French Presidential Butler Stole Historic Tableware
The chief butler at France's Elysée Palace has confessed to stealing hundreds of antique plates and dishes used to entertain King Charles. Discover the details of the two-year theft operation.
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French President's Butler Held Over Stolen Palace Tableware
The chief butler at France's Élysée Palace has been arrested, accused of stealing hundreds of antique items. Police raids recovered tableware used to entertain King Charles. Follow for the latest updates.
Giant Inflatable Santa Stolen from Christmas Tree Farm
A 40-foot tall Father Christmas inflatable was stolen from a family-run tree lot in Phoenix. Police are investigating the festive theft. Read the full story.
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.
Aldi's Designer Dupe Dinnerware Returns For 2025
Aldi's wildly popular Crofton Seafood Dinnerware range is back for 2025, offering designer-style tableware at budget prices. Get these limited-edition pieces before they sell out!
£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.
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.
£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.
America's Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Revealed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the vehicles thieves target most across the US, with surprising findings about which models are at highest risk and essential prevention tips.
Solid Gold Toilet Stolen in Daring Blenheim Palace Heist
The extraordinary theft of a fully functional 18-carat gold toilet from Winston Churchill's birthplace raises questions about art, security, and the audacity of criminals.
£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.
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.
Etsy & John Lewis Fuel UK Supper Club Trend
Discover how UK homes are transforming into sophisticated supper clubs with trending tableware from Etsy and John Lewis. Gold decorations and artisanal pieces are creating restaurant-worthy dining experiences.
Stolen luxury cars found in shipping containers
Exclusive investigation reveals how stolen high-end vehicles are being smuggled abroad in shipping containers from UK ports, with authorities intercepting luxury cars worth over £230,000 destined for foreign markets.
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'
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.
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.
Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare
A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.
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.
Louvre Crown of Thorns relic targeted in heist attempt
French police are hunting thieves who attempted to steal the Crown of Thorns relic from the Louvre Museum in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about protection of France's cultural treasures.
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.
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.
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.
Aldi's luxury homeware sells out in hours
Shoppers are rushing to Aldi for their premium-looking Lacura homeware range featuring beautiful plates, bowls, and glassware that rival high-end brands at supermarket prices.
Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million
Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.
Antiques Roadshow expert stunned by rare find
BBC's Antiques Roadshow stunned as specialist Henry Sandon encounters extraordinary discovery that leaves him physically shaking with excitement during valuation.
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