The Lost Era

Year: 2026

Read the latest archaeology updates, discoveries and ancient history stories in one place.

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Bridget Phillipson slams Clacton by-election as ‘ridiculous stunt’ as she rejects comparisons to Andy Burnham’s own Makerfield victory

Archaeology News Bridget Phillipson slams Clacton by-election as ‘ridiculous stunt’ as she rejects comparisons to Andy Burnham’s own Makerfield victory August 14, 2026 Bridget Phillipson has slammed the Clacton by-election as a “ridiculous stunt” after Nigel Farage was re-elected to the…

Disposable barbecues banned for posing 'significant risk to public'

Archaeology News Disposable barbecues banned for posing 'significant risk to public' August 14, 2026 Andy Burnham has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques.The Prime Minister argues they pose…

Toyota and Lexus hybrid cars under fire for 'trapping' drivers in vehicles amid battery issues

Archaeology News Toyota and Lexus hybrid cars under fire for 'trapping' drivers in vehicles amid battery issues August 14, 2026 Consumer champion Which? has published research exposing a widespread 12v battery defect in Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles…

Two men charged with attempted murder after attack on Sara Sharif's dad in prison

Archaeology News Two men charged with attempted murder after attack on Sara Sharif's dad in prison August 14, 2026 Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of the father of Sara Sharif in HMP Belmarsh.…

Stunned beachgoers come face-to-face with wild boars in popular tourist hotspot

Archaeology News Stunned beachgoers come face-to-face with wild boars in popular tourist hotspot August 14, 2026 Sunbathers in France have increasingly come face-to-face with wild boars on the hunt for unattended picnics and overflowing…

UK weather: Britons to finally see cooler temperatures this weekend as heatwave ends after hottest day of year

Archaeology News UK weather: Britons to finally see cooler temperatures this weekend as heatwave ends after hottest day of year August 14, 2026 After five punishing heatwaves this summer, Britons can finally look forward to some respite as the country's hot…

More than 50 masked protesters gathered in Clacton just minutes before Nigel Farage declared by-election winner

Archaeology News More than 50 masked protesters gathered in Clacton just minutes before Nigel Farage declared by-election winner August 14, 2026 More than 50 masked protesters gathered outside Clacton Town Hall just minutes before Nigel Farage sealed his by-election…

Richard Tice brands opponents ‘cowardly chickens’ as he addresses prospect of second Clacton by-election

Archaeology News Richard Tice brands opponents ‘cowardly chickens’ as he addresses prospect of second Clacton by-election August 14, 2026 Richard Tice has branded Reform UK’s political opponents “cowardly chickens” as he addressed the prospect of a second…

Inheritance tax alert: 13 rules and allowances that could cut YOUR bill

Archaeology News Inheritance tax alert: 13 rules and allowances that could cut YOUR bill August 14, 2026 Inheritance tax can be a complicated levy, with a range of reliefs, exemptions and thresholds leaving families unsure…

Andy Burnham dealt another by-election blow just hours after Nigel Farage cruises to Clacton win

Archaeology News Andy Burnham dealt another by-election blow just hours after Nigel Farage cruises to Clacton win August 14, 2026 Andy Burnham has been dealt a further by-election blow - aside from Clacton- with the Liberal Democrats flipping…

GB Mums react to civil servants being given 13 weeks paid leave for trans surgery: 'This is taxpayer funded!'

Archaeology News GB Mums react to civil servants being given 13 weeks paid leave for trans surgery: 'This is taxpayer funded!' August 14, 2026 In this week's episode of GB Mums, Olivia Utley, Emily Carver and Linda Duberley discuss civil servants fighting…