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Simon Jenkins: 50 years of saving Britain's buildings, from triumphs and disasters to the great country house we bought for £1
Visitors left the gallery with tears streaming down their faces. That is what Sir Roy Strong, director of the V&A Museum, recorded in his memoir of the ‘Destruction of the Country House’ exhibition in 1974. No wonder The Observer called the V&A...

The Landlord Gutting America’s Hospitals
Al Letson: From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is Reveal. I’m Al Letson, and let me set the scene. It’s spring 2025. We’re in West Monroe, Louisiana. It’s the kind of small town where you stop for lunch on a road trip, and...
World Reuters Sleepless in Kyiv: how Ukraine's capital copes with Russia's nighttime attacks
By Anastasiia Malenko KYIV (Reuters) -Several nights a week, Daria Slavytska packs a yoga mat, blankets and food into a stroller and descends with her two-year-old Emil into the Kyiv subway. While air raid sirens wail above, the 27-year-old tries...

Buyers fly in to view glass house on Tasman Peninsula
The vendor of two modernist homes immersed in the landscape of Tasmania's dramatic southeast corner says he wanted to feel wholly connected to nature. It may have been destiny that brought Jonathan Kneebone to the dramatic Tasman Peninsular a few...

Buyers paying a premium to get into top Victorian school zones
Homes located within sought-after school catchments are commanding substantial premiums in Victoria, as buyers prioritise educational access in their purchasing decisions. Findings from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) have revealed...

Check out the 6 movies and TV shows on repeat in our test rooms right now
Working at What Hi-Fi? means you get to write a whole bunch of cool stuff, but there's one monthly piece that I look forward to working on the most. And you're reading it! Now Showing is our run-down of what films and TV shows have made their way...

What I Own: I bought my £212,500 Chelmsford one-bed after divorce — and found myself again
This week, we’re in Chelmsford visiting 32-year-old Chantelle Dyson (Picture: Daniel Jones) Welcome back to What I Own – Metro’s property series where we speak to homeowners about getting on the ladder. When 32-year-old Chantelle Dyson’s divorce...

Condo conversion project at former Maine mill offers another path to homeownership
A new attainable path to homeownership is happening in Biddeford, one of Maine's fastest-growing cities.Vacant buildings at the old Pepperell Woolen Mill were turned into apartments back in 2019, but the development group Presidium started...

The ridiculously expensive UK city where locals on £60k a year are living in caravans
A row of caravans lines a Bristol street (Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Express) The UK is in the midst of a major and prolonged housing crisis, as council waiting lists spiral and homelessness skyrockets due to a lack of affordable properties to...

MANAGING EXPECTATIONS: Let’s talk about the price of a paper
Well, folks, it looks like our long, wet spring might finally have given way to summer. I saw a picture of a church sign the other day that said, “Whoever is praying for rain, you can stop now.” I guess the message must have been received, because...

Weekly Market Review & Top Stocks In Focus For The Week Ended 18th Jul’25
Dalal Street fell for the third straight week as the Nifty and the Sensex were down 1% each though midcaps outperformed the blue chips. On the sectoral front, Financials, IT Services stocks declined the most. Markets continue to remain in that...

'I thought alcoholic Mum was making me laugh then her eyes rolled back and she died'
With more than 20 years of radio under her belt and a magnetic personality that lights up the airwaves, Pandora Christie is one of our best-loved broadcast stars. And the 42‑year‑old Londoner recently teamed up with fellow DJ and good friend Mark...

'Motion is world famous - yet our 'city leaders' killed it'
Chief Reporter for Bristol Live/Bristol Post South Bristol-based, also with a particular interest in the city's housing crisis. It is one of the most famous and reputed clubs in the world - listed alongside venues from Los Angeles to Thailand and...

50 things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school holidays summer 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The summer holidays are here which means you'll probably be on the lookout for things to do with the kids. Whether you're off work for...

Condo prices make record slide as crisis hits breaking point
Condo prices across the US are plummeting — with some areas seeing values sink by a staggering one-third in just a year. The average condo sale price in the US fell 2.2 percent year over year to $354,100 in May, a new report shows — making it the...

How to Play a Blackjack Tournament – Structure, Strategies & Tips
Written by Angelique Visser Angelique Visser Angelique Visser is an iGaming veteran with over five years of writing experience for casino and sports betting sites. She is analytical yet also a storyteller, connecting with players and delivering...

Is the housing market becoming a buyers' market - Bolton estate agent's view
Harrisons Estate Agents says 121,665 sales were agreed in May 2025, compared to 114,452 sales in May 2024, and 98,609 in the same month in 2023. Estate agent, Clint Hibbert, said: "At first glance, that number stands out. More homes. More choice....

Condo Smarts: Unit owner wrong in refusing common property repairs
Breadcrumb Trail Links Homes Condos 'One owner/occupier has declined to have their new windows installed for personal reasons.' Owners must always be reminded when they live in a strata, their home is not their castle, says Tony Gioventu. Photo by...

Gotta’ Run: Next Generation Track Club in Texas for Junior Olympics
Published 12:00 am Saturday, July 19, 2025 1/3 Swipe or click to see more Next Generation Defenders athletes stretching ahead of Monday’s practice. David Freeze photo 2/3 Swipe or click to see more From left: Alaina Neri-Givens, Jordan Waller and...

'Grocery prices in Ireland hiked overnight and men don't seem to get it'
I’m always giving out about the rising cost of groceries in Ireland. In the past few years, it’s gone mad. But this year, prices seemed to hike up overnight. Consumer expert Conor Pope told recently how we’re paying 40% more for shopping than we...