Jack the Ripper: The Bizarre Suspects Accused
From royalty to artists, explore the bizarre and controversial figures accused of being London's most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper, in the Whitechapel murders.
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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.
Glasgow's Crumbling Victorian Buildings Spark Safety Crisis
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
Cragside Voted UK's Best Historic House
Discover Cragside, the revolutionary Victorian mansion in Northumberland crowned the UK's best historic house. Explore its stunning gardens, world-first innovations, and why it beat rivals like Chatsworth.
Queen Victoria's Beloved Kentia Palm: A Royal Botanical Obsession
The remarkable journey of the Kentia Palm from a remote Pacific island to Victorian drawing rooms. Discover the botanical history behind one of the world's most popular houseplants.
Kent Victorian House Hits Market for £75k - The Catch
A stunning three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Sheerness, Kent, has hit the market for an unbelievable £75,000. But there's a monumental catch that has property experts and bargain hunters talking.
Victoria's Multi-Million Dollar Porepunkah Bushfire Rescue Package
The Victorian Government unveils a comprehensive support package for Porepunkah's tourism and small business sector, devastated by recent bushfires. Grants, fee waivers, and marketing blitz aim to fast-track recovery.
What Your Favourite Historical Era Reveals About You
A provocative new cultural analysis explores why we romanticise certain historical periods while ignoring their brutal realities. Discover what your period drama preference says about your subconscious desires and modern anxieties.
Victorian Liberals in crisis: 'Unite or face oblivion'
The Victorian Liberal Party is on the brink of crisis as internal warfare between moderates and conservatives threatens its viability. The party president issues a stark warning: unite or face electoral irrelevance.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
Victoria Liberal Director Quits in Women's Council Mockery Scandal
Exclusive: Victorian Liberal Party state director Michael Lean resigns after leaked messages reveal disparaging remarks about the party's own Women's Council, triggering internal turmoil ahead of crucial elections.
Victoria's Treaty Talks in Crisis: Premier Confronted by Protesters
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a fiery protest as Aboriginal community leaders demand urgent action on long-promised treaty negotiations, accusing the government of stalling and failing to address systemic injustices.
Renovation Reveals Hidden Victorian Tunnels In Bath Home
A Bath woman's home renovation project took a bizarre turn when she uncovered a hidden trapdoor leading to a network of mysterious, untouched Victorian-era tunnels beneath her house.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Stalls Amid Crisis
A historic treaty between the Victorian government and the state's Aboriginal people faces unprecedented delays and opposition, sparking a major political crisis and protests.
Bow Windows: The Ultimate UK Home Improvement Guide
Discover how elegant bow windows can transform your UK property. Our expert guide covers benefits, costs, planning permission, and how they boost your home's value and curb appeal.
Converted Victorian Police Station For Sale In London
A rare piece of London's history is up for sale. This former Westminster police station, brimming with original Victorian features like cells and charge rooms, has been transformed into a stunning three-bedroom home. A truly unique investment opportunity.
Workhouses Funded By Slavery Compensation, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
$250 Power Saving Bonus for ALL Victorian Households
The Victorian Government's revamped Power Saving Bonus scheme offers a one-off $250 payment to all households to combat rising energy costs. Learn how to claim yours online in minutes.
Lost 1870s blueprints reveal London's ghost Grand Central station
Exclusive: Unearthed 19th-century architectural plans by Perceval Parsons expose the colossal rail terminus that was never built, a forgotten rival to London's St Pancras.
Derbyshire's 'Ghost Hotel' Hits Market for £5m
A sprawling, 'unloved' Victorian hotel in the High Peak, left to decay by a reclusive millionaire family for 30 years, is now on the market for £5 million. The Glossop landmark, known locally as 'The Ghost Hotel', is a time capsule of faded grandeur, awai
House With Giant Floral Mural That Stops Traffic Goes On Sale
A spectacular four-bedroom Victorian house in Walthamstow, featuring an enormous, show-stopping floral mural that causes drivers to stop in the street, has hit the market for £1.3 million.
Warren Kirk's Photographic Ode to Victoria's Regional Towns
Acclaimed photographer Warren Kirk captures the haunting beauty and quiet dignity of life in Victoria's dwindling regional towns, offering a powerful visual narrative of community and change in his latest book.
Teen Murderer Pictured After Fatal Revenge Stabbing
Exclusive: A 16-year-old murderer has been pictured for the first time after being convicted of a brutal revenge stabbing that claimed the life of another teenager in a senseless act of violence.
Postal Worker's Crime Spree: Royal Mail Employee Terrorises Community
Mauro Paul Coluzzi, a Royal Mail postal worker, has been sentenced for a shocking campaign of theft, vandalism, and antisocial behaviour against his own community in a quiet UK town.
Bulgarian pickpocket gang arrested at Selfridges London
A sophisticated Bulgarian pickpocket gang targeting wealthy shoppers in London's iconic Selfridges store has been arrested in a major police operation, recovering stolen high-value items.
Dan Andrews Breaks Silence on China & Putin
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews faces a firestorm of criticism after defending his dealings with China and refusing to condemn Vladimir Putin, raising serious questions about influence and diplomatic judgement.
Albanese and Andrews face criticism over 'synchronised' China trip
Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews face criticism for their 'synchronised' trip to China, accused of prioritising photo opportunities with authoritarian leaders over human rights concerns.
Dan Andrews' 'Dictator' China Trip Exposed - Albanese Under Fire
Australian PM Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure over ex-Victorian Premier Dan Andrews' controversial undisclosed trip to China, with critics branding it a 'secret dictator's mission' that undermines national transparency and security protocols.
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