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An arrest warrant has been issued for George Powell (pictured here in 2019), who was convicted of stealing a £3million Viking hoard, after he failed to appear in court

Metal detectorist who stole £3m Viking treasure hoard goes on the run as police issue warrant for his arrest after he fails to appear in court

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a metal detectorist…

Metal detectorist facing $115,000 fine, jail time over little-known rule

A Victorian metal detectorist and YouTube star says he is “gobsmacked” after…
Her final text contained just a single word, but it haunts Jean Hanlon's (pictured) family to this day. 'Help', the message read.

Metal detectorist unearths 1,000-year-old Viking relic and it could fetch up to £24,000 at auction

A metal detectorist who discovered a 1,000-year-old Viking relic has been told…
Ryan Junor, 39, unearthed the device on his first trip metal detecting with his son Shay, 15

First-time metal detectorist sparks panic when he finds unexploded World War One bomb

A first-time metal detectorist sparked panic in Scotland this morning after finding…
It is marked on one side with the letters 'H' and 'K' in reference to Henry and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon

Gold pendant linked to Henry VIII is unearthed in a field by metal detectorist 

The legendary monarch was better known for losing wives than jewellery. But…