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Sussan Ley's Crime Crusade Hits Victorian Labor Hard
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley capitalises on Melbourne's crime wave, turning public safety fears into a major political victory that leaves Victorian Labor reeling.
UK buildings face overhaul for 2°C temperature rise
Exclusive government analysis reveals Britain must urgently adapt its buildings and infrastructure to cope with permanent 2°C warming, with new construction standards and cooling requirements imminent.
UK's Smallest Castle For Sale - £330,000
Molly's Lodge in Powys, Wales - officially Britain's tiniest castle - hits the market at an astonishing £330,000, offering a unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of architectural history.
100 million buildings at risk from rising sea levels
Groundbreaking research reveals the staggering scale of coastal vulnerability as climate change accelerates sea level rise, putting millions of properties at risk globally.
US federal buildings save £5.4bn through energy efficiency
The US Department of Energy reveals staggering results from its efficiency overhaul of federal buildings, cutting energy costs by billions while dramatically reducing carbon footprint across government infrastructure.
Abandoned UK pub frozen in time with drinks still poured
Step inside the eerie time capsule of The Rising Sun in East Sussex, where perfectly preserved interiors and unfinished drinks tell haunting stories of a pub suddenly abandoned.
Couple Finds 'World's Most Beautiful McDonald's' in UK
A travelling couple discovered what's being called Britain's most stunning McDonald's restaurant, housed in a breathtaking Grade II listed mansion with period features intact.
Maxwell House drops 'Apartments' after 133 years
A prestigious Central London apartment building with Victorian origins makes a dramatic name change after more than a century, reflecting evolving property trends and luxury market demands.
Glasgow's Crumbling Victorian Buildings Spark Safety Crisis
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
Cragside Voted UK's Best Historic House
Discover Cragside, the revolutionary Victorian mansion in Northumberland crowned the UK's best historic house. Explore its stunning gardens, world-first innovations, and why it beat rivals like Chatsworth.
Queen Victoria's Beloved Kentia Palm: A Royal Botanical Obsession
The remarkable journey of the Kentia Palm from a remote Pacific island to Victorian drawing rooms. Discover the botanical history behind one of the world's most popular houseplants.
Kent Victorian House Hits Market for £75k - The Catch
A stunning three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Sheerness, Kent, has hit the market for an unbelievable £75,000. But there's a monumental catch that has property experts and bargain hunters talking.
Victoria's Multi-Million Dollar Porepunkah Bushfire Rescue Package
The Victorian Government unveils a comprehensive support package for Porepunkah's tourism and small business sector, devastated by recent bushfires. Grants, fee waivers, and marketing blitz aim to fast-track recovery.
What Your Favourite Historical Era Reveals About You
A provocative new cultural analysis explores why we romanticise certain historical periods while ignoring their brutal realities. Discover what your period drama preference says about your subconscious desires and modern anxieties.
Victorian Liberals in crisis: 'Unite or face oblivion'
The Victorian Liberal Party is on the brink of crisis as internal warfare between moderates and conservatives threatens its viability. The party president issues a stark warning: unite or face electoral irrelevance.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
School concrete crisis: Watchdog slams government's failing plan
The National Audit Office reveals the DfE's school rebuilding programme is failing to keep pace with crumbling concrete risks, leaving pupils in potentially dangerous buildings across England.
Sheffield Market Sells for £1m with Medieval Dungeon
Sheffield's iconic Castle Market has been sold for over £1 million, with its most unusual selling point being a fully intact 14th-century dungeon hidden beneath the modern shopping complex.
Victoria Liberal Director Quits in Women's Council Mockery Scandal
Exclusive: Victorian Liberal Party state director Michael Lean resigns after leaked messages reveal disparaging remarks about the party's own Women's Council, triggering internal turmoil ahead of crucial elections.
Victoria's Treaty Talks in Crisis: Premier Confronted by Protesters
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a fiery protest as Aboriginal community leaders demand urgent action on long-promised treaty negotiations, accusing the government of stalling and failing to address systemic injustices.
Renovation Reveals Hidden Victorian Tunnels In Bath Home
A Bath woman's home renovation project took a bizarre turn when she uncovered a hidden trapdoor leading to a network of mysterious, untouched Victorian-era tunnels beneath her house.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Stalls Amid Crisis
A historic treaty between the Victorian government and the state's Aboriginal people faces unprecedented delays and opposition, sparking a major political crisis and protests.
Bow Windows: The Ultimate UK Home Improvement Guide
Discover how elegant bow windows can transform your UK property. Our expert guide covers benefits, costs, planning permission, and how they boost your home's value and curb appeal.
Converted Victorian Police Station For Sale In London
A rare piece of London's history is up for sale. This former Westminster police station, brimming with original Victorian features like cells and charge rooms, has been transformed into a stunning three-bedroom home. A truly unique investment opportunity.
Workhouses Funded By Slavery Compensation, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
$250 Power Saving Bonus for ALL Victorian Households
The Victorian Government's revamped Power Saving Bonus scheme offers a one-off $250 payment to all households to combat rising energy costs. Learn how to claim yours online in minutes.
Lost 1870s blueprints reveal London's ghost Grand Central station
Exclusive: Unearthed 19th-century architectural plans by Perceval Parsons expose the colossal rail terminus that was never built, a forgotten rival to London's St Pancras.
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