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Protesters throw food at Imperial State Crown in Tower of London
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
Tower of London protest: four arrested after crown jewels incident
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Food thrown at Crown Jewels display in London protest
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Custard thrown at Crown Jewels in Tower of London protest
Four protesters arrested after custard and apple crumble thrown at the Imperial State Crown display. Group demands citizen's assembly to 'tax extreme wealth'. Full story.
Tower of London closed after crown display vandalised
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at the Imperial State Crown display. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Get the latest updates.
Tower of London closed after Crown Jewels case defaced
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at a Crown Jewels display case. Four people are in custody. Follow for live updates.
Officer stole nude photos from women during traffic stops
A former Missouri police officer has pleaded guilty to illegally searching the phones of 20 women to obtain intimate images. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Swallowed Fabergé pendant recovered by police
A unique Fabergé pendant, swallowed by a suspect, has been recovered after a six-day police watch. The £14,250 Octopussy-inspired jewel is now evidence. Read the full story.
South London teen jailed for crashing stolen car into ambulance
A 19-year-old from Bexleyheath has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous police chase that ended with a stolen car ploughing into an ambulance. Read the full story.
£500k Historic Army Sketches Destroyed in Van Fire
A collection of 1,700 irreplaceable military drawings, valued at £500,000, was lost after a van was stolen in Livingston and set ablaze. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Ultimate Festive Gift
Discover why premium extra virgin olive oil has replaced wine as the must-have gift this festive season. Explore top brands and expert tasting tips for the perfect present.
Edinburgh's £900 festive nutcracker stolen from bar
An eight-foot nutcracker named Nolan was stolen from an Edinburgh cocktail bar, causing a catastrophic financial blow. Manager Paul Paxton speaks out. Help find the thief.
E-bike thief steals £900 Nutcracker statue in Edinburgh
A festive thief on an e-bike snatched an eight-foot Nutcracker statue from an Edinburgh bar, causing £350 damage. Police are investigating the brazen theft captured on CCTV.
Michelin restaurant theft: £800 meat stolen in London
A serial thief targeting Michelin-starred restaurants has stolen £800 worth of premium meat from Galvin La Chapelle. Police investigate possible connection to earlier langoustine theft.
Chelsea restaurant's £200 shellfish stolen in heist
A woman was caught on CCTV stealing £200 worth of langoustines from Elystan Street, a Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant. The theft forced the venue to remove a signature dish from its menu.
£200 langoustine stolen from Chelsea restaurant
A Michelin-starred Chelsea restaurant is £200 out of pocket after a 'bizarre' theft of a langoustine delivery. Police are investigating the early morning seafood snatch.
Four new arrests in Louvre £76m jewel heist investigation
French police detain four more suspects in the audacious Louvre museum theft. The £76 million haul of French Crown Jewels, including Napoleon's gifts, is still missing. Follow the latest developments.
Four More Arrests in €88m Louvre Jewels Heist
French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.
Four arrested in £76m Louvre jewel heist
Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.
Police hunt 'bizarre dance' phone thief in Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police seek man who used strange dancing to steal phone. Suspect pretended to be drunk before theft on Clumber Street. Contact police with information.
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's £270k artwork
A man has been sentenced for stealing a Banksy print valued at £270,000 to settle drug debts. Discover the full story of this London art theft and its consequences.
Four arrested after £1.5m Oxford raid
Masked robbers stole a £450k watch and £1.1m in Bitcoin after forcing their way into a car in Oxford. Police have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses.
Gallery Closes After Banksy Theft, CEO Warns London Art Unsafe
A London gallery boss reveals his Fitzrovia space was abandoned after a £270,000 Banksy heist. Discover the security failures and the warning to other art houses.
Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: An In-Depth Analysis
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.
Louvre heist: €88m jewels stolen in bungled burglary
A dramatic heist at the Louvre saw thieves steal priceless French crown jewels worth €88m. Discover how the bungled burglary unfolded and its cinematic parallels.
UK Parcel Theft Crisis: Share Your Experiences
The Guardian investigates Britain's growing parcel theft epidemic. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we examine this national crisis affecting millions.
Bond Street's Crown Jewels Christmas Lights Switch On
Bond Street dazzles with over 80,000 sustainable LED lights inspired by the Crown Jewels. Discover the festive displays and charity initiatives lighting up London's luxury destination.
Woman's High-Speed Chase from California to Mexico
Alyssa Wilson stole a minivan from a sober living home and led police on a dramatic high-speed pursuit across counties before crossing into Mexico. Read the full story.
Men jailed after care home crash kills two residents
Two men have been sentenced after a stolen BMW crashed into a Sunderland care home during a police chase, killing two elderly women. Read the full details of this tragic case.
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