Alison White is country 's first female Bishop after appointment in Hull . A delighted Rev Canon White described the news as 'absolutely wonderful ' Her 65-year-old husband Frank is currently the acting Bishop of Newcastle . The couple who have no children are now planning to move to Hull area . It means Mr White will have to regularly make a 145-commute to Newcastle .
Alison White is country 's second female Bishop after appointment in Hull . A delighted Rev Canon White described the news as 'absolutely wonderful ' Her 65-year-old husband Frank is currently the acting Bishop of Newcastle . The couple who have no children are now planning to move to Hull area . It means Mr White will have to regularly make a 145-commute to Newcastle .