Hitler painting shredded by Jimmy Carr `was a fake' says art expert

Jonathan Sacerdoti (2022). Hitler painting shredded by Jimmy Carr `was a fake' says art expert. The Jewish Chronicle. 27 October.

Uniform, beret, photograph stolen at grand opening of Peterborough Military Museum

Alex Schummer (2022). Uniform, beret, photograph stolen at grand opening of Peterborough Military Museum. The Record. 26 October.

Government delays bill allowing nationals to return items on moral grounds

Geraldine Kendall Adams (2022). Government delays bill allowing nationals to return items on moral grounds. Museums Association. 21 October.

St Helens artist devastated as personal painting 'stolen' from elderly dad's property

Conal Cunningham (2022). St Helens artist devastated as personal painting 'stolen' from elderly dad's property. St Helens Star. 19 October.

Stolen Tasmanian Aboriginal artefacts are finally home. But there's a catch: they're only on loan

Sarah Aitken (2022). Stolen Tasmanian Aboriginal artefacts are finally home. But there's a catch: they're only on loan. The Guardian. 19 October.

Painting Stolen from New York Gallery Ramiken Crucible's Group Show During Frieze London

Karen Ho (2022). Painting Stolen from New York Gallery Ramiken Crucible's Group Show During Frieze London. ARTnews. 18 October.

It's Time to Return the Elgin Marbles

Eli Abrams (2022). It's Time to Return the Elgin Marbles. The National Herald. 17 October.

The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?

Catherine Bennett (2022). The palace is dripping in diamonds, so why bring out the disputed Koh-i-noor?. The Observer. 15 October.

Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Van Gogh's Sunflowers

Damien Gayle (2022). Just Stop Oil activists throw soup at Van Gogh's Sunflowers. The Guardian. 14 October.

Four arrested after being caught metal detecting at historic monument

Johnny Amos (2022). Four arrested after being caught metal detecting at historic monument. East Anglian Daily Times. 14 October.

It's time to discuss the repatriation of our looted artefacts

Ed Vaizey (2022). It's time to discuss the repatriation of our looted artefacts. The Times. 13 October.

Elgin Marbles: New body aims to return sculptures to Greece

Katie Razzall (2022). Elgin Marbles: New body aims to return sculptures to Greece. BBC News. 13 October.

Ronnie Wood's Rembrandt: Rolling Stones star, 75, recreated stolen masterpiece and wants to orchestrate a 'reverse heist' to put his picture up in museum

Emma Powell (2022). Ronnie Wood's Rembrandt: Rolling Stones star, 75, recreated stolen masterpiece and wants to orchestrate a 'reverse heist' to put his picture up in museum. The Daily Mail. 13 October.

Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts

Vanessa Romo (2022). Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts. NPR. 12 October.

'It's about ethics': Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes

David Smith (2022). 'It's about ethics': Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes. The Guardian. 11 October.

Illegal metal detecting at Richborough Roman fort near Sandwich leads to increased security

Rhys Griffiths (2022). Illegal metal detecting at Richborough Roman fort near Sandwich leads to increased security. Kent Online. 10 October.

Historic chapel in Dorset damaged in suspected break-in attempt

ITV (2022). Historic chapel in Dorset damaged in suspected break-in attempt. ITV. 6 October.

The ghosts of colonialism at the Pitt Rivers Museum

Andrew Dickson (2022). The ghosts of colonialism at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Prospect Magazine. 6 October.

Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt

Taylor Dafoe (2022). Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt. ArtNet News. 6 October.

Heritage crime at St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury: Police appeal

Tom Harris (2022). Heritage crime at St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury: Police appeal. Bridport News. 5 October.

UNESCO: Reclaiming the Parthenon Sculptures as a Global Public Good

George Vardas (2022). UNESCO: Reclaiming the Parthenon Sculptures as a Global Public Good. Greek City Times. 4 October.

Greeks are hoping to enlist the King in battle to return Elgin Marbles to Athens

Claire Duffin (2022). Greeks are hoping to enlist the King in battle to return Elgin Marbles to Athens. The Daily Mail. 2 October.

Greek-Canadian Plastics Man Pledges Fortune for Parthenon Marbles Return

The National Herald (2022). Greek-Canadian Plastics Man Pledges Fortune for Parthenon Marbles Return. The National Herald. 2 October.

Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure

Alisha Rahaman Sarkar (2022). Two UK museums open up their collection to Cambodian archaeologists looking for looted treasure. Independent. 30 September.

Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn

Mouhamad Rachini (2022). Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn. CBC. 30 September.

Partners come together in fight against heritage crime

Sam Allcock (2022). Partners come together in fight against heritage crime. Business Lancashire. 30 September.

Graffiti on Chester's historic city walls and buildings leads to three arrests

Angela Ferguson (2022). Graffiti on Chester's historic city walls and buildings leads to three arrests. Cheshire Live. 30 September.

New Charities Act may compel museums to return cultural artifacts

Duncan Howitt-Marshall (2022). New Charities Act may compel museums to return cultural artifacts. eKathimerini. 30 September.

Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France

Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto (2022). Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France. Vanguard. 29 September.

Scots urged to help hunt for art by Australia's `stolen generations' of children

PA News Agency (2022). Scots urged to help hunt for art by Australia's `stolen generations' of children. Redditch & Alcester Advertiser. 29 September.

Old Master upgrades: how dealer James Stunt's `sleepers' became autograph Van Dycks worth millions

Georgina Adam, Mark Hollingsworth (2022). Old Master upgrades: how dealer James Stunt's `sleepers' became autograph Van Dycks worth millions. The Art Newspaper. 29 September.

British art dealer Robert Newland pleads guilty to conspiring with Inigo Philbrick to defraud collectors and financiers

Daniel Cassady (2022). British art dealer Robert Newland pleads guilty to conspiring with Inigo Philbrick to defraud collectors and financiers. The Art Newspaper. 26 September.

Museums in England and Wales to gain powers to dispose of objects on moral grounds

Dalya Alberge (2022). Museums in England and Wales to gain powers to dispose of objects on moral grounds. The Guardian. 25 September.

Return of looted artefacts to Africa

Dominic Muwanguzi (2022). Return of looted artefacts to Africa. The Independent. 23 September.

UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword

Srinivasa Rao Apparasu (2022). UK to return Hyderabad Nizam's sword. Hindustan Times. 23 September.

Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years

Khmer Times (2022). Homecoming: More than 250 artefacts returned to the Kingdom in five years. Khmer Times. 22 September.

That Belongs in a Museum! Or does it? Public invited to have their say

Aberdeen City Council (2022). That Belongs in a Museum! Or does it? Public invited to have their say. Aberdeen City Council. 21 September.

Kebbi emir begs British government to return stolen artefacts

News Agency of Nigeria (2022). Kebbi emir begs British government to return stolen artefacts. Peoples Gazette. 21 September.

Manhyia Museum expectant of return of regalia looted in 1874

Ghana Business News (2022). Manhyia Museum expectant of return of regalia looted in 1874. Ghana Business News. 21 September.

Theft of historic postcards mars successful heritage event in Mansfield

Richard Silverwood (2022). Theft of historic postcards mars successful heritage event in Mansfield. Chad. 20 September.

South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre

Stuti Mishra (2022). South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre. Independent. 20 September.

Bank of England Removes Art of Leaders Linked to Slave Trade

Isabella Kwai (2021). Bank of England Removes Art of Leaders Linked to Slave Trade. The New York Times. 31 August.

Plea to respect Stonehenge research sites in Pembrokeshire

Aled Scourfield (2021). Plea to respect Stonehenge research sites in Pembrokeshire. BBC News. 19 August.

Newcastle taxi driver stole Goya portrait 60 years ago

Andrew White (2021). Newcastle taxi driver stole Goya portrait 60 years ago. The Northern Echo. 19 August.

Macclesfield community rallies behind Silk Museum after break-in

Milo Clay (2021). Macclesfield community rallies behind Silk Museum after break-in. Cheshire Live. 18 August.

Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum

Nation (2021). Tara: The Sri Lankan Deity At The British Museum. Nation. 18 August.

Glasgow's collection of looted Benin bronzes could be repatriated to Nigeria

Deborah Anderson (2021). Glasgow's collection of looted Benin bronzes could be repatriated to Nigeria. The Herald. 17 August.

Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey

Arab News (2021). Stolen 16th-century Qur'an to be returned to Turkey. Arab News. 16 August.

Police provide list of offences against heritage sites and assets

Sam McKeown (2021). Police provide list of offences against heritage sites and assets. Dorset Echo. 16 August.

London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin

The National (2021). London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin. The National. 8 April.

Stained-glass windows used for `target practice' in English church

Charles Collins (2021). Stained-glass windows used for `target practice' in English church. Crux. 7 April.

Donations needed after `heritage crime attack' at village church

Louth Leader (2021). Donations needed after `heritage crime attack' at village church. Louth Leader. 5 April.

Marbles United, not Marbles Returned

Angelos Chaniotis (2021). Marbles United, not Marbles Returned. eKathimerini. 31 March.

Britain has kept Stone Age statues, says Jordanian Rights Centre

Middle East Monitor (2021). Britain has kept Stone Age statues, says Jordanian Rights Centre. Middle East Monitor. 30 March.

`Crime robs us of a priceless piece of our past' : Thieves steal historic and rare 500 year-old mill stone from Aberdour castle in Fife

Hannah Brown (2021). `Crime robs us of a priceless piece of our past' : Thieves steal historic and rare 500 year-old mill stone from Aberdour castle in Fife. The Scotsman. 29 March.

National Trust 'concerned' as 100 metal detecting holes appear at Magna Carta site

Emma Pengelly (2021). National Trust 'concerned' as 100 metal detecting holes appear at Magna Carta site. Surrey Live. 27 March.

Oliver Dowden rejects bid to return Elgin Marbles to Athens - 'impossible to go back'

Simon Osborne (2021). Oliver Dowden rejects bid to return Elgin Marbles to Athens - 'impossible to go back'. Express. 27 March.

British cannonballs to be returned from Acre's fortress walls

Anshel Pfeffer (2021). British cannonballs to be returned from Acre's fortress walls. The Times. 27 March.

Antonine Wall metal detectorists sought by police

Alison Campsie (2021). Antonine Wall metal detectorists sought by police. The Scotsman. 26 March.

Serpentine drops Sackler name following `rebranding'

José Da Silva, Cristina Ruiz (2021). Serpentine drops Sackler name following `rebranding'. The Art Newspaper. 25 March.

Police probe following damage at Bonnybridge World Heritage Site

Jonathon Reilly (2021). Police probe following damage at Bonnybridge World Heritage Site. The Falkirk Herald. 25 March.

Revealed: police barred from searching Queen's estates for looted artefacts

David Pegg, Rob Evans (2021). Revealed: police barred from searching Queen's estates for looted artefacts. The Guardian. 25 March.

University of Aberdeen to return pillaged Benin bronze to Nigeria

Lanre Bakare (2021). University of Aberdeen to return pillaged Benin bronze to Nigeria. The Guardian. 24 March.

Britain stole the royal, sacred Benin Bronzes from Nigeria—so why is Germany leading their return?

Dan Hicks (2021). Britain stole the royal, sacred Benin Bronzes from Nigeria—so why is Germany leading their return?. The Art Newspaper. 23 March.

Charley Hill, art detective who found `The Scream' and studied the Gardner heist, dies at 73

Bryan Marquard (2021). Charley Hill, art detective who found `The Scream' and studied the Gardner heist, dies at 73. The Boston Globe. 23 March.

Museums buy more Treasure finds as metal detecting discoveries soar

Laura Chesters (2021). Museums buy more Treasure finds as metal detecting discoveries soar. Antiques Trade Gazette. 23 March.

Lorry driver is jailed for two years for trying to smuggle ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK to sell for Bulgarian mafia bosses

Katie Feehan (2021). Lorry driver is jailed for two years for trying to smuggle ancient coins, arrowheads and statues into UK to sell for Bulgarian mafia bosses. The Daily Mail. 22 March.

Best Friends Convicted After Selling Bogus Paintings for Millions

Heather Eastwood (2021). Best Friends Convicted After Selling Bogus Paintings for Millions. Trill! Magazine. 21 March.

Museums in the West are full of stolen treasures – by visiting them are we perpetuating colonial-era violence?

Peter Neville-Hadley (2021). Museums in the West are full of stolen treasures – by visiting them are we perpetuating colonial-era violence?. South China Morning Post. 20 March.

36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says

Soniya Agrawal (2021). 36 antique idols, artefacts returned to India by US, Australia, UK in last 5 yrs, govt says. The Print. 17 March.

CCTV released to help catch thieves involved one of highest value art heists the country has ever seen

ITV (2021). CCTV released to help catch thieves involved one of highest value art heists the country has ever seen. ITV. 17 March.

Response to Boris Johnson's comments about the Parthenon Marbles

Neos Kosmos (2021). Response to Boris Johnson's comments about the Parthenon Marbles. Neos Kosmos. 16 March.

Artefacts feared stolen after illegal metal detecting at medieval castle

Nick Humphreys (2021). Artefacts feared stolen after illegal metal detecting at medieval castle. Shropshire Star. 16 March.

The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust

Barnaby Phillips (2021). The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust. BBC News. 14 March.

The 49 historic buildings at risk across Leicestershire - including churches and windmills

Tom Mack (2021). The 49 historic buildings at risk across Leicestershire - including churches and windmills. Liecester Mercury. 14 March.

Britain `best place to keep stolen Benin Bronzes safe'

Charlie Parker (2020). Britain `best place to keep stolen Benin Bronzes safe'. The Times. 22 December.

How returning the Stone of Destiny led to decades of repercussions

Gerry Hassan (2020). How returning the Stone of Destiny led to decades of repercussions. The National. 20 December.

Police hunt after skull of rare bottlenose whale stolen from Cocklawburn Beach

Elle Duffy (2020). Police hunt after skull of rare bottlenose whale stolen from Cocklawburn Beach. The Herald. 18 December.

Criminal damage to historic site in Higham Ferrers

Stephanie Weaver (2020). Criminal damage to historic site in Higham Ferrers. Northamptonshire Telegraph. 17 December.

Ian Jenkins, British Museum Curator Involved in Elgin Marbles Controversy, Has Died at 67

Tessa Soloman (2020). Ian Jenkins, British Museum Curator Involved in Elgin Marbles Controversy, Has Died at 67. Artnet News. 16 December.

The Vessel with the Pestle

Erin Thompson (2020). The Vessel with the Pestle. London Review of Books. 15 December.

Watch presented by former US president stolen from antiques dealer

Press Association (2020). Watch presented by former US president stolen from antiques dealer. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 15 December.

University of Birmingham academic gets £1.8 million grant to research into artefacts repatriation from Europe

Birmingham University (2020). University of Birmingham academic gets £1.8 million grant to research into artefacts repatriation from Europe. Birmingham University. 14 December.

Tome raiders: solving the great book heist

Mark Wilding (2020). Tome raiders: solving the great book heist. The Guardian. 13 December.

Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe

Denise Ryan (2020). Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe. Vancouver Sun. 12 December.

Stone of Destiny: 70th anniversary of `liberation' from Westminster Abbey renews calls for its return to Perth

Michael Alexander (2020). Stone of Destiny: 70th anniversary of `liberation' from Westminster Abbey renews calls for its return to Perth. The Courier. 12 December.

Cherub sculpture stolen from Newport hours after installation

Dan Barnes (2020). Cherub sculpture stolen from Newport hours after installation. South Wales Argus. 9 December.

German art collector, 38, from renowned Gulbenkian family who is accused of £1.1m theft over 'Kusama pumpkin' sculpture appears in court after Portugal extradition

Amie Gordon (2020). German art collector, 38, from renowned Gulbenkian family who is accused of £1.1m theft over 'Kusama pumpkin' sculpture appears in court after Portugal extradition. The Daily Mail. 9 December.

Renewed plea to help find missing Martinware pieces from Ealing council

Laura Chesters (2020). Renewed plea to help find missing Martinware pieces from Ealing council. Antiques Trade Gazette. 1 December.

Damage to Neolithic monument under investigation

Avon and Somerset Police (2020). Damage to Neolithic monument under investigation. Avon and Somerset Police. 1 December.

Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace

Press Association (2020). Catering assistant admits stealing medals and photos from Buckingham Palace. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 30 November.

Who is Inigo Philbrick? MIC's Victoria's art dealer fiancé, accused of stealing £15m

Lydia Venn (2020). Who is Inigo Philbrick? MIC's Victoria's art dealer fiancé, accused of stealing £15m. The Tab. 30 November.

Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple

Gokul Rajendran (2020). Tamil Nadu: Stolen antique idols reinstalled in temple. The Times of India. 28 November.

Church crime team becomes national model for police forces everywhere

Tom Mack (2020). Church crime team becomes national model for police forces everywhere. Leicester Mercury. 27 November.

Passing sentences … what's the worst kind of book thief?

Shaun Bythell (2020). Passing sentences … what's the worst kind of book thief?. The Guardian. 27 November.

The art that isn't there

Piper Whitehead (2020). The art that isn't there. Varsity. 27 November.

Charles Darwin: Notebooks worth millions lost for 20 years

Rebecca Jones (2020). Charles Darwin: Notebooks worth millions lost for 20 years. BBC News. 25 November.

Charles Darwin manuscripts reported stolen from Cambridge University Library

Luke O'Reilly (2020). Charles Darwin manuscripts reported stolen from Cambridge University Library. Evening Standard. 25 November.

The tiger king and the stuff the British stole

Marc Fennell, Nick Wiggins (2020). The tiger king and the stuff the British stole. ABC Australia. 24 November.

Strange case of the art dealer, the tech billionaire, his email and Picasso's lover

David Sanderson (2020). Strange case of the art dealer, the tech billionaire, his email and Picasso's lover. The Sunday Times. 24 November.

'The law has to fall on someone': Seller of allegedly fake Frans Hals must pay Sotheby's $5.3m for cancelled sale, judge insists

Vincent Noce (2020). 'The law has to fall on someone': Seller of allegedly fake Frans Hals must pay Sotheby's $5.3m for cancelled sale, judge insists. The Art Newspaper. 24 November.

Police may be asked to investigate how historic lamps were offered for sale

Sarah Booker-Lewis (2020). Police may be asked to investigate how historic lamps were offered for sale. Brighton & Hove News. 24 November.

Police and council appeal for witnesses after Cefn Cribwr Ironworks vandalised twice in one month

Hannah Neary (2020). Police and council appeal for witnesses after Cefn Cribwr Ironworks vandalised twice in one month. Wales Online. 23 November.

Bike disappearance mars Banksy artwork in Nottingham

Mattha Busby (2020). Bike disappearance mars Banksy artwork in Nottingham. The Guardian. 23 November.

"Holding on to stolen African objects, hiding them away, is plain wrong"

Murray Scougall (2020). "Holding on to stolen African objects, hiding them away, is plain wrong". The Sunday Post. 17 November.

Stik: Stolen prints returned to artist following appeal

BBC News (2020). Stik: Stolen prints returned to artist following appeal. BBC News. 16 November.

Seller contests having to repay Sotheby's for allegedly forged Frans Hals

Vincent Noce (2020). Seller contests having to repay Sotheby's for allegedly forged Frans Hals. The Art Newspaper. 16 November.

Trial date set for man charged with ammonite theft

Delon Shurtz (2020). Trial date set for man charged with ammonite theft. Lethbridge Herald. 16 November.

A Hedge-Fund Manager Whose Company Sold a Fake Frans Hals at Auction Is Appealing a Court Order to Return $6 Million to Sotheby's

Sarah Cascone (2020). A Hedge-Fund Manager Whose Company Sold a Fake Frans Hals at Auction Is Appealing a Court Order to Return $6 Million to Sotheby's. ArtNet News. 16 November.

Wildlife crime in Scotland almost doubled in the last year

Richard Mason (2020). Wildlife crime in Scotland almost doubled in the last year. The National. 14 November.

New museum in Nigeria raises hopes of resolution to Benin bronzes dispute

Mark Brown (2020). New museum in Nigeria raises hopes of resolution to Benin bronzes dispute. The Guardian. 14 November.

Controversial tunnel under Stonehenge approved over archaeologists' objections

Roff Smith (2020). Controversial tunnel under Stonehenge approved over archaeologists' objections. National Geographic. 13 November.

Tribute work to New Zealand's most famous artist sold in London as original

Eleanor Ainge Roy (2020). Tribute work to New Zealand's most famous artist sold in London as original. The Guardian. 13 November.

Nigeria expects more Benin Bronze returns as soon as next year

Alexis Akwagyiram (2020). Nigeria expects more Benin Bronze returns as soon as next year. Reuters. 12 November.

MEPs Call on Boris Johnson to Return Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Anna Wichmann (2020). MEPs Call on Boris Johnson to Return Parthenon Marbles to Greece. Greek Reporter. 11 November.

How Rose Dugdale Went From British Debutante to I.R.A. 'Freedom Fighter'

Max Carter (2020). How Rose Dugdale Went From British Debutante to I.R.A. 'Freedom Fighter'. The New York Times. 11 November.

Stolen books worth £2.5 million returned to rightful owners

Will Durrant (2020). Stolen books worth £2.5 million returned to rightful owners. SW Londoner. 11 November.

Elgin Marbles: MEPs from 12 EU countries call on Boris Johnson to return Parthenon artefacts to Greece

Benjamin Butterworth (2020). Elgin Marbles: MEPs from 12 EU countries call on Boris Johnson to return Parthenon artefacts to Greece. INews. 11 November.

The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma's Palace

Wei Yan Aung (2020). The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma's Palace. The Irrawaddy. 11 November.

Books worth EUR 3.3 mln stolen by Romanian Mission: Impossible gang in London return to rightful owners

Andrei Chirileasa (2020). Books worth EUR 3.3 mln stolen by Romanian Mission: Impossible gang in London return to rightful owners. Romania Insider. 10 November.

Jamaican Government Looks to Retrieve Artefacts from British Museum

Caribbean National Weekly (2020). Jamaican Government Looks to Retrieve Artefacts from British Museum. Caribbean National Weekly. 10 November.

Government Moving To Retrieve Taino Artefacts From UK

The Gleaner (2020). Government Moving To Retrieve Taino Artefacts From UK. The Gleaner. 9 November.

Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades

Sue Paz (2020). Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades. BBC News. 9 November.

Geoffrey Robertson to push for Gweagal shield's return in new series

Garry Maddox (2020). Geoffrey Robertson to push for Gweagal shield's return in new series. The Age. 8 November.

Ammonite theft suspect sentenced on other charges

Delon Shurtz (2020). Ammonite theft suspect sentenced on other charges. Lethbridge Herald. 7 November.

Benin Bronzes must be returned to Africa, says curator of Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum

Jessica Carpani (2020). Benin Bronzes must be returned to Africa, says curator of Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum. The Telegraph. 5 November.

Doors closed at historic Fife castle to protect it from anti-social behaviour

Allan Crow (2020). Doors closed at historic Fife castle to protect it from anti-social behaviour. Fife Today. 4 November.

Cupar farmer who denies damaging ancient Angus stone circles to face trial next year

Graham Brown (2020). Cupar farmer who denies damaging ancient Angus stone circles to face trial next year. The Courier. 4 November.

Stephen Fry calls for Elgin Marbles to be returned to Athens from British Museum

Press Association (2020). Stephen Fry calls for Elgin Marbles to be returned to Athens from British Museum. Evening Express. 3 November.

Ethiopia: The fight to repatriate artefacts is far from over

Samuel Gatachew (2020). Ethiopia: The fight to repatriate artefacts is far from over. The Africa Report. 3 November.

Four men charged after action at Port of Dover uncovers stolen antiques and rigged gambling table

Katie Boyden (2020). Four men charged after action at Port of Dover uncovers stolen antiques and rigged gambling table. In Your Area. 2 November.

German art collector, 38, is fighting extradition to UK from Portugal over claims she sold 'Kusama pumpkin' for £1.1million but refused to hand it over to the buyer

Faith Ridler (2020). German art collector, 38, is fighting extradition to UK from Portugal over claims she sold 'Kusama pumpkin' for £1.1million but refused to hand it over to the buyer. The Daily Mail. 2 November.

British heiress was behind 1974 unsolved art theft for IRA: book

Mark Bain (2020). British heiress was behind 1974 unsolved art theft for IRA: book. Belfast Telegraph. 7 September.

Hundreds of metal thefts in West Yorkshire last year

Will Killner (2020). Hundreds of metal thefts in West Yorkshire last year. Telegraph & Argus. 6 September.

La Policía evita la subasta de un Miró robado

Police prevent the auction of a stolen Miró

Javier Álvarez (2020). La Policía evita la subasta de un Miró robado. Cadena Ser. 4 September.

Did British Museum Buy Most Of Its Thirteen Million Artefacts?

Kwame Opoku (2020). Did British Museum Buy Most Of Its Thirteen Million Artefacts?. Modern Ghana. 4 September.

Mystery of The Lady in the Fur Wrap takes a novel twist

The Extra (2020). Mystery of The Lady in the Fur Wrap takes a novel twist. The Extra. 4 September.

Graffiti scrawled on Caerleon's Roman amphitheatre as attraction vandalised again

Ryan O'Neill (2020). Graffiti scrawled on Caerleon's Roman amphitheatre as attraction vandalised again. Wales Online. 3 September.

Break-in sees damage caused at Tantallon Castle

Emma Duncan (2020). Break-in sees damage caused at Tantallon Castle. East Lothian Courier. 1 September.

Our museums are full of stolen colonial loot – let's face up to our shameful history and give it back

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (2020). Our museums are full of stolen colonial loot – let's face up to our shameful history and give it back. INews. 31 August.

'Fake' Rembrandt came from artist's workshop and is possibly genuine

Mark Brown (2020). 'Fake' Rembrandt came from artist's workshop and is possibly genuine. The Guardian. 30 August.

Christie's launches war on 'unfounded accusations' questioning the origins of objects

Jessica Carpani (2020). Christie's launches war on 'unfounded accusations' questioning the origins of objects. The Telegraph. 30 August.

Call police if you are offered bronze sculpture stolen from art gallery in Tunbridge Well

Alan Smith (2020). Call police if you are offered bronze sculpture stolen from art gallery in Tunbridge Well. Kent Online. 28 August.

Creative Protest for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles Held at the British Museum

Anna Wichmann (2020). Creative Protest for the Return of the Parthenon Marbles Held at the British Museum. Greek Reporter. 28 August.

The British Museum Reopens to a World That Has Changed

Alex Marshall (2020). The British Museum Reopens to a World That Has Changed. The New York Times. 27 August.

St Luke's Church roof vandalised by metal thieves

Darryl Chamberlain (2020). St Luke's Church roof vandalised by metal thieves. The Charlton Champion. 27 August.

Black Lives Matter, Benin Bronzes and Britishness: how can UK museums decolonise?

David Styles (2020). Black Lives Matter, Benin Bronzes and Britishness: how can UK museums decolonise?. Museums and Heritage Advisor. 27 August.

Gloucestershire burglar who raided Wiltshire mansion jailed

Olivia Gantzer (2020). Gloucestershire burglar who raided Wiltshire mansion jailed. Wilts and Clocestershite Standard. 26 August.

Campaign raises £2,000 after gravestone stolen and churchyard desecrated in St Michael's on Wyre

James Graves (2020). Campaign raises £2,000 after gravestone stolen and churchyard desecrated in St Michael's on Wyre. The Gazette. 25 August.

Stolen ancient vase on its way back home

Jean Christou (2020). Stolen ancient vase on its way back home. Cyprus Mail. 25 August.

Museums are the guardians of our memories – but they are fighting to survive

Rachel Morris (2020). Museums are the guardians of our memories – but they are fighting to survive. INews. 24 August.

Vandals sprayed graffiti on 13th century wall at Codnor Castle

Shelley Marriott (2020). Vandals sprayed graffiti on 13th century wall at Codnor Castle. Ripley & Heanor News. 24 August.

Trio admit stealing lead from Lincolnshire churches

Louth Leader (2020). Trio admit stealing lead from Lincolnshire churches. Louth Leader. 21 August.

Top forger Max Brandrett is a victim of his own success

David Sanderson (2020). Top forger Max Brandrett is a victim of his own success. The Times. 15 August.

Living cultures: decolonising cultural spaces

Nick Lunch, Tricia Jenkins (2020). Living cultures: decolonising cultural spaces. Ecologist. 11 August.

Appeal as 'last remaining fragments' of ancient Sherwood Forest targeted by vandals

Phoebe Ram (2020). Appeal as 'last remaining fragments' of ancient Sherwood Forest targeted by vandals. Nottingham Post. 10 August.

