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  • 16 Jun 2013
    Not the G8 - digital activism in Leeds

    I am on a train that’s just pulled out of Leeds, following a great day at ‘Not the G8', a conference run by the World Development Movement (WDM).

  • 2 Jun 2013
    The sacrament of the teapot: resolving conflict in York

    “I'll get you a nice cup of tea.” There can be few people in these islands – particularly in England – who have not heard these words at a time of distress. In shock or bereavement many of us will have smiled through our tears at being gently offered the national sacrament of solidarity.

  • 16 Apr 2012
    York to host ecumenical climate change service and workshops

    The Archbishop of York, the Catholic Bishop of Middlesbrough and the Methodist Chair of the York & Hull District are to lead a service at York Minster on climate change.

  • 8 Apr 2011
    Debating cuts is a 'waste of time', says Tory councillor

    A Conservative councillor has been accused of insulting his own constituents after describing a debate on local cuts as a “complete waste of time”.

  • 25 Apr 2008
    C of E Archbishops make joint plea on Zimbabwe

    The Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a joint statement in support of the strong voice of fellow Christians in Zimbabwe, as the country's post-election crisis appears to be worsening.

  • 23 Feb 2008
    Archbishops visit immigration detention centre

    As questions about the fairness of UK migration policy once more come into the spotlight, the Anglican archbishops of Canterbury and York have been visiting the Oakington Immigration Detention Centre as part of a trip to Cambridge.

  • 17 Mar 2007
    Slavery has not yet been abolished, say archbishops

    Archbishops Rowan Williams and John Sentamu have taken their message about slavery to YouTube. But are events to mark abolition of the transatlantic trade ignoring the key role of black people in its demise?