Tangail Saree Weavers Bid for UNESCO Heritage Status
Artisans behind Bangladesh's iconic Tangail saree have nominated their craft for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Discover how this centuries-old tradition faces modern challenges.
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UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
UK Calls for Nominations to 'Living Heritage' Inventory
The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.
UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
Green Globalist and Tory Clash Over Immigration
A Green Party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory debate immigration and colonial reparations over dinner in London. Did they find common ground?
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.
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.
Labour council's woke statue guide brands figures 'white oppressors'
A Labour-led council faces backlash after publishing controversial guidance suggesting statues of historical figures could be considered 'oppressors' due to their race and background. The document has sparked intense debate about historical interpretation
AOC and Riley Gaines clash in transgender sports debate
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies moderates explosive debate between Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and athlete Riley Gaines over transgender participation in women's sports
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.
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.
NYC Mayoral Debate: Heat But No Knockout Blow
The final New York mayoral debate saw fiery clashes between candidates but no clear frontrunner emerged as voters await election day verdict.
NYC Final Mayoral Debate: Key Battlegrounds Revealed
The final New York mayoral debate saw candidates clash over crime, housing, and economic recovery. Discover the pivotal moments that could sway voters in this crucial election showdown.
Channel 4 hosts first UK leaders debate: Sunak vs Starmer
Channel 4 announces groundbreaking political television event featuring Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in unprecedented head-to-head debate ahead of General Election.
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.
NYC Mayoral Debate: Mamdani and Cuomo Clash
Watch the dramatic confrontation between progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo as they spar over housing, crime, and leadership in heated NYC mayoral debate.
Cuomo and Sliwa clash in fiery NYC mayoral debate
In a fiery first debate, Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa traded sharp attacks over crime, homelessness and leadership style, setting the stage for a contentious New York City election battle.
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.
Reform UK accused of sowing division in Welsh TV debate
A fiery by-election debate in Caerphilly turned chaotic as Reform UK faced allegations of deliberately sowing division in Welsh communities, with accusations flying across the political spectrum.
Montana Brown's parenting comments spark social media firestorm
Former Love Island favourite Montana Brown ignites social media storm after questioning modern parenting approaches, dividing fans with her controversial views on discipline and boundaries.
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.
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