5 d. ago Restoration work begins in Stirling on historic Victorian villa destroyed in fire

The first phase of restoration works at the 19th century Victorian villa - which was gutted by fire back in March last year - is now underway.

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5 d. ago Historic Stirling bridge to reopen after nine months of £1.2m restoration works

The overpass - which sits on the B8034, over the River Forth, between Port of Menteith and Arnprior, in Stirling - saw a £1.2million repair project begin, with work originally scheduled to be complete by mid-March.

Economics

7 d. ago Secrets of 'Monster Mansion' HMP Wakefield and the UK's most dangerous inmates

Originally built as a house of correction in 1594, HMP Wakefield was rebuilt in the Victorian era and has a long history of housing our worst criminals, including the longest serving prisoner in the UK penal system

Politics

1 week ago Millionaire property developer is being prosecuted over 'wanton vandalism' of Victorian pub after his gang of workers smashed up historic tiles

Charlie Southall, 46, bought the 150-year-old Montreal Arms in Brighton 'on a whim' after it closed during lockdown. He then hired a team of workers who took a drill to the historic tiles of the pub.

Society

3 w. ago Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes says Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall has 'no conscience' after go

Lord Julian Fellowes is urging the royal estate to spare the 'sacred land' which is next to the Victorian novelist Thomas Hardy's historic home.

Politics

3 w. ago Restored memorial to be unveiled in Stirling this weekend to mark 250th anniversary of American War of Independence

The city's connection with the major world conflict is marked with a memorial in the Old Town.

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