Britain's dying trade: The stonemasons fighting extinction
Discover the forgotten world of stonemasonry - a centuries-old craft facing extinction despite building Britain's most iconic landmarks. Meet the craftsmen fighting to save their trade.
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Vietnam demands Facebook remove UNESCO heritage criticism
Vietnamese authorities escalate pressure on Meta's platform over posts questioning their stewardship of protected cultural sites, raising concerns about digital censorship and heritage protection.
138 English heritage sites face irreversible damage
Exclusive report reveals how climate change, erosion and funding cuts threaten to erase centuries of English history from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall.
Swiss yodelling wins UNESCO cultural heritage status
The ancient art of Swiss yodelling joins UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, preserving Alpine traditions for future generations.
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.
Virgin Trains returns to West Coast after 5-year hiatus
Virgin Trains makes dramatic comeback to UK railways, resuming West Coast services after half-decade absence in strategic partnership with Trenitalia.
Eurostar Slashes Fares in Challenge to Virgin Trains
Eurostar launches aggressive price war with new budget-friendly tickets, directly challenging Virgin Trains' cross-country routes and revolutionising UK rail travel affordability.
Virgin Trains eyes Channel Tunnel return in rail comeback
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains could make a dramatic return to UK railways with plans to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, challenging Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.
Eurostar rival approved for London-Paris routes
Evolyn's London-Paris high-speed rail service approved, promising competitive pricing and increased capacity for cross-Channel travellers from 2025.
Virgin's Eurostar Challenge: The Untold Channel Tunnel Bid
Exclusive look at how Virgin Trains nearly revolutionised cross-Channel travel with ambitious plans to compete directly with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
Virgin confirms high-speed rail rival to Eurostar
Virgin Group announces revolutionary high-speed rail service connecting London to European cities, promising faster journeys and lower fares in direct competition with Eurostar.
Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Virgin bids to operate Channel Tunnel services
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate Channel Tunnel services, challenging Eurostar's monopoly and promising enhanced London-to-Europe rail travel with competitive pricing and Virgin's signature customer experience.
Virgin Trains' Channel Tunnel bid rejected by regulators
The Office of Rail and Road rejects Virgin Trains' application to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, dealing a significant setback to Richard Branson's rail ambitions between London and European destinations.
Why Britain's railways reject double-decker trains
Discover the hidden infrastructure challenges preventing double-decker trains from revolutionizing UK rail travel, despite their success across Europe.
Sydney train disruption as drivers take industrial action
Sydney's rail network faces severe disruption as train drivers walk off the job in protected industrial action, causing widespread commuter chaos across the city during Wednesday's afternoon peak.
Baffling Australian train feature leaves Brit confused
A British traveller's viral revelation about an unexpected design quirk on Australian trains has sparked international debate about public transport oddities down under.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetable sparks major delays
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new transport timetable takes effect, causing widespread delays and triggering industrial action threats from rail unions over staffing concerns.
Swan halts Glasgow trains in railway standoff
Rail services in Glasgow faced unexpected disruption when a protective swan refused to budge from the tracks, forcing Network Rail to implement safety measures and causing delays for ScotRail passengers.
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.
Sydney's transport chaos as new train timetable sparks backlash
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new train timetable launches, drawing criticism from unions and opposition over service cuts and overcrowding concerns.
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.
Sydney transport chaos: trains halted, roads gridlocked
Commuters across Sydney face severe disruption as power supply issues cripple train services and trigger major traffic gridlock on critical motorways during Thursday afternoon peak.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains for Channel Tunnel routes, promising increased capacity and enhanced passenger experience on London-Paris and London-Amsterdam services from 2026.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Route
Discover how Eurostar's new high-capacity double-decker trains will revolutionise cross-Channel travel with increased seating and enhanced passenger experience from 2026.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains to Transform Cross-Channel Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains that will dramatically increase passenger capacity and transform the London-Paris travel experience from 2030.
Eurostar services threatened by French train maintenance crisis
Critical maintenance issues with French-built trains could disrupt Eurostar services between London and European destinations including Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, raising concerns about cross-Channel travel reliability.
Sydney Train Chaos: Major Delays After Power Failure
Commuters across Sydney face evening chaos as multiple train lines experience major disruptions due to power supply issues, with significant delays expected to continue through rush hour.
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