Men stole historic ship log from floating museum in drunken prank

Jane Hunt (2020). Men stole historic ship log from floating museum in drunken prank. East Anglian Daily Times. 7 August.

Greece steps up efforts for return of Parthenon Sculptures ahead of 200th anniversary of War of Independence

Xinhua (2020). Greece steps up efforts for return of Parthenon Sculptures ahead of 200th anniversary of War of Independence. Global Times. 6 August.

Stolen religious icon returned from UK

eKathimerini (2020). Stolen religious icon returned from UK. eKathimerini. 4 August.

Brexit `should prompt UK to rethink attitude to Indigenous artefacts'

Josh Halliday (2020). Brexit `should prompt UK to rethink attitude to Indigenous artefacts'. The Guardian. 3 August.

Metal detectorist guards £100k hoard of silver for two sleepless nights over 'nighthawk' fears

Yohannes Lowe (2020). Metal detectorist guards £100k hoard of silver for two sleepless nights over 'nighthawk' fears. The Telegraph. 3 August.

Mbuya Nehanda's remains are still in a London Museum as she is insulted by Ryton Dzimiri

Masimba Mavaza (2020). Mbuya Nehanda's remains are still in a London Museum as she is insulted by Ryton Dzimiri. Bulawayo 24. 2 August.

Mystery as 'Banksy' mural on Birnbeck pier removed

Emma Elgee (2020). Mystery as 'Banksy' mural on Birnbeck pier removed. Somerset Live. 1 August.

Kew Gardens pledges to root out thieves stealing 'priceless' plants

Helena Horton (2020). Kew Gardens pledges to root out thieves stealing 'priceless' plants. The Telegraph. 31 July.

Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India

Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). Stolen in 1998, rare Shiva statue on way from London to India. Hindustan Times. 30 July.

Are ghosts haunting the British Museum?

Killian Fox (2020). Are ghosts haunting the British Museum?. 1843 Magazine. 1 June.

A Mystery at Oxford

Ariel Sabar (2020). A Mystery at Oxford. The Atlantic. 1 June.

Culture minister reiterates call for return of Parthenon Marbles

eKathimerini (2020). Culture minister reiterates call for return of Parthenon Marbles. eKathimerini. 23 May.

Australia takes lead in the demand for Parthenon Marbles return

Neos Kosmos (2020). Australia takes lead in the demand for Parthenon Marbles return. Neos Kosmos. 22 May.

Police warn of illegal metal detecting at Castle Hill, Shaftesbury

Ellie Maslin (2020). Police warn of illegal metal detecting at Castle Hill, Shaftesbury. Dorset Echo. 20 May.

Potential 'trophy theft' as head cut off snake Gruffalo character in Inverness

Alasdair Fraser (2020). Potential 'trophy theft' as head cut off snake Gruffalo character in Inverness. The Inverness Courier. 18 May.

New rules for Devon dino hunters

Daniel Clark (2020). New rules for Devon dino hunters. Radio EXE. 17 May.

A Virtual Homecoming for Lost Treasures

Tobias Grey (2020). A Virtual Homecoming for Lost Treasures. The Wall Street Journal. 15 May.

Vandals damage one of Wales' most famous Roman ruins

Marcus Hughes (2020). Vandals damage one of Wales' most famous Roman ruins. Wales Online. 15 May.

British-run art restoration group behind efforts to bring copy of stolen Velazquez painting home from London museum

Joshua Parfitt (2020). British-run art restoration group behind efforts to bring copy of stolen Velazquez painting home from London museum. The Olive Press. 11 May.

CRIME FILES: Prolific church raider ends up behind bars

James Connell (2020). CRIME FILES: Prolific church raider ends up behind bars. Malvern Gazette. 10 May.

Keep an eye on historic sites on daily walk, ask police

County Echo (2020). Keep an eye on historic sites on daily walk, ask police. County Echo. 8 May.

British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes

AFP (2020). British Museum intercepts Mesopotamian fakes. Dawn. 7 May.

As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise

Melissa Gronlund (2020). As looting slows, counterfeit antiquities are on the rise. The National. 6 May.

Historic Welsh sites to be protected by vandalism patrols

BBC News (2020). Historic Welsh sites to be protected by vandalism patrols. BBC News. 16 March.

Crime epidemic: Our historical rural churches are facing a raft of threats

James More (2020). Crime epidemic: Our historical rural churches are facing a raft of threats. Express. 16 March.

Thieves cause costly damage targeting lead from Somerset's rural churches

Steven Salter (2020). Thieves cause costly damage targeting lead from Somerset's rural churches. County Gazette. 15 March.

Ancient ruins vandalised at Chester church

Sallie Ehlen (2020). Ancient ruins vandalised at Chester church. Cheshire Live. 15 March.

Van Dyck painting stolen from University of Oxford gallery

BBC News (2020). Van Dyck painting stolen from University of Oxford gallery. BBC News. 15 March.

Historic, high-value paintings stolen from Oxford college gallery

Jedidajah Otte (2020). Historic, high-value paintings stolen from Oxford college gallery. The Guardian. 15 March.

Natural History Museum responds to demands to repatriate ancient human skull back to Africa

Craig Simpson (2020). Natural History Museum responds to demands to repatriate ancient human skull back to Africa. The Telegraph. 14 March.

Beothuk remains returned to Newfoundland after 191 years in Scotland

Mark Quinn (2020). Beothuk remains returned to Newfoundland after 191 years in Scotland. CBC. 12 March.

Banksy Denies Instructing Alleged Art Thief to Steal His Work

Helen Holmes (2020). Banksy Denies Instructing Alleged Art Thief to Steal His Work. Observer. 10 March.

Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction

Brigit Katz (2020). Stolen Collection of Persian Poetry Found With Help of `Indiana Jones of the Art World' Goes on Auction. Smithsonian. 10 March.

India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford

Prasun Sonwalkar (2020). India seeks return of 15th century Tamil statue in Oxford. Hindustan Times. 23 February.

India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue

David Batty (2020). India asks Oxford museum to return 'stolen' bronze statue. The Guardian. 21 February.

Leaked draft of EU paper stirs Parthenon Marbles dispute

Catherine Hickley (2020). Leaked draft of EU paper stirs Parthenon Marbles dispute. The Art Newspaper. 19 February.

Parthenon marbles `not up for discussion' during EU trade talks – Government

Press Association (2020). Parthenon marbles `not up for discussion' during EU trade talks – Government. The National. 18 February.

Banksy's new Valentine's Day artwork boarded up following vandalism

ITV (2020). Banksy's new Valentine's Day artwork boarded up following vandalism. ITV. 17 February.

Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'

Lisa O'Carroll (2020). Former Commons photographer's home raided 'over stolen furniture'. The Guardian. 14 February.

Thief smashes priceless Cambridge church windows by Victorian artist

Alex Spencer (2020). Thief smashes priceless Cambridge church windows by Victorian artist. Cambridge Independent. 14 February.

Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum

TNN (2020). Picture of stolen Thirumangai Alwar idol matches one in London Museum. The Times of India. 13 February.

Gulbenkian case highlights authorities' failure to pursue art fraud

Art Critique (2020). Gulbenkian case highlights authorities' failure to pursue art fraud. Art Critique. 13 February.

Oxford University restores Maasai artefacts

The Economist (2020). Oxford University restores Maasai artefacts. The Economist. 13 February.

Turkey to bring back two cultural artifacts from UK

Yasemin Kalyoncuoglu (2020). Turkey to bring back two cultural artifacts from UK. AA. 13 February.

'Shady and unscrupulous' metal detectorist hits Winchelsea

Harry Bullmore (2020). 'Shady and unscrupulous' metal detectorist hits Winchelsea. The Argus. 13 February.

Ancient chariot and Sidamara sarcophagus en route back to Turkey

Daily Sabah (2020). Ancient chariot and Sidamara sarcophagus en route back to Turkey. Daily Sabah. 13 February.

Greek Students Sing for Return of Parthenon Marbles at British Museum

Tasos Kokkinidis (2020). Greek Students Sing for Return of Parthenon Marbles at British Museum. Greek Reporter. 11 February.

Universities give back relics after pressure over `colonial wrongs'

Fin Kavanagh (2020). Universities give back relics after pressure over `colonial wrongs'. The Times. 10 February.

Cyber criminals in the frame after National Portrait Gallery is hit with 350,000 email attacks

Patrick Sullivan (2020). Cyber criminals in the frame after National Portrait Gallery is hit with 350,000 email attacks. The Commentator. 10 February.

London Police Have Issued an Arrest Warrant for Art Heiress Angela Gulbenkian After She Skipped Her Court Date

Sarah Cascone (2020). London Police Have Issued an Arrest Warrant for Art Heiress Angela Gulbenkian After She Skipped Her Court Date. ArtNet News. 7 February.

Detectorists helped us find Roman Britain

Mark Bridge (2020). Detectorists helped us find Roman Britain. The Times. 6 February.

Brexit has strengthened the cause for return of the Parthenon Marbles

Neos Kosmos (2020). Brexit has strengthened the cause for return of the Parthenon Marbles. Neos Kosmos. 6 February.

Sad Max and rueful Elvis after painting stolen from Geldart

Mike Scialom (2020). Sad Max and rueful Elvis after painting stolen from Geldart. Cambridge Independent. 6 February.

Looted ancient temple sculpture—seized by UK police—will go home to Afghanistan

Gareth Harris (2020). Looted ancient temple sculpture—seized by UK police—will go home to Afghanistan. The Art Newspaper. 5 February.

Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

William Dalrymple (2020). Desired, stolen, cursed: the history of the Koh-i-Noor diamond. History Extra. 4 February.

Rare footy shirt swiped from National Football Museum in Manchester

Emily Broncz (2020). Rare footy shirt swiped from National Football Museum in Manchester. Manchester Evening News. 3 February.

Unlimited Inventiveness: Horniman Museum To Discuss Benin Artefacts With Nigerian And British Artists In London

Kwame Opoku (2020). Unlimited Inventiveness: Horniman Museum To Discuss Benin Artefacts With Nigerian And British Artists In London. Modern Ghana. 3 February.

Devon museum in repatriation dispute over indigenous relics

Ben Quinn (2020). Devon museum in repatriation dispute over indigenous relics. The Guardian. 2 February.

Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'

AFP (2020). Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of 'Prince of Persian poets'. France 24. 17 January.

Filming Has Begun on Art Heist Biopic `The Duke' Starring Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent

Brigid Brown (2020). Filming Has Begun on Art Heist Biopic `The Duke' Starring Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent. BBC America. 16 January.

Jailed £70m cocaine gang stole £1m painting from Maidenhead art gallery

Ian Hughes (2020). Jailed £70m cocaine gang stole £1m painting from Maidenhead art gallery. Get Reading. 16 January.

Jurassic Coast fossil hunters warned of rock fall risk

BBC News (2020). Jurassic Coast fossil hunters warned of rock fall risk. BBC News. 16 January.

Admiral's portrait sails home from US, 50 years after theft

Rachel Burford (2019). Admiral's portrait sails home from US, 50 years after theft. Evening Standard. 5 August.

Cops probe three thefts of historic artefacts from Perthshire

Rachel Clark (2019). Cops probe three thefts of historic artefacts from Perthshire. Daily Record. 4 August.

British art dealer jailed in US over £25 million fraud

Harriet Alexander (2019). British art dealer jailed in US over £25 million fraud. The Telegraph. 31 July.

Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden

AINA (2019). Iraq Exhibits Smuggled Artifacts Returned From UK, Sweden. AINA. 30 July.

Second attack on Karl Marx tomb in London's Highgate cemetery

Mark Townsend (2019). Second attack on Karl Marx tomb in London's Highgate cemetery. The Guardian. 17 February.

Campaigners protest against BP sponsorship of British Museum

Matha Busby (2019). Campaigners protest against BP sponsorship of British Museum. The Guardian. 16 February.

Boer War Highland solider found vandalised in Kelvingrove Park

The National (2019). Boer War Highland solider found vandalised in Kelvingrove Park. The National. 15 February.

Bataclan Banksy Stolen: Who Are The Victims Of Art Theft?

Elena Burges (2019). Bataclan Banksy Stolen: Who Are The Victims Of Art Theft?. The Oxford Student. 15 February.

'Stolen' Banksy art mysteriously returns with `I'm back' daubed on it

Elisa Menendez (2019). 'Stolen' Banksy art mysteriously returns with `I'm back' daubed on it. Metro. 14 February.

Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents

Asharq Al-Awsat (2019). Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents. Asharq Al-Awsat. 13 February.

A cautionary tale for would-be UK treasure hunters

John Andrew (2019). A cautionary tale for would-be UK treasure hunters. Coin World. 8 February.

Bill to remove time limit for returning Nazi-looted art faces challenge

Jewish News (2019). Bill to remove time limit for returning Nazi-looted art faces challenge. Jewish News. 8 February.

Who Owns Culture?

Thomas K. Grose (2019). Who Owns Culture?. US News and World Report. 7 February.

Robbery in Chelsea Gallery

KCW Torday (2019). Robbery in Chelsea Gallery. KCW Torday. 7 February.

Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen

Severin Carrell (2019). Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen. The Guardian. 6 February.

An Old Masters scholar claims a 15th-century painting at the U.K.'s National Gallery is a forgery.

Benjamin Sutton (2019). An Old Masters scholar claims a 15th-century painting at the U.K.'s National Gallery is a forgery.. Artsy. 4 February.

Lagos Writes British Museum, Demands Return of Stolen Sculpture

This Daily (2019). Lagos Writes British Museum, Demands Return of Stolen Sculpture. This Daily. 4 February.

Magna Carta back on display at Salisbury Cathedral after hammer attack

Katy Griffin (2019). Magna Carta back on display at Salisbury Cathedral after hammer attack. Salisbury Journal. 4 February.

Nigeria calls for return of Lander Stool from the British Museum

Gareth Harris (2019). Nigeria calls for return of Lander Stool from the British Museum. The Art Newspaper. 4 February.

British museums to relabel colonial treasures

Amit Roy (2019). British museums to relabel colonial treasures. The Telegraph. 23 January.

British aristocrat confronted by 'Indiana Jones of art world' over priceless stolen artefacts

Helena Horton (2019). British aristocrat confronted by 'Indiana Jones of art world' over priceless stolen artefacts. The Telegraph. 22 January.

Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities

Javier Pes (2019). Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities. ArtNet News. 21 January.

Remains of 2 Beothuk people to be transferred from Scotland to Canada

CBC (2019). Remains of 2 Beothuk people to be transferred from Scotland to Canada. CBC. 21 January.

Will they be returned? National Museum of Scotland to reach decision on return of Beothuk remains to Newfoundland

Phil Miller (2019). Will they be returned? National Museum of Scotland to reach decision on return of Beothuk remains to Newfoundland. The Herald. 20 January.

The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable

Liam Kirkaldy (2019). The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable. Holyrood. 18 January.

Art detective urges British council to hand back Renoir masterpiece to family of Jewish original owners who were 'forced to sell it in Nazi Germany'

Alexander Robertson (2019). Art detective urges British council to hand back Renoir masterpiece to family of Jewish original owners who were 'forced to sell it in Nazi Germany'. The Daily Mail. 16 January.

Bracknell Town Councils' Swinging girl sculpture stolen by thieves in Elms Park on 70th anniversary

Isabella Perrin (2019). Bracknell Town Councils' Swinging girl sculpture stolen by thieves in Elms Park on 70th anniversary. Bracknell News. 16 January.

More than 100 Bronze Age artifacts to return to Cyprus

Katy Turner (2018). More than 100 Bronze Age artifacts to return to Cyprus. Cyprus Mail. 23 December.

Parthenon Marbles Returning to Greece? UN Supports Greek Resolution

Nick Kampouris (2018). Parthenon Marbles Returning to Greece? UN Supports Greek Resolution. Greek Reporter. 22 December.

Will the British Museum Ever Return These Stolen Artifacts?

Becky Little (2018). Will the British Museum Ever Return These Stolen Artifacts?. History. 21 December.

University offers £10,000 reward in bid to recover stolen silverware

Bex Bastable (2018). University offers £10,000 reward in bid to recover stolen silverware. Brighton & hove Independent. 21 December.

Police renew appeal over theft of historic 7ft sword from a remote Scottish island

Press and Journal (2018). Police renew appeal over theft of historic 7ft sword from a remote Scottish island. Press and Journal. 20 December.

Bungling burglary trio admit stealing from Museum of Computing

Tom Seaward (2018). Bungling burglary trio admit stealing from Museum of Computing. Swindon Advertiser. 20 December.

The arts crimes expert who is making Scotland her home

Jamie Brotherson (2018). The arts crimes expert who is making Scotland her home. The National. 18 December.

Easter Island Statues: International Law is Shifting Against British Museum

Saskia Vermeylen (2018). Easter Island Statues: International Law is Shifting Against British Museum. Intercontinental Cry. 18 December.

Thief steals £100,000 worth of silverware from university chapel

Harry Bullmore (2018). Thief steals £100,000 worth of silverware from university chapel. The Argus. 17 December.

The Art Of Reparatory Justice

Amina Blackwood-Meeks (2018). The Art Of Reparatory Justice. The Gleaner. 16 December.

More powers to keep art treasures in Britain

David Sanderson (2018). More powers to keep art treasures in Britain. The Times. 15 December.

Stolen goods: Britain's museums must hand back colonial plunder

Ruqaya Izzidien (2018). Stolen goods: Britain's museums must hand back colonial plunder. Middle East Eye. 14 December.

British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Kieron Monks (2018). British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria. CNN. 14 December.

Perth art dealer wins £12,500 compensation in legal spat over stolen artwork

The Courier (2018). Perth art dealer wins £12,500 compensation in legal spat over stolen artwork. The Courier. 14 December.

After a century, a looted relic comes home

Laurie Chen (2018). After a century, a looted relic comes home. Inkstone. 13 December.

Metal-detecting trend boosts `treasure' discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running

Laura Chesters (2018). Metal-detecting trend boosts `treasure' discoveries as numbers hit a record for second year running. Antiques Trade Gazette. 13 December.

Five Terry Bradley paintings stolen in Belfast art heist

Belfast Telegraph (2018). Five Terry Bradley paintings stolen in Belfast art heist. Belfast Telegraph. 11 December.

Easter Island mayor concedes Moai statue might be better left in British Museum

Marion Giraldo (2018). Easter Island mayor concedes Moai statue might be better left in British Museum. Reuters. 10 December.

WW1 soldier's missing medals back at York Army Museum

BBC News (2018). WW1 soldier's missing medals back at York Army Museum. BBC News. 9 November.

Man denies breaking into Suffolk museum and stealing artefacts

Tom Potter (2018). Man denies breaking into Suffolk museum and stealing artefacts. East Anglian Daily Times. 7 November.

Akinola Davies Jr. Is Reclaiming African Treasures Stolen by White Colonizers

Antwaun Sargent (2018). Akinola Davies Jr. Is Reclaiming African Treasures Stolen by White Colonizers. Vice. 7 November.

Give us our prehistoric bones back! Chile demands return of giant sloth fossils from UK

Stuart Winter (2018). Give us our prehistoric bones back! Chile demands return of giant sloth fossils from UK. Express. 6 November.

Ministry of Defence accused of 'failing to save First World War submarines from looters'

Nick Constable (2018). Ministry of Defence accused of 'failing to save First World War submarines from looters'. The Daily Mail. 3 November.

Fife antiques dealer accused of selling Jack Vettriano painting `worth £1000' for £17,000

Jamie Beatson (2018). Fife antiques dealer accused of selling Jack Vettriano painting `worth £1000' for £17,000. The Courier. 31 October.

Antique traders accused of selling smuggled rhino horn

Harriet Salem (2018). Antique traders accused of selling smuggled rhino horn. The Times. 8 October.

Banksy auction prank leaves art world in shreds

Chris Johnston (2018). Banksy auction prank leaves art world in shreds. The Guardian. 6 October.

Thieves take entire roof from Grade I listed church

Press Association (2018). Thieves take entire roof from Grade I listed church. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 5 October.

Thieves steal £40,000 worth of lead from North Lincolnshire church

Simon Leonard (2018). Thieves steal £40,000 worth of lead from North Lincolnshire church. Grimsby Telegraph. 21 September.

`Uncomfortable Art Tours' Question Colonialist Biases in London-Area Museum

Rachel Dovey (2018). `Uncomfortable Art Tours' Question Colonialist Biases in London-Area Museum. Next City. 21 September.

Royal Academy asks tribal leaders to bless 'stolen' treasures in culturally sensitive exhibition

Hannah Furness (2018). Royal Academy asks tribal leaders to bless 'stolen' treasures in culturally sensitive exhibition. The Telegraph. 21 September.

Secrets of a master forger ... fake or fortune?

Sarah Page (2018). Secrets of a master forger ... fake or fortune?. The West Sussex County Times. 19 September.

Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay

Press Association (2018). Scientists' dismay as space rock from Skye sold on eBay. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 17 September.

Sculptures worth thousands taken in raids at art galleries

Rom Preston-Ellis (2018). Sculptures worth thousands taken in raids at art galleries. Devon Live. 12 September.

Court rejects claim to Matisse owned by National Gallery

Nancy Kenney (2018). Court rejects claim to Matisse owned by National Gallery. The Art Newspaper. 11 September.

Cambridge art project's 100,000 pennies all taken in a day

BBC News (2018). Cambridge art project's 100,000 pennies all taken in a day. BBC News. 11 September.

The pelican thief ... police probe after golden bird statue stolen from church

Kelly Williams (2018). The pelican thief ... police probe after golden bird statue stolen from church. Daily Post. 11 September.

Unending talks about return of stolen Benin artifacts

Osa Mbonu (2018). Unending talks about return of stolen Benin artifacts. Vanguard. 10 September.

Rare Stolen Antiquity Returns to Greece

Philip Chrysopoulos (2018). Rare Stolen Antiquity Returns to Greece. Greek Reporter. 9 September.

Edo monarch calls for return of stolen artefacts

Adie Vanessa Offiong (2018). Edo monarch calls for return of stolen artefacts. Daily Trust. 9 September.

Swindling art dealer to the stars faces more jail time

Andrew Merrell (2018). Swindling art dealer to the stars faces more jail time. Punchline. 7 September.

How Brexit has revived controversy over the Elgin Marbles in Britain

Dominic Selwood (2018). How Brexit has revived controversy over the Elgin Marbles in Britain. Independent. 6 September.

Return stolen artefacts, Benin monarch tells UK

Alexander Okere (2018). Return stolen artefacts, Benin monarch tells UK. Punch. 5 September.

Illegally salvaged U-boat propeller given back German Navy in Plymouth

Max Channon (2018). Illegally salvaged U-boat propeller given back German Navy in Plymouth. Plymouth Live. 4 September.

Olasode in search of Africa's stolen treasure

Yemi Olakitan (2018). Olasode in search of Africa's stolen treasure. The Guardian. 2 September.

Terrorists targeted in museums

Jaymi McCann (2018). Terrorists targeted in museums. Express. 2 September.

Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church

BBC News (2018). Twenty-one ancient skulls stolen from Kent church. BBC News. 18 July.

Artist Nathan Wyburn recreates the world's most valuable stolen artwork using his fingers

Ailis Brennan (2018). Artist Nathan Wyburn recreates the world's most valuable stolen artwork using his fingers. Evening Standard. 18 July.

Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh

Press Trust of India (2018). Exploring ways to bring back Kohinoor diamond, other antiquities: VK Singh. India Today. 18 July.

Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit

Noah Yoo (2018). Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit. Pitchfork. 13 July.

Thief steals Stirling oil painting before it goes on display in city museum

Chris Marzella (2018). Thief steals Stirling oil painting before it goes on display in city museum. Daily Record. 11 July.

Stolen Bronze Age dagger returns to Slovenia after 33 years

STA (2018). Stolen Bronze Age dagger returns to Slovenia after 33 years. STA. 11 July.

Mystery as golden eagle stolen 25 years ago from Britain's only US war cemetery returns on Independence Day

The Telegraph (2018). Mystery as golden eagle stolen 25 years ago from Britain's only US war cemetery returns on Independence Day. The Telegraph. 6 July.

Tory MP who blocked 'up-skirting' law, to obstruct bill on return of Nazi-looted art

Jewish News (2018). Tory MP who blocked 'up-skirting' law, to obstruct bill on return of Nazi-looted art. Jewish News. 5 July.

Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe

BBC News (2018). Artefacts worth €40m recovered in raids across Europe. BBC News. 4 July.

Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic

Alex Williams (2018). Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic. Premier. 4 July.

Global Fight Against Terror-Tainted Black Market Antiquities Intensifies

Maya Margit (2018). Global Fight Against Terror-Tainted Black Market Antiquities Intensifies. The Jerusalem Post. 3 July.

Titanic Artifacts Caught in International Tug-of-War

Michael Greshko (2018). Titanic Artifacts Caught in International Tug-of-War. National Geographic. 2 July.

Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey

Martin Bailey (2018). Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.

The Global Fight Against Black Market Antiquities Intensifies

Maya Margit (2018). The Global Fight Against Black Market Antiquities Intensifies. The Media Line. 1 July.

The looted Ethiopian artefacts that ended up in UK museums

Jacopo Gnisci (2018). The looted Ethiopian artefacts that ended up in UK museums. Apollo. 31 May.

What's the motive for museum thefts?

James Ratcliffe (2018). What's the motive for museum thefts?. Apollo. 30 May.

Returning artefacts of empire isn't so simple

Michael Liversidge, Jharna Gourlay (2018). Returning artefacts of empire isn't so simple. The Guardian. 29 May.

Return colonial artefacts to build bridges post-Brexit, Olusoga says

Mark Brown (2018). Return colonial artefacts to build bridges post-Brexit, Olusoga says. The Guardian. 27 May.

Centuries old artefacts stolen from Catton Hall chapel over bank holiday weekend

Beth Pridding (2018). Centuries old artefacts stolen from Catton Hall chapel over bank holiday weekend. Burton Mail. 8 May.

Museum of East Asian Art to reopen after theft of 'priceless' artefacts leads to 16-day closure

Sam Petherick (2018). Museum of East Asian Art to reopen after theft of 'priceless' artefacts leads to 16-day closure. Somerset Live. 2 May.

Megalodon's tooth stolen from the Bournemouth Natural Science Society

Sarah Cartlidge (2018). Megalodon's tooth stolen from the Bournemouth Natural Science Society. Daily Echo. 2 May.

An Ornithologist Reads 'The Feather Thief'

Jessie Williamson (2018). An Ornithologist Reads 'The Feather Thief'. Outside Online. 25 April.

North-east museum asks for info after tonne of metal stolen

Craig Paton (2018). North-east museum asks for info after tonne of metal stolen. Evening Express. 24 April.

Ethiopia says British museum must permanently return its artifacts

Kumerra Gemechu (2018). Ethiopia says British museum must permanently return its artifacts. Reuters. 23 April.

Four Masked Burglars Steal Jade and Gold Artifacts From Museum in England

Yonette Joseph (2018). Four Masked Burglars Steal Jade and Gold Artifacts From Museum in England. The New York Times. 19 April.

When feathers flew at a natural-history archive

Stuart Pimm (2018). When feathers flew at a natural-history archive. Nature. 17 April.

The art hidden from Nazi bombs

Holly Williams (2018). The art hidden from Nazi bombs. BBC News. 16 April.

Ethiopians urge Britain to return bones of 'stolen' prince after 150 years

James Tapper (2018). Ethiopians urge Britain to return bones of 'stolen' prince after 150 years. The Guardian. 14 April.

Norwich church burglar escapes jail sentence after help

Network Norfolk (2018). Norwich church burglar escapes jail sentence after help. Network Norfolk. 12 April.

Man who looted "irreplaceable" antiques from Norwich churches while homeless escapes jail

Dominic Gilbert (2018). Man who looted "irreplaceable" antiques from Norwich churches while homeless escapes jail. Eastern Daily Press. 11 April.

Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts

James Jeffrey (2018). Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts. Atlas Obscura. 11 April.

Expensive gold art stolen by brazen thief

Charlotte Turner (2018). Expensive gold art stolen by brazen thief. Plymouth Herald. 11 April.

Taiwan and U.K. to Ban Ivory Trade

Wild Aid (2018). Taiwan and U.K. to Ban Ivory Trade. Taiwan News. 11 April.

Ethiopia Rejects Claims Of Agreeing To Take Treasures On Loan Basis

Ethiosports (2018). Ethiopia Rejects Claims Of Agreeing To Take Treasures On Loan Basis. Ethiosports. 7 April.

