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Historic Windmill Luxury Conversion Sparks Outrage
Plans to transform a 19th-century Sussex windmill into a luxury residence spark local outrage and heritage concerns as conservationists battle developers over preserving Britain's architectural history.
Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze
A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.
Outer Banks Mansions Collapse Into Atlantic Ocean
Dramatic footage captures the moment luxury beachfront properties in Rodanthe collapse into the ocean as relentless coastal erosion threatens the Outer Banks' fragile shoreline.
Europe's Historic Stays: Sleep in Castles & Monasteries
Discover Europe's extraordinary historic accommodations where you don't just visit history - you live it. From castle suites to converted monasteries, experience the past in unparalleled luxury.
Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation
Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO
Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.
Temu ironing board arrives completely smashed in delivery disaster
A British shopper's bargain buy turned into a comedy of errors when her Temu ironing board arrived completely destroyed. The viral unboxing video reveals the shocking state of the flattened delivery that left viewers in stitches.
Boston Police Car Torched Outside Court - Teen Charged
A Boston police cruiser was deliberately set ablaze outside the city's courthouse while a teenager was being processed inside. The dramatic incident, captured on CCTV, has sparked a major investigation into the targeted attack on law enforcement property.
Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three
Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.
Judge's beach house destroyed in suspected arson attack
A prominent South Carolina judge's $1.3 million beachfront property has been reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that authorities now believe was deliberately set, launching a major arson probe.
British volunteer torches Putin's tank in Ukraine
A courageous British fighter in Ukraine describes the heart-pounding moment he destroyed a Russian tank using Western-supplied weapons, as Vladimir Putin's forces suffer devastating losses.
Colombian Air Force bombs FARC dissident camp
In a major security operation, Colombian military forces have targeted and destroyed a FARC dissident training camp in the northern Magdalena region, dealing a significant blow to rebel factions refusing to honour the 2016 peace agreement.
Bronx Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway
A partial building collapse in New York's Bronx district has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams search for survivors amidst the rubble. Multiple injuries reported as residents describe chaos and devastation.
Indonesia school collapse: Race to find survivors
Emergency crews work through the night after Al Khoziny Islamic school building collapse in East Java, with children among those trapped beneath debris as death toll rises.
Major fire engulfs historic cinema roof - emergency services battle blaze
Major emergency response as fire tears through roof of landmark cinema building, with dramatic plumes of smoke visible for miles across the city.
World's First Purpose-Built Railway Pub Gains Listed Status
The historic Skew Bridge pub in Woking, a unique Victorian relic built specifically for railway travellers, has been granted Grade II listed status, safeguarding its future.
Inside The UK's Most Beautiful McDonald's In Bristol
Discover the UK's most stunning McDonald's, housed in a historic 1930s art deco building in Bristol. This is fast food with a side of architectural grandeur.
Pupils wreak £37,000 havoc destroying school library
Shocking details emerge as pupils at a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds wreak havoc, destroying thousands of books and causing catastrophic damage to their library in an act of 'pure vandalism'.
Council axes Hollywood actor's ancestral home restoration deal
Rochdale Council terminates its agreement with US actor Michael Massee's foundation, withdrawing support and land for the £40m restoration of his ancestral home, Hopwood Hall, citing a fundamental breakdown in their partnership.
14th-Century Scottish Castle with Dungeon for Sale
A rare piece of Scottish history, the majestic Carsluith Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, built for a powerful medieval family, is now for sale. This stunning stone fortress, complete with its own dungeon and centuries of royal connections, offers a uniqu
Historic London Hospital Building For Sale in Westminster
A landmark Grade II listed building in Westminster, once part of the historic St George's Hospital, is now for sale. Discover the future of this prime London property and its unique heritage features.
Founding Father's Historic Boston Home Hits Market
A piece of American history is for sale. The meticulously preserved Boston home of Founding Father Rufus King, a signatory of the US Constitution, is on the market for $6.5 million. Discover its revolutionary secrets.
Couple face jail over illegal 'best man cave' in UK
A British couple could be imprisoned after illegally constructing a massive 10,000 sq ft entertainment complex, dubbed 'Britain's best man cave', in their garden, defying court orders and a lengthy planning dispute.
Deadly Fire in Makassar After Protesters Storm Council Buildings
Shocking footage captures the moment a violent protest in Makassar, Indonesia, turns deadly as a massive fire engulfs city council buildings following a storming by demonstrators.
Bank of England's £1bn Building Crisis: Soane's Legacy Crumbles
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of disrepair at the Bank of England's iconic Threadneedle Street headquarters. Soaring costs and internal disputes threaten a landmark restoration.