OAP accused of stealing £78 vintage bowl in Frodsham
CCTV shows an elderly woman allegedly stealing a Spode bowl from a Cheshire antiques shop. The incident highlights a wider trend of rising retail crime across the UK. Read the full story.
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Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune
A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.
Leicester grenade discovery prompts city shutdown
Multiple roads in Leicester city centre remain closed after a grenade was discovered in a charity shop donation. Explosives teams are on scene as police urge public to avoid the area.
Dog walker finds human skull in woodland horror
A routine dog walk turned into a nightmare discovery when a walker stumbled upon human remains in a peaceful nature reserve, sparking a major police investigation.
Couple find rare 18th century treasure under carpet
A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
Ancient Roman 'Pandora' bracelet found in Kent drain
A routine drain clearance at Bluewater shopping centre reveals a mysterious Roman-era bracelet bearing the name 'Pandora', leaving archaeologists and staff utterly speechless.
£1 junk shop vase valued at £30,000 on Antiques Roadshow
A seemingly ordinary vase bought for just £1 in a Welsh junk shop turned out to be a priceless 18th-century Chinese treasure, stunning Antiques Roadshow experts with its £30,000 valuation.
Aztec Artefacts Found in Minneapolis Target Store
A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.
£2 charity shop vase worth thousands as rare Chinese artefact
A man's £2 charity shop purchase turned into the find of a lifetime when experts identified it as a valuable 18th-century Chinese vase, set to fetch thousands at auction.
Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
Antiques Roadshow expert emotional over father's dying wish
In a heart-wrenching Antiques Roadshow episode, specialist John Sandon becomes emotional while revealing the incredible story behind his late father's dying wish and a precious collection of Worcester porcelain.
Antiques Roadshow ring exposed as worthless glass
A stunning colour-changing ring that captivated Antiques Roadshow experts was revealed to be nothing more than 'dirty glass' in a shocking valuation reversal that left its owner devastated.
Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested
Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'
Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards
A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.
Louvre Museum Robbed: Priceless Jewels Stolen in Paris Heist
Daring thieves steal priceless 19th-century jewels from Louvre museum in Paris, leaving French authorities baffled in sophisticated overnight robbery.
Woman finds £1,400 boots for just £14 in charity shop
A savvy shopper's charity shop visit turned into the deal of a lifetime when she discovered designer leather boots worth over £1,400 for just £14. Discover how to spot hidden gems in charity shops.
Royal pearl tiara sells for £189,000 at auction
A magnificent pearl and diamond tiara worn by generations of aristocratic women at royal occasions fetches nearly £200,000 at auction, marking a significant moment in British jewellery history.
Louvre forklift driver destroys €1M antique vase
Exclusive CCTV shows a forklift operator deliberately smashing a priceless 17th-century Chinese vase at the Louvre Museum in Paris, causing €1 million in damages.
Louvre Director Admits Security Failures After Armour Heist
Paris museum chief confesses to catastrophic security lapses after thieves steal 17th-century gold-encrusted armour in brazen overnight heist worth millions.
Rare Harry Potter book found in charity shop donation
A remarkable first edition Harry Potter novel discovered in a charity shop donation could be worth over £20,000 after a volunteer's sharp eyes spotted the literary treasure.
Charity shop £1.50 cups worth £1,000 in shock find
A bargain hunter's £1.50 charity shop purchase revealed itself to be a valuable piece of vintage Royal Doulton worth nearly £1,000 at auction.
Antiques Roadshow guest's double shock and BBC apology
A remarkable moment unfolded on Antiques Roadshow when a guest received double valuation shock and offered emotional apology to BBC crew, creating unforgettable television.
£15k De Bruyne shirt found in charity shop
A routine charity shop visit turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky punter who uncovered a rare Kevin De Bruyne match-worn shirt worth a staggering five-figure sum.
Body Shop Advent Calendar Slashed to £60
Beauty enthusiasts can grab The Body Shop's coveted 24-day advent calendar for just £60 - a massive £90 saving from its original price in this limited-time offer.
Rare pocket watch stuns Antiques Roadshow experts in Bradford
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses extraordinary scenes as a 19th-century gold pocket watch receives staggering valuation, leaving the Bradford crowd in disbelief during filming at Lister Park.
Nottingham's Christmas Shop Closes After 23 Years
Nottingham's beloved Christmas shop, The Christmas Experience, has permanently closed its doors after 23 years of festive cheer, citing rising costs and changing shopping habits.
London corner shop becomes viral food destination
Discover how a small corner shop in Westminster transformed into an international food phenomenon, with customers queuing for hours to sample their viral sandwich creations that have taken social media by storm.
Cracked loft vase revealed as £100k Ming treasure
A seemingly worthless cracked vase discovered in a British family's loft turns out to be a rare 15th-century Ming Dynasty treasure, set to fetch up to £100,000 at auction.
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