London Dealer Richard Nagy Ordered To Return Stolen Egon Schiele Drawings

Artlyst (2018). London Dealer Richard Nagy Ordered To Return Stolen Egon Schiele Drawings. Artlyst. 6 April.

Can a local authority really get rid of 90 per cent of its art?

Alistair Brown (2018). Can a local authority really get rid of 90 per cent of its art?. Apollo. 5 April.

British museums and looted treasures

Douglas Currie (2018). British museums and looted treasures. The Guardian. 5 April.

Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?

Jonathan Gornall (2018). Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?. The National. 5 April.

Thieves scale scaffolding to steal lead at Allerton Park

Mike Laycock (2018). Thieves scale scaffolding to steal lead at Allerton Park. The Press. 4 April.

Bookseller who stole signed Harry Potter book worth £1,675 avoids jail sentence

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter (2018). Bookseller who stole signed Harry Potter book worth £1,675 avoids jail sentence. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 4 April.

'Priceless' paintings slashed inside town hall after gang 'failed to find any cash'

Jimmy Nsubuga (2018). 'Priceless' paintings slashed inside town hall after gang 'failed to find any cash'. Metro. 3 April.

Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan

Mark Brown (2018). Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan. The Guardian. 3 April.

Oxford will not reconsider Sackler donations despite opioid link

Libby Cherry (2018). Oxford will not reconsider Sackler donations despite opioid link. Cherwell. 2 April.

China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted

Yujing Liu (2018). China probes if ancient bronze vessel to be auctioned in UK was looted. South China Morning Post. 29 March.

Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK

Luo Yunzhou (2018). Chinese netizens call for return of stolen ancient bronze vessel set for auction in UK. Global Times. 28 March.

High costs and terror fears keep Britons from museums

Vanessa Thorpe (2018). High costs and terror fears keep Britons from museums. The Guardian. 24 March.

Researcher Makes Controversial Allegation of Archaeological Fraud at Renowned Turkish Site

Lydia Pyne (2018). Researcher Makes Controversial Allegation of Archaeological Fraud at Renowned Turkish Site. Hyperallergic. 23 March.

Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill

Georgina Adam (2018). Settlement reached in saga over Chinese buyer's unpaid Richter bill. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.

London's Leading Museums Face Growing Scrutiny Over Donations Linked to Opioid Crisis

Javier Pes (2018). London's Leading Museums Face Growing Scrutiny Over Donations Linked to Opioid Crisis. ArtNet News. 21 March.

£10k lanterns stolen from Staffordshire school turn up in Huddersfield

Charlotte Callear (2018). £10k lanterns stolen from Staffordshire school turn up in Huddersfield. Express & Star. 21 March.

Northern Ireland door knocker thief may have netted £10,000

Eamon Sweeney (2018). Northern Ireland door knocker thief may have netted £10,000. Belfast Telegraph. 31 January.

Two invaluable artifacts back in homeland

Daily Sabah (2018). Two invaluable artifacts back in homeland. Daily Sabah. 31 January.

Librarian who stole rare books to sell online jailed for eight months

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter (2018). Librarian who stole rare books to sell online jailed for eight months. Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter. 31 January.

Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket appeals for public donations after 135 collection items stolen by thieves

Michael Steward (2018). Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket appeals for public donations after 135 collection items stolen by thieves. East Anglian Daily Times. 30 January.

Reward issued in bid to recover stolen artworks from King's Lynn property

Lynn News (2018). Reward issued in bid to recover stolen artworks from King's Lynn property. Lynn News. 26 January.

Culloden graves eroded by Outlander fans taking selfies

George Mair (2018). Culloden graves eroded by Outlander fans taking selfies. The Times. 25 January.

Eleven men deny involvement in Bulmers family art theft

BBC News (2018). Eleven men deny involvement in Bulmers family art theft. BBC News. 24 January.

Appeal after high-value paintings stolen in Midlothian

BBC News (2018). Appeal after high-value paintings stolen in Midlothian. BBC News. 23 January.

'Creepy' clown paintings seized by PSNI leaves them under time pressure to find rightful owner

Jilly Beattie (2018). 'Creepy' clown paintings seized by PSNI leaves them under time pressure to find rightful owner. Belfast Live. 23 January.

Shipwreck Scavengers Reportedly Dumped Remains of WWII Sailors in Mass Grave

George Dvorsky (2018). Shipwreck Scavengers Reportedly Dumped Remains of WWII Sailors in Mass Grave. Gizmodo. 23 January.

Rum affair of Kinloch Castle's missing treasures

Marc Horne (2018). Rum affair of Kinloch Castle's missing treasures. The Telegraph. 22 January.

Artist Accuses Katy Perry of Stealing Artwork for "Chained to the Rhythm"

Lauren Rearick (2018). Artist Accuses Katy Perry of Stealing Artwork for "Chained to the Rhythm". Teen Vogue. 19 January.

Banksy painting saved from derelict container on Dungeness beach

Dalya Alberge (2018). Banksy painting saved from derelict container on Dungeness beach. The Guardian. 19 January.

A 'Harry Potter' First Edition Worth Over $55,000 Was Stolen In A Rare Book Heist

Sadie Trombetta (2018). A 'Harry Potter' First Edition Worth Over $55,000 Was Stolen In A Rare Book Heist. Bustle. 19 January.

Banksy Busts His Hometown Museum for Scamming His Fans With Hundreds of Unauthorized Prints

Brian Boucher (2018). Banksy Busts His Hometown Museum for Scamming His Fans With Hundreds of Unauthorized Prints. ArtNet News. 18 January.

Kate Moss painting to sell under Proceeds of Crime Act

BBC News (2018). Kate Moss painting to sell under Proceeds of Crime Act. BBC News. 18 January.

Art dealer jailed for £500,000 thefts has assets worth just £15,000, court told

Belfast Telegraph (2018). Art dealer jailed for £500,000 thefts has assets worth just £15,000, court told. Belfast Telegraph. 18 January.

Emmanuel Macron's decision to let Britain borrow Bayeux Tapestry prompts calls for UK to loan Rosetta Stone to France

Jack Maidment, Hannah Furness (2018). Emmanuel Macron's decision to let Britain borrow Bayeux Tapestry prompts calls for UK to loan Rosetta Stone to France. The Telegraph. 17 January.

Tate cuts ties with Anthony d'Offay amid sexual harassment claims

Gareth Harris (2018). Tate cuts ties with Anthony d'Offay amid sexual harassment claims. The Art Newspaper. 15 January.

Sotheby's dragged into £730million legal battle over claim it pumped up price of artworks bought by Russian oligarch

Charlie Bayliss (2018). Sotheby's dragged into £730million legal battle over claim it pumped up price of artworks bought by Russian oligarch. The Daily Mail. 14 January.

Stone cairns are a modern scourge on ancient sites, says archaeologist

Emily Flanagan (2018). Stone cairns are a modern scourge on ancient sites, says archaeologist. The Northern Echo. 10 January.

Have you seen these two stolen sculptures taken from a gallery in Bristol?

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (2018). Have you seen these two stolen sculptures taken from a gallery in Bristol?. Avon and Somerset Constabulary. 9 January.

Charles Bronson art removed from Oxford homeless auction

BBC News (2018). Charles Bronson art removed from Oxford homeless auction. BBC News. 8 January.

'Institutional' male bias in government's art collection, says Labour

Rowena Mason (2018). 'Institutional' male bias in government's art collection, says Labour. The Guardian. 5 January.

Thieves leave well-known artwork badly damaged after break-in at North-east castle's cafe

Callum Main (2018). Thieves leave well-known artwork badly damaged after break-in at North-east castle's cafe. Evening Express. 5 January.

Whodunnit? Russell-Cotes Museum wants you to help find out at new crime exhibition

Emma Joseph (2018). Whodunnit? Russell-Cotes Museum wants you to help find out at new crime exhibition. Daily Echo. 1 January.

Theft of silverware and records from Whitton church was 'attack on community'

Andrew Hirst (2017). Theft of silverware and records from Whitton church was 'attack on community'. East Anglian Daily Times. 31 December.

Van containing 1830s Johnson's dictionaries stolen in Norwich

BBC News (2017). Van containing 1830s Johnson's dictionaries stolen in Norwich. BBC News. 27 December.

44 ancient artifacts returned to Turkey in past year, culture minister says

Anadolu Agency (2017). 44 ancient artifacts returned to Turkey in past year, culture minister says. Daily Sabah. 25 December.

Art Historian Finds Missing Monet Painting Through a Google Search

Claire Voon (2017). Art Historian Finds Missing Monet Painting Through a Google Search. Hyperallergic. 21 December.

A Maori at the British Museum

Miriama Aoake (2017). A Maori at the British Museum. The Spinoff. 19 December.

The tense truce between detectorists and archaeologists

Mary Shepperson (2017). The tense truce between detectorists and archaeologists. The Guardian. 18 December.

Burglars SMASH through gallery door and steal expensive sculptures

Tomas Mallory (2017). Burglars SMASH through gallery door and steal expensive sculptures. Somerset Live. 11 December.

Greek Olympians Plan to Protest the Kidnapping of the Greek Marbles by Dressing as Caryatids Inside British Museum

Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Greek Olympians Plan to Protest the Kidnapping of the Greek Marbles by Dressing as Caryatids Inside British Museum. Greek Reporter. 7 December.

Looted Angkor jewellery returned to Cambodia

AFP (2017). Looted Angkor jewellery returned to Cambodia. The Hindu. 7 December.

Recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a £15,000 theft

Joel Cooper (2017). Recognise this man? Police want to speak to him in connection with a £15,000 theft. Devon Live. 6 December.

Man to return ancient crown to Turkey

BBC News (2017). Man to return ancient crown to Turkey. BBC News. 5 December.

Commemorative gold coins worth £15,000 stolen from Devon museum

Lauren Harris (2017). Commemorative gold coins worth £15,000 stolen from Devon museum. Devon Live. 28 November.

Polish painting withdrawn from London auction

Radio Poland (2017). Polish painting withdrawn from London auction. Radio Poland. 28 November.

'Detectorist' finds on the rise as treasure hunters are inspired by TV shows

Olivia Rudgard (2017). 'Detectorist' finds on the rise as treasure hunters are inspired by TV shows. The Telegraph. 22 November.

Bucket Trail designer at war with Asda over design theft claims

Paul Malik (2017). Bucket Trail designer at war with Asda over design theft claims. The Courier. 20 November.

International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs

Gamal Essam El-Din (2017). International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs. Ahram Online. 20 November.

How London became a hotspot for art theft - the world's third most profitable criminal enterprise

Kate Willis (2017). How London became a hotspot for art theft - the world's third most profitable criminal enterprise. Evening Standard. 15 November.

Fake news: Queen Victoria's Cranach turns out to be the real thing

Mark Brown (2017). Fake news: Queen Victoria's Cranach turns out to be the real thing. The Guardian. 14 November.

The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities

Lauren Xandra (2017). The Chinese art and antique market in Britain: challenges and opportunities. The Global Legal Post. 9 November.

Dark Side of the Boom: Georgina Adam on the relationship between art and money in the 21st Century

Colin Gleadell (2017). Dark Side of the Boom: Georgina Adam on the relationship between art and money in the 21st Century. The Telegraph. 7 November.

Lord Mayor of London returns Nazi-looted Dutch Old Master

Catherine Hickley (2017). Lord Mayor of London returns Nazi-looted Dutch Old Master. The Art Newspaper. 6 November.

2,500-year-old coins discovered in a desk in Kent

Jen Mills (2017). 2,500-year-old coins discovered in a desk in Kent. Metro. 6 November.

York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks

BBC News (2017). York Minster to be protected with anti-terror security blocks. BBC News. 6 November.

Why Art Galleries Have Become a Ripe Target for Hackers (and Other Insights)

Tim Schneider (2017). Why Art Galleries Have Become a Ripe Target for Hackers (and Other Insights). ArtNet News. 6 November.

Painting looted by Nazis found on lord mayor of London's wall

Jack Malvern (2017). Painting looted by Nazis found on lord mayor of London's wall. The Times. 6 November.

Solving art's mysteries online

Martin Hopkinson (2017). Solving art's mysteries online. Apollo. 3 November.

Wealthy Mayfair art dealers hit by cyber attack costing them up to £1m

Ella Willis (2017). Wealthy Mayfair art dealers hit by cyber attack costing them up to £1m. Evening Standard. 3 November.

Victoria Cross mystery deepens as it emerges thief may have stolen soldier hero's ceremonial sword

Eleanor Steafel (2017). Victoria Cross mystery deepens as it emerges thief may have stolen soldier hero's ceremonial sword. The Telegraph. 2 November.

Duke's Auctioneers fined over Alfred Wallis fakes

BBC News (2017). Duke's Auctioneers fined over Alfred Wallis fakes. BBC News. 31 October.

Hungerford butler stole Faberge eggs, Picasso artwork and £1.9m of jewellery from friends of Prince Charles

The Reading Chronicle (2017). Hungerford butler stole Faberge eggs, Picasso artwork and £1.9m of jewellery from friends of Prince Charles. The Reading Chronicle. 31 October.

The Victoria Cross mystery: museum accused of failing to properly investigate missing medal

Eleanor Steafel (2017). The Victoria Cross mystery: museum accused of failing to properly investigate missing medal. The Telegraph. 28 October.

Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France

Egypt Today (2017). Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France. Egypt Today. 28 October.

Four wrecks off south east England at risk

Katy Stickland (2017). Four wrecks off south east England at risk. Yachting & Boating World. 27 October.

Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Two Stolen Antiquities up for Sale in London

Theo Ioannou (2017). Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Two Stolen Antiquities up for Sale in London. Greek Reporter. 26 October.

Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London

Anadolu Agency (2017). Turkey seeks return of 16th-century Quran from London. Daily Sabah. 24 October.

Looted Greek Antiquities Allegedly on Sale at London Art Fair

Philip Chrysopoulos (2017). Looted Greek Antiquities Allegedly on Sale at London Art Fair. Greek Reporter. 23 October.

Looted antiquities allegedly on sale at London Frieze Masters art fair

Howard Swains (2017). Looted antiquities allegedly on sale at London Frieze Masters art fair. The Guardian. 22 October.

National museum suffers £60,000 of thefts in five years

Emma O'Neill (2017). National museum suffers £60,000 of thefts in five years. STV. 20 October.

Replica of Nelson's stolen jewel on display

Andrew Matthews (2017). Replica of Nelson's stolen jewel on display. The News. 20 October.

Drug dealer caught with stolen £1m Sir Stanley Spencer painting jailed

Patrick Greenfield (2017). Drug dealer caught with stolen £1m Sir Stanley Spencer painting jailed. The Guardian. 20 October.

Infamous art forger John Myatt reveals his secret: you have to love the artist

Gabriella Coslovich (2017). Infamous art forger John Myatt reveals his secret: you have to love the artist. The Sydney Morning Herald. 20 October.

Lady Somerleyton loses heirloom pendant in Morrisons supermarket

BBC News (2017). Lady Somerleyton loses heirloom pendant in Morrisons supermarket. BBC News. 18 October.

EU admits the Elgin Marbles will REMAIN in Britain after Brexit

Jon Rogers (2017). EU admits the Elgin Marbles will REMAIN in Britain after Brexit. Express. 18 October.

How Qatar sidestepped the UK export system again

Martin Bailey (2017). How Qatar sidestepped the UK export system again. The Art Newspaper. 17 October.

Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria

Gareth Harris (2017). Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria. The Art Newspaper. 16 October.

Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine

Interfax Ukraine (2017). Border guards detain Briton who tried to smuggle collection of antiquities from Ukraine. Interfax Ukraine. 12 October.

UK finally steps-up to Chinese ivory efforts

Rupert Reid (2017). UK finally steps-up to Chinese ivory efforts. Sino. 9 October.

V&A director calls for Exhibition Road to be fully pedestrianised after 11 injured in accident

Martin Bailey (2017). V&A director calls for Exhibition Road to be fully pedestrianised after 11 injured in accident. The Art Newspaper. 9 October.

The damage being done to our churches

KLFM (2017). The damage being done to our churches. KLFM. 6 October.

Nighthawks cause damage at scheduled monument

Northumberland Gazette (2017). Nighthawks cause damage at scheduled monument. Northumberland Gazette. 6 October.

Police release images of paintings stolen from art gallery

Laura Hammond (2017). Police release images of paintings stolen from art gallery. Nottingham Post. 4 October.

Burglars steal cash from New Walk Museum - but ignore priceless artefacts

Dan Martin (2017). Burglars steal cash from New Walk Museum - but ignore priceless artefacts. Leicester Mercury. 4 October.

From Rhino horns to Egyptian jewels - these are the items that have been stolen from Leicester's museums

Dan Martin (2017). From Rhino horns to Egyptian jewels - these are the items that have been stolen from Leicester's museums. Leicester Mercury. 4 October.

Artists using living proof that their work is genuine

Elizabeth Burden (2017). Artists using living proof that their work is genuine. The Times. 2 October.

Fraudster who tried to sell fake Greek bowl foiled by Poundland notebook

The Telegraph (2017). Fraudster who tried to sell fake Greek bowl foiled by Poundland notebook. The Telegraph. 2 October.

Thousands of artefacts 'missing' from Britain's top musuems

Martin Evans (2017). Thousands of artefacts 'missing' from Britain's top musuems. The Telegraph. 1 October.

Police appeal for witnesses after 2000 pieces of silver stolen from Kent antiques dealer

Laura Chesters (2017). Police appeal for witnesses after 2000 pieces of silver stolen from Kent antiques dealer. Antiques Trade Gazette. 29 September.

'Nighthawk' artefacts hunters hit Hadrian's Wall area Roman site

Stuart Minting (2017). 'Nighthawk' artefacts hunters hit Hadrian's Wall area Roman site. The Northern Echo. 28 September.

Minister receives Briton who returned ancient jug

Daily Sabah (2017). Minister receives Briton who returned ancient jug. Daily Sabah. 26 September.

Stolen WW1 watch for bravery returned to Blyth museum

BBC News (2017). Stolen WW1 watch for bravery returned to Blyth museum. BBC News. 21 September.

National Gallery wins legal battle over Henri Matisse's Portrait of Greta Moll

Barney Henderson (2017). National Gallery wins legal battle over Henri Matisse's Portrait of Greta Moll. The Telegraph. 21 September.

Global market for forged and stolen artworks is thriving and underpoliced

Clive Williams (2017). Global market for forged and stolen artworks is thriving and underpoliced. The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 September.

National Gallery can keep 'stolen' Henri Matisse painting, judge rules

iNews (2017). National Gallery can keep 'stolen' Henri Matisse painting, judge rules. iNews. 21 September.

Watch awarded to honour war hero's bravery returned five months after being stolen

Michael Muncaster (2017). Watch awarded to honour war hero's bravery returned five months after being stolen. Chronicle Live. 20 September.

A £30k painting created by Joan Collins' son turned up at an Isle of Sheppey bootfair

Joy Basu (2017). A £30k painting created by Joan Collins' son turned up at an Isle of Sheppey bootfair. Kent Live. 20 September.

Two men jailed over Dumfries gold medal theft

ITV (2017). Two men jailed over Dumfries gold medal theft. ITV. 19 September.

Bring back the Met's art and antiquities squad

James Ratcliffe (2017). Bring back the Met's art and antiquities squad. Apollo. 19 September.

Dozens of rare John Lennon prints discovered during police art theft investigation

Patrick Sawer (2017). Dozens of rare John Lennon prints discovered during police art theft investigation. The Telegraph. 19 September.

Car booter unwittingly buys stolen £30,000 painting for £40 before handing it to police

Joe Mellor (2017). Car booter unwittingly buys stolen £30,000 painting for £40 before handing it to police. The London Economic. 17 September.

Man admits Olympic medal theft from Dumfries museum

BBC News (2017). Man admits Olympic medal theft from Dumfries museum. BBC News. 15 September.

Terry Bradley gallery 'delighted' stolen art is found

BBC News (2017). Terry Bradley gallery 'delighted' stolen art is found. BBC News. 15 September.

'Stolen art' and ammunition found in west Belfast

BBC News (2017). 'Stolen art' and ammunition found in west Belfast. BBC News. 14 September.

Imitation Banksy artist's work dubbed 'vandalism' by the Creative Foundation in Folkestone

Kent Live (2017). Imitation Banksy artist's work dubbed 'vandalism' by the Creative Foundation in Folkestone. Kent Live. 14 September.

Olympian Rhona Howie 'gutted' by Dumfries gold medal theft

BBC News (2017). Olympian Rhona Howie 'gutted' by Dumfries gold medal theft. BBC News. 13 September.

UK's restitution powers to be extended indefinitely for Nazi-era loot

Martin Bailey (2017). UK's restitution powers to be extended indefinitely for Nazi-era loot. The Art Newspaper. 13 September.

West London antiques cheat pleads guilty to attempts to defraud auction houses

Laura Chesters (2017). West London antiques cheat pleads guilty to attempts to defraud auction houses. Antiques Trade Gazette. 13 September.

Art dealer who stole celebrity portraits of the Rolling Stones, Princess Diana and Bob Dylan jailed for four years

Rod Minchin (2017). Art dealer who stole celebrity portraits of the Rolling Stones, Princess Diana and Bob Dylan jailed for four years. The Independent. 13 September.

Stone stackers at ancient sites could face jail, warns Historic England

Steven Morris (2017). Stone stackers at ancient sites could face jail, warns Historic England. The Guardian. 13 September.

Time of the essence in race to restore art looted by the Nazis

Marcus Dysch (2017). Time of the essence in race to restore art looted by the Nazis. The Jewish Chronicle. 12 September.

Government ratifies Hague Convention on protecting cultural property

Media & Sport" "Department for Digital, Culture (2017). Government ratifies Hague Convention on protecting cultural property. Gov.uk. 12 September.

How can museums speed up the return of art looted during the Nazi era?

Catherine Hickley (2017). How can museums speed up the return of art looted during the Nazi era?. The Art Newspaper. 11 September.

Ancient 'fairy fort' in Tyrone badly damaged by diggers before PSNI move in

Eamon Sweeney (2017). Ancient 'fairy fort' in Tyrone badly damaged by diggers before PSNI move in. Belfast Telegraph. 8 September.

Bruce Seals may be fake but 'still important for Scotland's history'

Dunfermline Press (2017). Bruce Seals may be fake but 'still important for Scotland's history'. Dunfermline Press. 7 September.

Heartless thieves steal mosaics designed by Perthshire school children

Paul Reoch (2017). Heartless thieves steal mosaics designed by Perthshire school children. The Courier. 6 September.

'Fake' Tom Roberts painting bought for £7,500 could sell for £300,000 after BBC show reveals it's genuine

Jonathan Pearlman (2017). 'Fake' Tom Roberts painting bought for £7,500 could sell for £300,000 after BBC show reveals it's genuine. The Telegraph. 4 September.

Jailed YouTuber: 'Not proud' of prank

Calum Macdonald (2017). Jailed YouTuber: 'Not proud' of prank. BBC News. 3 September.

A Green Light for Art Criminals?

Scott Reyburn (2017). A Green Light for Art Criminals?. The New York Times. 1 September.

European Summit to Discuss the Return of Looted West African Art

Ben Panko (2017). European Summit to Discuss the Return of Looted West African Art. Smithsonian. 31 August.

The Art World Calls This Man When Masterpieces Go Missing

Alanna Martinez (2017). The Art World Calls This Man When Masterpieces Go Missing. Observer. 31 August.

Meet the Archaeologist Who Helps Find Stolen Art

Erin Blakemore (2017). Meet the Archaeologist Who Helps Find Stolen Art. History. 30 August.

Briton arrested in Spanish hotel on suspicion of stealing ancient artifacts from Italy

James Badcock, Nick Squires (2017). Briton arrested in Spanish hotel on suspicion of stealing ancient artifacts from Italy. The Telegraph. 29 August.

Pagans demand return of church buildings 'stolen' 1,300 years ago

Olivia Rudgard (2017). Pagans demand return of church buildings 'stolen' 1,300 years ago. The Telegraph. 27 August.

Greece could use Brexit to recover 'stolen' Parthenon art

Kathleen Schuster (2017). Greece could use Brexit to recover 'stolen' Parthenon art. DW. 26 August.

Eleven in court over Bulmers cider family art robbery

BBC News (2017). Eleven in court over Bulmers cider family art robbery. BBC News. 24 August.

Suspect in multi-million pound art heist at Bulmers magnates' mansion has fled UK on 'one-way ticket', court hears

Nicola Harley (2017). Suspect in multi-million pound art heist at Bulmers magnates' mansion has fled UK on 'one-way ticket', court hears. The Telegraph. 24 August.

Briton arrested in Turkey over coins he found while snorkelling

Kevin Rawlinson (2017). Briton arrested in Turkey over coins he found while snorkelling. The Guardian. 23 August.

Man who made £30,000 faking Norman Cornish artwork told to repay £1

Frances Perraudin (2017). Man who made £30,000 faking Norman Cornish artwork told to repay £1. The Guardian. 22 August.

Ancient coffin breaks as child put in it at Southend museum

BBC News (2017). Ancient coffin breaks as child put in it at Southend museum. BBC News. 22 August.

Met Police unit tasked with targeting art thieves faces closure after detectives moved to cover Grenfell tragedy

The Telegraph (2017). Met Police unit tasked with targeting art thieves faces closure after detectives moved to cover Grenfell tragedy. The Telegraph. 16 August.

Thieves steal ancient chest from church at Ringstead, near Hunstanton

Chris Bishop (2017). Thieves steal ancient chest from church at Ringstead, near Hunstanton. Eastern Daily Press. 14 August.

Western museums try to forge deal with west Africa to return the Benin bronzes

Ben Quinn (2017). Western museums try to forge deal with west Africa to return the Benin bronzes. The Guardian. 12 August.

Thieves steal 'potentially deadly weapon' from Heage Windmill in Derbyshire

Robbie Gordon (2017). Thieves steal 'potentially deadly weapon' from Heage Windmill in Derbyshire. Derby Telegraph. 10 August.

It ain't easel: Canonbury street artist has kit stolen

James Morris (2017). It ain't easel: Canonbury street artist has kit stolen. Islington Gazette. 10 August.

Burglar admits damaging ancient wooden panel at Carlisle cathedral

News and Star (2017). Burglar admits damaging ancient wooden panel at Carlisle cathedral. News and Star. 10 August.

'Not one picture should leave this island' Churchill's cry as he hid treasured art in a Welsh quarry out of Hitler's clutches

Steffan Rhys, Abigail O'Leary (2017). 'Not one picture should leave this island' Churchill's cry as he hid treasured art in a Welsh quarry out of Hitler's clutches. Mirror. 9 August.

Designer jewellery stolen from museum in 'heartbreaking' raid

Matt Discombe (2017). Designer jewellery stolen from museum in 'heartbreaking' raid. Gloucestershire Live. 9 August.

Road.cc reader donates rare plastic bike to replace stolen museum piece

Laura Laker (2017). Road.cc reader donates rare plastic bike to replace stolen museum piece. Road.cc. 9 August.

The Strange, Sad Story of Joe Orton, His Lover, and 72 Stolen Library Books

Natasha Frost (2017). The Strange, Sad Story of Joe Orton, His Lover, and 72 Stolen Library Books. Atlas Obscura. 9 August.

Making old bones: Joint Mitnor cave reopens with replica fossils

Maev Kennedy (2017). Making old bones: Joint Mitnor cave reopens with replica fossils. The Guardian. 7 August.

Meet the Greek Archaeologist Chasing Looted Antiquities but Shunned by Greece

Tasos Kokkinidis (2017). Meet the Greek Archaeologist Chasing Looted Antiquities but Shunned by Greece. Greek Reporter. 4 August.

Historic cave is set to reopen after break-in

Steve Peacock (2017). Historic cave is set to reopen after break-in. Totnes Times. 4 August.

More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches

KL (2017). More than £250,000 needed for alarms for Norfolk's churches. KL. 3 August.

Rare bicycle stolen from Williton's Bakelite Museum

Somerset County Gazette (2017). Rare bicycle stolen from Williton's Bakelite Museum. Somerset County Gazette. 3 August.

Meet the Art World's Antiquities Sleuth

Kelly Crow (2017). Meet the Art World's Antiquities Sleuth. The Wall Street Journal. 2 August.

Antiques dealer alerts trade to fraud after scam involving 18th century painting

Laura Chesters (2017). Antiques dealer alerts trade to fraud after scam involving 18th century painting. Antiques Trade Gazette. 1 August.

