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Superman comic sets world record at $9.12m auction

A pristine 1939 Superman No 1 comic discovered in a California attic has become the world's most expensive comic book after selling for $9.12 million. Read the incredible story behind this record-breaking find.

Hornsey Town Hall restored after six-year project

North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.

Share Your Treasured Family Recipes

The Guardian's Feast wants your cherished recipes passed down through generations. Share the stories behind your family's culinary heritage for a chance to be featured.

Westminster Abbey dress code controversies revealed

Readers share their experiences with Westminster Abbey's strict clothing policies, from a child's woolly hat to a banned jumper. Discover the personal stories behind the rules and share your thoughts.

10 Historic Hotels for a Time-Travel Getaway

Discover 10 unique hotels across the UK and Europe where you can step back in time, from Robert Browning's Florence apartment to a Tudor manor in Wales. Book your historic escape today!

Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved

Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.

Saving Mauritania's ancient desert libraries from sands

The UNESCO-listed city of Chinguetti, home to priceless medieval manuscripts, battles encroaching desert sands, dwindling tourism, and regional insecurity. Discover the fight to preserve Africa's spiritual capital.

Heritage Foundation backlash over Carlson-Fuentes event

Prominent conservative thinktank draws criticism for platforming controversial commentator Tucker Carlson alongside white nationalist Nick Fuentes at Washington DC event, sparking internal dissent and external condemnation.

Brighton Pier For Sale Amid Tax Hike Pressures

The iconic Brighton Palace Pier faces an uncertain future as rising business rates and economic pressures prompt owners to seek new investment, sparking concerns about this beloved seaside treasure.

Jenner's vaccine shed declared at risk

The humble Gloucestershire shed where Edward Jenner conducted his first smallpox vaccinations has been declared at risk, sparking a campaign to save this birthplace of immunology.

Rome's Ancient Torre dei Conti Tower Collapses

A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed, sending rubble cascading into the street near the Imperial Forums. The 12th-century tower suffered catastrophic structural failure, though miraculously no injuries were reported.

Central London Christmas Lights Switch-On Guide

Discover where and when to see Central London's most magical Christmas light displays as they illuminate the city this week, featuring Carnaby Street, Seven Dials, and Marylebone Village.

Welsh village beats London for UK's best high street

A charming village high street in Crickhowell, Wales has been crowned the best in the UK, beating fierce competition from London neighbourhoods with its unique community spirit and independent shops.

Baby dies in dog attack in Welsh village

A close-knit Welsh community is reeling after a fatal dog attack claimed the life of an 11-month-old baby boy in Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire, prompting police investigation and witness appeals.

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