Tag: war
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Historic Bristol war room goes under the hammer with potential for a rare home
Tucked behind brambles and ivy a long-forgotten Cold War-era War Room in Brislington is heading to auction with the opportunity to be reborn as a house. While it once served as a secure government War Room, it now has potential to be converted into one of Bristol’s most unique homes. The guide price for the…
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You could build your new home on a First World War airstrip
Prospective self-builders searching for a unique and historically rich setting could soon have the chance to construct their dream home at one of Britain’s oldest airfields. Old Sarum Airfield, which has stood since the First World War, is set to be transformed after receiving outline planning permission for 315 new homes – with at least…
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Could Trump’s trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?
As the US under President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods – particularly clean energy components – industry insiders say the UK could become a key alternative market. The trade war may divert solar panels, batteries, wind turbine parts and heat pump components from the US to Europe, increasing supply and driving down costs.…
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Keltbray oversees excavation of first Civil War wooden stake defences
Ashley Tuck, the archaeologist leading the dig on behalf of Wessex Archaeology, said: “So often we are told about Civil War defences like abatises being used at historic properties across the country, but usually there is little to see of these important features. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Mortgage price war heats up as rates fall below 4%: homebuyers urged to act fast
A mortgage price war has erupted among major UK lenders, with Santander, Barclays, and Nationwide all launching deals below 4% for the first time since November. The rate cuts come as the Bank of England’s recent decision to lower the base rate to 4.5% fuels competition among lenders as more people look to secure cheaper…