Chilean 'Tourist' Gang Targets UK Affluent Homes
An organised Chilean crime ring is targeting wealthy UK homes, posing as tourists. Police warn of sophisticated tactics after raids across Surrey, Oxfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
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Marie Antoinette's Guillotine Displayed at V&A Museum
A new exhibition at London's V&A Museum unveils the original 1793 guillotine blade that ended Marie Antoinette's life, offering a poignant and visceral insight into the French Revolution's most infamous execution.
Marie Antoinette's Fashion Revolution at London's V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils a stunning new exhibition, 'Style & Splendour: The Fashion of Marie Antoinette', exploring the enduring influence of the iconic queen's revolutionary wardrobe on modern design.
Deborah Willis unveils hidden history of Black British photography
A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, curated by Professor Deborah Willis, unveils the profound and often overlooked legacy of Black photographers in Britain, from the 19th century to the present day.
Priceless Gold Collection Stolen in Paris Museum Heist
Thieves have executed a sophisticated raid on France's National Museum of Natural History, making off with an 'inestimable' collection of historic gold samples. The audacious theft has left investigators scrambling and the scientific community reeling.
UK Museums Spent £29m on Storage as Buildings Crumbled
Shocking new data exposes how Britain's cultural institutions are spending millions to store artefacts they can't display, as iconic buildings fall into disrepair and face closure.
David Bowie's Personal Favourite Songs List Revealed at V&A
An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati
'Spider-Man' burglar jailed for £1.2m crime spree
A prolific burglar dubbed the 'Spider-Man' thief has been sentenced for a £1.2 million crime wave across Essex and Kent, which included a raid on Lord Sugar's mansion and a £1 million watch heist at Bluewater shopping centre.
Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans
Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.
Explore the V&A's Secret East Storehouse & Share Your Finds
The Victoria and Albert Museum invites the public to explore its colossal East Storehouse and share their favourite discoveries from over 250,000 hidden artefacts. A unique chance to go behind the scenes.
Cheshire's Celebrity Burglary Crisis: Gangs Target Attwood Home
Exclusive: Sophisticated burglary gangs are terrorising Cheshire's wealthiest enclaves, targeting celebrities like Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack. Police warn of organised crime groups using high-tech methods in worrying new trend.
WA Museum staff revolt against Woodside sponsorship deal
Western Australian Museum staff defy management, sending mass email condemning Woodside Energy partnership and fossil fuel funding in cultural institutions.
Priceless Limoges porcelain stolen in daring museum heist
A major theft at Limoges' Adrien Dubouché Institute sees rare 18th & 19th-century porcelain treasures stolen. Police investigate the sophisticated overnight raid.
Chainsaw Gang Jailed for £2M Sainsbury's Heist Spree
Four men sentenced to 19 years for a violent rampage using chainsaws to break into Sainsbury's stores, stealing over £2 million in a coordinated crime spree across England.
New UK sentencing rules for burglars favour tougher penalties
The Sentencing Council for England and Wales announces stricter guidelines for domestic burglaries, emphasising trauma impact and targeting repeat offenders with harsher penalties.
Van Gogh Museum Closes Amid Amsterdam Staffing Crisis
Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.
Police hunt four women over London distraction burglary
Metropolitan Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses after a group of female thieves trick their way into a North London home and steal a safe containing a substantial amount of cash.
Ex-Burglar Reveals How Criminals Target Homes
A reformed burglar reveals the everyday oversights that criminals exploit to target UK homes. Discover the simple security upgrades that can make your property a no-go zone for thieves.
Lionel Richie's UK Home Targeted by Burglars
Burglars attempted to break into music legend Lionel Richie's multi-million-pound Windsor mansion while he was away, with police responding to a security alert. The 'Hello' hitmaker's home was the scene of a foiled raid, sparking a major police investigat
1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest
Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.
Lionel Richie's Hollywood Home Targeted in Brazen Burglary
Music icon Lionel Richie becomes the latest victim in a string of high-profile Hollywood burglaries. Thieves targeted his luxurious mansion while he was away, sparking an LAPD investigation.
George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles
Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.
Trump Orders 'Patriotic' Overhaul of Smithsonian Museums
The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.
Marco Pierre White Jr Guilty of London Burglary Spree
Marco Pierre White Jr, the son of the legendary Hell's Kitchen chef, has been convicted of a series of brazen burglaries across West London, targeting affluent homes in a shocking crime spree.
Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus
Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.
Imperial War Museum faces Holocaust display backlash
The Imperial War Museum has come under fire for a caption in its Holocaust exhibit, sparking debate over historical accuracy and sensitivity.
British Museum's Human Remains: Ethical Debate
As societal values evolve, the British Museum's continued display of human remains sparks debate. Is it time for change?
Museum manager jailed for stealing rare artefacts
A former museum manager has been sentenced to prison after admitting to the theft of precious historical artefacts, including rare coins and medals.
RHOBH star's home burgled while family slept
Reality TV star Teddi Mellencamp and her family were left shaken after burglars broke into their Los Angeles home while they were asleep. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, saw thieves making off with valuable items.
Senator Found Guilty of Cat Burglary
Democratic Senator Nicole Mitchell convicted of breaking into her stepmother's home. Read the full story of this bizarre political scandal.
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