and has now been formally deconsecrated. The Diocese is selling it for £20,000 to a local charity who want to run it as a budget hostel for walkers and cyclists.

Yorkshire Dales villagers organise archaeological dig for vanished churches

The church at Fraisthorpe is now a gorgeous home

For sale: Church conversion by the Yorkshire coast is one of the best you’ll see

St Ninian's Church, Whitby, is Grade II-listed

New dawn for Grade II-listed church that has no active owners or money

Spine-chilling cottage with ‘catacomb-like’ tunnel and secret meeting room on sale for £450k - pictures

Spine-chilling cottage with ‘catacomb-like’ tunnel on sale

This isn’t your typical idyllic getaway, the reality is a little more more sinister

Will Millar

File photo dated 3/4/2022 of John Sentamu, the former Archbishop of York, who has been told to step down from active ministry after a review found he failed to act on a victim's disclosure of historic child sex abuse by a priest.

Why case against John Sentamu is contrary to common justice: John Barton

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, Bishopthorpe Palace, York

Former advisor to Lord Santamu says suspension is 'contrary to common justice'

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, delivering his Easter Sermon at Canterbury Cathedral in 2022. PIC: Hollie Adams/Getty Images

Justin Welby is out of touch with intervention on immigration - David Behrens

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby speaking in the House of Lords, London, during the debate on the Government's Illegal Migration Bill. PIC: House of Lords/UK Parliament/PA Wire

The country cannot afford to take in more migrants - Yorkshire Post Letters

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was convicted of speeding (Photo by Andrew Milligan / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW MILLIGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Archbishop of Canterbury fined £510 for speeding

Bird Lovegod is concerned about how education, work and politics will be affected by AI developments

Why 'friendly' AI makes me fear for the future: Bird Lovegod

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, Bishopthorpe Palace, York

Sentamu rejects review's findings that he failed to act on allegation of abuse

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby speaking in the House of Lords, London, during the debate on the Government's Illegal Migration Bill. Picture date: Wednesday May 10, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story Politics Migrants. Photo credit should read: House of Lords/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Rishi Sunak's small boats plan will fail, says Justin Welby

King Charles and Queen Camilla Consort pictured after the Maundy Service, at York Minster. PIC: Simon Hulme

Religion should have no place at the King’s coronation - GP Taylor

Orton Scar village

Yorkshire Dales quarry 'could remain in use for 20 more years'

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell at York Minster. PIC: Tony Johnson.

We would do well to honour our own history and traditions - Archbishop of York

Last Thursday, there was a short debate in Parliament on the place of Christianity in society. It was led by one of our Yorkshire MPs, Nick Fletcher. Unlike so many debates in parliament, the atmosphere was almost entirely positive. In fact, something rather unusual happened: across the spectrum of political opinion, members of parliament agreed with one another.

Stephen Cottrell

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’

The Dean of York, Revd Dominic Barrington, earlier welcomed the decision, saying he was "proud" the 800-year-old Minster was contributing to the Church of England’s "net zero" pledge.

York Minster to fit hundreds of solar panels on roof

: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples

Canon Ailsa Newby, who joined Ripon Cathedral as Canon Pastor in 2017.

Thirty years on from vote to ordain women as priests in Church of England

Reverend Matt Woodcock says it is time to take a stand against casual racism.

Casual racism; why we must all make a stand – Matt Woodcock

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell. PIC: Simon Hulme

Archbishop of York - Church of England should have a louder political voice

Are our marriage laws out of date?

Why the UK's marriage laws are hopelessly out of date - Siddique Patel

The former Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu, pictured yesterday being vaccinated by Nurse Christine. Photo credit: Submitted picture

Former Archbishop of York opens up about earlier illness after Covid vaccination

: Paul Greene, the Minster’s head of facility and precinct, at St Cuthbert’s Window. Photo: Simon Hulme.

York Minster appeal blessed by backing of Prince Charles – The Yorkshire Post sa...

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, continuers to be criticised by readers.

Welby and Church must do more for housebound – Yorkshire Post Letters

This is the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, in York Minster. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Archbishop of York’s wisdom this Christmas – The Yorkshire Post says

Justin Welby is the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Criticism of Church over Covid response is un-Christian – Yorkshire Post Letters

The vicar's new six-bedroom home in Reeth

Church of England spends £530,000 on a six-bedroom house for Dales vicar

Henry VIII is believed to have worshipped at St Mary’s, Hull's oldest church Picture: Terry Carrott

'Desperately needed' upgrade for Hull's oldest church gets go ahead

Trustees and volunteers from Rathmell School Trust outside the old school building, which is now a community centre

Affordable rented home could be lost if Rathmell Old School is sold by Church

Rathmell Old School is now run as a community hub

Row breaks out over ownership of Dales village school turned community hub

Matt Woodcock during a beer festival at Hull's main church.

My lessons as a roving Yorkshire vicar – Matt Woodcock

Dr John Sentamu was initially overlooked for a peerage on his retirement as Archbishop of York.

Why Dr John Sentamu peerage snub was crass – Yorkshire Post Letters

Stephen Cottrell has been enthroned as the new Archbishop of York.

John Sentamu honours snub overshadows new Archbishop - The Yorkshire Post says

The Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell, during his enthronement as the 98th Archbishop of York, at a service of evensong inside York Minster. Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Striking vision of hope as Stephen Cottrell is enthroned as Archbishop of York

Stephen Cottrell

New Archbishop of York to be enthroned during service at Minster

Undated handout photo issued by the Indepedent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) of its newly-released investigation report into the Church of England. The Church has spent decades failing to protect some children and young people from sexual predators within their midst, preferring instead to protect the its own reputation, the damning report has found. PA Photo. Issue date: Tuesday October 6, 2020. The Church was accused of being "in direct conflict" with its moral purpose of providing "care and love for the innocent and the vulnerable" by failing to take abuse allegations seriously, neglecting the "physical, emotional and spiritual well-being" of the young, and creating a culture where abusers were able to "hide".

Child sex abuse; Church still to get its House in order – The Yorkshire Post say...

Lord Hope (pictured) has been named in the report into the Anglican Church

Ex-Archbishop criticised for not taking child abuse claims seriously - report

One of thr chapels is in Middleham

Delay to chapel sale process gives hope for affordable housing scheme

The future use of the former Arkengarthdale School has pitted local residents against the Church of England.

Sale of this Yorkshire Dales village school; Church must think again – Stephen S...

Arkengarthdale C of E Primary School has now been sold to a commercial developer

Arkengarthdale housing row over school sale deepens

Pictured, Arkengarthdale Church of England Primary School closed in 2019. Photo credit: Bruce Rollinson / JPIMedia.

Archbishop of Canterbury powerless in appeal over school sale in Dales village

The community of Arkengarthdale is at the centre of a dispute over the future use of its former school.

Church must answer this hypocrisy charge over this Dales village school – The Yo...