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Next Archdeacon of Auckland announced
21st June 2026
The Bishop of Durham is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Stephen Edmonds, currently Acting Archdeacon of Doncaster in the Diocese of Sheffield, as our next Archdeacon of Auckland.
Lanchester EP School reach finals for two national awards for excellence
19th June 2026
Lanchester EP school has recently reached the finals for two national awards for excellence. In the first, run by the Times Educational Supplement (the TES) the voluntary controlled church school has secured a place amongst the final eight schools across the UK in the category ‘The Primary School of the Year’. For the second award run by Pearson Education, the EP school has been awarded Silver for the ‘Making a Difference - Primary School of the Year’ award.
Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices
18th June 2026
Bishop of Durham, Rick Simpson's response following the Church of England's apology for its role in post-war historical adoption practices and support for those affected.