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Bibury plans river fencing to protect wildlife — with funding still pending
The Cotswolds parish council has approved fences intended to keep visitors out of the River Coln. Its chair describes an environmental measure; coach representatives worry about further restrictions.
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Herculaneum prepares to bring two long-closed Roman houses back into view
The archaeological park will present the reopening of the House of the Mosaic Atrium and the House of the Wattlework on 21 October. An exact public-access timetable has not been confirmed in the announcement.
Read the storyVenice sets 72 access-fee days for 2027 — but not every day of summer
The city's approved calendar runs from selected dates in late March to mid-August. Charging hours extend to 4.30pm; the detailed payment and exemption rules are still to come.
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