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Civil War heritage unlocked A re-enactor examines an exhibit at the Civil War Centre 23/09/2015 When King Charles I raised the Royal Standard over Nottingham Castle in 1642 he began a series of conflicts that would change England forever. Collectively …

New Heritage Index highlights potential for areas to make more of local heritage Dundee City Centre Glynn Satterley 23/09/2015 Published today by the independent RSA think tank, in collaboration with the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the Heritage Index …

Has your area got heritage potential? The historic streets of Norwich Peter Everard Smith 23/09/2015 Do you enjoy a Melton Mowbray pork pie; a stroll through the park; or even a spot of bird watching? Then like many of us, you’ve been making the most of …

Taking action for the North East’s natural heritage At work on the North Pennines in the 1930s 22/09/2015 With stunning landscapes, incredible coastlines and a wealth of traditions and wildlife, the North East undoubtedly has a rich natural heritage. Now …

Groups take action for future of natural heritage thanks to National Lottery boost Eric Ennion's drawing of grey wagtails Estate of E.A.R. Ennion 22/09/2015 Ivor Crowther, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund North East, said: “From protecting rare heavy horse …

New exhibition tackles Leicester’s love for rugby St Margaret's United – Leicester's first rugby club 18/09/2015 The meeting between Argentina and Tonga at the Leicester City Stadium on 4 October, the first of three matches to be held in Leicester as part …

First World War exhibition tours Craven libraries Reality hits home exhibition - trench periscope 18/09/2015 Display panels and artefacts from the 1915: Reality Hits Home exhibition, which contrasts the frontline experiences of volunteers with life in …

Local archaeology site receives MP visit Nigel Adams MP visits Keesbury Manor archaeological trenches 18/09/2015 Keesbury Manor is believed to be the site of a medieval house owned by the de Cawood family. The project is investigating the history and …

Bringing salmon back to Sheffield Salmon leaping up a weir 17/09/2015 HLF is supporting a new project, run by the Don Rivers Catchment Trust, to reconnect people and communities to the River Don and to encourage the once-prolific salmon to return to the …

Jumping for joy up the River Don Salmon swimming up a weir 17/09/2015 This project aims to reconnect people, communities and decision makers back to the River Don by enhancing and celebrating its rich natural, built and industrial heritage, changing …