A young metal detectorist from Newton Aycliffe has managed to find a huge sword pommel which "could be linked to the Scottish war of independence". Luke Cunliffe, 13, attends searches in fields all ...

Gold and metal rings, gold-plated beads and statuettes were found inside, officials said, including a three-piece of gods ...

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