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Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic pop culture business loved by collectors will shut forever in just DAYS as it launches huge closing down sale
Get in quick to snap up some great items LOST MEMORIES Iconic pop culture business loved by collectors will shut forever in just DAYS as it launches huge closing down sale A BELOVED business has launched a huge closing down sales as it is set to shut up shop for good in just days. Residents and have been devastated by the news of the closure, as it has been a shopping hotspot in the city for almost a decade. Advertisement 3 The Collectors Cave has been a family business for seven years Credit: Google maps 3 It retails a wide range of pop culture items from all your movie and TV shows Credit: Google maps 3 It includes framed prints, badge, keyrings, jewellery, face masks, retro metal signs and number plates Credit: Google maps The Collectors Cave in Colchester is set to close at the end of the month, with a number of collectibles up for grabs at a cheap price until then. Store owner, Jim Carman, made the difficult decision not to renew the shop's release and close it down after seven years. He has instead decided to retire, the Colchester Gazette reports. Local reporter and previous customer of the store, Grace Capel, said: "I remember buying my first Spawn comics here and Jim told me all about more horror comics to get into. Advertisement "I also purchased a rare mini Simpsons Funko Pop for my brother along with Star Wars stickers and pins for my friends. "Many of my friends have fond memories of finding items they can't find anywhere else in this little corner of Colchester." The Collectors Cave has been a unique store for finding a wide range of pop culture items and memorabilia. It is a place where things like Funko Pops, signed pictures, posters, figurines, pinks, keyrings, comics and mystery boxes can be found. Advertisement Capel recalled the store stocking at one point also stocking an impressive collective of vintage band patches. She added: "The city is sad to see another unique, independent and family-owned store leave its streets." I bought a pricey-looking necklace in the charity shop for £1.50 - I was floored when I discovered its actual value In an announcement made to social media regarding the closure, the Collectors Cave wrote: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our beloved collectors shop. "We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support throughout the years. Advertisement "Your passion for collecting has made our shop a truly special place." They added: "To show our appreciation, we are holding a closing down sale! "This is a great opportunity to find that special item you've been eyeing or to add to your cherished collection." The Collectors Cave has also been a foundational site for the annual charity event Invasion of Colchester. Advertisement Celebrities like Shane Rimmer, the voice of Scott Tracy in Thunderbirds, and Madeleine Smith, an actress known for her parts in classic Hammer horror films, are reported to attended the shop during the popular event.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Family who sold cannabis baked goods to pay £50k
Twin brothers and their mother who were convicted of making cannabis baked goods have been ordered to pay more than £50,000 by a court. Bradley and Brendan Vidovic, both 25, as well as Paula Vidovic, all of Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, were sentenced in 2022 for various charges including being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Essex Police said people were sent a "menu" of products, including cannabis cookies and gummy bear sweets. At Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, the family were ordered to pay thousands within three months - or risk prison sentences. According to the court, Bradley Vidovic benefited from £48,190.99 through the drug dealing business. He was ordered to pay back £27,514.32 within three months or risk a 12-month prison sentence. Brendan Vidovic benefited from £60,563.35 through the business and was ordered to pay back £10,291.12 within three months, or risk a six-month jail sentence. Paula Vidovic benefitted from £28,149.81 and was ordered to pay £15,400.91 or risk a nine-month prison sentence. She was also ordered to pay £1,000 is prosecution costs, as first reported by Colchester Gazette. Essex Police initially began investigating the family when officers found cannabis, a small knife and £200 in cash in Bradley Vidovic's car in Nelson Road, Colchester, in July 2021. The force later seized more than £12,000 worth of cannabis and said the business turned over an estimated £400,000 in 16 months. Police said the brothers had left legitimate employment to focus on their criminal activities and had set hours five days a week, while taking Wednesdays and Sundays off. Paula Vidovic baked the cannabis products, the force said, and profits from the business passed between their three bank accounts. B radley Vidovic was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cannabis; of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property; possession with intent to supply cannabis; possession of a knife blade/sharp article in a public place; and obstructing an authorised person in the exercise of a Section 23 power to detain/search a vehicle or person/vessel regarding drugs. B rendan Vidovic was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cannabis; of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property; possession with intent to supply cannabis; and conspiring to enter into/concerned in the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property. They were both sentenced to two years and six months in prison. P aula Vidovic was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cannabis; of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property; and conspiring to enter into/concerned in, the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property. She was given a 21-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. Essex Police has been approached for comment. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. T win brothers and mother convicted of drug dealing Essex Police HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
01-04-2025
- BBC News
Colchester family who sold cannabis baked goods to pay £50k
Twin brothers and their mother who were convicted of making cannabis baked goods have been ordered to pay more than £50,000 by a and Brendan Vidovic, both 25, as well as Paula Vidovic, all of Straight Road, Colchester, Essex, were sentenced in 2022 for various charges including being concerned in the supply of Police said people were sent a "menu" of products, including cannabis cookies and gummy bear Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, the family were ordered to pay thousands within three months - or risk prison sentences. According to the court, Bradley Vidovic benefited from £48,190.99 through the drug dealing was ordered to pay back £27,514.32 within three months or risk a 12-month prison Vidovic benefited from £60,563.35 through the business and was ordered to pay back £10,291.12 within three months, or risk a six-month jail Vidovic benefitted from £28,149.81 and was ordered to pay £15,400.91 or risk a nine-month prison was also ordered to pay £1,000 is prosecution costs, as first reported by Colchester Gazette. Essex Police initially began investigating the family when officers found cannabis, a small knife and £200 in cash in Bradley Vidovic's car in Nelson Road, Colchester, in July force later seized more than £12,000 worth of cannabis and said the business turned over an estimated £400,000 in 16 months. 'Set hours' Police said the brothers had left legitimate employment to focus on their criminal activities and had set hours five days a week, while taking Wednesdays and Sundays Vidovic baked the cannabis products, the force said, and profits from the business passed between their three bank accounts.Bradley Vidovic was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cannabis; of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property; possession with intent to supply cannabis; possession of a knife blade/sharp article in a public place; and obstructing an authorised person in the exercise of a Section 23 power to detain/search a vehicle or person/vessel regarding drugs.Brendan Vidovic was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cannabis; of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property; possession with intent to supply cannabis; and conspiring to enter into/concerned in the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal were both sentenced to two years and six months in prison.Paula Vidovic was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cannabis; of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property; and conspiring to enter into/concerned in, the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal was given a 21-month prison sentence, suspended for two Police has been approached for comment. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
