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Inspiring futures for historic churches St Thomas in Newcastle was designed by John Dobson 23/03/2016 A task team is setting out to transform the futures of historic churches across the North East. Thanks to National Lottery players, a team of volunteers …

£4.2m funding to save St Peter’s Seminary NVA's Hinterland at the St Peter's Seminary Alaisdair Smith 23/03/2016 HLF awarded funding of £3,806,000 to arts organisation NVA to carry out the project, while Creative Scotland confirmed a National Lottery …

New life for St Peter’s Seminary NVA's Hinterland at the St Peter's Seminary Alan McAteer 23/03/2016 HLF has helped mark Scotland’s Year of Architecture, Innovation and Design with a £4.2million grant for what is regarded as one of Europe’s greatest …

National Lottery grant for Gravesend’s historic clock tower The clocktower in Gravesend 23/03/2016 It was announced today that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded Gravesham Borough Council £172,300 to repair the local landmark which sits to the …

Gravesend gets ready for British Summer Time with grant for historic clock tower A view of the clock tower from Harmer Street, Gravesend 23/03/2016 An historic clock tower in Gravesend, Kent is set to be restored thanks to a National Lottery grant. The …

National Lottery goes mad about Hastings Pier Hastings Pier is set to reopen next month 22/03/2016 It’s been spring madness on the South Coast today. Local boy Graham McPherson – also known as Madness’ lead singer Suggs - fixed the final screw in the …

Wooden world: Hadrian’s Wall Roman time capsule gains National Lottery support Vindolanda's ancient toilet seat The Vindolanda Trust 22/03/2016 Rare preserved artefacts of everyday Roman life, including toilet seats and potter’s wheels, could be seen by …

Vindolanda wooden collection to go on display Ancient toilet seat discovered at Vindolanda The Vindolanda Trust 22/03/2016 Wooden artefacts don’t often stand the test of time but at a site near Hadrian’s Wall nearly 1,500 objects have survived and could …

National Lottery grant to restore spectacular Methodist church hall Inside the Albert Walker Hall 22/03/2016 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded LMM £904,300 to restore the Albert Walker Hall and bring it back into use for activities and private …