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Britain's Asbestos Epidemic: The Silent Killer in Our Buildings
A shocking investigation reveals Britain is facing a hidden public health crisis as asbestos in older buildings continues to claim thousands of lives annually, with experts warning the worst is yet to come.
Tudor Treachery: The Boleyns' Final Months in Fiction
Explore the treacherous world of Tudor England through three compelling new historical novels that breathe fresh life into the dramatic final months of the Boleyn family's rise and fall.
Urgent garden shed warning for UK homeowners
Homeowners across the UK are being warned about a common garden feature that could lead to massive fines and invalidate insurance policies. Experts reveal what you need to check immediately.
UK buildings face overhaul for 2°C temperature rise
Exclusive government analysis reveals Britain must urgently adapt its buildings and infrastructure to cope with permanent 2°C warming, with new construction standards and cooling requirements imminent.
Henry VIII's Secret Plot to Sink the Mary Rose Revealed
Groundbreaking research uncovers King Henry VIII's covert operation to systematically dismantle his own legendary warship, the Mary Rose, in a shocking act of Tudor-era sabotage.
Henry VIII's gold pendant found by Brummie cafe owner
A stunning 3.5 million gold pendant connected to Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon has been unearthed by a Birmingham cafe owner, with the British Museum now racing to acquire this priceless Tudor treasure.
Mary Queen of Scots' secret code cracked after 436 years
Groundbreaking discovery reveals Mary Stuart's clandestine correspondence from English captivity, exposing her secret pleas and political machinations in exquisite detail.
UK's Smallest Castle For Sale - £330,000
Molly's Lodge in Powys, Wales - officially Britain's tiniest castle - hits the market at an astonishing £330,000, offering a unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of architectural history.
100 million buildings at risk from rising sea levels
Groundbreaking research reveals the staggering scale of coastal vulnerability as climate change accelerates sea level rise, putting millions of properties at risk globally.
US federal buildings save £5.4bn through energy efficiency
The US Department of Energy reveals staggering results from its efficiency overhaul of federal buildings, cutting energy costs by billions while dramatically reducing carbon footprint across government infrastructure.
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Issues Stark US Economy Warning
Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones sounds alarm on America's fiscal crisis, soaring debt, and political instability in exclusive interview, revealing his cautious investment strategy.
Abandoned UK pub frozen in time with drinks still poured
Step inside the eerie time capsule of The Rising Sun in East Sussex, where perfectly preserved interiors and unfinished drinks tell haunting stories of a pub suddenly abandoned.
Couple Finds 'World's Most Beautiful McDonald's' in UK
A travelling couple discovered what's being called Britain's most stunning McDonald's restaurant, housed in a breathtaking Grade II listed mansion with period features intact.
Maxwell House drops 'Apartments' after 133 years
A prestigious Central London apartment building with Victorian origins makes a dramatic name change after more than a century, reflecting evolving property trends and luxury market demands.
Secret Spy Plot Against Mary Queen of Scots Revealed
Declassified papers expose Sir Francis Walsingham's elaborate espionage operation that led to the Scottish monarch's execution, uncovering one of history's most dramatic royal betrayals.
Glasgow's Crumbling Victorian Buildings Spark Safety Crisis
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
What Your Favourite Historical Era Reveals About You
A provocative new cultural analysis explores why we romanticise certain historical periods while ignoring their brutal realities. Discover what your period drama preference says about your subconscious desires and modern anxieties.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
Stunning Tudor Homes For Sale in English Villages
Discover a curated collection of exquisite Tudor-era properties currently on the market. From thatched cottages to timber-framed manor houses, explore unique homes brimming with history and character in England's charming villages.
School concrete crisis: Watchdog slams government's failing plan
The National Audit Office reveals the DfE's school rebuilding programme is failing to keep pace with crumbling concrete risks, leaving pupils in potentially dangerous buildings across England.
Sheffield Market Sells for £1m with Medieval Dungeon
Sheffield's iconic Castle Market has been sold for over £1 million, with its most unusual selling point being a fully intact 14th-century dungeon hidden beneath the modern shopping complex.
The Stolen Crown: The Heist That Threatened James I's Rule
Historian Tracy Borman uncovers the shocking theft of a priceless crown from James I's treasury, a brazen heist that threatened the very legitimacy of the Stuart monarchy in her new book, 'The Stolen Crown'.
Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Victorian Toilet Reopens as Stunning London Gin Bar
A disused Victorian public toilet in London has been spectacularly transformed into a unique subterranean gin bar, offering a truly historic drinking experience beneath the city streets.
Skipsea's abandoned village crumbling into North Sea
The haunting story of Skipsea's abandoned village, where coastal erosion is causing entire streets to vanish into the North Sea, leaving behind crumbling ruins and a community's lost history.
Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate
Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.
Forbidden Japanese Island: Abandoned Resort Frozen in Time
Explore the haunting beauty of Hashima Island, a derelict Japanese coal mining community turned apocalyptic tourist attraction where time stands still and visitors are banned from its crumbling ruins.
Cardiff Police Hunt Attacker After Violent Riverside Assault
South Wales Police release urgent CCTV appeal after a man is violently assaulted and robbed on Tudor Street in Cardiff. Detectives seek witnesses to the troubling Riverside attack.
Emergency £1.65m Appeal to Save 900-Year-Old Scottish Castle
A national emergency appeal has been launched to raise £1.65 million, preventing the collapse of the 12th-century Saddell Castle, a historic gem on Scotland's Kintyre peninsula.