News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes a return to the site of the Great Baddow hoard of 930 gold staters, as well as a fantastic hoard of Harold pennies and some interesting serpents.

The Yorkshire Detectorist – In this month’s column, Nick Toczek wonders if he’s the only one who talks to his detector, not always politely!

Digging up the Years: Moving Ground – Read David Villanueva’s fascinating account of his early years of detecting adventures in Kent.

Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.

The Nautilus DMCII-B – Gary Blackwell goes back to the 80’s and puts this deep-seeking classic through its paces.

The Forgotten Garden: Come on in – Julian Evan-Hart proves that productive sites can be found very close to home with some fantastic garden finds over the years.

Field Test: NOKTA Legend 2 – Five years on from the launch of the Legend, find out what Adrian Gayler thinks of the latest machine from NOKTA after he’s tested it over the winter months on the beach and in the field.

Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.

Portable Antiquities Scheme Update – This regular feature provides a summary of what has been recorded recently on the PAS database, this month focussing on stone age finds.

Half Measures – Cut halves seem to be the order of the day for Alison Harrington across a series of outings on club digs and local permissions.

Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.