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Derelict historic buildings soon to open for business Exterior view of Ashton Old Baths 04/11/2014 How HLF is unlocking the commercial potential of two historic buildings Almost every town and city across the UK has at least one - a disused historic …

Remembering the Astons during the First World War Remembering the Astons during the First World War 03/11/2014 Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme , the project will focus on restoring the Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe war …

Group exploring the Story of Shiva celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund grant The Story of Shiva project will explore South Asian symbol 03/11/2014 Kalakunj, a centre for South Asian performing arts, has been awarded the grant for their exciting project The …

Volunteers to map out current state of UK’s crucial habitats People, Ponds and Water Project will help train thousands of volunteers across the country as ‘citizen scientists’ 30/10/2014 Ponds and coastal environments are some of our most valuable …

Green light for Ashton Old Baths re-development Exterior of Ashton municipal baths 31/10/2014 An ambitious multi-million pound project to bring Ashton-under-Lyne’s former municipal baths back into use has received a boost with confirmation of a …

Accrington Town Centre makeover will feature square to commemorate Accrington Pals Square to commemorate Accrington Pals will feature in makeover 28/10/2014 Now a new town centre square to commemorate the sacrifice and bravery of the Accrington Pals, …

Routes to the River Tone project launches in Taunton Project will protect Taunton's natural heritage for the future Diane Jones 27/10/2014 Routes to the River Tone is a three-year partnership project, funded with £483,600 from the Heritage Lottery …

Historic Burnley Canal wharf secures National Lottery funding Buildings at Finsley Gate, part of Burnley's Weavers Triangle 27/10/2014 Finsley Gate Wharf, known locally as Mile Wharf, is one of the oldest wharves on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and …

Queen opens Science Museum’s new communications gallery HM Queen Elizabeth II opens Information Age at the Science Museum with a tweet Science Museum 24/10/2014 The Queen has officially unveiled the Science Museum’s Information Age – the first museum …

Raising a glass to traditional orchards! Suckley apples from a traditional orchard in the Three Counties 24/10/2014 National Apple Day (21 October) saw home-grown varieties celebrated and apple events held all over the country – but there is a sour note …