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.
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Medieval graffiti discovered at Canterbury Cathedral
Remarkable 500-year-old drawings discovered during restoration work at Canterbury Cathedral offer fascinating glimpse into medieval life and worship.
Royal church renovation halted after shocking burial discovery
Plans to refurbish the late Queen's cherished church have been unexpectedly suspended after workers uncovered human remains identified as a controversial 19th-century preacher, throwing the £300,000 renovation into disarray.
Emperor Commodus's private Colosseum chamber revealed
Archaeologists uncover the Roman emperor's private entertainment space beneath the Colosseum, offering new insights into imperial extravagance and ancient spectacle.
Labour pledges new nature agency and 'English Forest'
Labour announces ambitious plan to establish 'English Forest' and restore natural habitats through new public body, positioning environment at heart of political agenda.
Ronaldo launches London wellness clinic with hair restoration
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo expands his business empire with groundbreaking wellness clinic 'Inspire' in central London, offering cutting-edge treatments including hair restoration and longevity therapies.
Thousands of native oysters return to UK waters in restoration bid
A major conservation project is reintroducing 8,000 European flat oysters to British coastal waters, creating new reefs and boosting marine biodiversity in the North Sea.
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.
Patagonia's Amazing Transformation: Desert to Wetlands
In an extraordinary environmental success story, Argentina's Patagonian steppe has been miraculously restored to vibrant wetlands, reversing decades of desertification through innovative conservation efforts.
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.
The Repair Shop's Angelina Restores Cherished Engagement Ring
Expert silversmith Angelina Bakalarou performs emotional restoration miracle on BBC's The Repair Shop, transforming a damaged engagement ring into a sparkling family heirloom.
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.
Repair Shop's Jay Blades on mental health after tragedy
Beloved BBC restoration expert Jay Blades speaks candidly about his mental health struggles and the support from The Repair Shop family after experiencing personal heartbreak.
The Repair Shop Fans Issue Demand After Emotional Episode
Viewers of the beloved BBC show are calling for a special episode after a particularly moving restoration of a 70-year-old teddy bear brought the nation to tears.
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.
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.
Norfolk's Ghost Pond Resurrection: 140-Year-Old Plants Revived
A groundbreaking conservation project in Norfolk has achieved the impossible: reviving a 140-year-old 'ghost pond' and bringing its long-dormant seeds back to life, offering new hope for UK biodiversity.
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.
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.
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.
Westminster Cathedral Bells Restored by Kent Foundry
The iconic bells of London's Westminster Cathedral have been restored to their former glory by a Kent foundry, marking a triumphant return after a major conservation project.
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
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