A blaze in a thatched house spread to four properties, the fire service said. Firefighters were called to Cranford Road, ...

In a statement Historic England said it was "aware of a developing straw shortage and understands the impact this is having on the thatching trade". Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative MP for Huntingdon ...

Khazima, who is coached by her father Mahboob Basha, has fulfilled her brother Abdul Rahman’s dream of winning the title; she ...

With the stunning landscapes of Co Galway at your doorstep, this location provides a great blend of rural countryside living ...

Bill Gates became, at 31 years old, the youngest self-made billionaire in the world. Personal computers were rapidly becoming ...

Homeowners can apply to their local planning authority for permission to change the material of their thatched roof. Historic England have a statutory role in the planning system and local ...

From world-renowned fishing and delicious seafood dives to art galleries and state parks, there's plenty to do on your trip ...

The grandson of Doctor Noël Browne has said the house depicted in Robert Ballagh's acclaimed portrait of his grandfather has ...

Upminster’s 15th-century Tithe Barn is undergoing restoration, including re-thatching with 30 tonnes of reed, thanks to funding from the ...

On the fringes of an African game park, an ambitious project brings together tourists, local communities and white rhinos, emerging from the brink of extinction.