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Your Shed Could Hide Valuable Antiques, Expert Says

TV auctioneer Angus Ashworth reveals how forgotten items in British gardens and attics, from Victorian urns to old games consoles, could be worth a small fortune. Discover what to look for.

Top 5 Dinosaur Discoveries of 2025 Revealed

Explore the year's most spectacular dinosaur finds, from a spiny 'punk rock' ankylosaur to the final proof of Nanotyrannus. A golden era of palaeontology continues to captivate the UK and beyond.

Rare Gandhi Statue Maquette Heads to Auction

A rare bronze model of London's Mahatma Gandhi statue is set for auction, estimated at £6,000-£8,000. Discover the story behind this iconic sculpture's creation.

Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London

A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction

Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.

German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled

A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.

East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed

Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.

Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million

A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'

Ancient turf maze discovered in Cumbrian garden

A remarkable archaeological discovery in Cumbria reveals a medieval turf maze hidden beneath a modern garden, offering a fascinating glimpse into Britain's forgotten pastime of spiritual walking meditation.

Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing

Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.

The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve

In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.

Toddler digs up human skull in family garden sandpit

A family in Cornwall received the shock of their lives when their two-year-old son unearthed a human skull while playing in his sandpit, sparking a major police investigation into the mysterious remains.

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