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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.

Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards

A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.

Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo

Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.

France demands return of crown jewels from Germany

In a stunning historical revelation, France has formally requested the return of precious crown jewels stolen from Paris and discovered in a German lake, unravelling a century-old mystery.

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.

£2.49 charity shop find valued at £2,500

A bargain hunter struck gold after discovering valuable jewellery worth thousands in a charity shop purchase. Read this amazing real-life treasure hunt story.

James Anderson announces England retirement date

Cricket legend James Anderson confirms his final Test match for England will be against West Indies at Headingley this summer, marking the end of an extraordinary 21-year international career.

£100 lost mail box contains £2,000 treasure trove

A bargain hunter's risky purchase of an unclaimed postal package for just £100 uncovered a life-changing collection of vintage jewellery and luxury watches worth over £2,000 in a real-life treasure hunt story.

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.

Dangerous sex offender missing in Burnley manhunt

Lancashire Police have launched an urgent manhunt for convicted sex offender Dean Storton who has breached his licence conditions and disappeared from Burnley. The public is warned not to approach him.

Police station cells for sale in £95k property oddity

A unique property opportunity has emerged in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, where former police station cells are being sold as a conversion project for £95,000, offering buyers a chance to own a piece of local history.

£70,000 luxury watch found on UK beach

A routine beach walk turned into a life-changing moment when a sharp-eyed walker spotted a rare Richard Mille watch worth over £70,000 lying in the sand - sparking a remarkable search for its rightful owner.

Miracle Donkey Foal Bonds With 72-Yr-Old Guardian

In an extraordinary tale of survival, a two-day-old donkey foal abandoned by his mother finds an unlikely guardian in pensioner John Nuttall, forming a heartwarming cross-species friendship that's capturing hearts across Britain.

Gas leak evacuation in Darwen town centre

Major gas leak sparks large-scale evacuation in Darwen town centre with multiple emergency services responding to the dangerous incident on Railway Road.

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