Image copyright CSBT/Robert M. Vogel Collection Image caption The Clifton Suspension Bridge has successfully survived into modern use They are relics of a revolution that transformed England forever. Yet, around the country, some Read more [...]

Gypsies and Travellers are in the news again, and for all the wrong reasons. After last year’s revelations about a secret Facebook group where serving and retired Metropolitan police officers swapped insults about “fucking pikeys”, allegations have surfaced of holiday camp operators having “Traveller blacklists”. So now seems like a good time to take stock of what is often called “the last acceptable racism”. Related: Met police officers 'used racist Facebook group' The facts and Read more [...]

Image copyright Thinkstock It's the time of year when we generally keep our doors and windows shut and maybe light a few scented candles to brighten up the long dark evenings. But is there a potential danger, asks Saleyha Ahsan. Lots of people use air fresheners and body sprays - almost all of which Read more [...]

Image copyright Thinkstock It's the time of year when we generally keep our doors and windows shut and maybe light a few scented candles to brighten up the long dark evenings. But is there a potential danger, asks Saleyha Ahsan. Lots of people use air fresheners and body sprays - almost all of which Read more [...]

It is probably a publicity stunt to promote the website - but one which could prove very lucky for two prospective renters in London. In addition, if you want to rent the house, you have to be willing to be filmed for his YouTube channel. The music room  Photo: Rupert Hunt/Facebook He says on the Spareroom advert: "I've decided to film my journey, to show people the process (and that it can be fun!) and to spread the word that living with the right people beats living alone. "Unfortunately this Read more [...]

Old air raid shelters in the grounds of a former Dundee church could be lost if plans for a housing development at the site go ahead. Planning permission is being sought from Dundee City Council to convert the B-listed former Lochee Old Parish Church into housing. However, 12 objections have been raised by residents, including the loss of the air raid shelters in the grounds. At a meeting of the council’s development management committee next week, councillors will be asked by planning officials Read more [...]

A LISTED 17th-century pub that has lain empty for three years could be converted into three homes, if councillors agree. The Duke of York Inn at Dean Lane, Thornton, Bradford, would be turned into two three-bedroom properties and a single-bedroom house, with many of the building's lost heritage features restored, under the scheme put forward by the Robertshaw family. Planners have recommended the plans for approval, with a council conservation expert saying while the loss Read more [...]

South Wingfield campaigners flocked to the opening of a public inquiry in their fight to save the setting of a local landmark which has been earmarked for housing. Amber Valley Borough Council has gone head to head with Gladman Developments, who have appealed the council’s rejection of its planning application for 70 houses on greenfield land around Wingfield Manor, on Inns Lane.South Wingfield Action Group has been campaigning for more than a year to protect the Read more [...]

South Wingfield campaigners flocked to the opening of a public inquiry in their fight to save the setting of a local landmark which has been earmarked for housing. Amber Valley Borough Council has gone head to head with Gladman Developments, who have appealed the council’s rejection of its planning application for 70 houses on greenfield land around Wingfield Manor, on Inns Lane.South Wingfield Action Group has been campaigning for more than a year to protect the Read more [...]

By Freya Findlay Published at 09:25, Wednesday, 13 January 2016 Plans have been lodged to build seven houses on a bowling green behind an historic pub. Punch Taverns, which Read more [...]