Winter Solstice 2025 draws huge crowd to Stonehenge
Thousands, including druids and Morris dancers, gathered at Stonehenge to mark the winter solstice sunrise. The event saw a surge in attendance, with visitors touching the ancient stones for free.
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Élysée Palace Staff Accused of Stealing €40k Tableware
A silver steward at France's presidential palace has been arrested for allegedly stealing historic porcelain and silverware, valued up to €40,000, and listing items on sites like Vinted. Read the full investigation details.
Avoid Tower Bridge for NYE Fireworks, Officials Warn
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
Search for Britain's lost TV archive running out of time
A critical mission to save thousands of lost British TV programmes faces a ticking clock. Urgent action is needed to locate and preserve our disappearing broadcasting heritage.
Taliban tears down historic Ariana Cinema in Kabul
The Taliban has demolished Kabul's iconic Ariana Cinema, a symbol of Afghanistan's cultural history. See the images and understand the impact of this erasure.
Bridge Park Centre heritage bid fails, £600m plan progresses
Historic England rejects listing for Bridge Park Centre, a site pivotal to London's Black history, allowing a major redevelopment with 1,000 homes and a new leisure centre to proceed.
Top 20 British Engineering Feats: Nation's Pride Revealed
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's greatest engineering achievements. New research shows 94% of Brits are proud of this heritage, as Nissan celebrates its Sunderland plant.
Police investigate disappearance of three white-tailed eagles
Police forces across the UK are investigating the suspicious disappearance of three rare white-tailed eagles, a major blow to the species' reintroduction. Conservationists appeal for public help.
Exploring the Greening Ruins of Frome's Ironworks
A visit to the derelict ironworks in Frome, Somerset, reveals nature reclaiming industry. Discover the poignant history of the workers and the 'greening by stealth' transforming this site.
Bromley's £4m Archive Plan Divides Orpington Locals
Bromley Council's £3.9m plan for a new archive in Priory Gardens is labelled 'disgusting cultural vandalism' by objectors. The council insists it's vital for heritage. Have your say before Dec 19.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%, a four-year peak
UK unemployment climbed to 5.1% in the three months to October, the highest rate in four years, as wage growth slowed. Young workers are disproportionately affected. Full analysis.
Italy's UNESCO Food Heritage: 6 Must-Try Regional Delicacies
Explore six of Italy's finest regional foods, from Verona's pandoro to Calabria's sweet onions, following UNESCO's recognition of Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage. Discover where to taste them.
Libya's National Museum Reopens After 14-Year Closure
The National Museum of Libya in Tripoli has reopened with a lavish ceremony after 14 years of civil war closure, aiming to foster unity and showcase the country's rich heritage. Discover the treasures inside and the challenges that remain.
Secret 2018 Deal Puts Kempton Racecourse at Risk
The historic Kempton Park racecourse faces demolition for housing after a secret 2018 option deal with developer Redrow was revealed. Read the full analysis of the Jockey Club's controversial plans.
Photographer Martin Parr Dies Aged 73
The Martin Parr Foundation announces the death of the celebrated British documentary photographer, a CBE recipient and former Magnum Photos president. Discover his legacy.
Decision on 500-year-old boarded-up London pub due
The future of The Old Spotted Dog Inn, a Grade II-listed pub vacant since 2004, will be decided by Newham councillors. Plans include restoration and new flats.
Appeal for 43-storey tower near Bevis Marks withdrawn
Developer Welput withdraws appeal to build a 43-storey office block near the UK's oldest synagogue, Bevis Marks, after planning refusal over heritage and worship concerns. Read the full story.
South London pub at risk of collapse this winter
Residents fear the fire-damaged Grade II listed Burn Bullock in Mitcham could be lost unless urgent action is taken to secure the historic building. Calls grow for council intervention.
UK Calls for UNESCO Heritage Submissions
The UK government is asking the public to nominate traditions like cheese rolling and Burns Night for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Submit your ideas by February.
Immersive Coventry exhibition explores South Asian stories
Explore 'The Stories That Made Us' at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery, an immersive journey through four decades of South Asian migration, community, and resilience. Open until May 2026.
Historic London cinema faces closure after council blocks plan
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
Mass Gaza wedding offers hope amid destruction
Fifty-four Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, Gaza, organised by a charity. The event, held among war rubble, marks a poignant moment of resilience and new beginnings after two years of conflict.
Lake District: UK's Snowy Rival to the French Alps
Skip the expensive Alps trip. The Lake District promises snow-dusted peaks, festive markets & cosy pubs, all reachable by direct train from London in hours.
National Trust £1.5m appeal for Cerne Abbas Giant land
The National Trust has launched a £1.5 million fundraising campaign to acquire 90 acres of land surrounding Dorset's iconic Cerne Abbas Giant chalk figure, aiming to protect it for future generations. Support the appeal now.
1899 recording of lost Tasmanian language rediscovered
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing in a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language has been preserved. Listen to this vital piece of cultural heritage.
Victorian children's letters to Santa uncovered
A six-year-old's 1883 letter to Santa, found in newspaper archives, shows children's festive wishes haven't changed in 140 years. Discover the origins of this UK tradition.
Get Sienna Miller's £26 Pregnancy Glow at British Fashion Awards
Discover the exact Charlotte Tilbury products Sienna Miller used for her radiant red carpet look at the British Fashion Awards 2025. Get her flawless, glowing makeup for less.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Urged in England
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
Charlotte Tilbury £26 Foundation Stick Gives Youthful Glow
Shoppers can grab Charlotte Tilbury's cult Unreal Skin Foundation Stick for just £26 in the Cyber Monday sale. Beauty writer Eve Rowlands says it gives a flawless, younger-looking finish.
Gomeroi woman's journey to revive Indigenous language
Ella Archibald-Binge travels to her grandfather's country in NSW to explore how language, culture, and country intersect for Gomeroi people reclaiming their heritage.
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