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South Tyneside stories shine with National Lottery success South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade 09/05/2017 South Tyneside's heritage is set to be celebrated with funding success, workshops and free events for all. From forts to folklore, four projects in …

St Cecilia’s Hall transformation hits the right note Conservator Jonathan Santa Maria Bouquet tuning a harpsichord in the museum Neil Hanna 11/05/2017 Scotland’s oldest purpose-built concert venue – St Cecilia’s Hall in Edinburgh – is once again alive …

Tate unveils William Stott of Oldham painting William Stott of Oldham's Le Passeur 1881 Tate 05/05/2017 William Stott of Oldham’s exquisite Le Passeur/The Ferryman 1881 has been officially unveiled by Tate with the help of £1.5million from the National …

Woodberry Wetlands turns one! Obi the horse at Woodberry Penny Dixie 04/05/2017 Last weekend marked the one-year anniversary of the opening to the public of Woodberry Wetlands, North London’s best-kept secret and an oasis of wildlife, biodiversity and …

Cornwall’s oldest complete mine saved by National Lottery players King Edward Mine in 1904 03/05/2017 King Edward Mine, the oldest complete mine left in Cornwall, has reopened following vital restoration. The Troon site, within the Great Flat Lode …

Finding love letters from the past Picture of John Keats with Fanny Brawne's ring 03/05/2017 National Lottery players are a romantic bunch. For over 23 years they’ve been helping people across the UK discover thousands of love letters from the past. …

Bonnets and hard hats at Bolsover New Model Village Easter at New Bolsover Model Village 02/05/2017 A team of construction workers and their apprentices, working on Derbyshire’s New Bolsover Model Village, got a special visit from some very creative …