Artist appeals for return of 'stolen' painting

Tom Seaward (2017). Artist appeals for return of 'stolen' painting. Swindon Advertiser. 31 July.

Stolen Sword Recovered in London Auction House

Art Recovery International (2017). Stolen Sword Recovered in London Auction House. Claims Journal. 28 July.

Cartier diamond ring worth £750,000 lost by British Museum

Sarah Marsh (2017). Cartier diamond ring worth £750,000 lost by British Museum. The Guardian. 27 July.

Uri Geller wants to excavate an entire Scottish island in search of Egyptian treasure

Jane Lavendar (2017). Uri Geller wants to excavate an entire Scottish island in search of Egyptian treasure. The Mirror. 23 July.

Laws on Nazi-looted art to be renewed by the Government

Aol (2017). Laws on Nazi-looted art to be renewed by the Government. Aol. 21 July.

British Museum evacuated: Controlled explosion of unattended vehicle carried out after 'security concern'

Rachel Roberts (2017). British Museum evacuated: Controlled explosion of unattended vehicle carried out after 'security concern'. The Independent. 21 July.

Luxury lost and found: The international service aiding the war on watch theft

Ken Kessler (2017). Luxury lost and found: The international service aiding the war on watch theft. CNN. 21 July.

Boost for families over Nazi-looted art claims

Marcus Dysch (2017). Boost for families over Nazi-looted art claims. The Jewish Chronicle. 20 July.

Street artist Moonie's dismay as Mr Bean stolen from dinosaur-themed doorway exhibit in Little Germany

Claire Wilde (2017). Street artist Moonie's dismay as Mr Bean stolen from dinosaur-themed doorway exhibit in Little Germany. Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 20 July.

'Masterpiece' Cheddars Stolen from English Cheese Competition

Mike Pomranz (2017). 'Masterpiece' Cheddars Stolen from English Cheese Competition. Food & Wine. 18 July.

Artist unexpectedly reunited with stolen painting after more than 20 years

Daniel Angelini (2017). Artist unexpectedly reunited with stolen painting after more than 20 years. Swindon Advertiser. 18 July.

Illegal detectorists targeting Gloucestershire farmland

BBC News (2017). Illegal detectorists targeting Gloucestershire farmland. BBC News. 17 July.

Bulmers cider family art robbery: Twelve men charged

BBC News (2017). Bulmers cider family art robbery: Twelve men charged. BBC News. 14 July.

Art dealer faces jail over fraud case involving work by Rolling Stones' Keith Richards

Phil Norris (2017). Art dealer faces jail over fraud case involving work by Rolling Stones' Keith Richards. Gloucestershire Live. 14 July.

Twelve charged after paintings stolen in aggravated burglary

Avon and Somerset Constabulary (2017). Twelve charged after paintings stolen in aggravated burglary. Avon and Somerset Constabulary. 14 July.

Statues worth £11,000 stolen from Hungerford art gallery

Chris Ord (2017). Statues worth £11,000 stolen from Hungerford art gallery. Newbury Today. 12 July.

Bermondsey coffee shop owner's plea to find antique photograph of relative stolen during break-in

Chiara Giordano (2017). Bermondsey coffee shop owner's plea to find antique photograph of relative stolen during break-in. Southwark News. 11 July.

Thieves Abscond With $3.9 Million in Jewelry From London's Masterpiece Art Fair

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Thieves Abscond With $3.9 Million in Jewelry From London's Masterpiece Art Fair. ArtNet News. 7 July.

Proposals for Margaret Thatcher statue near parliament turned down

Rowena Mason (2017). Proposals for Margaret Thatcher statue near parliament turned down. The Guardian. 6 July.

Police appeal after art deco lamps worth £11,000 stolen from school

Louise Elliott (2017). Police appeal after art deco lamps worth £11,000 stolen from school. The Sentinel. 5 July.

Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate

Art Daily (2017). Chinese Jade vessels, stolen by prolific thieves in 2005, recovered and sold at auction for 10 times their estimate. Art Daily. 5 July.

Whale graffiti artist also stole coccyx from Natural History Museum

David Sanderson (2017). Whale graffiti artist also stole coccyx from Natural History Museum. The Times. 4 July.

'World's Most Expensive Painting' Actually Sold for $90M Less Than Reported: Suit

Eileen Kinsella (2017). 'World's Most Expensive Painting' Actually Sold for $90M Less Than Reported: Suit. ArtNet News. 30 June.

FBI helps NI family recover stolen William Conor art

Tori Watson (2017). FBI helps NI family recover stolen William Conor art. BBC News. 30 June.

Vandals attack medieval ruins leaving a repair bill of £500,000

Andrew Ffrench (2017). Vandals attack medieval ruins leaving a repair bill of £500,000. The Herald. 29 June.

Painting stolen decade ago from Belfast family's home is discovered in Chicago

Adrian Rutherford (2017). Painting stolen decade ago from Belfast family's home is discovered in Chicago. Belfast Telegraph. 27 June.

At British Museum Protest, Australian Aboriginal Activist Demands Repatriation of Ancestor's Shield

Isabella SMith (2017). At British Museum Protest, Australian Aboriginal Activist Demands Repatriation of Ancestor's Shield. Hyperallergic. 20 June.

Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond – review

Anthony Sattin (2017). Koh-i-Noor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond – review. The Guardian. 18 June.

The forger who fooled the art world

Christopher Hawtree (2017). The forger who fooled the art world. The Spectator. 17 June.

Demonstrators Rally Against the Destruction of Banksy's Iconic Brexit Mural

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Demonstrators Rally Against the Destruction of Banksy's Iconic Brexit Mural. ArtNet News. 16 June.

Aboriginal man demands Cambridge University return his ancestor's spears

Raymond Brown (2017). Aboriginal man demands Cambridge University return his ancestor's spears. Cambridge News. 16 June.

Vandals daub anti-christian messages on Tamworth's St Editha's Church

Tamworth Herald (2017). Vandals daub anti-christian messages on Tamworth's St Editha's Church. Tamworth Herald. 15 June.

Row over bronze age bracelet found in Meon Valley

Hampshire Chronicle (2017). Row over bronze age bracelet found in Meon Valley. Hampshire Chronicle. 14 June.

Diamond in the bluff: Koh-i-noor stories lose their shine

Michael Safi (2017). Diamond in the bluff: Koh-i-noor stories lose their shine. The Guardian. 14 June.

Renewed demand made to Scotland for return of stolen native American skulls

Cahal Milmo (2017). Renewed demand made to Scotland for return of stolen native American skulls. iNews. 12 June.

Judge gives controversial Cliffords Tower visitor centre the green light

York Mix (2017). Judge gives controversial Cliffords Tower visitor centre the green light. York Mix. 9 June.

How this exam artwork was stolen from a car, dumped by bins and later mysteriously returned to its owner

Melissa Jones (2017). How this exam artwork was stolen from a car, dumped by bins and later mysteriously returned to its owner. Gloucestershire Live. 9 June.

China's 'stolen' cultural relics: why the numbers just don't add up

Peter Neville-Hadley (2017). China's 'stolen' cultural relics: why the numbers just don't add up. Post Magazine. 9 June.

117 years later: SEE stolen artifacts Britain returned to Nigeria

Chika Jones (2017). 117 years later: SEE stolen artifacts Britain returned to Nigeria. NAIJ. 9 June.

Anger after ancient Highland burial site vandalised

Jamie Mckenzie (2017). Anger after ancient Highland burial site vandalised. Press and Journal. 8 June.

Nazi loot hunter Richard Aronowitz on the darkness of past and present

The Irish News (2017). Nazi loot hunter Richard Aronowitz on the darkness of past and present. The Irish News. 8 June.

Vandalism at ancient Clava Cairns burial site

BBC News (2017). Vandalism at ancient Clava Cairns burial site. BBC News. 7 June.

Former Sothebys Specialist Faces Extradition to US Over Ponzi Scheme Worth Millions

Sarah Cascone (2017). Former Sothebys Specialist Faces Extradition to US Over Ponzi Scheme Worth Millions. ArtNet News. 7 June.

Police launch investigation after a fire at the SeaCity museum in Southampton

Maria Zaccaro (2017). Police launch investigation after a fire at the SeaCity museum in Southampton. Daily Echo. 7 June.

Banksys Plan to Sway UK Voters With Free Art Got Nixed Because It Was Totally Illegal

Sarah Cascone (2017). Banksys Plan to Sway UK Voters With Free Art Got Nixed Because It Was Totally Illegal. ArtNet News. 6 June.

Owner of stolen Colourist paintings expresses disgust at collapse of court case

Phil Miller (2017). Owner of stolen Colourist paintings expresses disgust at collapse of court case. The Herald. 5 June.

Museum urged to return body of Beothuk chief to Canada

Chris Foote (2017). Museum urged to return body of Beothuk chief to Canada. STV. 2 June.

Artist sets up six cameras to catch thieves of shark-themed art in Chatham

Steve Annear (2017). Artist sets up six cameras to catch thieves of shark-themed art in Chatham. The Boston Globe. 2 June.

Banksy thief reveals how he stole street artist's work in new documentary

Jessie Thompson (2017). Banksy thief reveals how he stole street artist's work in new documentary. Evening Standard. 2 June.

Walkers' rock piles damaging ancient features of the North York Moors

Ben Barnett (2017). Walkers' rock piles damaging ancient features of the North York Moors. The Yorkshire Post. 31 May.

Indigenous groups in Canada call for National Museum of Scotland to return human remains

Michael Gray (2017). Indigenous groups in Canada call for National Museum of Scotland to return human remains. Common Space. 30 May.

REVEALED: The fake portrait among Ashmolean masterpieces

Luke Sproule (2017). REVEALED: The fake portrait among Ashmolean masterpieces. The Oxford Times. 30 May.

'I wasn't cock-a-hoop that I'd fooled the experts': Britain's master forger tells all

Simon Parkin (2017). 'I wasn't cock-a-hoop that I'd fooled the experts': Britain's master forger tells all. The Guardian. 27 May.

Indigenous leaders unite for return of Beothuk remains, inclusion in MMIWG inquiry

Peter Cowan (2017). Indigenous leaders unite for return of Beothuk remains, inclusion in MMIWG inquiry. CBC. 26 May.

Thieves raid safe and loot artefacts during church break-in

Christopher Gage (2017). Thieves raid safe and loot artefacts during church break-in. The Brecon & Radnor Express. 24 May.

Egypt says it retrieved 4 stolen artefacts from Britain

Middle East Monitor (2017). Egypt says it retrieved 4 stolen artefacts from Britain. Middle East Monitor. 24 May.

Cotswolds art dealer, 69, 'stole paintings worth £1million including artworks by Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood from his clients'

Dave Burke (2017). Cotswolds art dealer, 69, 'stole paintings worth £1million including artworks by Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood from his clients'. The Daily Mail. 23 May.

Perth bids to 'bring home' the Stone of Destiny from Edinburgh as part of heritage plans

Kirsteen Paterson (2017). Perth bids to 'bring home' the Stone of Destiny from Edinburgh as part of heritage plans. The National. 23 May.

Dam Buster's family appeal for help to trace stolen airman's logbook

Sally Wardle (2017). Dam Buster's family appeal for help to trace stolen airman's logbook. The Irish News. 20 May.

Bungling lorry driver gets truck stuck under Grade I-listed ancient Roman arch

Mirror (2017). Bungling lorry driver gets truck stuck under Grade I-listed ancient Roman arch. Mirror. 19 May.

Case dropped against north-east pair accused of stealing paintings worth more than £100,000

Evening Express (2017). Case dropped against north-east pair accused of stealing paintings worth more than £100,000. Evening Express. 18 May.

Wheal Martyn in St Austell offers cash reward for safe return of iconic clay worker statue

Shannon Hards (2017). Wheal Martyn in St Austell offers cash reward for safe return of iconic clay worker statue. Cornwall Live. 17 May.

'I'm sorry:' Stolen oil painting mysteriously returned in mint condition to Stroud owner

Sam Evans (2017). 'I'm sorry:' Stolen oil painting mysteriously returned in mint condition to Stroud owner. Stroud News. 17 May.

Harry Potter prequel stolen in Birmingham burglary

BBC News (2017). Harry Potter prequel stolen in Birmingham burglary. BBC News. 12 May.

It ain't me babe: Dealer uncovers Dylan art forgery

Dayla Alberge (2017). It ain't me babe: Dealer uncovers Dylan art forgery. The Guardian. 11 May.

Pair appear in court over alleged art theft near comedians north-east home

Karen Roberts (2017). Pair appear in court over alleged art theft near comedians north-east home. Evening Express. 10 May.

Banksy's Brexit mural vandalised just hours after £1million EU artwork appears in Dover

Zoie O'Brien (2017). Banksy's Brexit mural vandalised just hours after £1million EU artwork appears in Dover. Express. 9 May.

Skeletons in the art world's closet, let out after two centuries, are shunned

Joan Altabe (2017). Skeletons in the art world's closet, let out after two centuries, are shunned. Blasting News. 9 May.

Cops hunt man who stole art from St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh city centre where Outlander was filmed

Connor Boylan (2017). Cops hunt man who stole art from St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh city centre where Outlander was filmed. The Scottish Sun. 8 May.

Her Violin Stolen, A Prodigy's World Became 'Unstrung'

Liz Baker (2017). Her Violin Stolen, A Prodigy's World Became 'Unstrung'. NPR. 7 May.

Museums show limited interest in borrowing Parthenon Marbles

Martin Bailey (2017). Museums show limited interest in borrowing Parthenon Marbles. The Art Newspaper. 5 May.

Ancient gate has chunk of stone knocked out by housing developers

Daily Gazette (2017). Ancient gate has chunk of stone knocked out by housing developers. Daily Gazette. 3 May.

14 pieces of art which decorated Leigh's roads for pop art trial stolen

Charlotte Austen-Hardey (2017). 14 pieces of art which decorated Leigh's roads for pop art trial stolen. Halstead Gazette. 2 May.

Seamstresses restore stolen tapestry panel

Jane Bradley (2017). Seamstresses restore stolen tapestry panel. The Scotsman. 1 May.

Museum-Goers Beware: That Ancient Artifact May Be Stolen

Nick Romeo (2017). Museum-Goers Beware: That Ancient Artifact May Be Stolen. National Geographic. 1 May.

Piper painting worth £10,000 stolen in 'targeted theft'

BBC News (2017). Piper painting worth £10,000 stolen in 'targeted theft'. BBC News. 28 April.

Police inquiries under way as jewellery and paintings taken in house raids

The Herald (2017). Police inquiries under way as jewellery and paintings taken in house raids. The Herald. 28 April.

Art worth thousands stolen from Lincolnshire home

Nicholas Fletcher (2017). Art worth thousands stolen from Lincolnshire home. Lincolnshire Live. 28 April.

Police hunt thieves who stole six-foot African sculpture

Mark Mackay (2017). Police hunt thieves who stole six-foot African sculpture. The Courier. 27 April.

Ancient Angkorian Jewelry Set Recovered From UK Art Dealership

Hul Reaksmey (2017). Ancient Angkorian Jewelry Set Recovered From UK Art Dealership. Voice of America. 26 April.

Roman Jewellery Stolen from Shop

Alex Ross (2017). Roman Jewellery Stolen from Shop. York Press. 25 April.

Ancient Artifacts in London Returned to Cambodia

Ben Paviour (2017). Ancient Artifacts in London Returned to Cambodia. The Cambodia Daily. 24 April.

SC dismisses plea seeking repatriation of Kohinoor

Dhananjay Mahapatra (2017). SC dismisses plea seeking repatriation of Kohinoor. The Times of India. 22 April.

Gold coins found inside piano in Shropshire are declared as treasure

Shropshire Live (2017). Gold coins found inside piano in Shropshire are declared as treasure. Shropshire Live. 20 April.

In Ongoing Crusade for Privacy, Residents of Glass Condos Sue Tate

Benjamin Sutton (2017). In Ongoing Crusade for Privacy, Residents of Glass Condos Sue Tate. Hyperallergic. 20 April.

One of Wheal Martyn's famous St Austell clay worker statues is vandalised and another stolen

C G Steve (2017). One of Wheal Martyn's famous St Austell clay worker statues is vandalised and another stolen. Cornwall Live. 18 April.

Fake money was part of everyday life in Roman Cumbria

North-West Evening Mail (2017). Fake money was part of everyday life in Roman Cumbria. North-West Evening Mail. 17 April.

RSPCA concerned over animal deaths in Damien Hirst's work

Ed Oldfield (2017). RSPCA concerned over animal deaths in Damien Hirst's work. Devon Live. 15 April.

Descendants of Kiwi soldiers who fought at Gallipoli believe WW1 diaries were stolen

Jessica Long (2017). Descendants of Kiwi soldiers who fought at Gallipoli believe WW1 diaries were stolen. Stuff.co.nz. 15 April.

Cambridge must return its Benin Bronzes, without condition

Jason Okundaye (2017). Cambridge must return its Benin Bronzes, without condition. Varsity. 15 April.

Cambridge Fitzwilliam stolen jade 'lost for generations', expert says

BBC News (2017). Cambridge Fitzwilliam stolen jade 'lost for generations', expert says. BBC News. 14 April.

Dundee designer accuses German reality star of plagiarising t-shirt

Ciaran Sneddon (2017). Dundee designer accuses German reality star of plagiarising t-shirt. The Courier. 14 April.

Medieval fort 'ruined' by staircase built by council to preserve historic site

Harry Yorke (2017). Medieval fort 'ruined' by staircase built by council to preserve historic site. The Telegraph. 14 April.

How Do You Purge The Memory Of An Emperor?

Sarah Bond (2017). How Do You Purge The Memory Of An Emperor?. Forbes. 11 April.

WW1 watch stolen from Blyth museum

ITV (2017). WW1 watch stolen from Blyth museum. ITV. 11 April.

Cambridge Latin graffiti to cost £4,000 to clean

BBC News (2017). Cambridge Latin graffiti to cost £4,000 to clean. BBC News. 7 April.

Handyman Jailed for Stealing $623,000 in Paintings from Alan Davie

Caroline Elbaor (2017). Handyman Jailed for Stealing $623,000 in Paintings from Alan Davie. ArtNet News. 7 April.

Legal battle over Schiele works owned by Jewish entertainer who died in Dachau

David D'arcy (2017). Legal battle over Schiele works owned by Jewish entertainer who died in Dachau. The Art Newspaper. 6 April.

Medieval stones stolen from Edinburgh hospital

BBC News (2017). Medieval stones stolen from Edinburgh hospital. BBC News. 4 April.

Let's do a Brexit deal with the Parthenon marbles

Geoffrey Robertson (2017). Let's do a Brexit deal with the Parthenon marbles. The Guardian. 4 April.

Frustration in Saltaire as thieves grab Yorkshire Stone just weeks before village celebrations

Chris Young (2017). Frustration in Saltaire as thieves grab Yorkshire Stone just weeks before village celebrations. Telegraph & Argus. 3 April.

How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions in an act of political protest

Steve Cannane (2017). How two Irish students stole a masterpiece worth millions in an act of political protest. ABC Australia. 31 March.

Acclaimed artist Suzi Malin 'distraught' after burglar steals life's work

Robert Dex (2017). Acclaimed artist Suzi Malin 'distraught' after burglar steals life's work. Evening Standard. 30 March.

Window cleaner accused of £500k Alan Davie art theft

BBC News (2017). Window cleaner accused of £500k Alan Davie art theft. BBC News. 29 March.

Two British teenagers found guilty of stealing objects from Auschwitz during school trip

Matthew Day (2017). Two British teenagers found guilty of stealing objects from Auschwitz during school trip. The Telegraph. 29 March.

Clampdown on heritage thefts

Dan Bean (2017). Clampdown on heritage thefts. The York Press. 29 March.

Performance artists living in exile in the UK might be forced to return to Poland

Rob Shap (2017). Performance artists living in exile in the UK might be forced to return to Poland. The Art Newspaper. 24 March.

Bid to stop criminals targeting York's rich heritage

Rob Parsons (2017). Bid to stop criminals targeting York's rich heritage. The Yorkshire Post. 23 March.

Caught on camera: Thieves who stole primary school's historic lanterns

Express & Star (2017). Caught on camera: Thieves who stole primary school's historic lanterns. Express & Star. 23 March.

Replica of artefact destroyed by ISIS announced as London's next Fourth Plinth installation

Alice Morby (2017). Replica of artefact destroyed by ISIS announced as London's next Fourth Plinth installation. Dezeen. 21 March.

Bruton theft saw £2.5m worth of paintings and jewellery stolen and woman tied up overnight

James Wood (2017). Bruton theft saw £2.5m worth of paintings and jewellery stolen and woman tied up overnight. Somerset Live. 20 March.

Destiny? Perth formally asks Crown for the Stone of Destiny back for 2021 bid

Phil Miller (2017). Destiny? Perth formally asks Crown for the Stone of Destiny back for 2021 bid. The Herald. 20 March.

Orkney 'Viking' totem pole vandalised

BBC News (2017). Orkney 'Viking' totem pole vandalised. BBC News. 19 March.

World renowned artist will hold first exhibition since £100,000 theft of paintings from Marwell Zoo

Hampshire Chronicle (2017). World renowned artist will hold first exhibition since £100,000 theft of paintings from Marwell Zoo. Hampshire Chronicle. 19 March.

Man charged over attack on Gainsborough painting at National Gallery

Alice Ross (2017). Man charged over attack on Gainsborough painting at National Gallery. The Guardian. 19 March.

Primary school 'devastated' after historic lanterns stolen

Express & Star (2017). Primary school 'devastated' after historic lanterns stolen. Express & Star. 18 March.

Teenager caused £5,000 of damage to ancient church in Dalgety Bay

Dunfermline Press (2017). Teenager caused £5,000 of damage to ancient church in Dalgety Bay. Dunfermline Press. 17 March.

DC Police: Historical item given to President Reagan by PM Margaret Thatcher stolen

Sam Ford (2017). DC Police: Historical item given to President Reagan by PM Margaret Thatcher stolen. WJLA. 17 March.

Piano gold hoard is 'life-changing' sovereign stockpile

BBC News (2017). Piano gold hoard is 'life-changing' sovereign stockpile. BBC News. 16 March.

Greece denies report on Parthenon Marbles

eKathimerini (2017). Greece denies report on Parthenon Marbles. eKathimerini. 14 March.

Greece offers ancient archaeological wonders in exchange for Elgin Marbles

Ian Johnston (2017). Greece offers ancient archaeological wonders in exchange for Elgin Marbles. The Independent. 14 March.

Comment: Scholarly research is flourishing but curators' ability to judge an object's quality is not

Mark Jones (2017). Comment: Scholarly research is flourishing but curators' ability to judge an object's quality is not. The Art Newspaper. 13 March.

Veterans appeal for help a er historic stones vanish from old Ox and Bucks barracks in Cowley

Callum Keown (2017). Veterans appeal for help a er historic stones vanish from old Ox and Bucks barracks in Cowley. The Oxford Times. 11 March.

New £50,000 reward appeal for return of Scotland's first ever coins - as rest of collection is gifted to nation

Martin Williams (2017). New £50,000 reward appeal for return of Scotland's first ever coins - as rest of collection is gifted to nation. The Herald. 10 March.

Policeman who stole ancient gold coins he found with metal detector is jailed

Sam Russell (2017). Policeman who stole ancient gold coins he found with metal detector is jailed. Manchester Evening News. 8 March.

Was ancient church at Santon Downham, near Thetford, targeted by nighthawks?

Chris Bishop (2017). Was ancient church at Santon Downham, near Thetford, targeted by nighthawks?. Eastern Daily Press. 6 March.

Mysterious return from the Caribbean of stolen rare 200 year-old Padstow Bank note

L. Barton (2017). Mysterious return from the Caribbean of stolen rare 200 year-old Padstow Bank note. Cornwall Live. 6 March.

Thieves take statue worth over £4,000 in art gallery break-in

Carl Eve (2017). Thieves take statue worth over £4,000 in art gallery break-in. The Herald. 4 March.

Wave of Bomb Threats to Jewish Museums and Community Centers Forces Evacuations in US, UK, and Australia

Amah-Rose Abrams (2017). Wave of Bomb Threats to Jewish Museums and Community Centers Forces Evacuations in US, UK, and Australia. ArtNet News. 3 March.

Palace stripped of lightning tape by thieves

BBC News (2017). Palace stripped of lightning tape by thieves. BBC News. 2 March.

Rare crocodile shark found for the first time on UK beach could have been victim of exotic wildlife traders

Mark Molloy (2017). Rare crocodile shark found for the first time on UK beach could have been victim of exotic wildlife traders. The Telegraph. 2 March.

Ancient bronze statuette lost after the Second World War returns to Berlin

Catherine Hickley (2017). Ancient bronze statuette lost after the Second World War returns to Berlin. The Art Newspaper. 1 March.

Stolen painting finds way home

Tanya Yilmaz (2017). Stolen painting finds way home. This is Wiltshire. 27 February.

Man exposes himself to four women at ancient monument site

Michael Race (2017). Man exposes himself to four women at ancient monument site. The Oxford Times. 27 February.

Dunfermline man jailed for art theft

Dunfermline Press (2017). Dunfermline man jailed for art theft. Dunfermline Press. 24 February.

Sotheby's catalogue mistakenly includes work forged by Wolfgang Beltracchi

Catherine Hickley (2017). Sotheby's catalogue mistakenly includes work forged by Wolfgang Beltracchi. The Art Newspaper. 24 February.

Why are England's heritage bodies supporting the Stonehenge Bypass?

Dan Hicks (2017). Why are England's heritage bodies supporting the Stonehenge Bypass?. Apollo. 24 February.

Smart solution to stop theft of Hartshill Castle stones

Nuneaton News (2017). Smart solution to stop theft of Hartshill Castle stones. Nuneaton News. 24 February.

Popular Billericay park statue is stolen

Mark Richardson (2017). Popular Billericay park statue is stolen. The Enquirer. 23 February.

Row erupts as East London gallery accused of showing 'alt-right' and 'racist' art

Anny Shaw (2017). Row erupts as East London gallery accused of showing 'alt-right' and 'racist' art. The Art Newspaper. 22 February.

World's most infamous art forger legally sells fake Lowry-style paintings at auction for triple the expected value

Paul Harper (2017). World's most infamous art forger legally sells fake Lowry-style paintings at auction for triple the expected value. The Sun. 21 February.

Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds

BBC News (2017). Policeman sacked for keeping gold coin proceeds. BBC News. 20 February.

Public asked to photograph 'secret collection' of works stored in homes across the UK

Gareth Harris (2017). Public asked to photograph 'secret collection' of works stored in homes across the UK. The Art Newspaper. 20 February.

Two valuable Lenkiewicz paintings have been stolen from a Plymouth home

C Turner (2017). Two valuable Lenkiewicz paintings have been stolen from a Plymouth home. The Herald. 20 February.

Top London museums increase security over suitcase bomb fears

Robin de Peyer (2017). Top London museums increase security over suitcase bomb fears. Evening Standard. 20 February.

Art enthusiast devastated after Bradford on Avon gallery raided and £10,000 of paintings stolen

Robin Murray (2017). Art enthusiast devastated after Bradford on Avon gallery raided and £10,000 of paintings stolen. Wiltshire Times. 18 February.

Pontormo Failure Prompts Calls for Tighter UK Heritage Protection Rules

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Pontormo Failure Prompts Calls for Tighter UK Heritage Protection Rules. ArtNet News. 17 February.

Police appeal for information on stolen Mary Potter painting

Laura Chesters (2017). Police appeal for information on stolen Mary Potter painting. Antiques Trade Gazette. 16 February.

Reports of illegal metal detecting near the historic Weeting Castle

Rebecca Murphy (2017). Reports of illegal metal detecting near the historic Weeting Castle. Watton & Swaffham Times. 13 February.

Mission impossible: trying to flog a stolen 500-year-old Dante manuscript

Chitra Ramaswamy (2017). Mission impossible: trying to flog a stolen 500-year-old Dante manuscript. The Guardian. 13 February.

Thieves steal £2m of rare books by abseiling into warehouse

George Sandeman (2017). Thieves steal £2m of rare books by abseiling into warehouse. The Guardian. 12 February.

Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral

Vanessa Thorpe (2017). Vandals target display of multifaith artworks at Gloucester Cathedral. The Guardian. 12 February.

Missing Harry Potter painting prompts Parcelforce apology

BBC News (2017). Missing Harry Potter painting prompts Parcelforce apology. BBC News. 11 February.

