The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, has set out to change the law on inquests to help reveal the full extent of the link between gambling and suicide for the first time.

Resources aimed at helping churches mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee have been released by the Church of England.

Churches and cathedrals across the country are to welcome their communities for thousands of events to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, from barbecues, tree planting and flower festivals to services of thanksgiving, the ringing of bells and lighting of beacons.

NEWS / Her Majesty The Queen has approved prayers written for the celebration of her 90th Birthday later this year.

The Bishop of St Albans has been appointed as Convenor of the Lords Spiritual.

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have led tributes from Bishops of the Church of England following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.