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.
Czech train crash injures dozens near Ceske Budejovice
An express train collision in southern Czech Republic injures 57 people, halting services. Officials confirm investigation into the cause of the morning crash. Read the latest updates.
Festive train dates to avoid revealed
New analysis reveals the busiest UK train days this Christmas. Discover which festive dates to avoid for a smoother journey and plan your travel now.
New Paris-Berlin Sleeper Train Arrives 2026, No Dining Car
European Sleeper confirms new Paris-Berlin night train service for March 2026, running 3 times weekly. The budget-friendly route revives a cancelled link but will lack a dining car. Book tickets from December 2025.
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.
New European Sleeper Train Connects Basel to Malmö
Discover how Swiss Federal Railways' new overnight service connecting Switzerland to Sweden is revolutionising European travel with comfortable beds and eco-friendly transport options.
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.
Damson Idris's nephew, 7, dies in Huntingdon train crash
Exclusive: Seven-year-old Junior Alexander, nephew of Snowfall actor Damson Idris, has been identified as the youngest victim of the devastating Huntingdon train collision that claimed multiple lives and left families shattered.
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.
India Train Crash: Multiple Fatalities in Chhattisgarh
A major train accident in India's Chhattisgarh state has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries after two passenger trains collided, prompting emergency response operations.
India train derailment kills 5, injures over 25
A major train derailment in India's Chhattisgarh state has left at least five passengers dead and over 25 injured, with rescue operations continuing through the night amid challenging conditions.
Freight train derails in Cumbria, major rail disruption
A freight train derailment near Carlisle has caused significant disruption to Avanti West Coast services, with emergency services responding to the incident in Cumbria. Network Rail engineers are working to restore services on this vital transport corrido
Huntingdon train stabbing: Police hunt suspect
British Transport Police are urgently searching for a suspect after a violent stabbing incident aboard a London-bound train from Huntingdon, leaving passengers traumatised and raising security concerns.
Train passenger's terrifying stabbing ordeal revealed
A routine train journey from York to Hull turned into a nightmare for passengers when a man was violently attacked in what witnesses initially feared was a stabbing incident.
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.
UK's Most Scenic Railway Journey Revealed
Discover why the West Highland Line in Scotland has been crowned the UK's most picturesque railway route, offering passengers unparalleled views of lochs, mountains and magical landscapes.
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.
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.
Third US freight train derailment in three months
Another dangerous freight train derailment in Montana marks the third major incident since February's Ohio disaster, raising urgent questions about US rail safety standards and emergency response protocols.
Gaza's ancient history systematically destroyed in conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
Government blocks National Trust bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge
Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge faces development threat as ministers reject National Trust's bid for enhanced protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Donald Day accepts plea deal in Wieambilla shootings
Donald Day pleads guilty to multiple charges in connection with the deadly 2022 Wieambilla police shootings that shocked Australia, avoiding a lengthy trial through a negotiated plea agreement.
Live-in caretaker sought for Holy Island's Lindisfarne Priory
An extraordinary opportunity has emerged for two people to become live-in caretakers at Lindisfarne Priory, one of Britain's most sacred Christian sites located on Holy Island. The successful applicants will receive accommodation and a salary while mainta
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