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£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.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison
Grammy winner Pras Michel of the Fugees receives a 14-year prison sentence for illegally funnelling foreign money into Obama's 2012 campaign. Read the full story.
Charity shop bargain hunter makes huge £140 profit
A part-time Vinted and eBay seller reveals how he turned a £17.50 charity shop spend into a £157.50 profit. Discover his incredible bargain hunting secrets and resale tips.
Democrats introduce bill to restrict Trump ballroom donations
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Democrats propose the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act to prevent potential corruption in funding Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project. Read the full story.
Leicester grenade discovery prompts city shutdown
Multiple roads in Leicester city centre remain closed after a grenade was discovered in a charity shop donation. Explosives teams are on scene as police urge public to avoid the area.
Lost photos found in charity shop camera
A woman who bought an old film camera from a Hackney charity shop discovered undeveloped photos inside. She's now trying to find the family pictured in the nostalgic snaps, believed to be from the early 2000s.
MacKenzie Scott donates $700m to HBCUs
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues her unprecedented giving, donating $700 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, rewriting the book on philanthropy.
Original 1962 Barbie found in charity shop for £8
A woman's incredible charity shop find of an original 1962 Barbie doll, purchased for just £8, could be worth over £540. Discover the full story of this vintage treasure.
Woman demands free designer clothes from charity shop
A woman's shocking attempt to claim expensive designer items for free from a charity shop has sparked outrage after she misunderstood a promotional event. The brazen customer demanded high-end pieces without payment, leaving staff and fellow shoppers stun
Rare Superman comics bought for 20p now worth thousands
A remarkable comic book find sees a 20p charity shop purchase transform into a valuable collector's item worth thousands, with rare Superman issues heading to auction.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
Charity shop blanket buy turns into smelly nightmare
A shopper's charity shop bargain turned into a household horror story when foul-smelling blankets filled her home with an unbearable stench that wouldn't wash out.
Charity Shop Secrets: 9 Tips for Finding Hidden Gems
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.
Widow fined for donating late husband's clothes to charity
A widow faces heartbreaking penalty after donating her deceased husband's belongings to The Salvation Army while navigating cancer treatment and bereavement.
£2 charity shop vase worth thousands as rare Chinese artefact
A man's £2 charity shop purchase turned into the find of a lifetime when experts identified it as a valuable 18th-century Chinese vase, set to fetch thousands at auction.
Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow
The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.
Brad Marchand coaches cancer charity hockey game
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand steps off the ice and onto the bench as volunteer coach for emotional cancer charity hockey game, supporting young fan battling the disease.
US Governors Face Backlash Over Charity Donations
Multiple US state governors are under scrutiny after investigation reveals they used campaign funds for personal charitable donations, raising ethical questions about political giving practices.
Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.
£3.50 charity cardigan revealed as £350 designer item
A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find sees a £3.50 purchase revealed as a premium designer cardigan worth 100 times its price tag in this remarkable thrifting success story.
Woman finds £1,400 boots for just £14 in charity shop
A savvy shopper's charity shop visit turned into the deal of a lifetime when she discovered designer leather boots worth over £1,400 for just £14. Discover how to spot hidden gems in charity shops.
Welsh Town Crowned UK's Best Charity Shopping Destination
Discover why a picturesque Welsh town is beating major cities to become Britain's ultimate destination for sustainable fashion finds and incredible charity shop treasures.
Victoria Beckham Foundation dissolved after financial review
The Victoria Beckham Foundation has officially ceased operations following an independent review that raised serious questions about its financial management and charitable impact.
Ghost Face Mask Found in Charity Shop for £2.99
A bargain hunter's incredible charity shop find reveals an original Ghost Face mask from Scream, purchased for just £2.99 instead of £40, sparking viral excitement among horror fans.
Samaritans accused of bullying over branch closures
Exclusive: The Samaritans charity faces explosive claims of suppressing dissent and bullying staff over controversial plans to shut down local branches across the UK, threatening its vital mental health support network.
Rare Harry Potter book found in charity shop donation
A remarkable first edition Harry Potter novel discovered in a charity shop donation could be worth over £20,000 after a volunteer's sharp eyes spotted the literary treasure.
Dawn O'Porter sells 100 wardrobe items for charity
Television presenter Dawn O'Porter is parting with 100 vibrant pieces from her iconic wardrobe in a major charity sale, raising funds for causes close to her heart while sharing her unique fashion philosophy.
Charity shop £1.50 cups worth £1,000 in shock find
A bargain hunter's £1.50 charity shop purchase revealed itself to be a valuable piece of vintage Royal Doulton worth nearly £1,000 at auction.
Anne Hathaway's Rare Night Out With Husband in New York
Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway makes a glamorous public appearance with husband Adam Shulman at the Golden Heart charity gala in New York, marking one of their rare joint outings this year.
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