LONDON – As participation trophies go, the sterling silver plaques players receive at Wimbledon are unique — and, generally, cherished. In a relatively well-kept secret — even some athletes ...

A sterling silver plaque has been stolen from the front entrance of the Birmingham Assay Office. The plaque, which was hallmarked in 1977, has 18-carat gold lettering. Michael Allchin, the assay ...