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An article featured on The Guardian website explores the booming resale market for Jellycat soft toys, with UK retailers reporting a surge in “Jellies” being stolen.

There is a flourishing secondary market for these toys – a result, in part, of the way the company releases limited-edition toys and “retires” favourites.

The Chad website reports that a drug addict accessed his employer’s online banking app and stole more than £8,000 of company funds.

Jonathan Topliss observed his boss entering a 4-digit security pin and later used it to make several transfers into his own account.

As reported on the Teeside Live website, a transport administrator stole £370,000 from her employer in a bid to pay back loan sharks.

Danielle Longstaffe stole the money in several instalments, transferring £218,000 to herself and others and also hired vehicles using the company’s supplier.

As reported on the East Anglian Daily Times website, a report released by Suffolk Trading Standards detailed nearly 400,000 products were seized in Suffolk in 2024.

Of the goods seized, 500 counterfeit ‘Dyson’ hair dryers were found to have fire and electrical shock risks.

According to the Newham Recorder website, a teacher has been banned from teaching for life after he manipulating school finances and fabricating credentials to advance his career.

Elkas Mohammed submitted fake invoices for a prom DJ and listed a false university and degree qualification on his CV.

According to the Gloucestershire Constabulary website, a prolific shoplifter who targeted businesses across Cheltenham has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Emily Dixon entered Marks and Spencer as a trespasser on two occasions, and stole hundreds of pounds worth of meat, despite having had a banning order imposed.