A LEGAL battle dating back to 2014 may have finally reached an end following a ruling by the European Human Rights Court, with the final take-away being that there’s probably better places than Asher’s Bakery in Belfast to get a gay rights message iced onto a piece of confectionary. Mr. Gareth Lee had fought Ashers… Read more »
CHRISTIES auction house in London has confirmed that it sold the original communion wafer broken by Jesus Christ for a staggering £200mn at an online auction earlier today, WWN has learned. The two-thousand-year-old wafer, which was originally broken by Jesus during his last ever supper in Jerusalem, is hosted in its original gold monstrance and… Read more »
FOUND guilty of defrauding investors, former Silicon Valley high flier and Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes faces actual regular people time in prison but lawyers representing the 37-year-old have asked for a special dispensation. “Elizabeth has been found guilty of fraudulently claiming her invention, which did not work at all, was going to change the world… Read more »
SOME BUSINESSES in Ireland have sought to clarify their decision to avail of Covid subsidies for struggling businesses and paying out massive dividends to shareholders and how it’s completely different from what those thieving workshy lazy PUP claimants are at. “No they’re either dirty, grubby or pampered students stealing the PUP, which is paid for… Read more »
ENERGY firms operating in Ireland have finally given in to the government and reluctantly accepted the €100 subsidy to be given to families via a direct payment to the firms in March or April of next year, WWN has learned. “Okay, if you think €170mn paid directly to us will help families, who are we… Read more »
APPLICANTS for customer-facing roles at a new Waterford burrito bar will require a minimum of one arm completely covered in tattoos, although people with a face-full of piercings will also be favourably considered. “We can’t be the only burrito place in town where the staff all have their natural hair colour” explained Luke Ingleson, owner… Read more »
ORGANISERS of ’12 Pubs Of Christmas’ piss-ups in Irish towns are being advised to plan ahead before setting off on their festive crawls, as most towns, villages and many cities may not have 12 pubs left open for them to visit. With the hospitality industry hardest hit by the pandemic, people returning to their hometowns… Read more »
MANY BUSINESSES in the retail, hospitality and services industries are struggling to find staff at this very difficult and precarious time for Irish businesses. Many debate the reasons and factors behind this, but what are the solutions to this labour shortage crisis? We spoke to some outspoken business owners who believe they have the answers:… Read more »
WATERFORD man Dave McCafferty is struggling to put his joy and thankfulness into words after a rise in Covid-19 cases has led to the cancellation of the craic-vortex otherwise known as the Morton, Hendricks & Cassidy’s Xmas party. “Fucking yes, get in!” screamed McCafferty after he learned of the deteriorating picture in most Irish hospitals… Read more »
ONE VULNERABLE boss is on the verge of a mental breakdown after a belligerent employee insists on only working the hours required by his contract. “I’m at my fucking wits end with this asshole,” confirmed stressed out boss Neil Findley, as employee Mark Pallew routinely leaves work at 5.30pm on the dot. “It’s like Q4… Read more »
