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New heritage 'risk list' unveiled

English Heritage has unveiled its updated 'at risk' register - and two historic Midland buildings have made it off the list. St Barnabas Church in Birmingham, destroyed by fire in 2007, and the 200-year-old mill in Retford have been 'saved'.

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Historic windmill saved thanks to volunteers

A 200-year-old mill in Nottinghamshire has been taken off the English Heritage 'at risk' register thanks to the work of volunteers.

North Leverton Windmill in Retford is among 30 sites in the East Midlands to make it off this year's list.

North Leverton Windmill in Retford is among those landmarks off the 'at risk' register Credit: Steve Etherington/EMPICS Sport

The mill began producing animal feed and flour in 1813 but fell into disrepair.

Thanks to volunteers and local businesses, extensive repairs were carried out and it is now fully operational once more.

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