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England's oldest building is a must-visit church

Discover St Martin's Church in Canterbury, England's oldest surviving building still in regular use. Part of a UNESCO site, it's a historic gem waiting to be explored. Plan your visit today.

Russia's WW3 threat maps 23 UK defence sites as targets

A senior Russian official has posted a map of 23 UK defence sites, implying they are missile targets, escalating tensions after former defence secretary Ben Wallace's comments on Crimea. Explore the chilling details.

Vietnam's Hoi An: A Christmas Market with 30p Beers

Forget pricey German markets. Discover Hoi An, Vietnam's UNESCO-listed lantern-lit Christmas market where beers cost 30p and hot chocolate is £1.50. Find out why December is the perfect time to visit.

World Cup 2026 Fixtures Revealed on Saturday

FIFA will unveil the full 2026 World Cup match schedule on 6 December, including kick-off times and venues for all 72 group games across 16 host cities in North America.

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.

Armed police rush school after bomb threat - teen arrested

Armed police and bomb disposal units rushed to a Westminster secondary school after a chilling bomb threat prompted mass evacuation. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the hoax call that caused widespread panic.

Zagori: Greece's UNESCO Park Perfect in Autumn

Escape to Zagori National Park, Greece's newest UNESCO World Heritage site, where dramatic gorges, stone villages and pristine wilderness create the perfect autumn getaway. Discover why this hidden gem shines brightest during the golden months.

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.

Vietnam's Hoi An submerged by severe flooding

Stunning images reveal Hoi An's historic streets transformed into waterways as severe flooding overwhelms the UNESCO World Heritage site, disrupting tourism and daily life.

Louvre Museum evacuated after bomb threat

The iconic Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly evacuated on Saturday following a written bomb threat, sending tourists scrambling as French authorities launched a security operation.

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