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Major Fire at Historic Bury Building

A huge fire engulfed a Grade II listed building on The Rock in Bury town centre. Four fire engines battled the blaze, with bricks falling from the structure. Read the latest updates.

Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques

A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.

Cotswolds villages embrace strict planning rules

Residents in picturesque Cotswolds villages support Article 4 directives that control everything from front door colours to garden changes, preserving historic charm despite frustrations.

Scientist leads fight to protect sacred Pacific island

Respected ocean scientist Dr Katy Soapi helped lead a successful community campaign to protect Tetepare Island from logging, creating a model for Pacific conservation. Discover how traditional knowledge and science unite to preserve heritage.

Death Valley Opera House Threatened by Flood Damage

The historic Amargosa Opera House near Death Valley is at risk after severe monsoon flooding. A public fundraiser aims to raise $50,000 for urgent repairs to save Marta Becket's legacy. Help preserve this cultural landmark.

Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down

Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.

Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife

Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.

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.

Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze

A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.

Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation

Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.

Africa's ancient elephant highways blocked

New research reveals how century-old elephant migration corridors across Africa have been severed by human development, creating dangerous conflicts and threatening ancient behaviours passed down through generations.

UK Churches Face Closure from Crushing Repair Bills

A devastating survey reveals nearly 400 British churches could shut their doors permanently within five years due to unaffordable repair costs, threatening the nation's architectural and community heritage.

Scotland advertises two new posts to bring back lynx

Scotland takes a monumental leap in wildlife restoration as it advertises two crucial new positions dedicated to bringing the majestic Eurasian lynx back to its ancient Highlands homeland after 500 years of absence.

Run Wild: Kenya's Safari Marathon with Rhinos & Lions

Discover Kenya's most breathtaking marathon through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where elite athletes and conservationists run alongside rhinos and elephants in a race that protects Africa's most endangered species.

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