They are the architectural epitome of Englishness. But the thatched cottage, a treasured feature of chocolate-box villages, is under threat, conservationists have warned.

The race is on to save the remaining thatched cottages in Ireland and train the next generation to restore them to their former glory. Donegal County Council has said there are more than 300 known ...

The race is on to save the remaining thatched cottages in Ireland and train the next generation to restore them to their former glory. Donegal County Council has said there are more than 300 known ...

Fox numbers have shot up in northern towns Foxes are enjoying city living even more than we thought. The number of red foxes in urban areas of England appears to have soared almost fivefold. The ...

A couple whose home was destroyed by a fire which ripped through a row of thatched cottages say they "fall to pieces every so often" when they think about what happened.

A large flame has been spotted in one part of Massachusetts, but local police said there's no need to be concerned about it.

Live: Huge fire engulfs Devon thatched cottages as people warned to 'stay away' Members of the public are being advised to close their windows and avoid the area after a major thatch fire broke ...

A converted stable block just outside the town of Wells in Somerset, England, hit the market late last week for £3.295 million (US$4.29 million).