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Friend vanishes with couple's £12,000 life savings

A devastated couple reveal how a woman they considered a close friend disappeared after they entrusted her with £12,000 for a house deposit, leaving them financially ruined and heartbroken.

Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare

A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.

Louvre Crown of Thorns relic targeted in heist attempt

French police are hunting thieves who attempted to steal the Crown of Thorns relic from the Louvre Museum in a dramatic security breach that has raised serious questions about protection of France's cultural treasures.

Get Your Full Rental Deposit Back - Expert Guide

Discover expert tips and legal rights that could save you hundreds of pounds when moving out of your rental property. Learn what landlords can and cannot deduct from your deposit.

House Sitters Steal Prized Babe Ruth Baseball Memorabilia

A California couple's dream holiday turns into a nightmare as trusted house sitters allegedly ransack their home, making off with irreplaceable Babe Ruth-signed baseballs and other valuable collectables in a shocking breach of trust.

Why Police Can't Recover Your Stolen Phone

Exclusive investigation reveals why British police struggle to retrieve stolen mobile phones despite advanced tracking technology, as brazen thieves exploit legal loopholes and overwhelmed forces.

Sweat Equity: New Path to Homeownership in UK

Discover how 'sweat equity' programmes are helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder by exchanging labour for deposits in this groundbreaking housing solution.

Devon 4-Bed Home with Private Pool for £575k

A stunning four-bedroom detached house in sought-after Devon, featuring a magnificent 32ft private swimming pool, has come to market. Priced at £575,000, this property offers a rare opportunity for idyllic West Country living.

Builder stole £250k Banksy print for home gallery

A builder stands accused of stealing a rare, heart-themed Banksy print valued at a quarter of a million pounds from a social club to add to his private collection of 'Love'-themed artworks.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

British Pope's sacred relic stolen in Venezuela church heist

A priceless 19th-century Catholic relic, a bone fragment of the British-born millennial Pope Leo XIV, has been stolen from a church in Venezuela. The theft has sparked an international investigation and outrage amongst the faithful.

Australia's Radical 2% Deposit Home Scheme Launches

Australia launches a radical £1.2 billion housing initiative, enabling first-time buyers to purchase with just a 2% deposit. But will this ambitious scheme cool the market or fuel a price surge? Exclusive analysis inside.

Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea

The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.

UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running

UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.

Stolen Jaguar rams police cars in dramatic London chase

Shocking moment an audacious suspect in a stolen Jaguar rams into unmarked police cars during a dramatic daylight chase through residential streets in North London. Exclusive footage reveals the high-stakes operation.

Southport house for sale comes with a giant ball pit

A unique three-bedroom house in Southport, Merseyside, has hit the market with an extraordinary feature: a massive, multi-coloured ball pit filling the entire living room, capturing the imagination of buyers and nostalgic adults alike.

Girl Gang Dines & Dashes on £130 Curry Feast in Birmingham

A group of young women has been caught on camera fleeing a Birmingham curry house without paying their £130 bill, leaving staff furious. The dine-and-dash incident involved a lavish order of chicken tikka masala, pilau rice, and naan bread.

Labour Scraps Home Guarantee Scheme for First-Time Buyers

The Albanese government has officially terminated the Home Guarantee Scheme, a flagship initiative designed to help Australians get on the property ladder with smaller deposits, sparking outrage from aspiring homeowners.

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