Pensioner jailed for spate of art thefts

Fiona Hamilton (2017). Pensioner jailed for spate of art thefts. The Times. 11 February.

Man stole bronze figurine worth £400 but was "so drunk" he left it on bus

Kate Wilson (2017). Man stole bronze figurine worth £400 but was "so drunk" he left it on bus. Daily Echo. 11 February.

Bolton saleroom offer convicted faker's 'Lowry' imitations

Alex Capon (2017). Bolton saleroom offer convicted faker's 'Lowry' imitations. Antiques Trade Gazette. 10 February.

Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000

Mark Foster (2017). Church secured against thieves - at cost of £311,000. Darlington & Stockton Times. 10 February.

A Scarred Battlefield: forgery at work?

Colin Gleadell (2017). A Scarred Battlefield: forgery at work?. The Telegraph. 7 February.

Sotheby's heads to court in dispute over 'fake' Old Master

James Pickford (2017). Sotheby's heads to court in dispute over 'fake' Old Master. Financial Times. 7 February.

Metal detectorists urged to 'brush up on skills' to avoid damaging treasures

Jody Harrison (2017). Metal detectorists urged to 'brush up on skills' to avoid damaging treasures. The Herald. 7 February.

National Gallery's £30m Pontormo bid rejected owing to sterling slump

Nicola Slawson (2017). National Gallery's £30m Pontormo bid rejected owing to sterling slump. The Guardian. 6 February.

Cathedral-goers get up-close look at snatched medieval crucifix

Alex Williams (2017). Cathedral-goers get up-close look at snatched medieval crucifix. Premier. 6 February.

My grandfather left me a £2million Van Gogh - and we've spent £4k trying to prove it: Couple claim they own a piece from early in the artist's career

Kate Pickles (2017). My grandfather left me a £2million Van Gogh - and we've spent £4k trying to prove it: Couple claim they own a piece from early in the artist's career. The Daily Mail. 3 February.

Antiques dealer jailed for stealing painting from Chester Cathedral

Nazia Parveen (2017). Antiques dealer jailed for stealing painting from Chester Cathedral. The Guardian. 31 January.

Two charged in theft from sunken World War I warship

Ed Adamczyk (2017). Two charged in theft from sunken World War I warship. UPI. 30 January.

English Heritage in the dock over plans for Clifford's Tower in York

Kevin Rushby (2017). English Heritage in the dock over plans for Clifford's Tower in York. The Guardian. 27 January.

Celebrity hotspot Belsize Village 'besieged by burglars'

Daniel O'Mahony (2017). Celebrity hotspot Belsize Village 'besieged by burglars'. Evening Standard. 27 January.

Stunning portrait stolen by the Nazis finds a permanent home in Cambridge ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

Adam Care (2017). Stunning portrait stolen by the Nazis finds a permanent home in Cambridge ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Cambridge News. 27 January.

Norfolk policeman who sold gold coins he found could face suspended sentence

Eastern Daily Press (2017). Norfolk policeman who sold gold coins he found could face suspended sentence. Eastern Daily Press. 25 January.

Three years in prison for man who faked Norman Cornish artworks

Lizzie Anderson (2017). Three years in prison for man who faked Norman Cornish artworks. The Northern Echo. 24 January.

Ancient Welby church banned from displaying 'tasteless' plaque thanking lottery windfall

Tom Mack (2017). Ancient Welby church banned from displaying 'tasteless' plaque thanking lottery windfall. Leicester Mercury. 23 January.

This Sex Doll Actually Scared Away Burglars, Is The Hero 2017 Deserves

Tim McGovern (2017). This Sex Doll Actually Scared Away Burglars, Is The Hero 2017 Deserves. Elite Daily. 22 January.

The strange case of the ancient Assyrian curse and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police

Patrick Sawer (2017). The strange case of the ancient Assyrian curse and the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. The Telegraph. 21 January.

Thieves steal lead from church roof

BBC News (2017). Thieves steal lead from church roof. BBC News. 19 January.

British woman returns 4,500 year-old Yortan jug to Turkey

Nurbanu Kizil (2017). British woman returns 4,500 year-old Yortan jug to Turkey. Daily Sabah. 19 January.

Warrant issued in medal theft case

DnG24 (2017). Warrant issued in medal theft case. DnG24. 18 January.

Man who stole Dambuster hero's mission book also took hundreds of items from the National Archives to sell in the US

Nicola Harley (2017). Man who stole Dambuster hero's mission book also took hundreds of items from the National Archives to sell in the US. The Telegraph. 13 January.

Opportunity or threat? Stonehenge tunnel plan revives long-running debate

Steven Morris (2017). Opportunity or threat? Stonehenge tunnel plan revives long-running debate. The Guardian. 13 January.

Police not 'a-moo-zed' after finding stolen Surrey Cow Parade sculpture

Eagle Radio (2017). Police not 'a-moo-zed' after finding stolen Surrey Cow Parade sculpture. Eagle Radio. 11 January.

Man denies stealing £20,000 painting from Belsize Park art gallery

Iain Burns (2017). Man denies stealing £20,000 painting from Belsize Park art gallery. Ham & High. 9 January.

British Library returns book stolen by the Nazis to its rightful owner

Robert Dex (2017). British Library returns book stolen by the Nazis to its rightful owner. Evening Standard. 6 January.

London's Victoria & Albert Museum Evacuated in Bomb Scare

Amah-Rose Abrams (2017). London's Victoria & Albert Museum Evacuated in Bomb Scare. ArtNet News. 4 January.

Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to ancient church

Helen Machin (2017). Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused to ancient church. Tamworth Herald. 2 January.

Owner of Zoffany painting destroyed in fire could receive £4m from UK government

Martin Bailey (2016). Owner of Zoffany painting destroyed in fire could receive £4m from UK government. The Art Newspaper. 29 December.

Thieves steal £20,000 painting in smash and grab raid at Belsize art gallery

Emily Banks (2016). Thieves steal £20,000 painting in smash and grab raid at Belsize art gallery. Ham & High. 29 December.

Another artist is claiming that a big fashion brand has ripped off her designs

Miranda Larbi (2016). Another artist is claiming that a big fashion brand has ripped off her designs. Metro. 28 December.

Kirklees council considers selling Francis Bacon painting

Nazia Parveen (2016). Kirklees council considers selling Francis Bacon painting. The Guardian. 28 December.

Cyprus petition launched for return on Elgin Marbles to Greece

Annette Chrysostomou (2016). Cyprus petition launched for return on Elgin Marbles to Greece. Cyprus Mail. 28 December.

Thieves steal hood from historic Shackleton exhibition

Peter Johnstone (2016). Thieves steal hood from historic Shackleton exhibition. The Packet. 24 December.

Lane Bryant Issues Public Apology After Using Shantell Martin's Designs Without Authorization

Brian Boucher (2016). Lane Bryant Issues Public Apology After Using Shantell Martin's Designs Without Authorization. ArtNet News. 22 December.

Man in Santa suit stages protest on Duke of Wellington statue

STV (2016). Man in Santa suit stages protest on Duke of Wellington statue. STV. 22 December.

Five arrested after war medals were 'stolen' from home in Blandford

Alex Winter (2016). Five arrested after war medals were 'stolen' from home in Blandford. Bournemouth Echo. 22 December.

Appeal for Ceri Richards painting stolen from north London gallery

Laura Chesters (2016). Appeal for Ceri Richards painting stolen from north London gallery. Antiques Trade Gazette. 22 December.

The medal detective

Vibeke Venema (2016). The medal detective. BBC News. 21 December.

London church to be reunited with stolen 16th-century carving

Dalya Alberge (2016). London church to be reunited with stolen 16th-century carving. The Guardian. 21 December.

Leeds Castle bolsters defences with 'crime-fighting liquid

Adele Couchman (2016). Leeds Castle bolsters defences with 'crime-fighting liquid. Kent News. 20 December.

Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London. Ahram Online. 20 December.

Suspected fraudster denies swindling elderly out of £650,000 worth of antiques

Laura Chesters (2016). Suspected fraudster denies swindling elderly out of £650,000 worth of antiques. Antiques Trade Gazette. 16 December.

Young artists involved in creating Stik mural in Gdansk call for its return

Anny Shaw (2016). Young artists involved in creating Stik mural in Gdansk call for its return. The Art Newspaper. 14 December.

Have Bremoaners stolen Bojo's Polish portrait? Painting of the Foreign Secretary goes missing from London club

Sebastian Shakespeare (2016). Have Bremoaners stolen Bojo's Polish portrait? Painting of the Foreign Secretary goes missing from London club. The Daily Mail. 14 December.

Pip McGarry paintings worth £160k stolen from Marwell Zoo

BBC News (2016). Pip McGarry paintings worth £160k stolen from Marwell Zoo. BBC News. 13 December.

Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors

IANS (2016). Kohinoor wasn't gifted but looted by British, say authors. The Economic Times. 11 December.

Painting stolen by Nazis set to break record at auction

Vanessa Conneely (2016). Painting stolen by Nazis set to break record at auction. TRTWorld. 8 December.

Roman artefacts spotted at auction after they were stolen 12 years ago

ITV News (2016). Roman artefacts spotted at auction after they were stolen 12 years ago. ITV News. 6 December.

Sotheby's in 'fake' Fabergé row with billionaire Russian art collector

Adam Sherwin (2016). Sotheby's in 'fake' Fabergé row with billionaire Russian art collector. i News. 6 December.

Man guilty of stealing Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting

BBC News (2016). Man guilty of stealing Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting. BBC News. 5 December.

Stolen coffins found after police search

Caroline Tilley (2016). Stolen coffins found after police search. Gazette News. 5 December.

'Weaponise your privilege': blocked Aboriginal Australian speaker addresses students by Skype

Louis Klee (2016). 'Weaponise your privilege': blocked Aboriginal Australian speaker addresses students by Skype. Varsity. 5 December.

Judge orders 'owner' to provide more details before ancient golden crown can be examined

The Herald (2016). Judge orders 'owner' to provide more details before ancient golden crown can be examined. The Herald. 3 December.

Dealers' association asks industry to contact MPs over new cultural property law

ATG (2016). Dealers' association asks industry to contact MPs over new cultural property law. Antiques Trade Gazette. 1 December.

Man 'stole' Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting

BBC News (2016). Man 'stole' Chester Cathedral's Greek Lazarus painting. BBC News. 30 November.

Renewed appeal for information on Terry Bradley art theft

Gemma Murphy (2016). Renewed appeal for information on Terry Bradley art theft. News Letter. 30 November.

Divers looted wrecks of sunken ships in Scapa Flow: Men fined in "first of its kind" case

Sarah Bruce (2016). Divers looted wrecks of sunken ships in Scapa Flow: Men fined in "first of its kind" case. The Press and Journal. 30 November.

Man accused of stealing Chester Cathedral icon stands trial

Frances Barrett (2016). Man accused of stealing Chester Cathedral icon stands trial. The Chester Chronicle. 30 November.

Modern-day Monuments Men wanted by the British Army

Emily Sharpe (2016). Modern-day Monuments Men wanted by the British Army. The Art Newspaper. 29 November.

Paolozzi sculpture at Euston is one of many works of art left to rot

Roger Bowdler (2016). Paolozzi sculpture at Euston is one of many works of art left to rot. The Guardian. 29 November.

Divers fined for raiding sunken German warships at Scapa Flow

BBC News (2016). Divers fined for raiding sunken German warships at Scapa Flow. BBC News. 29 November.

Ancient Coin News – Metal Detectorist Challenges Alton Hoard Value

Everett Millman (2016). Ancient Coin News – Metal Detectorist Challenges Alton Hoard Value. Coin Week. 28 November.

Why a sleeping hermaphrodite is causing a stir at Christie's

Susan Moore (2016). Why a sleeping hermaphrodite is causing a stir at Christie's. Apollo. 28 November.

Major Paolozzi sculpture facing decay 'because no one wants to own it'

Dalya Alberge (2016). Major Paolozzi sculpture facing decay 'because no one wants to own it'. The Guardian. 28 November.

Controversial Photographer David Hamilton Dies Amid Rape Allegations

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2016). Controversial Photographer David Hamilton Dies Amid Rape Allegations. ArtNet News. 28 November.

In Wake of Trump's Election, Protestors Address Climate Change at the British Museum

Claire Voon (2016). In Wake of Trump's Election, Protestors Address Climate Change at the British Museum. Hyperallergic. 28 November.

The Stone still waiting for its final destiny

BBC News (2016). The Stone still waiting for its final destiny. BBC News. 28 November.

Sex Pistols Memorabilia Worth Millions Burned By McLaren And Westwood's Son

Artlyst (2016). Sex Pistols Memorabilia Worth Millions Burned By McLaren And Westwood's Son. Artlyst. 27 November.

'Outrage' at damage to Cissbury Ring

Worthing Herald (2016). 'Outrage' at damage to Cissbury Ring. Worthing Herald. 25 November.

Video: £50,000 of artwork has been stolen from Terry Bradley's Belfast gallery

Kirsten Elder (2016). Video: £50,000 of artwork has been stolen from Terry Bradley's Belfast gallery. Belfast Telegraph. 24 November.

Batman painting stolen in £50k Belfast art raid

BBC News (2016). Batman painting stolen in £50k Belfast art raid. BBC News. 24 November.

Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London. Egypt Independent. 23 November.

Police appeal after theft from National Trust property

WS County Times (2016). Police appeal after theft from National Trust property. West Sussex County Times. 23 November.

Conman admits £35,000 pitman painter fraud over fake Norman Cornish artwork

Karon Kelly (2016). Conman admits £35,000 pitman painter fraud over fake Norman Cornish artwork. Sunderland Echo. 22 November.

Antiques worth thousands stolen from Polesden Lacey

Josh Searle (2016). Antiques worth thousands stolen from Polesden Lacey. Surrey Mirror. 21 November.

'Ziggy' the graffiti vandal has been targeting ancient buildings and churches in Faversham

Faversham Times (2016). 'Ziggy' the graffiti vandal has been targeting ancient buildings and churches in Faversham. Kent Live. 21 November.

London Colney aircraft museum has stolen propeller replaced - 11 years after it was taken

Sophie Crockett (2016). London Colney aircraft museum has stolen propeller replaced - 11 years after it was taken. The Herts Advertiser. 19 November.

History re-told through the Gweagal shield

Louis Klee (2016). History re-told through the Gweagal shield. Varsity. 18 November.

British second world war shipwrecks in Java Sea destroyed by illegal scavenging

Oliver Holmes (2016). British second world war shipwrecks in Java Sea destroyed by illegal scavenging. The Guardian. 16 November.

Scotland back in the day: The complex tale behind how Elgin lost his Marbles

The National (2016). Scotland back in the day: The complex tale behind how Elgin lost his Marbles. The National. 15 November.

Artworks by Joan Collins's Son Stolen When Shipped to Collector

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2016). Artworks by Joan Collins's Son Stolen When Shipped to Collector. ArtNet News. 15 November.

Police hunt thieves who stole lead from three buildings in West Dunbartonshire

Paul Behan (2016). Police hunt thieves who stole lead from three buildings in West Dunbartonshire. Dumbarton Reporter. 15 November.

Britain is in the middle of a treasure-hunting boom

The Economist (2016). Britain is in the middle of a treasure-hunting boom. The Economist. 12 November.

Constable painting looted by Nazis to be sold at auction

Patrick Sawer (2016). Constable painting looted by Nazis to be sold at auction. The Telegraph. 12 November.

Kohinoor issue: It is war crime not to return stolen items, says advocate Siddiqui

Biharprabha (2016). Kohinoor issue: It is war crime not to return stolen items, says advocate Siddiqui. Biharprabha. 11 November.

Looted Constable returned by Tate heads to auction at Christie's

Martin Bailey (2016). Looted Constable returned by Tate heads to auction at Christie's. The Art Newspaper. 10 November.

Prince Charles warns of cultural destruction on UAE visit

Sean Coughlan (2016). Prince Charles warns of cultural destruction on UAE visit. BBC News. 7 November.

'They've got no claim': Indigenous Australian demands British Museum return ancestral shield

CBC (2016). 'They've got no claim': Indigenous Australian demands British Museum return ancestral shield. CBC. 2 November.

How to record archaeological objects found at sea – MAS database launched

Rob Peake (2016). How to record archaeological objects found at sea – MAS database launched. Classic Boat. 1 November.

Thieves steal ancient stones from historic ruined castle near Nuneaton

Katrina Chilver (2016). Thieves steal ancient stones from historic ruined castle near Nuneaton. Coventry Telegraph. 1 November.

The Scots noble stolen from his grave

The Scotsman (2016). The Scots noble stolen from his grave. The Scotsman. 31 October.

National Gallery will 'robustly defend' itself against claims it has stolen Matisse portrait in its collection

Hannah Furness (2016). National Gallery will 'robustly defend' itself against claims it has stolen Matisse portrait in its collection. The Telegraph. 29 October.

Hundreds of pounds worth of First World War memorabilia stolen from museum

Steph Brawn (2016). Hundreds of pounds worth of First World War memorabilia stolen from museum. Lancashire Telegraph. 26 October.

How the Townley Venus's thumb was knocked off at the British Museum

Martin Bailey (2016). How the Townley Venus's thumb was knocked off at the British Museum. The Art Newspaper. 26 October.

Respected GP Jill Purce says theft of £15k Steve McQueen print from Belfast hotel was 'moment of madness'

Christopher Woodhouse (2016). Respected GP Jill Purce says theft of £15k Steve McQueen print from Belfast hotel was 'moment of madness'. Belfast Telegraph. 25 October.

Gallery Files Lawsuit Against Agnes Martin Authentication Committee

Amah-Rose Abrams (2016). Gallery Files Lawsuit Against Agnes Martin Authentication Committee. ArtNet News. 25 October.

Swiss Hotelier Fined Over $4 Million for Dodging Import Tax on Artworks

Amah-Rose Abrams (2016). Swiss Hotelier Fined Over $4 Million for Dodging Import Tax on Artworks. ArtNet News. 24 October.

Killer of Oxford rare books dealer given 34-year jail sentence

Esther Addley (2016). Killer of Oxford rare books dealer given 34-year jail sentence. The Guardian. 24 October.

Divers steal a bronze gun from 'at risk' shipwreck site on Dunwich Bank

Richard Cornwell (2016). Divers steal a bronze gun from 'at risk' shipwreck site on Dunwich Bank. Ipswich Star. 21 October.

Photographer Sues Trump for Copyright Infringement Over Skittles Image

Carey Dunne (2016). Photographer Sues Trump for Copyright Infringement Over Skittles Image. Hyperallergic. 21 October.

The art of deception

Dalya Alberge (2016). The art of deception. Financial Times. 20 October.

Belfast police take hour to respond to art theft at Bullitt hotel - station is just metres away

Claire McNeilly (2016). Belfast police take hour to respond to art theft at Bullitt hotel - station is just metres away. Belfast Telegraph. 19 October.

Steve McQueen painting stolen from Belfast bar

ITV News (2016). Steve McQueen painting stolen from Belfast bar. ITV News. 17 October.

Burrell's world tour struggles to get beyond Glasgow

Martin Bailey (2016). Burrell's world tour struggles to get beyond Glasgow. The Art Newspaper. 17 October.

Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'

BBC News (2016). Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'. BBC News. 15 October.

Remains of 13 Aboriginals will be returned to Australia

Jacqueline Magnay (2016). Remains of 13 Aboriginals will be returned to Australia. The Australian. 15 October.

Nigeria: Jesus College under Pressure to Return Okukur

Max Ndianaefo (2016). Nigeria: Jesus College under Pressure to Return Okukur. CP Africa. 14 October.

Virtual reality tells Indigenous story in London as bones set to return to Australia

Nick Miller (2016). Virtual reality tells Indigenous story in London as bones set to return to Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 October.

Pub manager appeals for help to recover father's war medals after raid on The Aviator at Queenborough Corner

Chloe Holmwood (2016). Pub manager appeals for help to recover father's war medals after raid on The Aviator at Queenborough Corner. Kent Online. 11 October.

Terrorism fears see DCMS museums and galleries lose a million visitors

Patrick Steel (2016). Terrorism fears see DCMS museums and galleries lose a million visitors. Museums Journal. 11 October.

Mummy Crowdfunder Leaves Archaeologists Fuming

Kristina Killgrove (2016). Mummy Crowdfunder Leaves Archaeologists Fuming. Forbes. 10 October.

Cambridge under pressure to return looted Benin bronze cockerel - but won't return it in case it gets stolen again

Colin Freeman (2016). Cambridge under pressure to return looted Benin bronze cockerel - but won't return it in case it gets stolen again. The Telegraph. 8 October.

Cosgrove Hall fire: 18th Century country mansion gutted

BBC News (2016). Cosgrove Hall fire: 18th Century country mansion gutted. BBC News. 7 October.

If treasure is found in my garden, can I keep it?

Becky Shaw (2016). If treasure is found in my garden, can I keep it?. Financial Times. 6 October.

Ancient Egyptian artefacts and old weapons stolen from museum at Biel House, Stenton

East Lothian Courier (2016). Ancient Egyptian artefacts and old weapons stolen from museum at Biel House, Stenton. East Lothian Courier. 6 October.

Old Master market reels from Sotheby's fake assessment

James Pickford (2016). Old Master market reels from Sotheby's fake assessment. Financial Times. 5 October.

Banksy fake fools local art fans

Cai Griffiths-Sturge (2016). Banksy fake fools local art fans. JMU Journalism. 5 October.

Former Port Hope art curator's fraud sentence delayed in Peterborough court

Jessica Nyznik (2016). Former Port Hope art curator's fraud sentence delayed in Peterborough court. Northumberland Today. 4 October.

Art detectives track down stolen 12th-century Indian sculpture

Richard Morris (2016). Art detectives track down stolen 12th-century Indian sculpture. India GB News. 3 October.

Northampton Sekhemka statue sale: Council 'warned by lawyers'

BBC News (2016). Northampton Sekhemka statue sale: Council 'warned by lawyers'. BBC News. 1 October.

'Moriarty of the Old Master' pulls off the art crime of the century: Market in crisis as experts warn £200m of paintings could be fakes

Adam Luck (2016). 'Moriarty of the Old Master' pulls off the art crime of the century: Market in crisis as experts warn £200m of paintings could be fakes. The Daily Mail. 1 October.

New International Group to Amp Up Parthenon Marbles Reunification Campaign

Mary Harris (2016). New International Group to Amp Up Parthenon Marbles Reunification Campaign. Greek Reporter. 26 September.

The Gweagal shield and the fight to change the British Museum's attitude to seized artefacts

Paul Daley (2016). The Gweagal shield and the fight to change the British Museum's attitude to seized artefacts. The Guardian. 25 September.

The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising

Vijay Kumar (2016). The ghost of Vaman Ghiya is rising. DNA. 24 September.

St Albans military collector Alan Tissington avoids jail after ammunition discovered at his home

Debbie White (2016). St Albans military collector Alan Tissington avoids jail after ammunition discovered at his home. The Herts Advertiser. 22 September.

UK to crack down on illegal ivory sales

John Vidal (2016). UK to crack down on illegal ivory sales. The Guardian. 21 September.

UK ivory ban threat: 'government WILL consult antiques industry'

Noelle McElhatton (2016). UK ivory ban threat: 'government WILL consult antiques industry'. Antiques Trade Gazette. 21 September.

Buddha statue theft from temple treated as hate crime

Jenny Thomson (2016). Buddha statue theft from temple treated as hate crime. STV. 20 September.

Banksy artwork removed from Liverpool street to enter street art museum

BBC News (2016). Banksy artwork removed from Liverpool street to enter street art museum. BBC News. 19 September.

Pre-Columbian sculpture recovered at London auction house after mysterious disapperance

Richard Emblin (2016). Pre-Columbian sculpture recovered at London auction house after mysterious disapperance. The City Paper. 19 September.

Battle of Jutland war graves 'vandalised' by illegal metal scavengers

Robert Booth (2016). Battle of Jutland war graves 'vandalised' by illegal metal scavengers. The Guardian. 18 September.

Teesdale mayfly stone carving stolen

Kate Richardson (2016). Teesdale mayfly stone carving stolen. The Northern Echo. 16 September.

Moll Heirs Response to Statement from the National Gallery Regarding Suit for Return of Stolen Matisse Portrait of Greta Moll

Rowland & Associates (2016). Moll Heirs Response to Statement from the National Gallery Regarding Suit for Return of Stolen Matisse Portrait of Greta Moll. MMD Newswire. 16 September.

Trust appealing for return of stolen tribute to Borders poet

Darin Hutson (2016). Trust appealing for return of stolen tribute to Borders poet. Harwick News. 16 September.

Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church

Adrian Imms (2016). Yobs 'mindlessly' smash historic stained-glass window in 12th-century Rye church. The Argus. 15 September.

Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls

The Plymouth Herald (2016). Vandals daub bizarre message on cathedral's 900 year old walls. Plymouth Herald. 13 September.

The search is on for Britain's lost public sculptures as Historic England protects five more artworks

Culture 24 (2016). The search is on for Britain's lost public sculptures as Historic England protects five more artworks. Culture 24. 11 September.

Aboriginal artefacts in Sotheby's auction prompt questions over provenance

Debbie Cuthbertson (2016). Aboriginal artefacts in Sotheby's auction prompt questions over provenance. The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 September.

Bronze book stolen from Borders poet's memorial

BBC News (2016). Bronze book stolen from Borders poet's memorial. BBC News. 8 September.

Plea over missing 1986 Sir Antony Gormley sculpture

BBC News (2016). Plea over missing 1986 Sir Antony Gormley sculpture. BBC News. 8 September.

£1,000 painting stolen from Ripley gallery found in Bradford

Hollie Bone (2016). £1,000 painting stolen from Ripley gallery found in Bradford. Harrogate Advertiser. 8 September.

Letters I: Elgin Marbles dispute can be resolved by making 3D marbles of artifacts then returning them to Greece

The National (2016). Letters I: Elgin Marbles dispute can be resolved by making 3D marbles of artifacts then returning them to Greece. The National. 8 September.

London's National Gallery sued in NY over alleged stolen Matisse

Jonathan Stempe (2016). London's National Gallery sued in NY over alleged stolen Matisse. The Daily Mail. 7 September.

Greta Moll's Heirs Say Stolen Portrait Is at London Museum

Erik Larson (2016). Greta Moll's Heirs Say Stolen Portrait Is at London Museum. Bloomberg. 7 September.

V&A director's decision to quit hastened by Brexit vote

Mark Brown (2016). V&A director's decision to quit hastened by Brexit vote. The Guardian. 5 September.

200-year-old priceless bibles returned to church after break-in

Ben Philip (2016). 200-year-old priceless bibles returned to church after break-in. Daily Record. 3 September.

Major art theft in Harborough district

Harborough Mail (2016). Major art theft in Harborough district. Harborough Mail. 2 September.

The truth about the Hemingway Heist

David Mason (2016). The truth about the Hemingway Heist. The Guardian. 30 August.

Bolton pub's ghost 'stolen' by Chinese artist

Harry Readhead (2016). Bolton pub's ghost 'stolen' by Chinese artist. Metro. 30 August.

Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2016 ends with call to save heritage endangered by war

Phyllis Stephen (2016). Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2016 ends with call to save heritage endangered by war. The Edinburgh Reporter. 28 August.

Somerset man who claimed theft of expensive painting was 'drunken prank' escapes jail

Somerset Live (2016). Somerset man who claimed theft of expensive painting was 'drunken prank' escapes jail. Somerset Live. 27 August.

Victory for Gweagal man Rodney Kelly in fight to have artefacts returned from British museums

Lucy McNally (2016). Victory for Gweagal man Rodney Kelly in fight to have artefacts returned from British museums. ABC Australia. 23 August.

Cheltenham MP calls for inquiry into removal of Banksy's Spy Booth

Mark Brown (2016). Cheltenham MP calls for inquiry into removal of Banksy's Spy Booth. The Guardian. 22 August.

Security firm brought in to protect artwork after thieves target Southern Nature Art Exhibition

Sian Davies (2016). Security firm brought in to protect artwork after thieves target Southern Nature Art Exhibition. Southern Daily Echo. 21 August.

Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture found in river

BBC News (2016). Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture found in river. BBC News. 19 August.

Burglars steal brass from altar of Shipley church

Steve Wright (2016). Burglars steal brass from altar of Shipley church. Telegraph & Argus. 19 August.

BFG Dream Jar that was set to raise thousands for Save the Children vandalised in Glasgow

Catriona Stewart (2016). BFG Dream Jar that was set to raise thousands for Save the Children vandalised in Glasgow. Evening Times. 19 August.

