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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.

Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years

Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.

£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.

Signal failure causes travel chaos at London Waterloo

Commuters faced severe disruption as a significant signal failure near London's Waterloo station brought South Western Railway services to a standstill, causing extensive delays and cancellations during peak travel hours.

Waterloo Road actor jailed for builder fraud scam

Former Waterloo Road actor Zachary Sutcliffe has been sentenced to prison after running a fraudulent building business that left customers thousands out of pocket while pretending to be a successful BBC star.

£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.

£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.

300-year-old Spanish coins found on Florida beach

A Florida beachcomber's routine stroll turned into a historic discovery when he unearthed a trove of 18th-century Spanish silver coins, believed to be from a 1715 shipwreck revealed by recent hurricane activity.

Corrie legend Helen Worth joins Waterloo Road

Coronation Street icon Helen Worth, famous for playing Gail Platt for over 50 years, makes a stunning move to BBC's Waterloo Road in a major casting shake-up that's set to thrill soap fans.

Million-pound coin haul found off Florida coast

Divers discover rare Spanish colonial coins worth over £1 million in spectacular underwater find along Florida's famous Treasure Coast, rewriting history one coin at a time.

Sydney Council Backs Plan for 31,000 New Homes

A landmark decision by a Sydney council paves the way for up to 31,000 new homes in Waterloo, promising to tackle the housing crisis while facing significant local opposition over density and infrastructure concerns.

NJ Duo's Trash-Picking YouTube Channel Goes Viral

Discover the story of Matt and Jason, the New Jersey duo whose YouTube channel, documenting their extraordinary trash-picking finds, has captivated millions and sparked a viral sensation across the pond.

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