Tangail Saree Weavers Bid for UNESCO Heritage Status
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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.
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.
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.
£14M cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport have seized cannabis worth approximately £14 million in one of the region's largest drug interceptions this year, leading to criminal charges.
Four charged in Birmingham Airport cannabis raid
Four individuals face serious charges after Border Force officers discovered a significant cannabis shipment worth thousands at Birmingham Airport in a dramatic overnight operation.
£2m cocaine seized at Birmingham Airport in NCA raid
National Crime Agency investigation leads to massive cocaine seizure and multiple arrests across Manchester and Bolton in sophisticated drug smuggling bust.
NY AG moves to seize Trump assets over $454M debt
New York AG Letitia James initiates aggressive asset seizure against Donald Trump following $454 million fraud judgment, targeting his iconic properties as payment deadline passes.
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.
Family farm faces seizure in tribal land claim battle
A Richmond farming family's century-old homestead is threatened with compulsory purchase after a tribal court ruling recognised the land as ancestral Native American territory, sparking a bitter property rights dispute.
Secret court seizes cars over minor tax errors
Exclusive investigation reveals how drivers are losing their cars through a hidden court system for innocent administrative mistakes on vehicle tax payments.
Bolsonaro's Passport Seized in Brazil Coup Probe
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confronts escalating legal jeopardy after Supreme Court mandates passport surrender amid deepening corruption investigation into alleged coup plot.
Russia advances law to seize Western assets in retaliation
Russia's parliament advances controversial legislation allowing confiscation of Western assets in response to frozen Russian funds, escalating economic warfare amid Ukraine conflict.
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.
UK smashes world record with £15m fake vape seizure
In the largest seizure of its kind worldwide, UK Border Force and Trading Standards have intercepted over £15 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes containing dangerous substances, uncovering a sophisticated criminal network flooding Britain with counterf
Scottish fire engine freed after 15-month Israeli seizure
After a 15-month diplomatic standoff, a Scottish fire engine seized by Israeli authorities is set to be released and continue its humanitarian mission to Palestinian firefighters in the West Bank.
Brit tourist faces Thai jail after £68k cocaine hotel bust
A 25-year-old British tourist is facing severe prison time in Thailand after authorities discovered 1kg of high-purity cocaine worth over £68,000 in his luxury Bangkok hotel room during a dramatic police raid.
Trump faces court over $464m bond in fraud case
New York's attorney general confronts Trump's legal team in high-stakes hearing over unpaid civil fraud penalty, as prosecutors seek to enforce judgment through property seizures.
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.
Pakistan Navy seizes multi-million drug haul in Arabian Sea
In a dramatic high-seas operation, Pakistan Navy warship PNS Yarmook intercepts suspicious vessel carrying narcotics with estimated street value of £25 million in international waters.
Belgium seizes Russian billions for Ukraine defence
In an unprecedented decision, Belgian authorities have confiscated €1.9 billion from frozen Russian assets, with funds redirected to support Ukraine's military efforts against Russian aggression.
Thai tourist's £10k cash seized at Australian border
A Thai traveller's Australian dream holiday turned into a financial nightmare after border officials discovered £10,000 in undeclared cash hidden throughout his luggage at Sydney Airport.
US targets Russian oligarchs in sanctions evasion crackdown
American authorities launch aggressive legal campaign against sanctioned Russian oligarchs, seizing assets and exposing sophisticated money laundering networks in latest Ukraine war response.
1,300 illegal firearms seized in Australia-NZ crackdown
Australian and New Zealand authorities have seized over 1,300 illegal weapons in a coordinated trans-Tasman operation targeting organised crime networks and firearms trafficking.
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