Surrey charity 'devastated' after life-sized fiberglass cow stolen in the middle of the night

Chloe Chaplain (2016). Surrey charity 'devastated' after life-sized fiberglass cow stolen in the middle of the night. Evening Standard. 19 August.

Police appeal for information following silver theft from Gloucestershire church

Alex Capon (2016). Police appeal for information following silver theft from Gloucestershire church. Antiques Trade Gazette. 19 August.

Brass ornaments stolen from Chelmondiston Church

Ellis Barker (2016). Brass ornaments stolen from Chelmondiston Church. East Anglian Daily Times. 19 August.

UK Museum Ethics Committee Rejects Allegations of Corruption in BP's Sponsorships

Claire Voon (2016). UK Museum Ethics Committee Rejects Allegations of Corruption in BP's Sponsorships. Hyperallergic. 17 August.

Two men arrested over attempted theft of Banksy copy

Matthew Weaver (2016). Two men arrested over attempted theft of Banksy copy. The Guardian. 15 August.

Decendant of Joseph Banks' servant supports repatriation of Gweagal artefacts

Alasdair McDonald (2016). Decendant of Joseph Banks' servant supports repatriation of Gweagal artefacts. Bega District News. 15 August.

Polynesian sculpture admired by Picasso and Henry Moore far older than previously thought

Martin Bailey (2016). Polynesian sculpture admired by Picasso and Henry Moore far older than previously thought. The Art Newspaper. 15 August.

It takes a hoaxer and a negligent hoaxed for a Piltdown Man

David Aaronovitch (2016). It takes a hoaxer and a negligent hoaxed for a Piltdown Man. The Australian. 15 August.

St Peter Mancroft memorial desecrated after "disgraceful" theft

David Hannant (2016). St Peter Mancroft memorial desecrated after "disgraceful" theft. Eastern Daily Press. 13 August.

Chilean filmmakers demand British repatriation of Easter Island statue

AFP (2016). Chilean filmmakers demand British repatriation of Easter Island statue. 9 News. 12 August.

The replica factor

Brendan Cormier (2016). The replica factor. Architecture Now. 11 August.

Life-size model of goat stolen from Sheffield allotment

Dan Hobston (2016). Life-size model of goat stolen from Sheffield allotment. The Star. 11 August.

Zany Zebras: Angry artist Cara Sandys calls for better security

Southern Daily Echo (2016). Zany Zebras: Angry artist Cara Sandys calls for better security. Southern Daily Echo. 11 August.

Theft Of Rolex Watch And Oil Paintings Prompts Police Warning For Isle Of Wight Residents

Jamie White (2016). Theft Of Rolex Watch And Oil Paintings Prompts Police Warning For Isle Of Wight Residents. Isle of White Radio. 10 August.

David Zwirner Sued for $2 Million Over Mystery Artwork by 'World-Renowned Artist'

Brian Boucher (2016). David Zwirner Sued for $2 Million Over Mystery Artwork by 'World-Renowned Artist'. ArtNet News. 10 August.

Harry Potter exhibition sign 'magically' disappears from Devon attraction

R. Dodd (2016). Harry Potter exhibition sign 'magically' disappears from Devon attraction. The Herald. 10 August.

Forensic examination reveals identity of Piltdown hoax prime suspect

Tim Radford (2016). Forensic examination reveals identity of Piltdown hoax prime suspect. The Guardian. 10 August.

Charity saddened by theft of irreplaceable Tudor stained glass from Leicestershire chapel

Dan J. Martin (2016). Charity saddened by theft of irreplaceable Tudor stained glass from Leicestershire chapel. Leicester Mercury. 8 August.

Top level bid to save ancient Wemyss caves

Claire Warrender (2016). Top level bid to save ancient Wemyss caves. The Courier. 8 August.

Ancient plaque welcoming visitors to Ayr's historic Auld Kirk vanishes

Stephen Houston (2016). Ancient plaque welcoming visitors to Ayr's historic Auld Kirk vanishes. Daily Record. 7 August.

Dram raid: Rare bottles nicked from distillery made famous by movie The Angels' Share

Stephen Stewart (2016). Dram raid: Rare bottles nicked from distillery made famous by movie The Angels' Share. Daily Record. 6 August.

Vandals attack ancient castle with fire

Andrew Douglas (2016). Vandals attack ancient castle with fire. The Northern Echo. 5 August.

Returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece could ease Brexit negotiations

Spear's (2016). Returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece could ease Brexit negotiations. Spear's. 3 August.

Priceless stained glass window stolen from historic village church

Harborough Mail (2016). Priceless stained glass window stolen from historic village church. Harborough Mail. 3 August.

100 Auction Houses Now Subscribing for Art Loss Register Due Diligence

Fine Books Magazine (2016). 100 Auction Houses Now Subscribing for Art Loss Register Due Diligence. Fine Books Magazine. 3 August.

McDonald's advertising agency accused of plagiarising artist's viral cows video

Kate Nelson (2016). McDonald's advertising agency accused of plagiarising artist's viral cows video. The Independent. 2 August.

A Renaissance mystery adds to National Gallery vandalism fears

Dalya Alberge (2016). A Renaissance mystery adds to National Gallery vandalism fears. The Guardian. 31 July.

Brexit: How hope may rise for Nigeria's looted artefacts

Tajudeen Sowole (2016). Brexit: How hope may rise for Nigeria's looted artefacts. The Guardian. 31 July.

BP sparks campaigners' fury with new arts sponsorship deals

Mark Brown (2016). BP sparks campaigners' fury with new arts sponsorship deals. The Guardian. 28 July.

Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill: A summary

Boodle Hatfield (2016). Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill: A summary. Lexology. 27 July.

'Irreplaceable' sculptures commemorating Battle of the Somme stolen from exhibition at the Honeywood Museum in Carshalton

Anders Anglesey (2016). 'Irreplaceable' sculptures commemorating Battle of the Somme stolen from exhibition at the Honeywood Museum in Carshalton. Your Local Guardian. 27 July.

Artist's Burka Sculpture Vandalized by Angry Brexiter in London

Naomi Rea (2016). Artist's Burka Sculpture Vandalized by Angry Brexiter in London. ArtNet News. 22 July.

India may approach Britain on bringing back Kohinoor

Press Trust of India (2016). India may approach Britain on bringing back Kohinoor. The Tribune. 22 July.

Graffiti vandals target ancient Wemyss caves

Lori Cormack (2016). Graffiti vandals target ancient Wemyss caves. Fife Today. 20 July.

First-ever legal bid for return of Elgin Marbles to Greece thrown out by European Court of Human Rights

Ian Johnston (2016). First-ever legal bid for return of Elgin Marbles to Greece thrown out by European Court of Human Rights. The Independent. 19 July.

Lost Lucian Freud Portrait Valued at £300,000 Authenticated By BBC

Artlyst (2016). Lost Lucian Freud Portrait Valued at £300,000 Authenticated By BBC. Artlyst. 18 July.

Iconic Punk Rocker Defaces the British Library's Punk Rock Exhibit

Jessie Guy-Ryan (2016). Iconic Punk Rocker Defaces the British Library's Punk Rock Exhibit. Atlas Obscura. 17 July.

Damien Hirst Cleared Of Formaldehyde Gate Controversy At Tate Retrospective

Artlyst (2016). Damien Hirst Cleared Of Formaldehyde Gate Controversy At Tate Retrospective. Artlyst. 16 July.

Londoner's Diary: Thieves steal the show from Soho gallery

Evening Standard (2016). Londoner's Diary: Thieves steal the show from Soho gallery. Evening Standard. 14 July.

How Lucian Freud and a grudge kept his rival from a fortune

Alice Vincent (2016). How Lucian Freud and a grudge kept his rival from a fortune. The Telegraph. 12 July.

Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture leads art trail parade

BBC News (2016). Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture leads art trail parade. BBC News. 12 July.

MPs introduce Bill to return 'Elgin Marbles' to Greece 200 years after the UK decided to buy them

Ian Johnston (2016). MPs introduce Bill to return 'Elgin Marbles' to Greece 200 years after the UK decided to buy them. The Independent. 11 July.

Police now say stolen hat didn't belong to Roald Dahl at all

John Siddle (2016). Police now say stolen hat didn't belong to Roald Dahl at all. Liverpool Echo. 6 July.

Hat belonging to late author Roald Dahl swiped from Southport exhibition

Ben Turner-Le (2016). Hat belonging to late author Roald Dahl swiped from Southport exhibition. Liverpool Echo. 6 July.

Conservators issue warning after reports of metal detecting at Link Common

Malvern Observer (2016). Conservators issue warning after reports of metal detecting at Link Common. Malvern Observer. 5 July.

Egypt retrieves Abbasid artifacts from London auction house

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves Abbasid artifacts from London auction house. Egypt Independent. 4 July.

Castle Cary man claimed £8,500 painting theft was 'drunken prank'

Western Gazette (2016). Castle Cary man claimed £8,500 painting theft was 'drunken prank'. Somerset Live. 3 July.

In an experiment to slow visitors down, British museums are hanging fake art alongside their masterpieces

Anne Quito (2016). In an experiment to slow visitors down, British museums are hanging fake art alongside their masterpieces. Quartz. 2 July.

Man pleads not guilty to murder of Oxford book dealer

Lisa O'Carroll (2016). Man pleads not guilty to murder of Oxford book dealer. The Guardian. 1 July.

Vandalised Belfast war memorial to be rededicated during Somme service

Angela Rainey (2016). Vandalised Belfast war memorial to be rededicated during Somme service. Belfast Telegraph. 30 June.

To Cite or to Steal? When a Scholarly Project Turns Up in a Gallery

Kevin L. Ferguson (2016). To Cite or to Steal? When a Scholarly Project Turns Up in a Gallery. Hyperallergic. 30 June.

Fire That Destroyed Liverpool Biennial Site Was an Arson Attack

Sarah Cascone (2016). Fire That Destroyed Liverpool Biennial Site Was an Arson Attack. ArtNet News. 29 June.

'Heartless' burglars smash up church with sledgehammers

Kelsey Maxwell (2016). 'Heartless' burglars smash up church with sledgehammers. Leigh Journal. 29 June.

Welcome home party for Devon church's priceless panels

W.M.N.H. Finch (2016). Welcome home party for Devon church's priceless panels. The Herald. 29 June.

Painting worth thousands stolen from cottage

ITV News (2016). Painting worth thousands stolen from cottage. ITV News. 28 June.

Metal detectorist who struck gold with Bronze Age ring during illegal search is fined after touting it to a museum

The Telegraph (2016). Metal detectorist who struck gold with Bronze Age ring during illegal search is fined after touting it to a museum. The Telegraph. 27 June.

Art student's agony as degree show submission is stolen

Eddie Nisbet (2016). Art student's agony as degree show submission is stolen. STV. 25 June.

Stolen paintings found in Wicklow ditch to be auctioned in London

Michael Parsons (2016). Stolen paintings found in Wicklow ditch to be auctioned in London. The Irish Times. 24 June.

Stolen medieval panels restored and reinstalled in Devon church

Steven Morris (2016). Stolen medieval panels restored and reinstalled in Devon church. The Guardian. 24 June.

Police appeal for witnesses after thieves steal lead from Hillhouse Parish Church roof

Kirsten Mcstay (2016). Police appeal for witnesses after thieves steal lead from Hillhouse Parish Church roof. Daily Record. 24 June.

Treasure hunter fined for stealing ancient gold ring

Mid Sussex Times (2016). Treasure hunter fined for stealing ancient gold ring. Mid Sussex Times. 23 June.

Thieves cause £20,000 of damage to one of Stockton's most historic buildings

Chris Webber (2016). Thieves cause £20,000 of damage to one of Stockton's most historic buildings. The Northern Echo. 23 June.

Viking axe mystery ends in student bloodshed on streets

Carmarthen Journal (2016). Viking axe mystery ends in student bloodshed on streets. South Wales Evening Post. 21 June.

Muhammad Ali tribute mural stolen at Birmingham centre

BBC News (2016). Muhammad Ali tribute mural stolen at Birmingham centre. BBC News. 20 June.

Theatre built as tribute to Anglo-French friendship vandalised

Kim Willsher (2016). Theatre built as tribute to Anglo-French friendship vandalised. The Guardian. 20 June.

Arrests in Bulgaria over paintings stolen near Billy Connolly's former home

Martin Williams (2016). Arrests in Bulgaria over paintings stolen near Billy Connolly's former home. The Herald. 20 June.

War hero's medals stolen from son on the train returning from his funeral

Tristan Cork (2016). War hero's medals stolen from son on the train returning from his funeral. Bristol Post. 19 June.

Thieves strip lead off East Meon church roof

BBC News (2016). Thieves strip lead off East Meon church roof. BBC News. 17 June.

Export ban placed on £225,000 Burges vase to keep it in UK

BBC News (2016). Export ban placed on £225,000 Burges vase to keep it in UK. BBC News. 17 June.

Vandals damage up to 40 gravestones in Inverness cemetery

BBC News (2016). Vandals damage up to 40 gravestones in Inverness cemetery. BBC News. 15 June.

Valuable 16th century silver stolen in church raid

ITV News (2016). Valuable 16th century silver stolen in church raid. ITV News. 14 June.

Marine Antiquities Scheme to launch on 21 July

Sport Diver (2016). Marine Antiquities Scheme to launch on 21 July. Sport Diver. 14 June.

Copper worth thousands stolen from roof of St Mary's Church in Clothall, Baldock

Hertfordshire Mercury (2016). Copper worth thousands stolen from roof of St Mary's Church in Clothall, Baldock. Hertfordshire Mercury. 14 June.

Stone of Destiny belongs in Perth, says council leader

STV (2016). Stone of Destiny belongs in Perth, says council leader. STV. 13 June.

Arsonists who destroyed new Atherton sculpture slammed as 'selfish and horrible'

Kelsey Maxwell (2016). Arsonists who destroyed new Atherton sculpture slammed as 'selfish and horrible'. Leigh Journal. 13 June.

British doubts over Joan of Arc's ring

Martin Bailey (2016). British doubts over Joan of Arc's ring. The Art Newspaper. 9 June.

Whistle stolen from Museum of East Anglian Life steam engine exhibit

Tom Potter (2016). Whistle stolen from Museum of East Anglian Life steam engine exhibit. East Anglian Daily Times. 9 June.

Revealed: how altarpiece broke in disastrous fall at London's National Gallery

Emily Sharpe (2016). Revealed: how altarpiece broke in disastrous fall at London's National Gallery. The Art Newspaper. 9 June.

Stolen Old Masters returned to Italy after discovery by British owner

BT (2016). Stolen Old Masters returned to Italy after discovery by British owner. BT. 7 June.

Archaeologists frustrated as 'Night hawks' swoop on East Hampshire dig

Petersfield Post (2016). Archaeologists frustrated as 'Night hawks' swoop on East Hampshire dig. Petersfield Post. 6 June.

Found a rare coin? Beware, it could be a fake

Lincolnshire Echo (2016). Found a rare coin? Beware, it could be a fake. Lincolnshire Echo. 4 June.

PLUNDERED: Stone thefts are stripping away our heritage

Karen Pickering (2016). PLUNDERED: Stone thefts are stripping away our heritage. Telegraph & Argus. 3 June.

Art crime expert Dr Donna Yates makes her research available free online in bid to help beat the thieves

Martin Hannan (2016). Art crime expert Dr Donna Yates makes her research available free online in bid to help beat the thieves. The National. 2 June.

Two arrested after two-month crime spree at east Norfolk churches

Geraldine Scott (2016). Two arrested after two-month crime spree at east Norfolk churches. Evening News 24. 1 June.

Student who scrawled 'don't bomb Syria' in giant black letters on historic World Heritage-listed church opposite Parliament is spared jail

Mark Duell (2016). Student who scrawled 'don't bomb Syria' in giant black letters on historic World Heritage-listed church opposite Parliament is spared jail. The Daily Mail. 1 June.

Tower Hamlets looking for safe place for 'Old Flo' after legal battle over who owns Moore's sculpture

Mike Brooke (2016). Tower Hamlets looking for safe place for 'Old Flo' after legal battle over who owns Moore's sculpture. The Docklands & East London Advertiser. 31 May.

Vandals damage headstones at Leslie Cemetery, Glenrothes

BBC News (2016). Vandals damage headstones at Leslie Cemetery, Glenrothes. BBC News. 30 May.

Shock after thieves behead angel statue in Cambridge graveyard

Chris Elliott (2016). Shock after thieves behead angel statue in Cambridge graveyard. Cambridge News. 30 May.

EU licences plan 'could hit London art market'

Nicholas Cecil (2016). EU licences plan 'could hit London art market'. Evening Standard. 27 May.

Milton Keynes community rally to replace stolen singing frog statue

OneMK (2016). Milton Keynes community rally to replace stolen singing frog statue. OneMK. 25 May.

British Museum confirms provenance of looted Afghan Bowl

Patrick Steel (2016). British Museum confirms provenance of looted Afghan Bowl. Museums Journal. 24 May.

Teenager, 15, charged over vandalism at historic Fife church

Craig Smith (2016). Teenager, 15, charged over vandalism at historic Fife church. The Courier. 24 May.

First World War sea graves hit by 'industrial-scale looting'

Mark Duell (2016). First World War sea graves hit by 'industrial-scale looting'. The Daily Mail. 23 May.

Special delegation visits Sheffield for skull repatriation

The Star (2016). Special delegation visits Sheffield for skull repatriation. The Star. 20 May.

Seven arrested after violent £2.7m art and jewellery heist at Bulmer family's Somerset home

L. Churchill (2016). Seven arrested after violent £2.7m art and jewellery heist at Bulmer family's Somerset home. Bristol Post. 20 May.

How Christie's helped to return a looted treasure to Afghanistan

Christie's (2016). How Christie's helped to return a looted treasure to Afghanistan. Christie's. 20 May.

Stolen Chalice Remains Missing

Rebecca Cain (2016). Stolen Chalice Remains Missing. Hereford Times. 19 May.

Greenpeace activists scale British Museum to protest BP sponsorship

Adam Vaughan (2016). Greenpeace activists scale British Museum to protest BP sponsorship. The Guardian. 19 May.

'Audacious' theft of £35,000 of jewellery from Mount Stewart

News Letter (2016). 'Audacious' theft of £35,000 of jewellery from Mount Stewart. News Letter. 19 May.

Six middle-aged 'new-age travellers' arrested at Stonehenge over flaming torch incident Play Video Stonehenge protest New-age travellers protest at Stonehenge

Salisbury Journal (2016). Six middle-aged 'new-age travellers' arrested at Stonehenge over flaming torch incident Play Video Stonehenge protest New-age travellers protest at Stonehenge. Salisbury Journal. 19 May.

'Mindless' pranksters deface mural of Robert Burns with a Hitler moustache

Claire Gilbody-Dickerson (2016). 'Mindless' pranksters deface mural of Robert Burns with a Hitler moustache. Express. 18 May.

Protesters Disrupt a BP-Sponsored Exhibition at the British Museum

Claire Voon (2016). Protesters Disrupt a BP-Sponsored Exhibition at the British Museum. Hyperallergic. 18 May.

Maori skull on its way back home after 130 years

Martin Hannan (2016). Maori skull on its way back home after 130 years. The National. 18 May.

'Fat woman' who repeatedly hit herself on the head helped steal paintings worth more than £1,000

Dan Russell (2016). 'Fat woman' who repeatedly hit herself on the head helped steal paintings worth more than £1,000. Nottingham Post. 16 May.

Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture found in garden

BBC News (2016). Stolen Southampton zebra sculpture found in garden. BBC News. 16 May.

Police launch appeal after church silver worth more than £3,000 stolen from Cambridgeshire village

Florence Sneed (2016). Police launch appeal after church silver worth more than £3,000 stolen from Cambridgeshire village. Cambridge News. 16 May.

YouTube pranksters jailed after 'terrifying' fake art heist

Court News (2016). YouTube pranksters jailed after 'terrifying' fake art heist. The Guardian. 16 May.

La Bella Principessa: Still and Enigma

Vincent Noce (2016). La Bella Principessa: Still and Enigma. The Art Newspaper. 15 May.

60 Maori and Moriori heads and skulls repatriated from UK and US

Kurt Bayer (2016). 60 Maori and Moriori heads and skulls repatriated from UK and US. The New Zealand Herald. 12 May.

Life-sized zebra sculpture 'stolen' in Southampton

BBC News (2016). Life-sized zebra sculpture 'stolen' in Southampton. BBC News. 11 May.

Maori skull returning to homeland after 133 years in Moray

Chris Foote (2016). Maori skull returning to homeland after 133 years in Moray. STV. 11 May.

Pensioner wins payout from English Heritage for head injuries at Carisbrooke Castle

Hugo Gye (2016). Pensioner wins payout from English Heritage for head injuries at Carisbrooke Castle. The Daily Mail. 11 May.

Antique dealer who plundered churches for profit jailed

Steven Morris (2016). Antique dealer who plundered churches for profit jailed. The Guardian. 10 May.

Govt exploring ways to resolve Kohinoor issue with UK: Sharma

Press Trust of India (2016). Govt exploring ways to resolve Kohinoor issue with UK: Sharma. Business Standard. 9 May.

Ancient Egyptian statue of Sekhemka disappears into private collection in 'moral crime against world heritage'

Ian Johnston (2016). Ancient Egyptian statue of Sekhemka disappears into private collection in 'moral crime against world heritage'. The Independent. 9 May.

Painting worth £10,000 allegedly stolen from Somerset gallery

Western Gazette (2016). Painting worth £10,000 allegedly stolen from Somerset gallery. Western Gazette. 9 May.

Greece looks to international justice to regain Parthenon marbles from UK

Helena Smith (2016). Greece looks to international justice to regain Parthenon marbles from UK. The Guardian. 8 May.

Art forger goes straight selling £5,000 fakes

Robert Mendick (2016). Art forger goes straight selling £5,000 fakes. The Telegraph. 7 May.

#ReturnTheMarbles campaign uses cheeky billboard to seek return of Parthenon sculptures

Leah MacLennan (2016). #ReturnTheMarbles campaign uses cheeky billboard to seek return of Parthenon sculptures. ABC Australia. 6 May.

Church raider jailed after stealing priceless relics, including ancient coffin

Jeanette Oldham (2016). Church raider jailed after stealing priceless relics, including ancient coffin. Birmingham Mail. 6 May.

Hertfordshire Puddingstone stolen from museum site

BBC News (2016). Hertfordshire Puddingstone stolen from museum site. BBC News. 4 May.

Forget the Kohinoor, could we have the Amaravati Stupa sculptures back please?

Ruchika Sharma (2016). Forget the Kohinoor, could we have the Amaravati Stupa sculptures back please?. Scroll.in. 1 May.

Rosslyn stitchers remake stolen panel from Great Tapestry

Jane Bradley (2016). Rosslyn stitchers remake stolen panel from Great Tapestry. The Scotsman. 30 April.

Can we trust in museum trustees?

Giles Waterfield (2016). Can we trust in museum trustees?. Apollo. 29 April.

Woodcarving stolen from Kingswood Park

L Churchill (2016). Woodcarving stolen from Kingswood Park. Bristol Post. 28 April.

Burglars show 'act of humanity' in returning 100 year old medals

David Whelan (2016). Burglars show 'act of humanity' in returning 100 year old medals. Belfast Media Group. 27 April.

Meet Dr Donna Yates, the expert aiming to make antiquities-collecting socially unacceptable

Russell Leadbetter (2016). Meet Dr Donna Yates, the expert aiming to make antiquities-collecting socially unacceptable. The Herald. 25 April.

Police missed 'golden opportunity' to solve £20k coin heist

Nicola Shaw (2016). Police missed 'golden opportunity' to solve £20k coin heist. Edinburgh Evening News. 25 April.

Hatton Garden vault - from daring heist to 'fascinating museum piece'

Patrick Sawer (2016). Hatton Garden vault - from daring heist to 'fascinating museum piece'. The Telegraph. 23 April.

A Documentary About the Artist Who Stole Banksy's Work Out of Spite

Alina Cohen (2016). A Documentary About the Artist Who Stole Banksy's Work Out of Spite. Hyperallergic. 22 April.

'The Kohinoor is but one flashy stone'

Radhika Santhanam (2016). 'The Kohinoor is but one flashy stone'. The Hindu. 22 April.

Francis Bacon Controversy: Unauthenticated Drawings Go On Sale

Paul Black (2016). Francis Bacon Controversy: Unauthenticated Drawings Go On Sale. Artlyst. 21 April.

Damien Hirst's Pickled Animals May Have Leaked Carcinogenic Fumes [UPDATED]

Claire Voon (2016). Damien Hirst's Pickled Animals May Have Leaked Carcinogenic Fumes [UPDATED]. Hyperallergic. 20 April.

In a U-turn Narendra Modi government promises to take all steps to bring back Kohinoor

Anubhuti Vishnoi (2016). In a U-turn Narendra Modi government promises to take all steps to bring back Kohinoor. The Economic Times. 20 April.

Palmyra's Arch of Triumph recreated in London

Lauren Turner (2016). Palmyra's Arch of Triumph recreated in London. BBC News. 19 April.

Palmyra Arch in London: 'Unethical' reconstruction of 'Disneyland' archaeology criticised

Umberto Bacchi (2016). Palmyra Arch in London: 'Unethical' reconstruction of 'Disneyland' archaeology criticised. International Business Times. 19 April.

Kohinoor Diamond Belongs To Britain, Says Government In Supreme Court

All India (2016). Kohinoor Diamond Belongs To Britain, Says Government In Supreme Court. NDTV. 18 April.

Gang of thieves make-off with distinctive £10,000 statue from resident's garden as he slept

Neil Vowles (2016). Gang of thieves make-off with distinctive £10,000 statue from resident's garden as he slept. The Argus. 16 April.

Art loss register reunites Stortford burglary victim with rare chronometer after six years

Herts & Essex Observer (2016). Art loss register reunites Stortford burglary victim with rare chronometer after six years. Herts & Essex Observer. 14 April.

Mouse figure stolen by 'rat' at opening day of Cambridge art exhibition

Cambridge News (2016). Mouse figure stolen by 'rat' at opening day of Cambridge art exhibition. Cambridge News. 13 April.

Manager at flagship hospital given absolute discharge

The Herald (2016). Manager at flagship hospital given absolute discharge. The Herald. 12 April.

Historian Adrian Greenwood found murdered at his home

Jamie Grierson (2016). Historian Adrian Greenwood found murdered at his home. The Guardian. 9 April.

Inside the Ballsy Irish Traveller Gang That Stole Millions of Pounds Worth of Rhino Horn

Mark Wilding (2016). Inside the Ballsy Irish Traveller Gang That Stole Millions of Pounds Worth of Rhino Horn. Vice. 5 April.

'Rathkeale Rovers' gang members jailed over multi-million euro rhino horn spree

Alexander Britton (2016). 'Rathkeale Rovers' gang members jailed over multi-million euro rhino horn spree. Irish Independent. 4 April.

'Rathkeale Rovers' to be sentenced over museum raids plot

Press Association (2016). 'Rathkeale Rovers' to be sentenced over museum raids plot. Press Association. 4 April.

Hare and the Minotaur sculpture vandalised with white paint

BBC News (2016). Hare and the Minotaur sculpture vandalised with white paint. BBC News. 4 April.

Organised crime gang planned to raid Glasgow's Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Peter Swindon (2016). Organised crime gang planned to raid Glasgow's Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The Herald. 4 April.

British Museum must sever its links with BP

Margaret Atwood (2016). British Museum must sever its links with BP. The Guardian. 3 April.

Stolen Easter Island statue deserves a trip home

Mark Gilbert (2016). Stolen Easter Island statue deserves a trip home. The Chicago Tribune. 3 April.

Obsessing about past 'wrongs' is to miss the power of culture

Tiffany Jenkins (2016). Obsessing about past 'wrongs' is to miss the power of culture. The Guardian. 2 April.

Nationally important 12th century monument spray-painted by vandals

Brian Donnelly (2016). Nationally important 12th century monument spray-painted by vandals. The Herald. 2 April.

Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes

Martin Bailey (2016). Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes. The Art Newspaper. 1 April.

Marlow's history at risk following rise in illegal metal detecting

Jasmine Rapson (2016). Marlow's history at risk following rise in illegal metal detecting. Bucks Free Press. 1 April.

