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.
Manchester-London 7am train saved from axe
The packed 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved from cancellation after a public backlash. Discover why passengers fought for this vital link.
Euston Arch and Lost London Landmarks Revealed
New book Panoramas of Lost London reveals stunning images of demolished landmarks including Euston Arch, showcasing London's vanished architectural heritage. Discover the capital's lost history.
Rare 1932 Harry Beck Tube Map Draft for Auction
A historic 1932 draft of Harry Beck's revolutionary London Underground map, featuring handwritten notes, is set to be auctioned by Christie's for an estimated £100,000. Discover the story behind this iconic design.
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.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Tube strikes cancelled after RMT pay deal agreement
London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.
Tube workers secure major pay rise in RMT deal
Thousands of London Underground staff to receive significant salary increases and improved benefits following successful negotiations between RMT union and TfL.
London Tube workers secure landmark three-year pay deal
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay agreement with TfL, ending years of dispute and securing significant wage increases for London Underground staff.
Glasgow's Free Transport for Young and Elderly Begins
Glasgow pioneers groundbreaking free public transport initiative offering unlimited bus, train and subway travel to under-22s and over-60s in major sustainability push.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetables spark major delays
Major disruptions hit Sydney's transport network as new timetables cause widespread delays and cancellations, prompting urgent government intervention and union warnings.
Cambridge man arrested in London transport police probe
A 42-year-old Cambridge man remains in custody following his arrest by British Transport Police in London as part of an ongoing investigation into serious offences.
Huntingdon train stabbing: Community reels from knife attack
Shock and fear grip Cambridgeshire community after brutal daylight stabbing aboard Huntingdon to London train, raising urgent questions about public transport safety.
Transport Police Hunt Thugs After Violent Train Assault
CCTV images released as transport police appeal for witnesses to violent attack on Huntingdon to London service that left passenger injured
Rail worker fights for life after 15-minute horror attack
A railway maintenance worker remains in critical condition after a brutal assault while inspecting tracks near London, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for better worker protection.
Sydney's Transport Chaos: New Timetable Sparks Fury
Sydney commuters face severe disruptions as new transport timetables take effect, triggering union warnings of safety risks and service reliability concerns across the city's network.
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.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetable sparks major delays
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new transport timetable takes effect, causing widespread delays and triggering industrial action threats from rail unions over staffing concerns.
London's Driverless Taxi Revolution: Are We Ready?
As autonomous vehicles prepare to hit London's roads, we investigate the safety concerns, regulatory challenges, and public readiness for this transport transformation.
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.
Sydney's transport chaos as new train timetable sparks backlash
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new train timetable launches, drawing criticism from unions and opposition over service cuts and overcrowding concerns.
London's Historic Islamic Bookshop Faces Closure
The Islamic Book Centre, London's oldest Islamic bookshop serving the community for 45 years, is at risk of permanent closure due to soaring rent prices and declining sales, sparking a fundraising campaign to save this cultural landmark.
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.
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