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Stargazing success for Kielder A Milky Way panorama above Kielder Observatory Kielder Observatory 21/02/2017 A new observatory is to be built in Northumberland International Dark Sky Park, thanks to support from National Lottery players. The award-winning …

Hidden LGBT+ heritage uncovered thanks to National Lottery funding Worthing WOW Oscar Wilde workshop with young people 20/02/2017 2017 marks both the 60th anniversary of the publication of the Wolfenden Report and 120 years since Oscar Wilde was released …

Hidden LGBT+ heritage uncovered A photograph from the Into the Outside exhibition Saskia Grundmann 20/02/2017 The little-known stories behind some of landmark events of LGBT+ history will be explored and shared, following the announcement of £136,500 to …

Fundraising appeal launches to save ‘deerly’ loved painting, The Monarch of the Glen The Monarch of the Glen (1851) by Sir Edwin Landseer National Museums of Scotland 16/02/2017 The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) today launches a public fundraising …

#HeritageTreasures - The winners are in! Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank, Simon James 16/02/2017 Simon James’ picture of Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank is the winner of our #HeritageTreasures competition. To mark the launch of the HLF on Instagram and …

Merthyr’s heritage in line for a National Lottery windfall Castell Cyfarthfa 14/02/2017 The Pontmorlais area of Merthyr Tydfil is set to continue with its transformation as a cultural and creative centre, along with two other projects to improve the …

From revolution to regeneration: former industrial powerhouse hits National Lottery jackpot Gastell Cyfarthfa 14/02/2017 Thanks to National Lottery players, one of Wales’ most historic towns is in line for a fantastic £6.6million facelift. Merthyr Tydfil …

Da Vinci Code’s Lincoln Cathedral lands leading role Lincoln Cathedral featured in the 2008 film The Da Vinci Code Lincoln Cathedral 13/02/2017 Lincoln Cathedral enjoyed movie star status as a backdrop in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. Now, thanks to …

A unique insight into the First World War through the eyes of London’s Jewish children A young duck tries to sign up to the war effort 12/02/2017 The London Jewish Culture Centre launched We Were There Too on the eve of the centenary of the first day of …

What does the future hold for public parks? Runners in Heaton Park, Manchester 11/02/2017 As the Communities and Local Government (CLG) select committee inquiry into the future of public parks publishes its report, we’re announcing how National Lottery …