The next Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth is to be Canon John Holbrook, who is currently the Rector of Wimborne Minster, Dorset, in Salisbury Diocese, where he has been since 2002. The news was announced by the Prime Minister’s office on Friday 4 March.

Canon Holbrook spent the day in the diocese, starting with a service of Holy Communion at Peterborough Cathedral, followed by a reception at Peterborough City Council. He then travelled to Rushden and Diamonds Football Club, where he was presented with a football shirt in the away strip.