Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
We review All Bar One's festive menu in Sheffield, featuring cocktails with Mallow & Marsh and Absolut Vodka, plus burgers and small plates. Find out what's worth ordering this Christmas.
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.
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.
A 3,500-pound bronze RoboCop statue now stands guard in Detroit's Eastern Market, culminating a 15-year fan-driven campaign. Discover the story behind this cinematic tribute.
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.
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.
The widow of Luciano Pavarotti is furious after a statue of the tenor was surrounded by an 'ugly' ice rink in Pesaro, Italy. The mayor has apologised for the 'mistake'.
Wigan's controversial 20ft golden statue is back for Christmas after locals campaigned for its return. The Roman gladiator figure had been removed following council complaints.
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.
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.
Discover the top Christmas markets in London for 2025, from Columbia Road to Spitalfields, plus festive dining, ice skating, and theatre. Your essential guide to December in the capital.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The Churchill Arms in Kensington has unveiled its spectacular annual Christmas display, featuring 90 conifer trees and thousands of fairy lights. Discover this global attraction.
London's Sky Garden transforms into a winter wonderland with live music, Moët & Chandon cocktails, and sky-high festive menus. Book now for a glamorous Christmas celebration.
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.
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.
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.
A new bronze statue of Bridget Jones has been unveiled in Leicester Square, celebrating 25 years of the iconic rom-com heroine. Find out where to see this free attraction.
A new bronze statue of Bridget Jones has been unveiled in London's Leicester Square, with Helen Fielding and Renée Zellweger in attendance. Discover the story behind this tribute to a British icon.
Helen Fielding and Renée Zellweger unveil bronze Bridget Jones statue marking 30 years of Britain's beloved singleton. Discover the story behind London's newest cultural landmark.
Sally Phillips drops an F-bomb live on BBC during the Bridget Jones statue unveiling in Leicester Square. Discover the chaos and the statue's iconic 'mummy pants'.
London's beloved singleton Bridget Jones immortalised with a bronze statue in Leicester Square, joining the 'Scenes in The Square' movie trail. Discover this new cultural landmark.
New research reveals a generational divide in Christmas gift-giving etiquette, with 20% of Gen Z and Millennials seeing nothing wrong with unwrapped presents. Discover the festive trends.
The Guardian investigates Britain's growing parcel theft epidemic. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we examine this national crisis affecting millions.
Discover the Boots Showstopper Beauty Box with 26 premium products worth £448.09 for just £90. The perfect Christmas treat for skincare, makeup and fragrance lovers.