Rare US gold coin dating from 1787 sold for 9m dollars
A rare gold coin made by a noted New York craftsman in 1787 has sold at auction in Dallas for 9.36 million dollars (£6.84m).
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Sharp increase in millennial gold investors recorded by the Royal Mint
Sales of gold bars jumped by 53% over Christmas, according to the Royal Mint, which has also witnessed a growing demand for the precious metal from young adults.
Gag about Coleen Rooney’s sleuth saga among best Christmas cracker jokes of 2019
Jokes about Donald Trump, Love Island and Coleen Rooney’s sleuth saga have been named as some the best Christmas cracker gags of 2019.
Scientists strike gold with world’s thinnest precious metal
It may be a million times thinner than a human fingernail, but it is no fool’s gold.
Petition calls for Del Boy statue at Only Fools tower block ahead of demolition
A petition calling for a Del Boy statue to be installed at the site of the soon-to-be-demolished tower block that appeared in Only Fools And Horses has been launched.
Full cast revealed for Dad’s Army remake of lost episodes
Tom Rosenthal and Kevin Eldon have joined the cast of a Dad’s Army remake along with stars including Bernard Cribbins and Kevin McNally.
Donald Trump gag voted best new Christmas cracker joke of 2018
Jokes about Donald Trump, Brexit and Love Island have been named as some of the best new topical Christmas cracker gags of 2018.
Aberdeen’s parks win gold at Britain in Bloom awards
Aberdeen has been crowned the winner of a prestigious horticultural contest.
All you need to know as scientists witness collision of neutron stars and the origin of gold
Precious metals on earth, such as gold and platinum, may have originated in the stars.
Victoria Wood diaries opened up for TV documentary on Dinnerladies
Victoria Wood’s diaries and notebooks have inspired a new TV documentary about the late comedy star.
Only Fools And Horses’ Del Boy and Rodney ‘would be millionaires’
Lovely jubbly – Only Fools And Horses pair Del Boy and Rodney would be millionaires in today’s market, new research has revealed.
18ct gold Banchory Bangle worth £25k set to be raffled off to raise money for children’s charity
A renowned artist has unveiled his latest creation in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for charity.
Cruden Bay lined up for Scottish Open as Trump course looks set to miss out
The course on the outskirts of Aberdeen owned by United States president Donald Trump is set to be overlooked as the venue for the 2019 Scottish Open.
This 24-karat gold Darth Vader mask could be yours for a cool £1m
Star Wars fans have been offered a golden opportunity to own their own 24-karat gold Darth Vader mask – but the force will need to be strong with their bank accounts.
Max Whitlock clinches historic Olympic gymnastics gold for Great Britain
Max Whitlock made history by becoming Great Britain’s first Olympic gymnastics gold medallist on Sunday.
Aberdeen council headquarters to be lit up in gold for charity
Marischal College will be lit up in gold later this year.
Aberdeen’s Robbie Renwick wins 4×200 gold at world championships
ABERDEEN’S newly crowned world champion Robbie Renwick today hailed the 4x200m freestyle gold medal heroes as Great Britain’s greatest ever swim team.