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Earliest Scottish coin saved after detectorist find

A metal detectorist's discovery of a 12th-century silver coin has rewritten history, proving Edinburgh minted Scotland's first coinage. The £15,000 artefact is now with National Museums Scotland.

Unimetals liquidation puts 650+ UK jobs at risk

Over 650 UK jobs are in jeopardy after scrap metal firm Unimetals filed for compulsory liquidation. The company failed to find a buyer after struggling with market pressures.

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.

Welsh detectorist finds 15,000 Roman coins

A Welsh metal detectorist discovered the largest ever Roman coin hoard found in Wales, then spent a nervous night guarding his extraordinary find in his car over theft fears.

Testament: 40 Years of Thrash Metal Evolution

Legendary thrash metal band Testament reflect on four decades of groundbreaking music, lineup changes, and their enduring legacy in the metal world as they continue to create powerful new material.

Henry VIII's gold pendant found by Brummie cafe owner

A stunning 3.5 million gold pendant connected to Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon has been unearthed by a Birmingham cafe owner, with the British Museum now racing to acquire this priceless Tudor treasure.

300-year-old Spanish coins found on Florida beach

A Florida beachcomber's routine stroll turned into a historic discovery when he unearthed a trove of 18th-century Spanish silver coins, believed to be from a 1715 shipwreck revealed by recent hurricane activity.

Tomas Lindberg: Death Metal's Lyrical Revolutionary

An in-depth exploration of how At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg's introspective and philosophical lyrics broke new ground in death metal, transforming the genre's narrative depth and influencing generations of musicians.

Metal Thieves Arrested After House Explosion

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing metal from a vacant property in Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire, causing a catastrophic gas explosion that demolished the house and damaged several others.

Windsor's 'Ring of Steel' for Trump's UK State Visit

Windsor is transformed into a fortress as towering metal fences and a major police presence secure the town for Donald Trump's controversial state visit. Exclusive details on the unprecedented security measures.

Police Hunt Illegal Metal Detectorists at Medieval Abbey

Gloucestershire Police launch a major investigation after 'nighthawkers' illegally target historic Hailes Abbey, a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, sparking fears of priceless treasure theft and irreparable damage to protected heritage.

How Heavy Metal Became Finland's Secret Power Tool

Discover how Finland is leveraging its heavy metal music scene as a soft power tool to reshape its global image, boost tourism, and drive economic growth in a groundbreaking cultural strategy.

UK sanctions target Russian metals and diamonds

The UK government announces a new wave of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's war economy, banning imports of Russian metals and targeting the lucrative diamond industry in coordination with G7 allies.

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