Cheese rolling could join new living heritage'

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"Communities are being urged to nominate cherished traditions, from the vibrant Notting Hill Carnival to the ancient art of cheese-rolling, for a new UK register of "living heritage". This comprehensive UK-wide inventory aims to document practices passed down through generations. It will include traditional crafts such as tartan weaving and dry stone walling, alongside popular events like Pancake Day and Burns Night suppers. Crucially, it also seeks to recognise traditions introduced by immigrant communities, such as steel-drumming, reflecting the nation's diverse cultural tapestry."

Frontline journalism covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech requires funding to keep reporters on the ground and maintain free access to reporting. Donations enable sending journalists to gather facts directly, interview multiple perspectives, and avoid paywalls. The UK will create a comprehensive living-heritage register to document and protect practices passed down through generations, including traditional crafts, festivals, and customs introduced by immigrant communities. The register will cover activities such as tartan weaving, dry stone walling, Notting Hill Carnival, Pancake Day, and steel-drumming. Heritage also contributes significant economic value, with over 15 billion to the economy in 2022 and crafts generating 400 million annually.

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