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Husband's hilariously-bad painting of his wife he painted for her as a wedding gift becomes massive online hit - now he's been flooded with paid commissions | This is Money

Jan 17, 2025 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

A husband's hilariously bad portrait of his wife, which he attempted to give her as a wedding gift, has gone viral - and now he's being flooded with paid art commissions worldwide. Jamie Matthias's side-hustle started by accident after he painted the 'terrible' portrait which shows her grasping a gap-toothed Wallace and Gromit doll. Far from being appalled, Kate thought the artwork was so funny she posted a picture of it on social media and within days it racked up thousands of views and comments.
Rail firm accuses passenger who submitted Freedom of Information Act request about £58k Pride train paint job of having 'bias against transgender individuals' | This is Money

Dec 6, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

LNER has accused a passenger of having a 'bias against transgender individuals' after their Freedom of Information request revealed the operator had spent £58k on repainting a gay pride train. The 'Together' Pride train was the subject of an information request by Carol Fossick, who was labelled 'transphobic' by a senior LNER manager who looked through her social media posts.
Fears of a Christmas Guinness shortage: Warnings pubs could run dry with limits put on kegs as 'Guinnfluencers' like Kim Kardashian fuel Gen Z trend for Irish stout | This is Money

Dec 5, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James |Matthew Lodge

Due to an unprecedented rise in Guinness sales in recent weeks spurred on by celebrities like Kim Kardashian posing with the black stuff, some publicans are now fearing for supplies in the run-up to Christmas. In order to curb the huge demand for the drink, which has become a favourite for Gen Z's who like to take photos of themselves drinking, new 'allocation limits' have been placed on the number of kegs pubs can receive this winter.
Oatly is NOT milk! Trade body for Britain's dairy industry wins legal battle as judge rules firm behind the vegan drink can't call itself that in any marketing | This is Money

Dec 5, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

The vegan drink brand Oatly cannot call itself milk after the Court of Appeal ruled that the term can only be used to sell milk produced by animals in a victory for Britain's dairy industry.
I have taken my kids to Shrek, Cbeebies, Peppa Pig World, Legoland experiences and there was one that was an absolute p***take...here is what I found out | This is Money

Nov 30, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

A father who has taken his kids to several of the UK's biggest family attractions including Peppa Pig World, Legoland and Shrek's Adventure has slammed the attractions as 'extortionate p***takes' and revealed one offender is the worst. Ambulance worker Alex Dodman, 39, who was previously a finalist of Shed of the Year 2023, began uploading reviews of his family days out on Instagram.
We used to love our town's Christmas market... but anti-social yobs, rip-off food prices and stalls selling tat have ruined it! How Britain's favourite festive day out became a source of annual dread for locals | This is Money

Nov 24, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James |Iwan Stone |Ian Leonard |Stewart Whittingham

Locals living in the shadow of Britain's biggest Christmas markets claim the annual Bavarian tradition is being tainted by anti-social behaviour and rip off food and drinks which have priced them out of their high streets. Residents in Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester have all reported seeing the cost of their annual trip to their local market soar this year in an un-festive continuation of the cost of living crisis.
Boyfriend is found guilty of murdering girl, two, as cruel mother watched on: Child's body was found pushchair of locked bathroom after suffering beatings and cold showers in 'regime of escalating brutality' | This is Money

Nov 22, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

A mother who wheeled around the body of her toddler in a pushchair for three days after she was beaten to death by her partner was cleared of her murder today. Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell , 24, choked back tears as a jury unanimously cleared her before convicting her boyfriend Scott Jeff, 24, of the murder of two-year-old Isabella Wheildon after deliberating for just over seven hours.
Laos bartender who gave 100 free Tiger vodka shots denies his drinks are behind 'methanol poisonings' that have killed four and left 11 others in hospital | This is Money

Nov 21, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

The Laos bartender who supplied free Tiger vodka shots to two backpackers who were subsequently taken ill has denied his drinks are responsible claiming they were bought from a certified distributor. At least four people have died and a further 11 tourists, including a 28-year-old British lawyer, are now in hospital suffering with suspected methanol poisoning in the popular backpacking destination Vang Vieng.
The man behind the music: X Factor star Simon Cowell who spotted Liam Payne's talent and propelled One Direction to fame pays his respects with wife Lauren Silverman | This is Money

Nov 20, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

Simon Cowell has arrived for the funeral of One Direction star Liam Payne a month after the singer's tragic death in Argentina. Payne died aged 31 on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Harry Styles has also arrived at the funeral alongside his fellow One Direction bandmates and a host of other stars.
Frightened homeowners in millionaires' row in Highgate hit by wave of terrifying home invasions as balaclava gangs use crow bars to wedge open doors to mansions | This is Money

Nov 9, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | John James

Terrified residents of one of North London's most expensive postcodes say they are living in constant fear of home invasions from balaclava wearing thugs who are targeting their properties at night. Roads in the leafy Highgate neighbourhood where the average home sells for £5.9million are patrolled by private security teams however this has not deterred criminals who continue to stalk the area.

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Husband's hilariously-bad painting of his wife he painted for her as a wedding gift becomes massive online hit - now he's been flooded with paid commissions | This is Money

Rail firm accuses passenger who submitted Freedom of Information Act request about £58k Pride train paint job of having 'bias against transgender individuals' | This is Money

Fears of a Christmas Guinness shortage: Warnings pubs could run dry with limits put on kegs as 'Guinnfluencers' like Kim Kardashian fuel Gen Z trend for Irish stout | This is Money

Oatly is NOT milk! Trade body for Britain's dairy industry wins legal battle as judge rules firm behind the vegan drink can't call itself that in any marketing | This is Money

I have taken my kids to Shrek, Cbeebies, Peppa Pig World, Legoland experiences and there was one that was an absolute p***take...here is what I found out | This is Money

We used to love our town's Christmas market... but anti-social yobs, rip-off food prices and stalls selling tat have ruined it! How Britain's favourite festive day out became a source of annual dread for locals | This is Money

Boyfriend is found guilty of murdering girl, two, as cruel mother watched on: Child's body was found pushchair of locked bathroom after suffering beatings and cold showers in 'regime of escalating brutality' | This is Money

Laos bartender who gave 100 free Tiger vodka shots denies his drinks are behind 'methanol poisonings' that have killed four and left 11 others in hospital | This is Money

The man behind the music: X Factor star Simon Cowell who spotted Liam Payne's talent and propelled One Direction to fame pays his respects with wife Lauren Silverman | This is Money

Frightened homeowners in millionaires' row in Highgate hit by wave of terrifying home invasions as balaclava gangs use crow bars to wedge open doors to mansions | This is Money

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