Thief stole £350 of Next goods in Metrocentre
Kiera Johnson stole £353.50 of goods from Next in the Metrocentre. The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to theft from a shop at Newcastle Magistrates' Court.
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£100k haul of fake 'poor-quality' toys seized from Strangeways shops
Around £100,000 worth of fake and 'poor-quality' toys were seized from shops in Manchester's Strangeways area by police and Trading Standards officers.
Tesco car park fire: Glasgow store evacuated as car destroyed
A car was destroyed in a fire in the underground car park of a Tesco store in Glasgow's Maryhill area, prompting an evacuation. No injuries were reported.
CCTV released after teen robbed on London train
British Transport Police released CCTV images of four young men after a teenage boy was robbed on a train between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands on July 22.
Newport toy warning: thousands of fakes seized after injuries
Thousands of counterfeit toys have been seized in Newport after children were injured by "exploding" squishy toys. Parents are urged to check safety marks and report concerns.
CCTV appeal after boy, 13, robbed at knifepoint in park
Police appeal for a man to come forward after a 13-year-old boy was robbed at knifepoint in Calderstones Park. Three men, all 18, have been arrested and bailed.
Tourist Caught Urinating Outside Phuket Shop on CCTV
CCTV shows a woman urinating outside a beachwear shop in Phuket, Thailand. The clip was posted on Phuket Times' Facebook page on August 15.
Rochdale deli thieves steal only a Fanta and cigarettes
Thieves broke into Healey Deli in Rochdale but only made off with a can of Fanta Fruit Twist and a pack of cigarettes, causing damage but little loss.
Tynemouth Pier Vandalism: £20k Damage Forces Closure
Vandals caused £20,000 damage to Tynemouth's North Pier, forcing its closure just days after a £4.5m restoration. Councillor Lewis Bartoli condemned the act as 'unforgivable'.
Influencer Jailed for Cannabis Smuggling Among Worst Drug Mules
Ellie Crampsie was sentenced to 16 months after smuggling 17.7kg of cannabis worth up to £151,000 through Edinburgh Airport, among other cases of Brits caught as drug couriers.
Carer admits stealing £8,000 from vulnerable OAP in Glasgow
Gaynor Ewart, 49, admitted embezzling £8,000 from an elderly woman at a supported housing complex in Thornliebank between June 2022 and June 2023.
Driver hears loud noise, asked for £450 in wing mirror scam
A driver heard a loud clanging noise while driving, then was approached by a man demanding £450 for a smashed wing mirror. The teacher later discovered the car had false plates and avoided paying.
Dog food recall after reports of suspected eye issues in pets
Years, a premium dog food brand, recalls products after 57 reports of suspected dry eye in dogs, linked to buckwheat ingredient.
London is UK's phone theft epicentre, data reveals
London is the epicentre of phone thefts in England and Wales, with over 72,000 incidents in 2025, accounting for 87% of all such crimes, despite a 13% fall year-on-year.
Convicted killer steals empty till in Sunderland pub robbery
Convicted killer Thomas Brand, 52, stole an empty till from a Sunderland pub after threatening to kill staff, and is now back behind bars.
Man arrested at Tokyo airport with 200 lizards in socks
A 23-year-old man was arrested at Tokyo's Haneda Airport after customs found about 200 live lizards hidden in 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase.
Woman 'dies' in carpark, comes back to life, gets parking ticket
A 54-year-old woman who collapsed and had no pulse in an Auckland supermarket carpark was revived by a passer-by, then found she'd been issued a parking fine for overstaying the 90-minute limit.
Builders find £7.6m gold treasure in Belgian brewery
A construction crew in Belgium unearthed £7.6m in gold bars and sovereign coins during a brewery renovation, police confirmed.
Cannabis gardener jailed after police raid in Wishaw
A cannabis gardener has been jailed for 18 months after police raided a house in Wishaw, finding 130 plants worth up to £78,000.
County Durham trio fined for fly-tipping in alley and allotment
Three people from County Durham have been fined for dumping waste in an alley and an allotment. Thomas Tyers, Jennifer Jordan Moore, and Lilly Hogg face large bills after court cases.
Mum tracks down stolen Audi after police 'failed to act'
A mother-of-four from Little Hulton tracked down her stolen Audi herself after police took no action, finding it with switched number plates in Colne, Lancashire.
Trump's bulging backside sparks wild theories as 'nappy gate' rages on
A candid video of Donald Trump has sparked wild social media speculation about what could be causing a bulge in the back of his suit – and the nappy rumours aren't dying down any time soon
Bootle sex shop bids to stay open with late night licence bid
Scandals Adult Store in Bootle has applied to Sefton Council for a sex shop licence with late night opening hours, as public notices reveal local decisions.
Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Sicilian museum heist
Thieves bypassed security at the MuMe museum in Messina, stealing four Antonello da Messina works, including three panels of the Polittico di San Gregorio.
Salon customer flees without paying £85 after pamper session
A woman enjoyed a two-hour manicure and pedicure at New Milton Nails in Hampshire, then fled in a waiting car without paying her £85 bill, leaving the owner out of pocket.
Neighbour Post Theft: Shopper Plans Drastic Action
A frustrated shopper plans drastic action after their neighbour repeatedly steals post, with video proof. The UK law states theft carries up to seven years in prison.
Drone Strike Fire at Wildberries Warehouse Near Kremlin
A Wildberries warehouse near Moscow caught fire after a reported drone attack, the second such incident for the Russian retailer.
Neighbour Caught Stealing Post Won't Stop - Resident Plans Revenge
A woman allegedly caught on camera stealing neighbours' post and packages won't stop, prompting a resident to plan revenge after police involvement and flyers failed to deter her.
Brothers jailed for £71k Pokémon card thefts (15.08.2026)
Two brothers have been jailed after stealing roughly £71,000 worth of stock, including rare Pokémon cards, in burglaries across Warrington and Rugby.
Brothers jailed for £62,000 Pokémon card theft
Shane and Keith Johnson have been jailed after stealing £62,000 worth of Pokémon cards from a Warrington shop, with overwhelming evidence leading to guilty pleas.
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