A London card collector, ranked number one in the UK, had his £20,000 One Piece trading card collection stolen on a bus from Germany. The theft dashes his business dreams and leaves him struggling to support his ill mother.
Big Brother star Henry Southan recounts a failed phone theft attempt in an O2 shop. The incident highlights a worrying trend of celebrity-targeted crime in London.
A former student remembers literary critic John Carey's formidable teaching at Oxford in 1958-59 and reflects on his complex relationship with the university's class consciousness. Read the full tribute.
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.
Two Spirit Airlines agents face theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's designer purse from Fort Lauderdale airport. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Central London descends into chaos as last-minute Christmas shoppers pack Oxford Street shoulder-to-shoulder. Footfall surges 9%, with pickpockets exploiting the crowds and transport systems overwhelmed.
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.
Two Spirit Airlines employees face petit theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's Louis Vuitton wristlet left at a Florida airport gate. Read the full investigation details.
Members of the public chased and restrained an 18-year-old suspected robber on a busy London street. The man was arrested for theft, vehicle theft, and drug possession. Read the full story.
Central London's festive hotspots descend into chaos as the 'Christmas Crush' brings dangerous overcrowding. Discover the reality of Oxford Street crowds and TfL's response.
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
George Abaraonye, ousted Oxford Union president, confessed to 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's shooting to 'get a laugh'. Read the full story of the controversy that rocked the historic debating society.
Tent encampments housing homeless migrants and Britons are appearing across central London, including outside John Lewis and near Sadiq Khan's office, despite his pledge to end rough sleeping.
George Abaraonye, the ousted Oxford Union president-elect, issues a public apology after celebrating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and its consequences.
Coronation Street December spoilers reveal Maggie Driscoll's explosive past and Will's grooming ordeal. Plus, Debbie's wedding crisis and David's baby shock. Don't miss the drama.
Actress Genevieve Chenneour reveals details of a deliberate assault in Oxford Circus, the second attack she has suffered in London in under a year, prompting safety fears.
Real Housewives star Amanda Cronin reveals how a phone mugger in Belgravia disrupted her skincare business, joining growing concerns about London street crime under Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Nottingham police are appealing for witnesses after a thief used a bizarre dance to distract a man and steal his phone on Clumber Street. Call 101 with info.
Nottinghamshire Police release CCTV of a pickpocket using strange dance moves to distract a victim before stealing his mobile phone on Clumber Street. Can you identify him?
Sadiq Khan's plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street faces backlash over crime and congestion concerns. Local residents warn it could become shoplifting hotspot. Have your say in consultation.
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch after forcing their way into a car near Oxford. Police have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses.
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
Discover how Selfridges has transformed its iconic Oxford Street store with enchanting Disney-themed Christmas displays, creating a winter wonderland for shoppers across the UK.
British pop sensation Pixie Lott joins Broadway icon Billy Porter for dazzling Christmas lights switch-on in London's West End, creating magical festive spectacle.
Discover how the 2025 Photo Oxford Festival transforms the city into a living gallery, showcasing groundbreaking work from international artists and challenging our perception of photography.
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
The iconic department store launches premium members-only space with complimentary refreshments and personal shopping services, rewarding customer loyalty in style.
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
CCTV released after brutal assault on man who tried to help woman being harassed in central London. Metropolitan Police appeal for witnesses to disturbing Oxford Street attack.