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Hacker court case exposes weaknesses of PayPal system

28 February 2011

THE case of a hacker who stole more than £180,000 from eBay users has highlighted weaknesses in PayPal’s procedures.

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Bedford Museum secures £850,000 Burges gem

28 February 2011

THE Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum have secured this unique piece of furniture at a price of £850,000.

Police praise jeweller’s staff after robbery convictions

28 February 2011

POLICE have thanked two female members of staff who tackled jewellery robbers in a raid on an East Sussex antiques shop.

Thieves target rhino horn at Sworders’ sale

28 February 2011

A TAXIDERMY rhinoceros head mount has been stolen Sworders auction house in Stansted Mountfitchet in what police believe was a raid planned by professional thieves.

Art-related professionals set up their own networking association

28 February 2011

Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM), a new networking association to promote business interests and share ideas and information, launches next month in London.

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Lawrences to sell extensive naval history archive

28 February 2011

MORE than 20,000 naval postcards, thousands of photographs and slides, and a large quantity of books will be put up for sale at Lawrences in Crewkerne in May.

Bonhams aim to raise Contemporary art sales with new appointment

28 February 2011

BONHAMS have appointed Anthony McNerney as head of Contemporary art.