Ancient boulder to stay after villagers threatened to chain themselves to it to prevent move

Oliver Pritchard (2016). Ancient boulder to stay after villagers threatened to chain themselves to it to prevent move. Mirror. 30 March.

This Is Not a Banksy: BBC Radio 4

Max Aantjes (2016). This Is Not a Banksy: BBC Radio 4. Student Newspaper. 29 March.

Calls for British Museum to surrender Indigenous Gweagal shield

ABC Australia (2016). Calls for British Museum to surrender Indigenous Gweagal shield. ABC Australia. 28 March.

Shakespeare's skull: New chapter in hunt for missing head

Rebecca Woods (2016). Shakespeare's skull: New chapter in hunt for missing head. BBC News. 27 March.

Stop the Roof Raiders: Lead thieves strike Boxted church as total hit by suspected gang reaches 16 in Suffolk

Matt Reason (2016). Stop the Roof Raiders: Lead thieves strike Boxted church as total hit by suspected gang reaches 16 in Suffolk. East Anglian Daily Times. 25 March.

Yobs set fire to historic Prestwick church and burn ivy from ancient walls

Stuart Wilson (2016). Yobs set fire to historic Prestwick church and burn ivy from ancient walls. Daily Record. 25 March.

Skulduggery at King's College Cambridge, as expensive 'library skull' goes missing

Cambridge News (2016). Skulduggery at King's College Cambridge, as expensive 'library skull' goes missing. Cambridge News. 24 March.

Revealed: The bizarre items stolen from London's most popular museums

Jamie Bullen (2016). Revealed: The bizarre items stolen from London's most popular museums. Evening Standard. 24 March.

Paintings and drawings worth £110,000 stolen from house in Falmouth

W. B. Gayle (2016). Paintings and drawings worth £110,000 stolen from house in Falmouth. West Briton. 24 March.

Shakespeare's skull 'probably stolen' from Stratford grave

BBC News (2016). Shakespeare's skull 'probably stolen' from Stratford grave. BBC News. 23 March.

Bins set alight inside ancient Wemyss cave

Lori Cormack (2016). Bins set alight inside ancient Wemyss cave. Fife Today. 23 March.

Trio of rare Viking artefacts reported stolen from church at Sockburn, near Darlington

Charlotte Bowe (2016). Trio of rare Viking artefacts reported stolen from church at Sockburn, near Darlington. The Northern Echo. 23 March.

CCTV images released after theft of rare urn from fine art dealer in Stamford

Rutland & Stamford Mercury (2016). CCTV images released after theft of rare urn from fine art dealer in Stamford. Rutland & Stamford Mercury. 23 March.

Rare advertising boards stolen from museum in Ramsey

The Hunts Post (2016). Rare advertising boards stolen from museum in Ramsey. The Hunts Post. 22 March.

Stolen artefacts stashed by British art dealer are returned to Italy

AFP (2016). Stolen artefacts stashed by British art dealer are returned to Italy. The Guardian. 22 March.

UK teens face theft charges in Poland over Auschwitz items

Associated Press (2016). UK teens face theft charges in Poland over Auschwitz items. The Times of Israel. 21 March.

Benin royals applaud Cambridge move on "Okukor"

Vanguard (2016). Benin royals applaud Cambridge move on "Okukor". Vanguard. 21 March.

Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group

Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 18 March.

Britain hands over warship artefacts to ATM

The Sun Daily (2016). Britain hands over warship artefacts to ATM. The Sun Daily. 18 March.

Return Benin Bronze Cockerel, FG Pleads With British Govt

Chika Okeke (2016). Return Benin Bronze Cockerel, FG Pleads With British Govt. Leadership. 18 March.

Son of Punk To Burn Multi-Million Pound Collection Of Sex Pistols Memorabilia

Artlyst (2016). Son of Punk To Burn Multi-Million Pound Collection Of Sex Pistols Memorabilia. Artlyst. 16 March.

France and Britain prepare for battle over Joan of Arc's ring

Martin Bailey (2016). France and Britain prepare for battle over Joan of Arc's ring. The Art Newspaper. 16 March.

When it comes to ancient treasures, are we owners, thieves or caretakers?

Lynne Mortimer (2016). When it comes to ancient treasures, are we owners, thieves or caretakers?. Eastern Daily Press. 16 March.

Fire destroys roof of historic Wythenshawe Hall in Manchester

BBC News (2016). Fire destroys roof of historic Wythenshawe Hall in Manchester. BBC News. 15 March.

Former teacher calls for valuable art to be returned for pupils

Vanessa Thorpe (2016). Former teacher calls for valuable art to be returned for pupils. The Guardian. 12 March.

Cathedral reopens home of historic order after thefts

Diane King (2016). Cathedral reopens home of historic order after thefts. Edinburgh Evening News. 12 March.

Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum

Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 11 March.

World War I message that told troops conflict was over is stolen

Dean Kirby (2016). World War I message that told troops conflict was over is stolen. The Independent. 10 March.

Man in court after stealing matchstick model of Darlington's covered market while drunk

The Northern Echo (2016). Man in court after stealing matchstick model of Darlington's covered market while drunk. The Northern Echo. 10 March.

Secret flight path of the Parthenon statue

Sophia Kishkovsky (2016). Secret flight path of the Parthenon statue. The Art Newspaper. 9 March.

Chimpanzee in top hat and rhino head with fibreglass horn among TV props worth £100,000 stolen from taxidermy warehouse

David Barrett (2016). Chimpanzee in top hat and rhino head with fibreglass horn among TV props worth £100,000 stolen from taxidermy warehouse. The Telegraph. 9 March.

Cambridge is considering returning a stolen 100-year-old bronze cockerel to Nigeria

Lily Kuo (2016). Cambridge is considering returning a stolen 100-year-old bronze cockerel to Nigeria. Quartz. 9 March.

Cambridge college removes stolen Benin bronze cockerel

The News (2016). Cambridge college removes stolen Benin bronze cockerel. The News. 9 March.

Benin Bronze "permanently removed" from Jesus hall

Stevie Hertz (2016). Benin Bronze "permanently removed" from Jesus hall. The Cambridge Student. 8 March.

Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka

Martin Bailey (2016). Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka. The Art Newspaper. 8 March.

Tracing the Legacies of Postwar UK's Lost and Damaged Public Artworks

Claire Voon (2016). Tracing the Legacies of Postwar UK's Lost and Damaged Public Artworks. Hyperallergic. 7 March.

Egypt to send 293 artifacts to UK, historic lantern retrieved in London

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egypt to send 293 artifacts to UK, historic lantern retrieved in London. Egypt Independent. 7 March.

From the Elgin marbles to the Cambridge cockerel, it's time to return stolen goods

Jonathan Glennie (2016). From the Elgin marbles to the Cambridge cockerel, it's time to return stolen goods. The Guardian. 7 March.

India's Lost Treasures

Tripti Nath (2016). India's Lost Treasures. The Free Press Journal. 5 March.

Stolen Abraham Barachin cup returned to Hull after 30 years

BBC News (2016). Stolen Abraham Barachin cup returned to Hull after 30 years. BBC News. 3 March.

Stolen sculpture prompts Cheltenham gallery appeal

BBC News (2016). Stolen sculpture prompts Cheltenham gallery appeal. BBC News. 3 March.

Banksy lawyers delayed geographical profiling study

Jonathan Webb (2016). Banksy lawyers delayed geographical profiling study. BBC News. 3 March.

Lost painting found on steps of Cradley Library

Sarah Cousin (2016). Lost painting found on steps of Cradley Library. Halesowen News. 3 March.

Police praised for museum thefts investigation

Jonathan Knott (2016). Police praised for museum thefts investigation. Museums Journal. 3 March.

RETURNED: 30-years after being stolen from Wilberfore Museum, precious Barachin cup is back in Hull

Tareq Haddad (2016). RETURNED: 30-years after being stolen from Wilberfore Museum, precious Barachin cup is back in Hull. Hull Daily Mail. 2 March.

Museum raids: Cambridge Fitzwilliam unlikely to get jade back, says expert

BBC News (2016). Museum raids: Cambridge Fitzwilliam unlikely to get jade back, says expert. BBC News. 1 March.

Museums spending too little to prevent artefacts being stolen from their collections, expert warns

Cahil Milmo (2016). Museums spending too little to prevent artefacts being stolen from their collections, expert warns. The Independent. 1 March.

Failed rhino heist brings Dead Zoo Gang to justice

Leo Hornak (2016). Failed rhino heist brings Dead Zoo Gang to justice. PRI. 1 March.

Gang may have stolen antiquities for Chinese market, says expert

Jessica Elgot (2016). Gang may have stolen antiquities for Chinese market, says expert. The Guardian. 1 March.

Fourteen men convicted of plotting to steal £57m of Chinese artefacts

Pete Walker (2016). Fourteen men convicted of plotting to steal £57m of Chinese artefacts. The Guardian. 1 March.

Manannan Mac Lír statue back in place at Binevenagh

Seamus McKinney (2016). Manannan Mac Lír statue back in place at Binevenagh. The Irish News. 29 February.

Bible valued £2,000 stolen as church thefts go on the rise in Powys

Robert Doman (2016). Bible valued £2,000 stolen as church thefts go on the rise in Powys. News North Wales. 29 February.

Rathkeale Rovers: How an enthusiastic gardener and his Leylandii trimmings helped to bring gang leaders to justice

Paul Peachey (2016). Rathkeale Rovers: How an enthusiastic gardener and his Leylandii trimmings helped to bring gang leaders to justice. The Independent. 29 February.

Vandals destroy beloved Stirchley Park art mural by painting over Banksy-style images

Alison Stacey (2016). Vandals destroy beloved Stirchley Park art mural by painting over Banksy-style images. Birmingham Mail. 27 February.

UK Imposes Export Ban on $2.9 Million Giacometti Sculpture

Henri Neuendorf (2016). UK Imposes Export Ban on $2.9 Million Giacometti Sculpture. ArtNet News. 26 February.

'We think owl Kevin was stolen to order' – Baytree Owl Centre manager

Spalding Guardian (2016). 'We think owl Kevin was stolen to order' – Baytree Owl Centre manager. Spalding Guardian. 25 February.

Police search for stolen 18th century prints

East Grinstead Online (2016). Police search for stolen 18th century prints. East Grinstead Online. 25 February.

Chelmsford Museum gold coin theft linked to national security alert

Martin Bailey (2016). Chelmsford Museum gold coin theft linked to national security alert. The Art Newspaper. 24 February.

Church congregation in shock after thieves steal priceless medieval stained glass window

ITV News (2016). Church congregation in shock after thieves steal priceless medieval stained glass window. ITV News. 24 February.

Cambridge church community devastated by theft of 'priceless' stained glass window

Freya Leng (2016). Cambridge church community devastated by theft of 'priceless' stained glass window. Cambridge News. 23 February.

Right-on students demand Cambridge removes bronze statue …because it was looted by Britain

Charlie Peat (2016). Right-on students demand Cambridge removes bronze statue …because it was looted by Britain. Express. 22 February.

Athenians' Association Turns to the European Court of Human Rights for the Parthenon Marbles

Evgenia Choros (2016). Athenians' Association Turns to the European Court of Human Rights for the Parthenon Marbles. Greek Reporter. 19 February.

BREAKING: Jesus College students vote to repatriate cockerel to Nigeria

The Cambridge Student (2016). BREAKING: Jesus College students vote to repatriate cockerel to Nigeria. The Cambridge Student. 18 February.

Stonehenge tourist bosses demand visitors stop chipping stones and selling them on eBay

The Telegraph (2016). Stonehenge tourist bosses demand visitors stop chipping stones and selling them on eBay. The Telegraph. 18 February.

EDITORIAL: Restoring artifacts to their rightful owners

Indiana Daily Student (2016). EDITORIAL: Restoring artifacts to their rightful owners. Indiana Daily Student. 17 February.

Bluestone is being chipped away on the Preseli Hills

Sam Kurtz (2016). Bluestone is being chipped away on the Preseli Hills. Western Telegraph. 17 February.

Picasso thief signs away right to haul

Midweek Herald (2016). Picasso thief signs away right to haul. Midweek Herald. 17 February.

New 'paper trail' rules to help crack down on metal thieves

Greg Russell (2016). New 'paper trail' rules to help crack down on metal thieves. The National. 16 February.

Why the UK replica furniture market is about to be hit by new copyright laws

Tim Willis (2016). Why the UK replica furniture market is about to be hit by new copyright laws. The Independent. 15 February.

Britain must free the blood-soaked queen of diamonds Koh-i-Noor

Ben MacIntyre (2016). Britain must free the blood-soaked queen of diamonds Koh-i-Noor. The Australian. 13 February.

Former Tory councillor convicted of stealing World War Two hero's bravery honour 'to pay mortgage' escapes jail

Mike Lockley (2016). Former Tory councillor convicted of stealing World War Two hero's bravery honour 'to pay mortgage' escapes jail. Mirror. 11 February.

Stolen mosque lamps to return to Egypt as Cairo museum houses new database

Tim Cornwell (2016). Stolen mosque lamps to return to Egypt as Cairo museum houses new database. The Art Newspaper. 11 February.

From Artifice to Artefact

Juliet Ceresole (2016). From Artifice to Artefact. V&A Blog. 10 February.

Pakistan lays claim to the Koh-i-Noor diamond centrepiece to the Crown Jewels, claiming the gem was 'forcibly' taken by Britain

Gianluca Mezzofiore (2016). Pakistan lays claim to the Koh-i-Noor diamond centrepiece to the Crown Jewels, claiming the gem was 'forcibly' taken by Britain. The Daily Mail. 8 February.

Former Dealer of Art Forgeries Exhibits His Own (Legal) Paintings

Gabrielle Bruney (2016). Former Dealer of Art Forgeries Exhibits His Own (Legal) Paintings. Vice. 7 February.

Old camcorder footage sparks fresh appeal over antique rail clock stolen in Nineties museum robbery

Kirsten Elder (2016). Old camcorder footage sparks fresh appeal over antique rail clock stolen in Nineties museum robbery. Belfast Telegraph. 5 February.

Treasures Dug Up by Tomb Robbers Returned to Italy

Megan Gannon (2016). Treasures Dug Up by Tomb Robbers Returned to Italy. Live Science. 4 February.

Mates have Banksy art stolen and flat trashed by Airbnb guests who left condoms and laughing gas

Ollie McAteer (2016). Mates have Banksy art stolen and flat trashed by Airbnb guests who left condoms and laughing gas. Metro. 3 February.

'Short-sighted' council 'lost opportunity to put Northampton on the map' by selling Sekhemka

Nick Bieber (2016). 'Short-sighted' council 'lost opportunity to put Northampton on the map' by selling Sekhemka. Northants Herald & Post. 3 February.

Hundreds of looted antiquities including mosaics from Pompeii and ancient sarcophagi are uncovered in Switzerland

Hannah Roberts (2016). Hundreds of looted antiquities including mosaics from Pompeii and ancient sarcophagi are uncovered in Switzerland. The Daily Mail. 1 February.

Disgraced British art dealer's priceless treasure trove discovered hidden in Geneva

Nick Squires (2016). Disgraced British art dealer's priceless treasure trove discovered hidden in Geneva. The Telegraph. 1 February.

Tate director backs Art Fund's call for UK export licence reform after Rembrandt fiasco

Martin Bailey (2016). Tate director backs Art Fund's call for UK export licence reform after Rembrandt fiasco. The Art Newspaper. 1 February.

Van Gogh's Garden at Auvers, once labelled a fake, gets its day in the sun at Royal Academy

Vincent Noce (2016). Van Gogh's Garden at Auvers, once labelled a fake, gets its day in the sun at Royal Academy. The Art Newspaper. 30 January.

On the trail of the lost bulls: art detectives who track down missing public treasures

Vanessa Thorpe (2016). On the trail of the lost bulls: art detectives who track down missing public treasures. The Guardian. 30 January.

Cecil Rhodes statue to remain at Oxford University

Kevin Rawlinson (2016). Cecil Rhodes statue to remain at Oxford University. The Guardian. 29 January.

Sekhemka Egyptian statue sale prompts museum ethics code change

BBC News (2016). Sekhemka Egyptian statue sale prompts museum ethics code change. BBC News. 28 January.

Heartbroken pupils write letter to thieves to return Geevor Tin Mine artifacts

Kirste Smith (2016). Heartbroken pupils write letter to thieves to return Geevor Tin Mine artifacts. The Cornishman. 28 January.

Stolen art tracking companies ALR and ARG embroiled in 'bizarre' legal row

Nick Clark (2016). Stolen art tracking companies ALR and ARG embroiled in 'bizarre' legal row. The Independent. 28 January.

Man arrested over alleged theft of Roman coins from Chelmsford Museum

Yellow Advertiser (2016). Man arrested over alleged theft of Roman coins from Chelmsford Museum. Yellow Advertiser. 27 January.

Banksy's Latest Mural Covered After Theft Attempt

Henri Neuendorf (2016). Banksy's Latest Mural Covered After Theft Attempt. ArtNet News. 26 January.

Art Loss Register faces competition complaint from Art Recovery Group

Melanie Gerlis (2016). Art Loss Register faces competition complaint from Art Recovery Group. The Art Newspaper. 26 January.

Lords put pressure on UK government to sign Hague Convention this year

Anny Shaw (2016). Lords put pressure on UK government to sign Hague Convention this year. The Art Newspaper. 21 January.

The best places in England for unearthing lost treasure

Laurence Cawley (2016). The best places in England for unearthing lost treasure. BBC News. 17 January.

'Stealing my painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley was like a plot from The Archers'

Hull Daily Mail (2016). 'Stealing my painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley was like a plot from The Archers'. Hull Daily Mail. 17 January.

'Priceless' ball stolen from Dunblane Museum

BBC News (2016). 'Priceless' ball stolen from Dunblane Museum. BBC News. 14 January.

Local councils resist temptation to cash-in on their art—for the time being

Javier Pes (2016). Local councils resist temptation to cash-in on their art—for the time being. The Art Newspaper. 13 January.

Theft from Dunblane Museum

Forth Valley Police Division (2016). Theft from Dunblane Museum. Forth Valley Police Division. 13 January.

Can you help find this Co Down railway clock stolen 20 years ago?

Sarah Scott (2016). Can you help find this Co Down railway clock stolen 20 years ago?. Belfast Live. 8 January.

After plagiarism claims, Malaysian ad firm disqualified from Kancil awards

The Malay Mail (2016). After plagiarism claims, Malaysian ad firm disqualified from Kancil awards. The Malay Mail. 8 January.

Channel 5 accused of supporting 'grave-robbing' over TV show Battlefield Recovery

David Barnett (2016). Channel 5 accused of supporting 'grave-robbing' over TV show Battlefield Recovery. The Guardian. 8 January.

Roman coins stolen from locked case at Chelmsford Museum

Steve Neale (2016). Roman coins stolen from locked case at Chelmsford Museum. Yellow Advertiser. 5 January.

Country's 'one of a kind' cannon is stolen from garden

Lauren Howard (2016). Country's 'one of a kind' cannon is stolen from garden. Daily Echo. 2 January.

Search is on for iconic sculpture

Paul Broome (2016). Search is on for iconic sculpture. Hereford Times. 2 January.

Staffordshire Regiment Museum tracks down medals stolen from display 40 years ago

Tamworth Herald (2016). Staffordshire Regiment Museum tracks down medals stolen from display 40 years ago. Tamworth Herald. 2 January.

Thief stole painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley during wedding

Lucy Leeson (2016). Thief stole painting from St Mary's Church in Beverley during wedding. Hull Daily Mail. 1 January.

Two British teens to face trial over Auschwitz theft

AFP (2015). Two British teens to face trial over Auschwitz theft. Yahoo News. 30 December.

British Teens Indicted for Stealing Artifacts From Auschwutz-Birkenau Museum

JTA (2015). British Teens Indicted for Stealing Artifacts From Auschwutz-Birkenau Museum. Haaretz. 30 December.

Award-winning Malaysian agency seeks to contact UK designer after plagiarism claim

Boo Su-Lyn (2015). Award-winning Malaysian agency seeks to contact UK designer after plagiarism claim. The Malay Mail. 30 December.

£21,000 of war medals stolen in museum raid remain missing three years on

Neil Vowles (2015). £21,000 of war medals stolen in museum raid remain missing three years on. The Argus. 30 December.

'Nighthawks': Tracking the criminals plundering ancient sites with the latest equipment

Cahal Milmo (2015). 'Nighthawks': Tracking the criminals plundering ancient sites with the latest equipment. The Independent. 30 December.

Search is on for Sussex's missing public art

Ben James (2015). Search is on for Sussex's missing public art. The Argus. 29 December.

Top policeman calls for CCTV at Glasgow Necropolis

Graham Fraser (2015). Top policeman calls for CCTV at Glasgow Necropolis. BBC News. 26 December.

Army sign up 'Monument Men' to save treasures from warzones

Ben Farmer (2015). Army sign up 'Monument Men' to save treasures from warzones. The Telegraph. 25 December.

Police hunt stolen painting

Bordon Herald (2015). Police hunt stolen painting. Bordon Herald. 24 December.

The Over-The-Hill-Mob: Inside England's Biggest Jewel Heist

Nico Hines (2015). The Over-The-Hill-Mob: Inside England's Biggest Jewel Heist. The Daily Beast. 24 December.

'Lost' £30m masterpiece now at risk of leaving UK

DCMS (2015). 'Lost' £30m masterpiece now at risk of leaving UK. UK Government. 23 December.

Giraffe tongue among 103 items stolen from National Museum

The Scotsman (2015). Giraffe tongue among 103 items stolen from National Museum. The Scotsman. 23 December.

Delight as Staffordshire Regiment's medals returned 40 years after they were stolen

Lichfield Mercury (2015). Delight as Staffordshire Regiment's medals returned 40 years after they were stolen. Lichfield Mercury. 21 December.

Appeal launched to find lost Sheffield steel sculpture

The Star (2015). Appeal launched to find lost Sheffield steel sculpture. The Star. 21 December.

Master forger who fooled world's art experts reveals how he created £444,000 fake statue in garden shed

Paul Britton (2015). Master forger who fooled world's art experts reveals how he created £444,000 fake statue in garden shed. Manchester Evening News. 19 December.

Historic England on a mission to locate publicly subsidised art that has disappeared from view

Cahal Milmo (2015). Historic England on a mission to locate publicly subsidised art that has disappeared from view. The Independent. 15 December.

Public artworks disappearing before our eyes, says heritage body

Mark Brown (2015). Public artworks disappearing before our eyes, says heritage body. The Guardian. 15 December.

Does Greece want its marbles back?

George Vardas (2015). Does Greece want its marbles back?. Neos Kosmos. 14 December.

Stolen relief of Egyptian King Seti I recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Stolen relief of Egyptian King Seti I recovered from London. Ahram Online. 14 December.

Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah. Ahram Online. 14 December.

Bulgarian Customs Prevent Smuggling of Ancient Coins, Artifacts into England

Novinite (2015). Bulgarian Customs Prevent Smuggling of Ancient Coins, Artifacts into England. Novinite. 14 December.

Return of the Monuments Men: New UK unit will save priceless artefacts from jihadis

Patrick Williams (2015). Return of the Monuments Men: New UK unit will save priceless artefacts from jihadis. The Daily Star. 13 December.

Banksy's sculpture 'The Drinker' is returned ten years after it was stolen by art activists but they have added their own special twist and scrawled 'Take the p***' on its plinth'

Imogen Calderwood (2015). Banksy's sculpture 'The Drinker' is returned ten years after it was stolen by art activists but they have added their own special twist and scrawled 'Take the p***' on its plinth'. The Daily Mail. 12 December.

Sea god statue set to make welcome return

News Letter (2015). Sea god statue set to make welcome return. News Letter. 11 December.

UN Resolution Calls for Return of Parthenon Sculptures to Greece

Philip Chrysopoulos (2015). UN Resolution Calls for Return of Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Greek Reporter. 11 December.

Greece Will Not Further Pursue the Return of Parthenon Marbles

A. Makris (2015). Greece Will Not Further Pursue the Return of Parthenon Marbles. Greek Reporter. 9 December.

Another church hit by lead thefts – St Mary's in Cratfield the latest to be targeted

Edmund Crosthwaite (2015). Another church hit by lead thefts – St Mary's in Cratfield the latest to be targeted. East Anglian Daily Times. 8 December.

Art collector tried to sell fake prints at Sotheby's to fund Brazilian lover's visa

The Telegraph (2015). Art collector tried to sell fake prints at Sotheby's to fund Brazilian lover's visa. The Telegraph. 7 December.

Two metal detecting friends fall out over which of them discovered a haul of 1,600 Roman coins worth £8,000 buried beneath a remote field

Alex Matthews (2015). Two metal detecting friends fall out over which of them discovered a haul of 1,600 Roman coins worth £8,000 buried beneath a remote field. The Daily Mail. 7 December.

Indigenous objects return to Australia in new exhibition

Amelia Caddy (2015). Indigenous objects return to Australia in new exhibition. Australian Geographic. 7 December.

AP Vows to Bring Back Amaravati Artefacts from Brit Museum

Express News Service (2015). AP Vows to Bring Back Amaravati Artefacts from Brit Museum. The New Indian Express. 6 December.

The woman turning ancient buried treasure into jewellery

Maev Kennedy (2015). The woman turning ancient buried treasure into jewellery. The Guardian. 3 December.

Pakistani lawyer files petition for return of Koh-i-noor crown jewels diamond

Reuters (2015). Pakistani lawyer files petition for return of Koh-i-noor crown jewels diamond. The Guardian. 3 December.

Leslie Waddington, art dealer - obituary

The Telegraph (2015). Leslie Waddington, art dealer - obituary. The Telegraph. 2 December.

Police still searching for gold coins stolen from National Museum of Scotland

Jonathan Knott (2015). Police still searching for gold coins stolen from National Museum of Scotland. Museums Journal. 2 December.

Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists

Sima Sahar Zerehi (2015). Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists. CBC. 2 December.

French national treasure recovered by The Art Loss Register

Art Loss Register (2015). French national treasure recovered by The Art Loss Register. Art Loss Register. 1 December.

Police hunt owners of 600 pieces of artwork recovered from Opus Art Gallery in Stow on the Wold

Western Daily Press (2015). Police hunt owners of 600 pieces of artwork recovered from Opus Art Gallery in Stow on the Wold. Western Daily Press. 1 December.

Is this Leonardo da Vinci drawing a £100m masterpiece...or a worthless forgery

Sadie Nicholas (2015). Is this Leonardo da Vinci drawing a £100m masterpiece...or a worthless forgery. Express. 30 November.

Culture and jihad, grimly connected through the art market's "blood antiquities"

The Economist (2015). Culture and jihad, grimly connected through the art market's "blood antiquities". The Economist. 30 November.

STOLEN: Historic Woodhenge Bronze Plaques

Spire FM (2015). STOLEN: Historic Woodhenge Bronze Plaques. Spire FM. 28 November.

Ancient Gravestone Used As Battering Ram In Lightning Jewelry Store Heist

Lee Moran (2015). Ancient Gravestone Used As Battering Ram In Lightning Jewelry Store Heist. Huffington Post. 27 November.

Antique coins stolen from National Museum of Scotland 'worth £20,000'

STV (2015). Antique coins stolen from National Museum of Scotland 'worth £20,000'. STV. 27 November.

U.K. fashion house pulls copied Inuit design, here's their apology

CBC (2015). U.K. fashion house pulls copied Inuit design, here's their apology. CBC. 27 November.

SKULL THEFT FEUD: York travellers' site & 4 others raided, 7 arrests made, sub-machine guns seized - UPDATED

The York Press (2015). SKULL THEFT FEUD: York travellers' site & 4 others raided, 7 arrests made, sub-machine guns seized - UPDATED. The York Press. 27 November.

Kirkcaldy Galleries tapestry theft remains a mystery

Maggie Millar (2015). Kirkcaldy Galleries tapestry theft remains a mystery. Fife Today. 26 November.

Encounters exhibition: a stunning but troubling collection of colonial plunder

Paul Daley (2015). Encounters exhibition: a stunning but troubling collection of colonial plunder. The Guardian. 26 November.

Oasis caricature worth £1,500 stolen from Lord Clifden pub

Andy Richardson (2015). Oasis caricature worth £1,500 stolen from Lord Clifden pub. Birmingham Mail. 23 November.

UK still a safe haven for dirty money, study finds

Jim Armitage (2015). UK still a safe haven for dirty money, study finds. The Independent. 23 November.

Images released over National Museum of Scotland coins theft

BBC News (2015). Images released over National Museum of Scotland coins theft. BBC News. 23 November.

