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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.

The humble origins of the carol 'Silent Night'

Discover how 'Silent Night' was born from the ashes of the Napoleonic Wars and famine to become a UNESCO-listed symbol of peace, uniting soldiers in the 1914 Christmas Truce.

Phone Sober Strolls: Boost Your Daily Walk

Ditch your phone on your next walk. The 'phone sober' stroll trend is boosting mental health and presence, according to experts and a new experiment. Try it today!

John Hunt's Silent Auction for Family Fund

BBC's John Hunt launches a silent auction for the Hunt Family Fund, supporting causes dear to his wife and daughters murdered in a crossbow attack. Bid on unique experiences now.

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.

Dreamland Heater Tops Review with Purifier

Dreamland's Silent Power Pure Air Fan Heater wins top spot for its year-round use, rapid heating, and built-in air purifier. Ideal for allergy sufferers. Discover this multi-functional home essential.

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.

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'

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.

Silent Killer Gas Alert for UK Households

Millions of British households are being warned about carbon monoxide risks as experts reveal shocking gaps in protection. Discover the essential safety measures that could save your family.

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