Woman finds £2,000 Valentino bag in charity shop
A savvy shopper discovered a designer Valentino bag worth nearly £2,000 in a London charity shop for just £250. Her top tip? Hunt in affluent areas for hidden gems.
A savvy shopper discovered a designer Valentino bag worth nearly £2,000 in a London charity shop for just £250. Her top tip? Hunt in affluent areas for hidden gems.
St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie is a leading contender for the Rangers CEO vacancy. The 47-year-old, who withdrew from the process 18 months ago, is now firmly back in the frame.
SNP's John Swinney pushes for independence referendum, Labour's Anas Sarwar targets 'competence', and Tory Russell Findlay focuses on tax cuts as the Holyrood election campaign begins. Read their key pitches.
Prince Harry will not return to the HIV/AIDS charity he co-founded, Sentebale, after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.
Prince Harry will not return to the 'tarnished' HIV/AIDS charity Sentebale after a bitter public feud with its chair led to a funding crisis, mass resignations, and severe cuts. Discover the full story.
A Scottish Boxing Day fun run's results are void after organisers discovered widespread cheating with GPS devices. The event raised over £1,200 for mental health charity Mikeysline. Discover the full story and the future of the race.
A foundation honouring snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin deleted a post wrongly stating $500k from a record surf went to a business. It later admitted only $10,000 was paid. Read the full story.
Bill Houghton, 80, crafts hundreds of wooden toys for children living in poverty in Wigan. Inspired by a three-year-old with no toys, his work supports the Daffodil Dreams charity. Read his heartwarming story.
U2's Bono joined Glen Hansard and Imelda May for a rousing Christmas Eve busking session in Dublin, raising vital funds for the homeless. Read about the star-studded 15th anniversary event.
A 61-year-old hiker was crushed by a herd of cattle in the Scottish Highlands, suffering ten broken ribs. She survived by 'playing dead' until rescued by Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. Read her incredible story of survival.
Hollywood star Ewan McGregor made a festive surprise at a charity Christmas party in Maryhill, Scotland, mingling with families and donning a Grinch hat. Discover the heartwarming community event.
Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex mark their charity's fifth year with a new name, Archewell Philanthropies, and detail its work on AI, digital safety, and aid for Gaza and Ukraine. Discover their renewed mission.
Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.
Family of Owen Henderson speak out after his death during charity boxing training becomes fourth fatality linked to Ultra White Collar Boxing events company.
Fans are outraged as Cheryl Tweedy's name is removed from the Newcastle youth centre she helped raise £1million for. Discover the royal charity's explanation.
The Charity Commission faces backlash for refusing to investigate East London Mosque's ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity fun run, sparking discrimination claims.
Kind-hearted Denmark football supporters, banned from sharing sausages with fans, donated 1000 special Danish sausages to a homeless charity in Glasgow ahead of their crucial World Cup match against Scotland.
A puppy named Stormzy, found badly injured on the streets, makes an incredible recovery after 22 days with the Happy Doggo charity, defying vets who suggested euthanasia.
Leading homelessness charity Crisis calls on Shelter to embrace direct housing provision after successful pilot. Could this transform Britain's approach to rough sleeping?
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Discover how the StreetSmart campaign enables diners to support homelessness charities simply by enjoying meals at participating restaurants across the UK.
Explosive fallout as Rangers and Celtic clash over refereeing standards after dramatic League Cup semi-final, with VAR at the centre of the storm.
An Edinburgh-based children's charity supporting young Ukrainian refugees issues urgent appeal as funding crisis threatens vital services for traumatised children.
Discover how St Mirren FC is redefining success in Scottish football with their gritty, determined approach that proves substance often trumps style in the beautiful game.
Discover the expert strategies that charity shop volunteers use to uncover designer labels and valuable items for pennies. Learn when to shop, what to look for, and how to spot quality pieces.
A widow faces heartbreaking penalty after donating her deceased husband's belongings to The Salvation Army while navigating cancer treatment and bereavement.