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Painting by London gangster Ronnie Kray turns up for less than €20 at car boot sale in Mayo

The framed artwork was discovered among a bundle of paintings purchased by an enthusiast

Irish Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Mystery family in amazing 1950s snaps tracked down in Cumbernauld thanks to Glasgow photographer

Glasgow photographer's quest to reunite family with 1950s holiday photos and navy shots found in charity shop ends in joy following social media appeal that attracted hundreds of shares.

Glasgow Live · Aug 24, 2022

Who is Eirianedd Munro? Adam Peaty announces split from girlfriend

The swimmer said he “could not ask for a greater mother for George”

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

Moving display planned on Newcastle Quayside as 20 boats to sail along River Tyne

Around 20 boats will sail along the River Tyne in a stunning display to raise awareness of mental health

Chronicle Live · Aug 24, 2022

Rembrandt’s Night Watch paint recipe offers clues to the perfect wall filler

Analysis of 17th-century masterpiece by Dulux scientists revealed several ways of creating the perfect impasto

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

Suit: Brink's driver asleep during California jewelry heist

One of the drivers of a Brink’s tractor-trailer was asleep inside the big rig, parked near a remote Southern California rest stop earlier this summer, when thieves broke a lock and stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry and gemstones

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Before Chicago permanently removes Columbus statues or other monuments, Mayor Lightfoot wants more study

CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will set up a “working group” to review recommendations for taking down problematic monuments, she said Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 23, 2022

Beyond beauty

Self-taught Franco-Vietnamese artist Hom Nguyen is notable for his expressive drawings. His latest exhibition, "Un Monde Meilleur: A Better World", features 12 portraits of women.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2022

Oodles of doodles at 6060 Arts Space

What do you do when you cannot do? You doodle.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2022

Art auction benefits Thailand's needy jumbos

Dozens of paintings by elephants will go under the hammer to raise funds for needy elephants in Thailand, at the Auditorium, 5th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, on Sunday, from 4-8pm.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2022