Hull makes Nat Geo's top 25 global places to visit
Hull's £70m maritime transformation lands it a spot on National Geographic's prestigious list of must-visit global destinations for 2026. Discover the historic trawlers and museums behind its rise.
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Cruise ship stuck after 18 containers fall into Solent
The P&O Cruises ship Iona is delayed in Southampton after 18 shipping containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel into the Solent. Authorities are working to locate and recover the containers. Read the latest updates.
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.
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.
World's Oldest Passenger Ship Becomes Luxury Hotel
The Doulos Phos, once the world's oldest passenger ship, has been saved from the scrapyard and transformed into a luxury hotel on Bintan Island after a decade-long, $18 million renovation. Discover this unique maritime heritage experience.
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.
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on Victorian beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious shipwreck that emerged on a Victorian beach, believed to have lain hidden for over a century after being revealed by recent wild weather.
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.
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.
Scottish historic ship deliberately sunk in Hawaii
Outrage erupts as the iconic Scottish-built sailing vessel Falls of Clyde is intentionally scuttled in Hawaii, sparking international condemnation and heritage concerns.
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.
Caribbean drug boat survivors recount vicious attack
Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the terrifying ordeal aboard a Caribbean drug vessel where survivors were brutally attacked by traffickers high on their own cargo.
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.
Henry VIII's Secret Plot to Sink the Mary Rose Revealed
Groundbreaking research uncovers King Henry VIII's covert operation to systematically dismantle his own legendary warship, the Mary Rose, in a shocking act of Tudor-era sabotage.
Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued
A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.
Britain's Bizarre Floating Church: A Thames Marvel
Discover the remarkable tale of a 19th-century floating church that served London's docklands - a true testament to eccentric British innovation and community spirit.
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.
French oil tanker hit by suspected Russian drone near Denmark
A French-operated oil tanker was hit by a suspected Russian drone in Danish waters, marking a dangerous escalation in maritime attacks and raising concerns about European energy security.
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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