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Hogarth's Restored Hospital Murals Open to Public

William Hogarth's monumental staircase murals at St Bartholomew's Hospital have been meticulously restored and are now open to the public for the first time in their 250-year history.

Scorsese's Taxi Driver restored in 4K for Apple TV+

Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese personally oversees the remastering of his iconic 1976 film Taxi Driver, bringing Robert De Niro's legendary performance to Apple TV+ in unprecedented quality.

NYC Cathedral Unveils Immigrant Tribute Mural

New York's historic St Patrick's Cathedral reveals a stunning new mural honouring the city's immigrant communities, transforming its iconic architecture into a canvas of cultural diversity and human resilience.

Inside the Real Guinness Castle Family Home

Discover the remarkable story of how a historic Victorian castle, once owned by the famous Guinness brewing dynasty, was transformed into a breathtaking family home against all odds.

Top surgeon struck off after botched operations

A prominent London surgeon has been struck off after a tribunal found he performed unnecessary surgeries and endangered patients, raising serious concerns about medical oversight at a prestigious Royal College.

UK's Prettiest Train Station is a Scottish Gem

Discover the stunning Wemyss Bay Station, crowned Scotland's most beautiful and hailed among the UK's finest, where Victorian elegance meets breathtaking Clyde coast views.

Teen's Botched DIY Lip Filler Creates 'Frankensmile'

A teenage girl's quest for plump lips ended in disaster after a DIY filler appointment went horribly wrong, leaving her with a severely swollen and lopsided 'Frankensmile' that required emergency medical treatment.

Bengaluru's citizens lead fight to save dying lakes

Faced with a severe water crisis, the tech hub of Bengaluru is witnessing a grassroots revolution. Local residents and conservationists are taking lake restoration into their own hands, battling pollution and bureaucracy to secure the city's future.

UK Mum's Botched Turkey Nose Job Leaves Her 'Like Voldemort'

A British mother's dream of affordable cosmetic surgery in Turkey turned into a nightmare after a botched nose job left her severely disfigured and struggling to breathe, prompting a stark warning for others considering medical tourism.

Birnbeck Pier awarded £8m in lottery rescue bid

The iconic but crumbling Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital £8 million lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long fight to save the unique Victorian structure from complete collap

£4.3M Lottery Lifeline Saves Historic Birnbeck Pier

The iconic but decaying Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare has been thrown a vital lifeline, securing a £4.3 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for its ambitious restoration and future as a public heritage site.

Death Row Inmate's Chilling Final Words: 'Let's Ride'

An Alabama death row inmate uttered the haunting phrase 'Let's ride' moments before a 'botched' lethal injection that took over an hour to complete, sparking renewed outrage over capital punishment in the US.

Big Ben's Bongs Return After Five-Year Restoration

The famous chimes of Big Ben have triumphantly returned to the London skyline following an extensive five-year conservation project. The Elizabeth Tower's iconic bell marks a new era with its restored voice.

London's Japanese Garden House Up for Top Architecture Prize

A breathtaking London home, featuring an exquisite Japanese garden and a unique architectural design centred around the restoration of Big Ben, has been shortlisted for the UK's top architecture award, the Riba Stirling Prize.

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