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Man spends years looking for rare book – only to find it in his local Oxfam

His search saw him trawl bookshops and specialist sellers across the UK

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Charity shop staff ‘thrilled’ as rare edition of The Hobbit fetches £3,000

The edition of JRR Tolkien’s much-loved classic was among a pile of old children’s books donated to the Oxfam bookshop in Stirling.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Two knockout summer recipes to impress with minimal effort

Chefs George Colebrook and Neil Paterson share a crisp, elderflower-scented tempura and a bright scallop crudo that prove summer cooking can be both simple and spectacular

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

'Unwanted milestone': family violence sparks crime high

Police are telling families to be alert in the lead-up to Christmas for signs of domestic violence in the wake of a shocking new report.

AAP · Dec 19, 2024

School zone dispute prompts top cop corruption referral

One of Victoria's top cops has been referred to the state's anti-corruption commission following an alleged road rage incident outside a school.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024

PM defends student protests as police warn of violence

Anti-Semitism in all forms has been condemned by all sides of politics but politicians are warning against using the term to label peaceful protests.

AAP · May 10, 2024

Police told sister of missing transgender woman to call fire brigade, Victorian coronial inquest hears

Angela Pucci Love says she believes police failed to understand ‘the level of risk’ her sister, 28-year-old Bridget Flack, faced

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023

‘Police Will Be Taking Action’: Victoria Makes Doing Nazi Salute Illegal With Massive Penalties

New legislation from the Victorian government has outlawed the Nazi salute across the state, with massive penalties.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 21, 2023

Burglaries, arsons jump but Victorian crime still down

The number people committing property and deception offences has increased in Victoria in the past year, according to new data from the Crime Statistics Agency.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Rare edition of Alice in Wonderland boosts Stirling charity shop's coffers by £3,000

The book was bought by a specialist dealer from London who visited the shop last week.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023