3 d. ago ‘A lot of money to be made’: Paris hit with spate of €1m handbag heists

Police say ease of re-selling, twinned with growing demand, has encouraged gangs to target luxury leather goodsA series of million-euro robberies of luxury handbags from boutiques and brand headquarters in Paris has shown that high-value leather goods are now a bigger target for organised criminals than jewels or cash, as French police pursue sophisticated gangs targeting designer bags.Paris has been the scene of several high-profile robberies of handbags over the past year, fuelled by the growing global demand for designer leather goods, which are increasingly being displayed by influencers on social media. As designer handbags sell for record prices at auction – with the late singer Jane Birkin’s Hermès bag fetching €8.6m (£7.4m) this summer – prices are rising in boutiques and secondhand bags are gaining value as collectors’ items. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Manhunt for masked thieves as thousands of pounds worth of Labubu dolls stolen

Labubus, collectible toys from a Hong Kong artist that look like monsters with a toothy grin, have become a growing Tiktok trend across the world in recent months

Politics

3 d. ago Shoplifter, 28, who stole hundreds of pounds worth of meat and laundry products is jailed

The man described by police as 'among the most prolific' shoplifters has finally been jailed.

Events

4 d. ago Prince Andrew linked to FOURTH man accused of sex with teenage girls

Jeffrey Epstein’s long-term butler has told how Prince Andrew enjoyed afternoon tea in Saint-Tropez with his boss and disgraced British photographer David Hamilton

Politics

4 d. ago Prince Andrew’s links to fourth man accused of sex with teen girls through 'pamper parties'

The former butler of the Duke of York's paedophile pal, Jeffrey Epstein, has told how the royal enjoyed afternoon tea in Saint-Tropez with his boss and disgraced British photographer David Hamilton

Politics

6 d. ago Two British women ‘lose luxury goods worth £866,000 in Saint

The tourists lost luxury items including 11 Birkin bags after their room in a five-star hotel was raided by burglars, according to local media.

Economics

6 d. ago Were two British women robbed of luxury bags, jewellery and cash worth nearly £900k from Saint Tropez hotel room? Shock claim in French media

The same hotel has been plagued with several break-ins this summer, where wealthy guests have lost thousands of pounds in cash and prized possessions.

Economics

6 d. ago Two wealthy British women 'lose 11 Birkin bags, jewellery and cash worth nearly a MILLION pounds after their Saint

The same hotel has been plagued with several break-ins this summer, where wealthy guests have lost thousands of pounds in cash and prized possessions.

Economics

6 d. ago Two wealthy British women 'lose 11 Birkin bags, jewellery and cash worth nearly a MILLION pounds after their Saint Tropez hotel room is raided'

The same hotel has been plagued with several break-ins this summer, where wealthy guests have lost thousands of pounds in cash and prized possessions.

Economics

6 d. ago Police raid seven shops 'after receiving intelligence' and find huge £37,500 haul

Items worth tens of thousands of pounds were recovered

Economics

7 d. ago Leggy Kate Moss uses £35K Birkin as a beach bag while joining bikini

The supermodel, 51, was spotting toting the pricey accessory, which was left open and covered in sand, as she strolled along the beach.

Economics

7 d. ago Leggy Kate Moss uses a £35K Birkin as a beach bag while joining bikini

The supermodel, 51, was spotting toting the pricey accessory, which was left open and covered in sand, as she strolled along the beach.

Economics

8 d. ago The huge cartel cocaine 'mother ships' that constantly circle Britain: Inside the cat and mouse battle on the high seas between drug lords and special forces

EXCLUSIVE: Police warn tens of millions of pounds worth of drugs are being trafficked into Britain using the tactic - and are urging coastal communities to be on high alert.

Events

1 week ago Airbnb guest says images were altered in false £12,000 damage claim

Woman wins apology and refund of almost £4,300 after claiming host’s photos were digitally manipulatedAirbnb has apologised to a woman after an apartment host falsely claimed she had caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage and used images she says were digitally manipulated to back up his allegations.The London-based academic was refunded almost £4,300, and an internal review of how the case was dealt with has been launched at the short-term accommodation rental company. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Luke Littler 'annihilated' World Matchplay star's husband aged 12 after savage prediction

Women's World Matchplay star Lorraine Winstanley recalls seeing her husband lose to a 12-year-old Luke Littler before going on to work with the 2025 world champion

Politics

3 w. ago Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, shows off recent weight loss with bikini

Leonardo DiCaprio showed off his new slimmed-down physique while enjoying a luxury getaway with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti over the weekend. 

Politics

4 w. ago Reese Witherspoon captured in VERY saucy photos with financier Oliver Haarmann.. as her cheeky pet name for him is revealed

Reese Witherspoon looked totally loved-up with boyfriend Oliver Haarmann as the pair passionately kissed during a holiday in Saint-Tropez on Saturday.

Culture

last month Lauren Sanchez totes black Hermes bag in NYC... amid fashion world buzz over Jane Birkin's original $10M Birkin

Lauren Sanchez rocked a black Birkin as she joined her husband Jeff Bezos in New York City over the weekend - after reportedly losing $10.1M bid for the original.

Politics

last month Oasis fans discover true value of old gig tickets as people rake in small fortune

Oasis fans who are lucky enough to have secured a physical ticket for the band's upcoming reunion tour are being urged to keep hold of it, as it could be worth hundreds of pounds in the future

Sport

last month Lauren Sanchez totes black Hermes bag in NYC after allegedly losing $10M bid for Jane Birkin's original Birkin

Lauren Sanchez rocked a black Birkin as she joined her husband Jeff Bezos in New York City over the weekend - after reportedly losing $10.1M bid for the original.

Politics