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New shops breathe new life into the century-old building in Hattiesburg


New shops breathe new life into the century-old building in Hattiesburg

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – A century-old building in historic downtown Hattiesburg will soon be home to a new grocery store, performing arts studio and office space. Prospect on Main is scheduled to open this fall in the old Heidelberg building on the 500 block of Main Street. David Shemper is behind the project. He […]

Private investors bring Qajar-era mansions back to life


Private investors bring Qajar-era mansions back to life

TEHRAN: Two ancient Qajar-era houses in Damghan have been handed over to private investors with the aim of preserving and restoring these cultural landmarks while promoting tourism and local heritage. The Seddiq and Lotfi villas, registered as national heritage, have been transferred to the private sector through an auction for restoration, renovation and use, CHTN […]

The ‘epic mismanagement’ of Britain’s largest opencast coal mine, where mistakes must never be repeated


The ‘epic mismanagement’ of Britain’s largest opencast coal mine, where mistakes must never be repeated

There is “epic mismanagement” at Britain’s largest former open-cast coal mine, a new report has found. For example, the company that owns it has failed to deliver on its commitment to restore the site after the mine closed and can no longer afford the restoration work, which is estimated to cost between £50 million and […]