The lost holiday where everyone in the same town took the week off work

From the late 19th century to the late-20th century, Wakes Week was an annual holiday popular in Lancashire and Cheshire cotton towns. What began as a traditional religious holiday, working-class families eagerly looked forward to one week of the year to …

Restoration of lost glory of historic heritage is national duty: Nawaz Sharif

LAHORE: Historic Old Lahore is very beautiful and it is need of the hour restore it to its grandeur and glory, said PML-N and Patron-in-Chief of the Steering Committee of Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR), Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz Sharif …

Lost luggage forced me to put free credit card travel insurance to the test

The travel insurance that might apply when you pay for your travels using your credit card can save you heaps, but how does it stack up against a standalone travel insurance policy you might buy online or from a travel agent? It’s free, provided you comply …

Esther scroll from Gaza’s lost Jews on auction

A rare 19th-century Esther scroll, once belonging to the Jewish community of Gaza, is set to be auctioned by the Jerusalem-based Winner's Auction House, with an estimated value of $15,000. The scroll bears three ink stamps at its conclusion, including …

Fisherman rescued after 95 days lost at sea eating turtles to survive

Greek Orthodox community in compensation fight for land lost to North East Link

The Greek Orthodox community has launched court action against the state government to have a payout more than doubled to $27.91 million for land compulsorily acquired to make way for the North East Link. Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning …

Carabao Cup final: Carragher explains why Liverpool lost 2-1 to Newcastle

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has admitted that the team could not cope against Newcastle United in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. In a week where the Reds were eliminated from the Champions League, they also missed the chance to secure the first …

Every Time Yugi Devastatingly Lost In Yu-Gi-Oh!

In Yu-Gi-Oh!, winning isn’t just about pride — it can mean saving a life, protecting the world, or holding onto a best friend. With stakes this high, the shonen anime's protagonists rarely lose crucial duels, as failure would halt bring an end to the …

Nine great photos of iconic long lost south Essex nightclubs in their heyday

In decades past the area was home to many nightclubs and discos. These pictures from our archives show some of the nighttime hotspots as they were in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Were you there? - Inside the Goldmine in 1978 (Image: Newsquest) Dance floor - …

Plymouth funeral notices and tributes to 26 lost loved ones

A wave of tributes have been left for people from Plymouth or those with links to the city who have died recently. The heartfelt messages appeared in the funeral notices section of PlymouthLive's sister title, The Herald, with 20 funeral notices left …