Sisters have a blast with metal detector

Alicia Combs had been using her metal detector for only 15 minutes when she unearthed the surprise of her young life — two mortar rounds buried inches beneath the dirt in the backyard of a rental property her family owns in White City.

Dallas students uneasy about new security measures

DALLAS - Paige Cuba arrived at school Monday morning and waited in the long, long line - about 15 minutes in the February cold. In the past, the 17-year-old junior would walk right inside upon arrival, but Dallas High School students are now faced with an ultimatum at the door: empty your pockets and pass through a metal detector, or face discipline for insubordination.

More coins at site of treasure hunter's find

AFTER unearthing coins believed to be worth thousands of pounds, a Caithness treasure hunter has doubled his find. Metal detector enthusiast Mikie Aitken was in a state of disbelief when he found an extra 18 coins, which date back to the 13th century, at the weekend.

Metal detector hobbyists find lost wedding ring

Lauri Ross walked into Lowe’s Home Improvement in Arden at the beginning of the year seeking a metal detector to find her husband’s lost wedding ring.

London museum coin may be Roman "brothel token"

Bronze coin at Museum of London may be 2,000-year-old currency; Discovered recently near River Thames by man with metal detector