Family threaten National Gallery with legal action over Matisse painting

Dalya Alberge (2015). Family threaten National Gallery with legal action over Matisse painting. The Guardian. 22 November.

Research project begins into effect of total ivory ban in the UK

Roland Arkell (2015). Research project begins into effect of total ivory ban in the UK. Antiques Trade Gazette. 20 November.

'Toenail Hoard' of 500 coin clippings found in Forest of Dean

BBC News (2015). 'Toenail Hoard' of 500 coin clippings found in Forest of Dean. BBC News. 18 November.

Sotheby's offers voluntary redundancies to cut costs

Anny Shaw (2015). Sotheby's offers voluntary redundancies to cut costs. The Art Newspaper. 17 November.

John Oliver explains why India is unlikely to get the Koh-i-Noor diamond back

Sonam Joshi (2015). John Oliver explains why India is unlikely to get the Koh-i-Noor diamond back. Mashable. 17 November.

Vandalised St Helen's Church rises from the ashes to be rebuilt at Beamish Museum

Hannah Chapman (2015). Vandalised St Helen's Church rises from the ashes to be rebuilt at Beamish Museum. The Northern Echo. 12 November.

Science Museum ends sponsorship deal with Shell

Adam Vaughan (2015). Science Museum ends sponsorship deal with Shell. The Guardian. 12 November.

Stolen Wrexham sheep 'Champion' found at the top of Dinas Bran

Gary Porter (2015). Stolen Wrexham sheep 'Champion' found at the top of Dinas Bran. Daily Post. 11 November.

Police trace stolen WW1 East Surrey regimental colours

Surry Mirror (2015). Police trace stolen WW1 East Surrey regimental colours. Surrey Mirror. 8 November.

John Lennon's guitar sold for $2.4m at auction

Reuters (2015). John Lennon's guitar sold for $2.4m at auction. The Guardian. 8 November.

News Matisse portrait claim rejected by National Gallery

Martin Bailey (2015). News Matisse portrait claim rejected by National Gallery. The Art Newspaper. 7 November.

Indians sue Queen for return of £100m jewel in the crown: Bollywood stars and businessmen launch legal battle over 105-carat diamond which they say was stolen from their country

Robert Verkaik (2015). Indians sue Queen for return of £100m jewel in the crown: Bollywood stars and businessmen launch legal battle over 105-carat diamond which they say was stolen from their country. The Daily Mail. 7 November.

MMEA To Return Seized Artefacts From Warship To British Government

Bernama (2015). MMEA To Return Seized Artefacts From Warship To British Government. Bernama. 6 November.

Unionist parties in censorship row after demanding removal of painting showing 'Orangemen in KKK clothing'

Nick Clark (2015). Unionist parties in censorship row after demanding removal of painting showing 'Orangemen in KKK clothing'. The Independent. 6 November.

Could Shakespeare's skull have been found? Why Church ruling means we may never know

Emily Gosden (2015). Could Shakespeare's skull have been found? Why Church ruling means we may never know. The Telegraph. 1 November.

Literary vandal defaces the summit of Scafell Pike with poetry in permanent black ink

Victoria Ward (2015). Literary vandal defaces the summit of Scafell Pike with poetry in permanent black ink. The Telegraph. 30 October.

Valuable painting of Paula Yates stolen in Hastings

BBC News (2015). Valuable painting of Paula Yates stolen in Hastings. BBC News. 28 October.

UK gives £3m to protect Iraq antiquities from IS terrorism

BBC News (2015). UK gives £3m to protect Iraq antiquities from IS terrorism. BBC News. 28 October.

Royal Institution to sell 'non-core' items

Antiques Trade Gazette (2015). Royal Institution to sell 'non-core' items. Antiques Trade Gazette. 28 October.

Ram-raiders used BULLDOZER to smash their way into an antiques shop causing £500,000 of damage – but left empty-handed because there was no cash in the safe

James Dunn (2015). Ram-raiders used BULLDOZER to smash their way into an antiques shop causing £500,000 of damage – but left empty-handed because there was no cash in the safe. The Daily Mail. 26 October.

Unique painting stolen from Totnes pub for 'a drunken laugh

C Abbott (2015). Unique painting stolen from Totnes pub for 'a drunken laugh. Herald Express. 26 October.

HMS Hermes thefts: Teynham man arrested

Bess Browning (2015). HMS Hermes thefts: Teynham man arrested. Kent Online. 23 October.

Farmer faces arrest after refusing to tear down mock castle he built without permission and hid behind straw bales

Matthew Moore (2015). Farmer faces arrest after refusing to tear down mock castle he built without permission and hid behind straw bales. The Independent. 22 October.

National Crime Agency Warns British Museums Against Imminent Threat of Organized Crime Rings

Brian Boucher (2015). National Crime Agency Warns British Museums Against Imminent Threat of Organized Crime Rings. ArtNet News. 21 October.

Christie's to Auction Off Painting Looted During WWII as Part of Deal With Jewish Heirs

Haaretz (2015). Christie's to Auction Off Painting Looted During WWII as Part of Deal With Jewish Heirs. Haaretz. 20 October.

Police hunting art thief after four paintings worth more than £1,000 stolen from library

Aban Quaynor (2015). Police hunting art thief after four paintings worth more than £1,000 stolen from library. Lancashire Telegraph. 20 October.

Dispute over Venetian painting seized by Vichy regime resolved after more than 70 years

Anny Shaw (2015). Dispute over Venetian painting seized by Vichy regime resolved after more than 70 years. The Art Newspaper. 19 October.

Rare £6,000 work of art stolen in rural break-in

John Bynorth (2015). Rare £6,000 work of art stolen in rural break-in. The Herald. 18 October.

From Caravaggio to Graham Ovenden: do artists' crimes taint their art?

Emine Saner (2015). From Caravaggio to Graham Ovenden: do artists' crimes taint their art?. The Guardian. 17 October.

Northampton museums warned threat of attack is 'severe and imminent'

Paul Lynch (2015). Northampton museums warned threat of attack is 'severe and imminent'. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 17 October.

Exhibition to remember one of the real-life Monuments Men

Leeza Clark (2015). Exhibition to remember one of the real-life Monuments Men. The Courier. 15 October.

History wars: archaeologists battle to save our heritage from the nighthawks

Mark Horton (2015). History wars: archaeologists battle to save our heritage from the nighthawks. The Conversation. 14 October.

Elizabeth Hurley Booted From V&A Museum After Selfie on 16th-Century Bed

Abigail Rowe (2015). Elizabeth Hurley Booted From V&A Museum After Selfie on 16th-Century Bed. Observer. 13 October.

Experts in the field of fakery

Philip Mould (2015). Experts in the field of fakery. The Telegraph. 13 October.

'Poisonous feud' poses a tricky conundrum at the Sherlock Holmes Museum

David Barrett (2015). 'Poisonous feud' poses a tricky conundrum at the Sherlock Holmes Museum. The Telegraph. 13 October.

Stolen Roman head artefact returned to Vindolanda museum

Carl Fallowfield (2015). Stolen Roman head artefact returned to Vindolanda museum. Cumbria Crack. 12 October.

Suffolk churches count 'devastating' cost of lead roof thefts

Harriet Sherwood (2015). Suffolk churches count 'devastating' cost of lead roof thefts. The Guardian. 10 October.

Sophisticated gangs using drones to target church roofs for their lead

David Connett (2015). Sophisticated gangs using drones to target church roofs for their lead. The Independent. 9 October.

Mystery of monks missing gravestone is finally solved

Andy Done-Johnson (2015). Mystery of monks missing gravestone is finally solved. Chad. 9 October.

Sikh temple ransacked with cash and gold artefacts stolen

Dave Comeau (2015). Sikh temple ransacked with cash and gold artefacts stolen. Crawley News. 8 October.

Two arrested over death of Italian man found in London canal

Josh Halliday (2015). Two arrested over death of Italian man found in London canal. The Guardian. 8 October.

Action group says DCMS lobbied it to fundraise for Sekhemka

Patrick Steel (2015). Action group says DCMS lobbied it to fundraise for Sekhemka. Museums Journal. 7 October.

Harsher penalties for thieves targeting war memorials

BBC News (2015). Harsher penalties for thieves targeting war memorials. BBC News. 6 October.

How did a former Italian art thief end up dead in a London canal?

Andrew Anthony (2015). How did a former Italian art thief end up dead in a London canal?. The Guardian. 4 October.

Egypt's embassy in London restores smuggled pharaonic stele

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt's embassy in London restores smuggled pharaonic stele. The Cairo Post. 3 October.

Collapsed Hadrian's Wall repairs carried out

BBC News (2015). Collapsed Hadrian's Wall repairs carried out. BBC News. 2 October.

Serious intention to raise funds to save Sekhemka Egyptian statue

BBC News (2015). Serious intention to raise funds to save Sekhemka Egyptian statue. BBC News. 2 October.

Chance For Locals To Turn Detective Over Art Forgery

Bath Echo (2015). Chance For Locals To Turn Detective Over Art Forgery. Bath Echo. 1 October.

Body found in London canal identified as Italian national

Jessica Elgot (2015). Body found in London canal identified as Italian national. The Guardian. 30 September.

Stevenage Art Society's stolen mural found abandoned by 12-year-old schoolboy

Oliver Pritchard (2015). Stevenage Art Society's stolen mural found abandoned by 12-year-old schoolboy. The Comet. 25 September.

Police launch nationwide appeal to trace stolen Hertfordshire artwork

Michael Steward (2015). Police launch nationwide appeal to trace stolen Hertfordshire artwork. Dunmow Broadcast. 23 September.

Cambridge academic David Barrowclough jailed for six years after stealing £238k in lottery fraud

Cambridge News (2015). Cambridge academic David Barrowclough jailed for six years after stealing £238k in lottery fraud. Cambridge News. 23 September.

Hastings museum mascot missing

Hastings & St. Leonards Observer (2015). Hastings museum mascot missing. Hastings & St. Leonards Observer. 22 September.

100,000-year-old animal bones stolen

North Devon Journal (2015). 100,000-year-old animal bones stolen. North Devon Journal. 22 September.

Precious treasure from the Shipwreck The London - could return to Southend

Suzi Muston (2015). Precious treasure from the Shipwreck The London - could return to Southend. Yellow Advertiser. 21 September.

Thieves turn to stealing stone from roofs and graveyards to feed fashion for expensive home makeovers

Sean Poulter (2015). Thieves turn to stealing stone from roofs and graveyards to feed fashion for expensive home makeovers. The Daily Mail. 21 September.

Tate's Constable masterpiece, once Nazi loot, now set to leave UK

Jamie Doward (2015). Tate's Constable masterpiece, once Nazi loot, now set to leave UK. The Guardian. 20 September.

'We are heavy hearted' — Great Tapestry of Scotland stitchers speak out after panel is stolen

Craig Smith (2015). 'We are heavy hearted' — Great Tapestry of Scotland stitchers speak out after panel is stolen. The Courier. 19 September.

War medals stolen from 90 year-old man in Shoeburyness burglary

ITV News (2015). War medals stolen from 90 year-old man in Shoeburyness burglary. ITV News. 17 September.

Tapestry panel stolen from Kirkcaldy Galleries has yet to be found

Fiona Dobie (2015). Tapestry panel stolen from Kirkcaldy Galleries has yet to be found. Fife Today. 17 September.

Church roof lead thieves labelled 'callous' after fifth Suffolk incident since end of August

Ellis Barker (2015). Church roof lead thieves labelled 'callous' after fifth Suffolk incident since end of August. Ipswich Star. 17 September.

Bristol council to keep Renoir painting sold at Nazi-organised auction

Press Assocaition (2015). Bristol council to keep Renoir painting sold at Nazi-organised auction. The Guardian. 16 September.

Lead Stolen from Church Roof

Suffolk Constabulary (2015). Lead Stolen from Church Roof. Suffolk Constabulary. 15 September.

Tapestry panel theft slammed in Borders

The Southern Reporter (2015). Tapestry panel theft slammed in Borders. The Southern Reporter. 15 September.

Beauty, not folklore, may have been tapestry thief's main motivation

Craig Smith (2015). Beauty, not folklore, may have been tapestry thief's main motivation. The Courier. 15 September.

Gallery 'sold artist's paint spattered carpet' as her own work

The Telegraph (2015). Gallery 'sold artist's paint spattered carpet' as her own work. The Telegraph. 15 September.

Wrexham sheep sculptures look for new home after two are stolen

BBC News (2015). Wrexham sheep sculptures look for new home after two are stolen. BBC News. 14 September.

Theft of Medieval Coins From Scottish Museum Linked to Strikes

Henri Neuendorf (2015). Theft of Medieval Coins From Scottish Museum Linked to Strikes. ArtNet News. 14 September.

Activists occupy British Museum over BP sponsorship

Kevin Rawlinson (2015). Activists occupy British Museum over BP sponsorship. The Guardian. 13 September.

Rosslyn Chapel panel 'stolen from Great Tapestry of Scotland'

Brian Ferguson (2015). Rosslyn Chapel panel 'stolen from Great Tapestry of Scotland'. The Scotsman. 11 September.

Thieves make off with museum's medieval coins

John Connell (2015). Thieves make off with museum's medieval coins. Edinburgh Evening News. 11 September.

Painting of Royal Pavilion stolen from homeless artist

Rachel Millard (2015). Painting of Royal Pavilion stolen from homeless artist. The Argus. 10 September.

British Panel Urges Tate to Return Looted Constable Painting, Again

Doreen Carvajal (2015). British Panel Urges Tate to Return Looted Constable Painting, Again. The New York Times. 10 September.

Artist draws £15k art theft suspect from memory in bid to track her down

Melanie Adams (2015). Artist draws £15k art theft suspect from memory in bid to track her down. Southern Daily Echo. 10 September.

Painting stolen from church

The Beverly Guardian (2015). Painting stolen from church. The Beverly Guardian. 7 September.

This Ethiopian prince was kidnapped by Britain – now it must release him

Maaza Mengiste (2015). This Ethiopian prince was kidnapped by Britain – now it must release him. The Guardian. 7 September.

Vandals trash ancient leper hospital ruins

Clacton Gazette (2015). Vandals trash ancient leper hospital ruins. Clacton Gazette. 6 September.

Millions of pounds worth of paintings stolen from the country mansion of cider heir found by 'The Scream' sleuth

Ian Gallagher (2015). Millions of pounds worth of paintings stolen from the country mansion of cider heir found by 'The Scream' sleuth. The Daily Mail. 6 September.

Woman dressed as nurse wanted for art theft

ITV News (2015). Woman dressed as nurse wanted for art theft. ITV News. 5 September.

Britain has a 'hidden' art collection worth £3.5bn

BBC News (2015). Britain has a 'hidden' art collection worth £3.5bn. BBC News. 4 September.

Diver jailed for fraudulently selling three cannon found in UK waters

Steven Morris (2015). Diver jailed for fraudulently selling three cannon found in UK waters. The Guardian. 4 September.

£1.5m ancient Greek statue looted from Libyan heritage site 'must be returned'

David Mercer (2015). £1.5m ancient Greek statue looted from Libyan heritage site 'must be returned'. The Independent. 2 September.

Thief steals war memorial plaque featuring his great-grandfather's name and tries to sell it for scrap

Colin McNeill (2015). Thief steals war memorial plaque featuring his great-grandfather's name and tries to sell it for scrap. The Herald. 31 August.

Visitors to Orkney's Italian Chapel to be charged entrance fees

Victoria Weldon (2015). Visitors to Orkney's Italian Chapel to be charged entrance fees. The Herald. 31 August.

£32,000 stuffed wolf stolen from granddaughter of Charlie Watts 'by lads on night out'

John Dunne (2015). £32,000 stuffed wolf stolen from granddaughter of Charlie Watts 'by lads on night out'. Evening Standard. 30 August.

Donations made after drug addicts smash ancient Bodmin church window

CG Oscar (2015). Donations made after drug addicts smash ancient Bodmin church window. Cornish Guardian. 27 August.

Dismaland: Palestinian artist thrown out after protesting against Israeli works

Chris Green (2015). Dismaland: Palestinian artist thrown out after protesting against Israeli works. The Independent. 26 August.

Unique 'knight's head' stolen from locked cabinet at the Museum of Transport Greater Manchester

Beth Abbit (2015). Unique 'knight's head' stolen from locked cabinet at the Museum of Transport Greater Manchester. Manchester Evening News. 25 August.

Statue 'might never be seen in public again'

Ian Johnston (2015). Statue 'might never be seen in public again'. IOL. 24 August.

Great art forger continues to ridicule experts from beyond the grave

Dalya Alberge (2015). Great art forger continues to ridicule experts from beyond the grave. The Guardian. 24 August.

Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum

Ian Johnston (2015). Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum. The Independent. 23 August.

Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum

Maram Mazen (2015). Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum. Star Tribune. 22 August.

Museum theft sparks security review

Times & Star (2015). Museum theft sparks security review. Times & Star. 21 August.

Police hunt burglar after antique tea set stolen from stately home

ITV News (2015). Police hunt burglar after antique tea set stolen from stately home. ITV News. 21 August.

Thieves smash ancient Bodmin church window to steal collection box

CG Oscar (2015). Thieves smash ancient Bodmin church window to steal collection box. Cornish Guardian. 19 August.

Family to be compensated for Burrell Collection Nazi loot

Nicola Sullivan (2015). Family to be compensated for Burrell Collection Nazi loot. Museums Journal. 18 August.

Appeal after thieves steal Roman altar from museum

Freya Findlay (2015). Appeal after thieves steal Roman altar from museum. News & Star. 17 August.

'Disbelief' after £15,000 worth of art stolen from exhibition at Rookesbury Park, Wickham

Emma Streatfield (2015). 'Disbelief' after £15,000 worth of art stolen from exhibition at Rookesbury Park, Wickham. Hampshire Chronicle. 17 August.

Bute House: 'No evidence' chandelier was looted from Nazi Germany

STV (2015). Bute House: 'No evidence' chandelier was looted from Nazi Germany. STV. 17 August.

BBC among broadcasters to repeatedly breach Ofcom broadcasting code over funded content

Ian Burrell (2015). BBC among broadcasters to repeatedly breach Ofcom broadcasting code over funded content. The Independent. 17 August.

Chandelier in First Minister's official residence 'may have been looted from Nazi Germany'

The Herald (2015). Chandelier in First Minister's official residence 'may have been looted from Nazi Germany'. The Herald. 16 August.

Police hunt man after £100,000 panther sculpture stolen from art show

Tom Marshall (2015). Police hunt man after £100,000 panther sculpture stolen from art show. Evening Standard. 14 August.

2600 Zim artefacts looted

Lovemore Mataire (2015). 2600 Zim artefacts looted. The Herald. 14 August.

Police taunt Manchester United fans on Twitter after theft from football museum

Pete Bainbridge (2015). Police taunt Manchester United fans on Twitter after theft from football museum. Mirror. 13 August.

Robert Mugabe tells Natural History Museum to return human skulls

David Smith (2015). Robert Mugabe tells Natural History Museum to return human skulls. The Guardian. 13 August.

Wigan photography club treasurer accused of forging picture to win competition

The Telegraph (2015). Wigan photography club treasurer accused of forging picture to win competition. The Telegraph. 13 August.

The search for a family's art treasures stolen by the Nazis

Simon Goodman (2015). The search for a family's art treasures stolen by the Nazis. The Irish Times. 13 August.

Government extends Sekhemka export bar

Patrick Steel (2015). Government extends Sekhemka export bar. Museums Journal. 11 August.

Call the special branch! Riddle as £15k 'Snake Stick' goes on sale - 40 years after disappearing from Lake District

Chris Hastings (2015). Call the special branch! Riddle as £15k 'Snake Stick' goes on sale - 40 years after disappearing from Lake District. The Daily Mail. 9 August.

Glasgow to pay compensation to family whose Burrell Collection art was lost to Nazis

Phil Miller (2015). Glasgow to pay compensation to family whose Burrell Collection art was lost to Nazis. Herald News. 8 August.

Vandal carves initials into ancient Ring of Brodgar standing stones

STV (2015). Vandal carves initials into ancient Ring of Brodgar standing stones. STV. 7 August.

Outrage at desecration of St Columba's grave on Iona

David Scott (2015). Outrage at desecration of St Columba's grave on Iona. Express. 7 August.

Ramsgate Maritime Museum reopens after burglary damage

James Rose (2015). Ramsgate Maritime Museum reopens after burglary damage. Kent Online. 5 August.

Vandalised ancient boundary stone in Inverness is restored

BBC News (2015). Vandalised ancient boundary stone in Inverness is restored. BBC News. 4 August.

If even Ai Weiwei can't trust the UK's visa system, who can?

Mary Dejevsky (2015). If even Ai Weiwei can't trust the UK's visa system, who can?. The Guardian. 3 August.

Letter box larceny: curious crimes bedevil Great Britain

Nick Morrison (2015). Letter box larceny: curious crimes bedevil Great Britain. The China Post. 3 August.

Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst dealers investigated as buyers left with nothing

Paul Gallagher (2015). Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst dealers investigated as buyers left with nothing. The Independent. 2 August.

The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men

Ofer Aderet (2015). The antiquities thief who became one of Britain's richest men. Haaretz. 2 August.

Art, royalties and other treasures of unclaimed estates

Kevin Peachy (2015). Art, royalties and other treasures of unclaimed estates. BBC News. 31 July.

Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza

Nick Clark (2015). Palestinian artist's work to go on display in London after Channel 4's Jon Snow smuggles it out of Gaza. The Independent. 31 July.

Crucifixes and plaque of Christ discovered in Fulham estate

Goolistan Cooper (2015). Crucifixes and plaque of Christ discovered in Fulham estate. Get West London. 31 July.

New Technique May Identify Stolen Stones

Archaeology (2015). New Technique May Identify Stolen Stones. Archaeology. 30 July.

Charity money and medals stolen in Ramsgate Maritime Museum raid

Tom Barnes (2015). Charity money and medals stolen in Ramsgate Maritime Museum raid. Isle of Thanet Gazette. 29 July.

Stolen Rodin sculpture recovered through lucky breaks, persistent chipping

David Ng (2015). Stolen Rodin sculpture recovered through lucky breaks, persistent chipping. Los Angeles Times. 29 July.

Museum in Cable St about women and suffragettes turns out to be 'Jack the Ripper'

Mike Brooke (2015). Museum in Cable St about women and suffragettes turns out to be 'Jack the Ripper'. The Docklands & East London Advertiser. 28 July.

Sekhemka statue export: PM David Cameron urged to "intervene"

BBC News (2015). Sekhemka statue export: PM David Cameron urged to "intervene". BBC News. 26 July.

Disgusted residents hope ancient DEATH CURSE will 'scare the s**t' out of neds who sprayed a penis and a swastika on a church

Oliver Norton (2015). Disgusted residents hope ancient DEATH CURSE will 'scare the s**t' out of neds who sprayed a penis and a swastika on a church. Daily Record. 24 July.

Cufflinks made from Bluebird car and worth £3,500 stolen from Beaulieu

Christopher Yandell (2015). Cufflinks made from Bluebird car and worth £3,500 stolen from Beaulieu. Southern Daily Echo. 24 July.

Latitude Festival golden heads art stolen

BBC News (2015). Latitude Festival golden heads art stolen. BBC News. 23 July.

Heartwarming honesty of car boot punter sees stolen medieval brass returned to Lincolnshire church

East Lindsey Target (2015). Heartwarming honesty of car boot punter sees stolen medieval brass returned to Lincolnshire church. East Lindsey Target. 22 July.

Enduring controversy: BP sponsorship ignites new row over British Museum's Indigenous exhibition

Paul Daley (2015). Enduring controversy: BP sponsorship ignites new row over British Museum's Indigenous exhibition. The Guardian. 21 July.

Super-rich art collectors settle bitter dispute with dealer they treated 'like a son'

The Telegraph (2015). Super-rich art collectors settle bitter dispute with dealer they treated 'like a son'. The Telegraph. 20 July.

Race to save priceless artefacts from the sunken HMS Victory after looters target its two nearest wrecks in the English Channel

David Wilkes (2015). Race to save priceless artefacts from the sunken HMS Victory after looters target its two nearest wrecks in the English Channel. The Daily Mail. 17 July.

"When they are destroyed they are gone permanently": Museum asks detectorists not to melt Civil War musket and cannon balls

Ben Miller (2015). "When they are destroyed they are gone permanently": Museum asks detectorists not to melt Civil War musket and cannon balls. Culture 24. 16 July.

Cheshire places of worship have almost 300 items stolen from them in three years

Frances Barrett (2015). Cheshire places of worship have almost 300 items stolen from them in three years. The Chester Chronicle. 16 July.

Meeting to tackle heritage crime at Bexhill Museum

Bexhill-on-sea Observer (2015). Meeting to tackle heritage crime at Bexhill Museum. Bexhill-on-sea Observer. 16 July.

Elderly man, 73, left 'devastated' by theft of World War Two Jeep from Imperial War Museum, Duxford

Cambridge News (2015). Elderly man, 73, left 'devastated' by theft of World War Two Jeep from Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Cambridge News. 15 July.

Elgin debt relief

Jonathan Foreman (2015). Elgin debt relief. Politico. 10 July.

Meet the 'Sherlock Holmes' of the art world

Jessica Berthereau (2015). Meet the 'Sherlock Holmes' of the art world. Yahoo News. 10 July.

Essex Police leads national campaign targeting illegal treasure hunters

Will Lodge (2015). Essex Police leads national campaign targeting illegal treasure hunters. East Anglian Daily Times. 10 July.

Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches

Matthew Cooper (2015). Theft threatens the future of Britain's historic churches. Apollo. 9 July.

Rare Rodin sculpture stolen during $1 million Beverly Hills heist recovered in London

Matilda Battersby (2015). Rare Rodin sculpture stolen during $1 million Beverly Hills heist recovered in London. The Independent. 9 July.

Vandals spray paint tag on ancient St Andrews Harbour wall

Michael Alexander (2015). Vandals spray paint tag on ancient St Andrews Harbour wall. The Courier. 8 July.

Bronze statue worth £40,000 stolen in brazen daytime raid in Mayfair

Paul Gallagher (2015). Bronze statue worth £40,000 stolen in brazen daytime raid in Mayfair. The Independent. 8 July.

Cleveland artist Frank Oriti says London's National Portrait Gallery reports his painting safe after attempted theft

Steven Litt (2015). Cleveland artist Frank Oriti says London's National Portrait Gallery reports his painting safe after attempted theft. Cleveland.com. 8 July.

Master forger makes rare appearance to help TV investigation into art fraud

Liam Thorp (2015). Master forger makes rare appearance to help TV investigation into art fraud. This is Lancashire. 6 July.

A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London. Ahram Online. 5 July.

Museum hands back Renaissance riches linked to Nazi looters

Anita Singh (2015). Museum hands back Renaissance riches linked to Nazi looters. The Telegraph. 5 July.

Lowry's paintings are worth a fortune - but can you tell the real ones from the fakes?

Terry Payne (2015). Lowry's paintings are worth a fortune - but can you tell the real ones from the fakes?. Radio Times. 5 July.

Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis

Rachel Shabi (2015). Looted in Syria – and sold in London: the British antiques shops dealing in artefacts smuggled by Isis. The Guardian. 3 July.

Missing Dutch art is discovered in Sussex

Rachel Millard (2015). Missing Dutch art is discovered in Sussex. The Argus. 3 July.

Rare books: Foiling the thiefs

The Economist (2015). Rare books: Foiling the thiefs. The Economist. 2 July.

Paintings stolen decades ago returning to Amsterdam Museum

Janene Van Jaarsveldt (2015). Paintings stolen decades ago returning to Amsterdam Museum. NL Times. 2 July.

Rare Victorian perfume bottle stolen from Burton Constable Hall

Lucy Leeson (2015). Rare Victorian perfume bottle stolen from Burton Constable Hall. Hull Daily Mail. 2 July.

Signing up to the Hague Convention will do nothing to stop ISIS

Tiffany Jenkins (2015). Signing up to the Hague Convention will do nothing to stop ISIS. Apollo. 30 June.

Museum searching for 'devastated' boy who accidentally smashed ancient jug

Oliver Wheaton (2015). Museum searching for 'devastated' boy who accidentally smashed ancient jug. Metro. 29 June.

Security alert after historic stone artefact stolen from church

Stuart Minting (2015). Security alert after historic stone artefact stolen from church. Darlington & Stockton Times. 29 June.

Stone thieves are dismantling Yorkshire's heritage, warn police