Unesco6 Feb 2026Bid could turn forest into 'theme park' group saysA district council says ancient traditions will be protected even if Unesco status is granted.6 Feb 202610 Dec 2025Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage statusAn Egyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition.10 Dec 202529 Jul 2025Unesco bid for county's ancient forest landscapeCharnwood Forest has been put forward to be considered as a Unesco Global Geopark. 29 Jul 202522 Jul 2025Trump administration pulls US out of Unesco againThe US says the UN's culture and education body is promoting "divisive social and cultural causes" - a claim the agency denies.22 Jul 202511 Jun 2025Plea to drop 'abused' Lake District heritage titleA conservationist says increased tourism and unsustainable sheep farming are damaging the area.11 Jun 202530 May 2025Music event imperative to Unesco bid - councillorHull City Council hopes to submit another bid in 2027 to become a City of Music.30 May 202523 Apr 2025Darwin's documentary archive recognised by UnescoThe UK-wide documentary archive of the scientist's work is recognised for its global importance.23 Apr 202523 Mar 2025Forest of Dean closer to Unesco 'biosphere' statusThe status could bring investment to the district and create jobs, councillors said.23 Mar 20259 Mar 2025Volunteers sought to protect Manx biosphere statusBiosphere Isle of Man is on the hunt for new board members ahead of a ten-year review in 2026.9 Mar 2025...
