Category : Search result: heritage protection UK


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.

Australia's Environmental Law Reform Sparks Concern

Australia's revised environmental legislation blocks fast-tracked fossil fuel projects but ignores climate impacts. Expert analysis reveals why this partial victory leaves lasting concerns for natural heritage.

Lloyds customers reclaim £2m in chargebacks

Lloyds Banking Group has refunded £2 million to customers via chargebacks in 2024. With Black Friday approaching, learn how to protect yourself from online shopping scams.

Bondi Sands Recalls Sunscreens Over Safety Fears

Australian brand Bondi Sands recalls two sunscreen products. The Therapeutic Goods Administration warns they may not provide adequate sun protection. Check your batch numbers now.

Stonehenge security alert after Louvre heist

British authorities ramp up protection at Stonehenge following a daring theft of ancient stones from the Louvre, raising concerns about similar attacks on UK heritage sites.

Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls

A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken

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.

Senate blocks protection for northern spotted owls

In a controversial move, the US Senate has voted to prevent federal agencies from protecting the threatened northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservation groups and raising concerns about the future of this iconic species.

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.

Illegal rave rocks Rome's ancient Colosseum

Italian authorities investigate shocking unauthorised electronic music party held within the historic Colosseum, raising serious concerns about heritage protection.

Colosseum threatened by raves and concerts

Italian authorities sound alarm as vibrations from electronic music events risk permanent damage to Rome's iconic 2,000-year-old amphitheatre, prompting urgent calls for protection.

Louvre Heist Foiled: Two Arrested in Paris

French police apprehend two individuals attempting to steal priceless artefacts from the Louvre Museum in Paris, preventing what could have been one of the most significant art thefts in recent history.

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.

Page 1 of 4