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Antiques Roadshow: £100 Tea Set Valued at Over £2,500

A BBC Antiques Roadshow guest was left speechless after a Chinese tea set, destined for a charity shop, received a valuation over ten times her estimate. Discover the fascinating story behind the 1947 set.

UK's Best Nursery Furniture Brands for 2025

Discover the top nursery furniture brands in the UK for 2025. From sustainable designs to budget-friendly sets, find the perfect pieces for your baby's first bedroom.

French Presidential Butler Stole Historic Tableware

The chief butler at France's Elysée Palace has confessed to stealing hundreds of antique plates and dishes used to entertain King Charles. Discover the details of the two-year theft operation.

Ikea Opens First New Zealand Store in Auckland

Shoppers queued for hours as Ikea finally opened its doors in New Zealand, ending a decades-long wait. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon cut the ribbon at the Auckland store.

Furniture chain files bankruptcy, stores closing

American Signature Inc, parent of Value City Furniture, files Chapter 11 bankruptcy with over $500M liabilities. Stores across multiple states closing with massive clearance sales ongoing. Shop now before inventory disappears.

£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune

A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.

John Lewis Garden Furniture Sale: 50% Off End of Season

Discover massive savings on outdoor furniture as UK retailers including John Lewis launch end-of-season sales. Perfect time to upgrade your garden with sofas, dining sets and accessories at unprecedented discounts.

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.

Antiques Roadshow ring exposed as worthless glass

A stunning colour-changing ring that captivated Antiques Roadshow experts was revealed to be nothing more than 'dirty glass' in a shocking valuation reversal that left its owner devastated.

Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested

Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'

Royal pearl tiara sells for £189,000 at auction

A magnificent pearl and diamond tiara worn by generations of aristocratic women at royal occasions fetches nearly £200,000 at auction, marking a significant moment in British jewellery history.

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