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Government to ban trail hunting in animal welfare push

The government announces a ban on trail hunting to prevent its use as a cover for illegal foxhunting. The move, part of a new animal welfare strategy, follows years of clashes and evidence of law-breaking.

Trail Hunting Ban Announced by Government

The UK government will ban trail hunting, fearing it's a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting. A consultation starts next year. Read the full details.

Trail hunting ban set to end Boxing Day tradition

The government will launch a consultation to ban trail hunting, aiming to close a 'smokescreen' for illegal fox hunting. Read the full details of the proposed animal welfare changes.

Riley Green hunting photos spark fan outrage

Country star Riley Green faces backlash after posting graphic images with a slain deer, dividing fans just months after his own hunting injury. Read the full story.

£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.

France halts €2m Pascal calculator export

A rare 1642 calculating machine by Blaise Pascal, valued at over €2m, has been withdrawn from auction after a French court blocked its export, declaring it a potential national treasure.

Honest man gets nothing for £616k gold bar find

A man in France who reported discovering gold bars worth £616,000 in his garden faces receiving no reward. Discover the legal battle over the hidden treasure and its surprising outcome.

East of England: UK's Treasure Capital Revealed

Record-breaking treasure finds hit the UK in 2024, with the east of England uncovering the most precious historical objects. Discover the Viking coins and Roman artefacts rewriting history.

Lost Florentine Diamond: Century-Old Mystery Unsolved

One of history's most magnificent diamonds - the 137-carat Florentine - disappeared without trace nearly a century ago. This is the story of the Medici treasure that captivated empires and vanished into thin air.

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.

Homeowner finds mysterious safe behind kitchen cupboards

A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.

California permanently bans swan hunting

California implements permanent ban on swan hunting after years of debate, protecting trumpeter swans while facing opposition from hunting communities and indigenous groups.

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.

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