Reverend Yvonne Clarke outside the Emmanuel Centre, south west London

Reverend Yvonne Clarke was ordained as a deacon in the CoE in 1987 and has served All Saints Shirley, in Southwark Diocese, for more than 20 years.

First black female CoE deacon loses appeal over decision to dissolve parish

The school, located in north London and led by former government social mobility tsar Katharine Birbalsingh, introduced a prayer ban in March 2023.

'Britain's strictest school' facing court challenge over ‘prayer ban’

Musicians, comedians and speakers took to the stage in Trafalgar Square.

Muslims mark Eid festival with gathering in central London

On Tuesday night the focus was on Coventry Street which links Piccadilly and Leicester Square.

'Happy Ramadan' lights at Piccadilly Circus for first time

 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig said Mr Welby has made a “mistake”, and offered to talk to him over coffee.

Archbishop ‘made horrible mistake’ on same-sex marriage, says Sandi Toksvig

Teachers strike after LGBT author’s talk is axed by Southwark Archdiocese

The protest forced the Catholic school in Croydon to close as staff lined up in solidarity with the author outside the gates.

Teachers strike after LGBT author’s school talk axed by archdiocese

Undated handout photo issued by Christian Concern of Mary Onuoha, a tribunal has found that the nurse was discriminated against after she was told to stop wearing a cross necklace in work. Issue date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.


Croydon Health Services NHS Trust was found to have discriminated against and harassed Mary Onuoha after she refused to remove the necklace.

Nurse told to stop wearing cross necklace 'was discriminated against'

Reverend Yvonne Clarke outside the Emmanuel Centre, south west London, ahead of hearing on the closure of her south London parish, All Saints Shirley, part of the Southwark Diocese. The hearing will decide if Rev Clarke, the first black woman to become a deacon in the Church of England, can keep her parish open following proposals it be dissolved and divided between the two neighbouring parishes of St George, Shirley, and St John, Shirley. Picture date: Tuesday September 7, 2021.


Reverend Yvonne Clarke, 62, was ordained in 1987 and has served All Saints Shirley, in Southwark Diocese, for more than 20 years.

First black woman to become a CofE deacon loses appeal to keep parish open

File photo dated 24/04/2020 of the East London Mosque in Whitechapel, east London, where a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centre has been set up. Issue date: Saturday February 6, 2021.


Mosques are preparing for Ramadan after the holy month had to be observed during last year’s Covid restrictions without the usual community prayer gatherings.

Muslim communities to observe Ramadan together after pandemic disruption

Handout photo dated 16/01/21 issued by the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby showing him receiving the first dose of the coronavirus vaccination at St Thomas' Hospital in London. The Archbishop received the vaccination due to his role as a volunteer member of the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust chaplaincy team, offering spiritual care and support to patients, staff and visitors. Issue date: Monday January 18, 2021.


Justin Welby tweeted that he received the vaccination because he is a volunteer member of the chaplaincy team at London’s St Thomas’ Hospital.

Archbishop hails ‘answer to prayer’ as he receives Covid-19 jab

The 'Remember Me' project is for people to remember those of all faiths and beliefs living in the UK who have died of coronavirus.

St Paul's cathedral launches virtual book of remembrance for COVID-19 victims

Dame Sarah Mullally was installed as the 133rd Bishop of London - becoming one of the most senior figures in the Church of England.

Ex-nurse installed as Church of England's first ever female Bishop of London

London came together to celebrate Diwali Festival today - including traditional stage performances, live music and Indian food stands.


London celebrates Diwali Festival at Trafalgar Square

Crisis talks are being held over fears that trainee Catholic priests in Ireland are using the gay dating app Grindr.

Crisis talks held over fears trainee priests on Grindr

As supporters of Theravada monasteries start to celebrate Kathina Day, find out why this festival is so important to ther community. 

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