Lincoln
Lincoln is home to a mix of independent jewellers, heritage retailers, and emerging designers, contributing to a vibrant regional jewellery market in the UK. Its historic charm and tourism appeal make it a valuable location for both retail trade and bespoke commissions. Jewellery Focus covers news and developments from Lincoln’s jewellery sector, including store openings and refurbishments, business performance, local market trends, and notable industry events. Our coverage offers trade professionals insights into how this regional market operates and the opportunities it presents for growth and collaboration.
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Mar- 2016 -9 MarchCrime
Hatton Garden raiders sentenced to combined 34 years in prison
Five of the men involved in the Hatton garden raid have today been sentenced to a combined time of 34 years behind bars. John “Kenny” Collins, 75, Daniel Jones, 61, and Terry Perkins, 67, who all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary last September, have each been sentenced to…
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9 MarchCrime
Six men to be sentenced over Hatton Garden raid
Six men convicted for their part in last year’s Hatton Garden raid will be sentenced for their involvement in the crime today (9 March). The gang face jail terms of up to 10 years each after pleading guilty or being convicted of the raid, in which £14m worth of jewellery…
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Jan- 2016 -14 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Three men found guilty over Hatton Garden raid
Three men have been found guilty for their involvement in the Hatton Garden raid trial, which took place over the Easter bank holiday weekend last year. Carl Wood, 58, from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, and William Lincoln, 60, of Bethnal Green, east London, were both found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary,…
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Nov- 2015 -23 NovemberCrime
Hatton Garden heist trial set to begin
The trial of four men charged in connection with the Hatton Garden jewellery raid is set to begin today. The trial sees Carl Wood, 58; William Lincoln, 60; and Jon Harbinson, 42, charged with conspiracy to commit burglary. Meanwhile, Hugh Doyle, 48, is charged with conspiracy to conceal, convert or…
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Sep- 2015 -4 SeptemberCrime
Four plead guilty to Hatton Garden jewellery heist
Four people have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the Hatton Garden raid, which saw more than £10m worth of jewellery taken. John Collins, 74, Daniel Jones, 58, Terry Perkins, 67, and Brian Reader, 76, all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle during a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court this…
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4 SeptemberCrime
Hatton Garden heist suspects due to plead in court
Thirteen people arrested in connection with the £10m Hatton Garden jewellery raid are due to appear in court today to enter pleas. Nine of the suspects – Terry Perkins, 67, John Collins, 74, Daniel Jones, 58, Hugh Doyle, 48, William Lincoln, 59, Brian Reader, 76, Paul Reader, 50, Carl Wood,…
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1 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Hatton Garden Safe Deposit enters liquidation
The Hatton Garden Safe Deposit company, which was hit by a £10m jewellery heist earlier this year, has gone into liquidation. The firm, which is owned by Sudanese father and son Mahendra and Manish Bavishi, appointed accountancy firm SPW after it became insolvent. Speaking to Jewellery Focus, Stella Davis of…
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Aug- 2015 -28 AugustCrime
Four appear in court over Hatton Garden jewellery heist
Four people appeared in court yesterday (Thursday) in connection with the Hatton Garden jewellery raid, in which an estimated £10m worth of jewellery was stolen. Brenn Walters, also known as Ben Perkins, 43, Laura Perkins, 40, Terri Robinson, 35, and Steven Robinson, 46, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with…
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May- 2015 -26 MayCrime
Hatton Garden heist investigators arrest ninth man
Detectives investigating the Hatton Garden burglary charged a ninth man in connection with the investigation on Friday 22 May. John Harbinson (21.3.73 – 42yrs), of Beresford Gardens, Benfleet, Essex appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with conspiracy to burgle. Harbinson was arrested on 21 May and taken into police custody.…
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20 MayCrime
Police name and charge heist suspects
Detectives from the Met’s Flying Squad investigating the burglary at Hatton Garden last night charged eight men with conspiracy to burgle. An official statement from Scotland Yard named the men as follows: [A] Terry Perkins – 67 (04.04.48) of Heene Road, Enfield [B] John Collins – 74 (05.09.40) of Blestoe Walk,…
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