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UK Building Sites Face £100m Christmas Crime Wave, Warn Security Chiefs

Organised Crime Targets UK Building Sites Over Christmas

Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.

Yomper Statue's Future Secured for Decade After £20k+ Fundraising Success

Yomper Statue Future Secured by Fundraising Campaign

The iconic Yomper statue on Southsea seafront, commemorating Royal Marines in the Falklands War, is now conserved for at least ten years thanks to overwhelming public and organisational support. Discover the story.

Evri Driver Caught on CCTV Stealing Christmas Present from Hampshire Doorstep

Evri driver filmed stealing parcel from doorstep

CCTV footage shows an Evri delivery driver allegedly stealing a parcel from a Hampshire home. The incident highlights the UK's £650m-a-year parcel theft epidemic. Read the full story.

Queen Victoria Statue Defaced in Sheffield with Pro-Palestine Graffiti

Queen Victoria statue vandalised in Sheffield park

A statue of Queen Victoria in Sheffield's Endcliffe Park has been splattered with red paint and the words 'END THE HUNGER'. The vandalism appears linked to six Palestine Action activists on hunger strike.

Burke and Wills Statue Sparks Debate Over Australia's Colonial Heroes

Burke and Wills Statue Debate: Heroes or Folly?

A controversial statue of explorers Burke and Wills in Melbourne ignites debate over colonial history. Is it a tribute to heroes or a monument to a tragic farce? Explore the story.

Historic Gandhi Statue Model to Auction for £8,000 in London

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.

First Gandhi Statue Model to Auction, Could Fetch Over £8,000

First Gandhi Statue Model Heads to Auction

A rare 27cm bronze maquette for London's Gandhi statue is set for auction, estimated at £6,000-£8,000. Discover the history of this significant piece by sculptor Fredda Brilliant.

Detroit Unveils 11-Foot RoboCop Statue After 15-Year Journey

Long-Awaited RoboCop Statue Unveiled in Detroit

Detroit finally welcomes its iconic cinematic protector. A towering 3,500-pound bronze RoboCop statue now stands guard, nearly four decades after the film's 1987 debut. Discover the story behind this cult hero's permanent home.

RoboCop Statue Rises in Detroit After 15-Year Quest: A Bronze Beacon of Hope

RoboCop statue unveiled in Detroit after 15-year campaign

A 3,500lb bronze RoboCop statue, the result of a 15-year fan campaign, now stands guard in Detroit's Eastern Market, symbolising the city's resurgence and cinematic legacy. Discover the story behind this unique monument.

Detroit's 11-Foot RoboCop Statue Finally Stands Guard After 15-Year Quest

RoboCop Statue Finds Permanent Home in Detroit

After a 15-year campaign, Detroit's iconic bronze RoboCop statue, standing 11 feet tall, has found its permanent home. Discover the story behind this unique piece of cinematic history.

Mayor Apologises After Pavarotti Statue 'Trapped' in Christmas Ice Rink

Pavarotti Statue Stuck in Ice Rink Sparks Outrage

The widow of Luciano Pavarotti is furious after a statue of the late tenor was encircled by an 'ugly' ice rink in Pesaro, Italy. The mayor has apologised for the disrespectful blunder.

Man found dead inside giant dinosaur statue after phone retrieval attempt

Man found dead inside giant dinosaur statue

A 39-year-old man tragically died after becoming trapped inside a giant stegosaurus statue in Spain while trying to retrieve his mobile phone. Read the full story of this bizarre accident.

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