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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.

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.

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.

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.

Boy, 7, buried alive in California beach sand hole collapse

A family day at a California beach turned into a nightmare when a young boy was completely submerged after a sand hole he was digging suddenly caved in. Quick-thinking rescuers performed a dramatic excavation to save him.

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

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.

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.

Cleethorpes: A Nostalgic Trip to a Frozen-in-Time Seaside

Discover the charming, unspoiled allure of Cleethorpes, a traditional British seaside resort where time stands still. From its vintage pier to classic fish and chips, we explore why this Lincolnshire treasure offers a perfect, crowd-free escape.

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