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David Bowie's childhood home to be restored and opened

The South London house where David Bowie grew up will be restored to its original state and opened for public visits and creative workshops by late 2027. Explore the future of this iconic music heritage site.

Historic Hollywood Motel Destroyed in Devastating Fire

A 120-year-old Hollywood motel, once home to rock legends and featured in iconic films, has been lost to a fire. The blaze highlights the struggle to preserve neglected historic buildings. Read the full story.

UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.

UK Calls for Nominations to 'Living Heritage' Inventory

The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.

UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.

Two dead, five injured in Los Angeles house fire

A devastating house fire in Sunland, Los Angeles has resulted in multiple casualties with emergency services responding to the deadly incident that has left the community in shock.

Climbers defy Victoria's Indigenous site ban

Rock climbing enthusiasts in Victoria are openly challenging new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, igniting a fierce debate between heritage conservation and recreational access.

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.

LA Mayor Karen Bass targeted in home invasion attempt

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was the victim of a terrifying break-in at her official residence, with intruders attempting to force entry while she was home in what authorities are calling a targeted security breach.

Ghostly apparition caught on camera at heritage site

Mysterious figure captured on CCTV at 800-year-old English Heritage property leaves staff baffled and paranormal investigators intrigued. Unexplained movement detected in historic building's corridor.

UK Churches Face Closure Over Soaring Repair Costs

Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.

Deputy US Marshal Shot in Los Angeles Attack

A deputy US marshal was critically wounded in a shocking daylight shooting in Los Angeles, sparking an intensive manhunt for the gunman as authorities vow to bring the perpetrator to justice.

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

LA City Hall Evacuated Over Suspicious Package

Los Angeles City Hall was abruptly evacuated after police discovered a suspicious package, triggering a massive emergency response and shutting down downtown streets in a tense security scare.

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