Grand Designs project manager dies during filming
The construction industry mourns as 28-year-old project manager Ben Tisdall passes away while working on a Grand Designs project, prompting important safety conversations.
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Parthenon Sheds Scaffolding After 20 Years
For the first time in 20 years, visitors to Athens can witness the magnificent Parthenon completely free of restoration scaffolding, marking a historic moment for the iconic ancient temple.
Germany's gas dash threatens climate targets and Wadden Sea
Germany's urgent dash for liquefied natural gas to replace Russian supplies is putting its climate commitments in jeopardy and endangering the fragile UNESCO-protected Wadden Sea ecosystem, new analysis reveals.
Government blocks National Trust bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge
Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge faces development threat as ministers reject National Trust's bid for enhanced protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
Surfer Ellie Jean Coffey in sacred lake defecation scandal
Controversial footage shows professional surfer Ellie Jean Coffey allegedly defecating in Pushkar's holy lake, sparking outrage and potential legal consequences in India.
Ben Smith appointed Newcastle Building Society CEO
Newcastle Building Society announces Ben Smith as incoming Chief Executive, bringing extensive financial services experience to lead the mutual's next chapter of growth and member-focused strategy.
Women escape death in balcony collapse horror
Shocking CCTV captures the moment two women narrowly escape death when their balcony collapses beneath them during a casual gathering in a terrifying structural failure.
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
Sacred site ruling stops Bathurst 1000 race
A dramatic ruling has brought Australia's legendary Bathurst 1000 race to a standstill after the discovery of a significant Aboriginal sacred site within the iconic Mount Panorama circuit, sparking nationwide debate.
Bronze Age burial site discovered in Cardiff sparks concerns
Archaeologists raise alarm after significant Bronze Age remains discovered during Cardiff housing development, highlighting tensions between urban expansion and heritage preservation in Wales.
Madrid Building Collapse Injures Three
Emergency services rushed to central Madrid after a multi-storey building partially collapsed, leaving three people with minor injuries. Latest updates on the structural failure investigation.
Whitehaven's £10bn Sellafield nuclear takeover
Europe's oldest nuclear site faces unprecedented cleanup as Whitehaven Coal acquires Sellafield in a landmark deal raising environmental and safety concerns across Cumbria.
Gary Neville's builder ordered to remove Union Jack flag
Construction workers at Gary Neville's Manchester development were ordered to remove a Union Jack flag, sparking debate about national pride and workplace policies at the former footballer's project.
Bronx Building Collapse: Rescue Operation Underway
A partial building collapse in New York's Bronx district has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams search for survivors amidst the rubble. Multiple injuries reported as residents describe chaos and devastation.
Indonesia school collapse: Race to find survivors
Emergency crews work through the night after Al Khoziny Islamic school building collapse in East Java, with children among those trapped beneath debris as death toll rises.
Major fire engulfs historic cinema roof - emergency services battle blaze
Major emergency response as fire tears through roof of landmark cinema building, with dramatic plumes of smoke visible for miles across the city.
Uganda halts tourism after alleged tourist abduction
Uganda suspends tourism in the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after a suspected militant attack targets a group of tourists, raising security fears for the region's endangered mountain gorillas.
Surrey's 'Millionaires' Village' Fears Secret Travellers Site
Exclusive: Furious residents of affluent Surrey village demand answers as council secretly sells greenbelt land, sparking fears of an illegal travellers' site and a plunge in property values.
Armed Man Detained at Westminster Memorial Site
A major security operation unfolded in Westminster as an armed man was apprehended near a memorial site ahead of a planned event by conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Discover the full story of the interception and the ongoing police investigation.
Father-of-four dies in building site manhole accident
A devastating inquest hears how a dedicated father died after being overcome by toxic fumes in a manhole on a Westminster construction site. The family demands answers.
Sellafield nuclear site faces major job cuts, union warns
Exclusive: Hundreds of jobs at the Sellafield nuclear facility are at risk as management proposes sweeping cuts, sparking fierce opposition from the Unite union and fears for the local economy.
Illegal Traveller encampment invades Surrey's 'Millionaires' Village'
Residents of affluent Windlesham, Surrey, are in a standoff with an illegal Traveller site. Local authorities have begun legal action after caravans occupied a local field, prompting serious safety and environmental concerns.
Fury over 'eco' Traveller site in protected Chilterns
Plans for a permanent 'eco-friendly' Gypsy and Traveller site in the protected Chilterns AONB have sparked local outrage and fears of Green Belt concreting, despite promises of sustainability.
Indigenous Star Slams Influencers For Illegal Uluru Climb
Indigenous actress Elaine Crombie condemns social media influencers for illegally climbing Uluru, branding the act a profound disrespect to Aboriginal culture and sacred law.
The Block's Keith Schleiger Blasts 'Disrespectful' Tradies
The Block's foreman Keith Schleiger erupts at tradesmen for a 'disrespectful' and unprofessional site, exposing the behind-the-scenes chaos on the hit renovation show.
Egypt's Sacred Pyramids Under Threat from Mega-Resort Development
Plans for a sprawling mega-resort near the Giza Plateau have ignited international fury, with experts warning the project could irreparably damage Egypt's most sacred ancient monuments. Discover why archaeologists are demanding immediate action.
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