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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.

Author Discovers He's Related to the Real Oliver Twist

A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

Ongar's hidden history revealed

Discover Ongar's untold stories as local historians shed new light on this charming Essex market town's fascinating past.

Josh Reynolds duped in Hull FC bourbon prank

Former NRL star Josh Reynolds reveals he was tricked into drinking bourbon during his time with Hull FC in the Super League, sharing the bizarre prank in a recent interview.

Thieves steal £1k+ from Hull cancer and veterans charities

Two charity shops in Hull, supporting Macmillan Cancer Support and Help for Heroes, were burgled overnight, with thieves making off with more than £1,000 in cash. Police are investigating the incidents and appealing for witnesses.

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