MPs face 20-year Westminster exile in restoration row
Sir Keir Starmer's government plans to move Parliament from Westminster for 20 years in a controversial £20bn restoration. Critics warn this threatens Britain's democratic heritage.
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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.
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.
Zohran Mamdani: Breaking the Democratic Machine
Progressive insurgent Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory over establishment Democrats reveals how grassroots movements are transforming American politics from the ground up.
Zohran Mamdani's NY Victory: Democratic Revival Blueprint
Zohran Mamdani's stunning election victory in New York offers Democrats a blueprint for progressive success and party renewal in challenging political times.
Zohran Mamdani: Socialist Star Reshaping US Politics
Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist reshaping American politics with radical housing reforms and challenging establishment norms. Discover how this Queens assemblyman is becoming an unlikely star.
Socialist Mamdani Wins NYC Primary in Democratic Upset
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani secures decisive victory in New York Assembly race, defeating moderate challenger in contest that exposed party divisions and drew intervention from former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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.
NY Socialist Revolution Sparks Democratic Civil War
Exclusive analysis reveals how Shahana Hanif and Yemenia 'Yemi' Mamdani's socialist uprising in New York has ignited civil war among Democrats, while Donald Trump watches with quiet satisfaction from the sidelines.
Zohran Mamdani's Democratic Socialist Victory Shakes US Politics
New York's political landscape transforms as democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani claims decisive victory, challenging establishment politics and signalling progressive movement's growing strength.
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.
Obama's Stark Warning to Democratic Party
Former President Barack Obama delivers urgent message to Democrats about party unity, electoral strategy, and the future direction ahead of crucial political battles.
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.
Democratic Party's Civil War: Mamdani's Radical Vision
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani is challenging the Democratic establishment with bold progressive policies, creating internal conflict over the party's future direction.
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.
Jeffries endorses progressive Mamdani in shock Democratic move
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries breaks with establishment tradition to endorse progressive Zohran Mamdani against incumbent Democrat Grace Meng, signalling major shift in party dynamics ahead of 2025 elections.
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.
Gaza's ancient history systematically destroyed in conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
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.
Political Etiquette: Democracy's Silent Threat
As American democracy faces unprecedented challenges, an over-reliance on political etiquette and procedural norms is creating dangerous vulnerabilities. This analysis reveals why being 'polite' might be the greatest threat to democratic survival.
France's Democratic Crisis: Warning for Britain
As France faces a profound crisis of political faith, experts warn that democratic collapse is no longer a distant threat but an imminent danger facing nations worldwide, including the UK.
US House Speaker Blocks Democrat in Constitutional Crisis
In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, the US House Speaker refuses to seat a legitimately elected Democrat, sparking accusations of democratic subversion and raising fundamental questions about American governance.
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
Planning reforms threaten historic gardens protection
Major government planning reforms could strip protected status from hundreds of Britain's historic parks and gardens, putting them at risk of development.
Britain's historic parks face unprecedented threat
Dozens of Britain's most cherished historic parks and gardens are at risk of being lost forever due to controversial planning changes and development pressures, heritage experts warn.
Bobby Gillespie's childhood home gets English Heritage blue plaque
English Heritage honours rock frontman's musical beginnings with prestigious blue plaque at his formative northwest London residence, celebrating British music heritage.
Live in Historic UK Estates - Affordable Rentals Available
Discover how you can experience life in Britain's most stunning historic estates without breaking the bank. From Scottish castles to English manor houses, these properties offer unique living experiences at surprisingly reasonable prices.
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