Category : Search result: World Heritage Sites 2025


Live-in caretaker sought for Holy Island's Lindisfarne Priory

An extraordinary opportunity has emerged for two people to become live-in caretakers at Lindisfarne Priory, one of Britain's most sacred Christian sites located on Holy Island. The successful applicants will receive accommodation and a salary while mainta

Manly Waterworks BMX Bandits site faces demolition

Sydney's legendary Manly Waterworks reservoir, famous for its concrete waves and starring role in cult classic 'BMX Bandits', is set for permanent closure and demolition, sparking community outcry and nostalgia.

Zaanse Schans windmills to charge entry fee

The world-famous Zaanse Schans windmill village in the Netherlands will begin charging international tourists an entry fee from 2025, while remaining free for Dutch residents in a bid to manage overtourism and preserve heritage.

Berlin Hamas cell plotting Jewish attacks arrested

German authorities have arrested three suspected Hamas terrorists in Berlin who were allegedly planning coordinated attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets across Europe. The sophisticated terror cell had direct links to Hamas leadership abroad.

Live in Historic UK Estates - Affordable Rentals Available

Discover how you can experience life in Britain's most stunning historic estates without breaking the bank. From Scottish castles to English manor houses, these properties offer unique living experiences at surprisingly reasonable prices.

Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites

UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.

IDF: Only Gaza Hospitals Are Protected Sites

The Israeli military has declared that only hospitals are considered protected humanitarian sites in northern Gaza, issuing a grave new directive for all aid organisations and civilians.

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.

Police Hunt Illegal Metal Detectorists at Medieval Abbey

Gloucestershire Police launch a major investigation after 'nighthawkers' illegally target historic Hailes Abbey, a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, sparking fears of priceless treasure theft and irreparable damage to protected heritage.

Sacred Sites Under Threat from NT's Huge Water Licence

Exclusive: Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are fighting to protect ancient sacred sites and precious desert water sources from a massive commercial water extraction licence, fearing irreversible cultural and ecological damage.

Ian Rankin's Stirling Castle Blue Badge Ordeal

Celebrated crime writer Sir Ian Rankin was left stranded outside historic Stirling Castle after his disabled parking permit was challenged by an overzealous attendant, sparking outrage and highlighting accessibility issues at Scotland's premier heritage s

Luxury Resort Plan at Egypt's Mount Sinai Sparks Fury

Plans for a sprawling 'mega resort' at the foot of Mount Sinai, one of Christianity's most sacred sites, have ignited international condemnation from religious leaders and conservationists who warn of irreversible damage to this ancient spiritual landmark

Discover Wirksworth: The Peak District's Hidden Gem

Explore the undiscovered beauty of Wirksworth, a captivating market town in Derbyshire's Peak District. Uncover its ancient history, stunning architecture, and vibrant community spirit in our ultimate travel guide.

Tourists trash sacred Cape York Tip, sparking outrage

Outrage erupts as visitors to Queensland's iconic Cape York peninsula leave behind a trail of destruction, dumping tonnes of rubbish and damaging sacred Indigenous sites at the northernmost point of the Australian mainland.

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