George Mathias

Jan 24, 2025 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Lee Grimsditch |George Mathias

A hairdresser who found himself 'breaking into a sweat' when tying his shoelaces has revealed the secrets of how he lost nine stone in a year. Joshua Hilton, 30, said he had "tried every single diet" before finding the one method that helped him shed nearly half his bodyweight. Together with his former hairdressing teacher, Sarah Jane Clark, the pair dropped an astonishing 22 stone between them. Joshua dropped nine stone within a year, and Sarah lost an even more impressive 12-and-a-half stone.

Jan 24, 2025 | mirror.co.uk | George Mathias |Sophie Buchan

In an inspiring tale of transformation, a hairdresser and his former teacher have collectively dropped a jaw-dropping 22 stone, the equivalent of an adult lion's weight. Joshua Hilton along with Sarah Jane Clark, who has since become a wellbeing and eating disorder coach, achieved this feat while still indulging in their favourite treats like takeaways, chocolate, and crisps, boldly claiming that dieting is "pointless".

Jan 24, 2025 | mirror.co.uk | Monica Charsley |George Mathias

A mum has issued a warning to dog owners after she took her pet for a routine check up - and left with a part of her lip missing. Ellen Grace, 43, from Littlehampton, West Sussex, visited Stellar Vets in Littlehampton with her German Shepherd-Rottweiler cross, Daisy. Her beloved pet had been displaying signs of distress and not eating properly. The pet owner said that her dog became increasingly restless and distressed during the examination.

Jan 23, 2025 | lancs.live | George Mathias |Jon Macpherson

Britain's oldest male stripper says claims hen dos don't want men doing the Full Monty are nonsense and insisted: "There's no way it's going to die out". Mike Stratton, 56, has been wowing crowds with his striptease routine since he was a teenager and says he's 'never been so busy' as he has in recent years. His comments come after it was reported that brides-to-be have turned away from raunchy hen dos in favour of more more wholesome activities, such as escape rooms and axe throwing.

Jan 23, 2025 | stokesentinel.co.uk | George Mathias |Rob Andrews

Dashcam footage has caught former Stoke City star James McClean standing next to his crashed car. The 35-year-old Wrexham AFC midfielder was involved in a car crash yesterday morning at a roundabout on Holt Road, near to Wrexham Golf Club - though did not suffer any injuries. A Wrexham AFC spokesperson confirmed a first-team player has been involved in a car accident on his way to training. Wayne Gibbins, 63, caught the aftermath of the crash on his dashcam.