A newly built housing estate has been deserted and left boarded up amid a planning row. Pictures show 33 homes on the plot in Calstock, Cornwall, left abandoned after the developer’s costs snowballed out of control. It’s claimed the council delays resulted
Pennine Tower restaurant (Image: Forton Services/Robert Struthers) The abandoned tower on the M6 is a familiar sight for regular drivers, but its unique design might surprise first-time passers-by. The Forton Services, near Lancaster, was built in 1965 to serve those using the
I recently visited Walton-on-the-Naze, a popular seaside town in Essex, during the off-season and it felt like a ghost town. There’s no doubt that this small town is a stunning spot in the summer, bustling with visitors enjoying the warm weather. Despite
Rachael Blackmore was hailed by The Queen after claiming an unexpected victory in the Champions Chase at Cheltenham Festival. Queen Camilla described Blackmore’s win with Captain Guinness as ‘absolutely fantastic’ after presenting the jockey with a trophy and spending the day with
Many commercial airports around the world have at some point become abandoned only to reopen again after complete makeovers. However, some aren’t so lucky and remain shadows of their former selves. This includes Nicosia International Airport, once the principal airport for Cyprus’
A seaside town has become inundated with thieves and drug dealers, residents say, as they complain of dozens of abandoned homes. Locals in Horden, County Durham, say they are plagued by drug deals on their doorsteps while their streets are left creepily
A spooky abandoned hotel at the foot of the Andes in Argentina closed its doors over 70 years ago but still sees visitors to this day. The eerie building is now the starting point for a tour which leads to the memorial
Two urban explorers have been inside the home of a hoarder that has been abandoned for over 20 years. Daniel Sims, 35, and his friend Gavin ventured inside the abandoned home in Herefordshire. Mr Sims, from Huddersfield, Yorkshire, said he had heard about
An abandoned aquarium has become an exploring ground for urban explorers, with the site itself overgrown – but the tanks remain in situ with water still inside. Daniel Sims, 35, an urban explorer, embarked on an adventure inside Barcaldine SeaLife centre on
Volunteers and campaigners in rural Eden are piling on the pressure over a £5billion scheme (Image: ANDY COMMINS) Furious Britons living in rural communities are demanding urgent access to “absolutely essential” superfast internet. MPs, campaigners and volunteers are piling pressure on the