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Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Just where have the Greens gone? As disgraced Sir Philip shows off his shrinking physique - what happened to him and his once publicity-hungry daughter Chloe following his pensions crisis and her 'hot felon' romance
Chloe Green and her famous family previously took up column inches with their headline-grabbing scandals and flashing their opulent lifestyle. While her billionaire father Philip is a well known businessman, the heiress, 34, first shot to prominence after appearing on E4 reality show Made In Chelsea. The family were regularly spotted and splashed across newspaper pages on their $150million Lionheart superyacht every summer for years, in glamorous locations across the Mediterranean. Their name is also synonymous with the British Home Stores (BHS) collapse, where Philip was blamed for a £500million pension hole in the company, before he agreed to put £363million of his own personal funds to cover the deficit. Meanwhile, Chloe's name hit the headlines when she began dating ' hot felon ' Jeremy Meeks and received criticism for being linked to someone with a criminal past. However, since around 2022, the family have shunned red carpet appearances and stepped back from the spotlight and their regular yacht holidays - with their last sighting all together around a year ago. While Chloe, 35, who has now completely deleted her once very active Instagram account, was last spotted in June 2024, Philip was spotted showing off his slimline physique in the south of France last week. So what has happened to the family who were once at epicentre of British media and when did they shrink away from the spotlight? Rise to fame Chloe joined Made In Chelsea in 2011 as the girlfriend of long-standing cast member Ollie Locke, but the couple split just months after their romance began. However, her brief on-screen appearance was enough to attract public interest in her privileged lifestyle, which continued when the cameras stopped rolling. Following their split, she was also linked to singer Marc Anthony, the ex-husband of Jennifer Lopez, who was twice her age, and footballer Jermain Defoe. Chloe left school at 16 and launched her first collection of shoes for Topshop - The Chloe Jade Green shoe range - at the age of 21. It was funded by the Green family and sold as a concession within the store. She said in 2013: 'Fashion has always been a huge part of my life and I have always wanted to join the family business.' However, in 2015 Tina announced that Chloe would be 'taking a year off', saying: 'Chloe's got other things to do. I'm sure she will start again, but there will be nothing this year.' There was certainly no financial need: the Green fortune was reported to stand at around £4 billion, even after it was dipped into for the pension fund. Lavish lifestyle Chloe splashed snaps of her luxury life all over her Instagram page, as she documented lavish trips with her pals to exotic locations. During a period of uncertainty for the family, Chloe changed the settings on her Instagram account to private as BHS went bust and her father got the blame for the £571 million hole in the firm's pensions pot. However, once Sir Philip agreed to pay £363 million into the pension fund, and faster than you could say 'the unacceptable face of capitalism', Chloe had made her social media account public again. During the time her social media was veiled, Chloe jetted to hotspots including Miami, New York, Verbier and Ibiza in an apparent year-long holiday. Clearly keen to show off her country-hopping antics, Chloe flicked off her privacy settings for all of the world to watch her glamorous life unfold. Chloe was a regular at showbiz parties and spent the summers living it up in St Tropez, where she pouted alongside models and millionaires. Despite her jetset lifestyle and her family's billionaire fortune, Chloe insisted she is 'super down to earth'. She told ELLE magazine: 'Everyone tells me that I'm very normal. 'I'm not saying to my dad: "Because we have a jet, can I borrow it and fly down to France?" 'If my dad says: "Would you like the plane?" then I'll say: "Sure, if you don't mind." But if not, BA (British Airways) is fine.' Controversial relationship with the 'hot felon' During 2017 period she began dating 'hot felon' Jeremy Meeks, who she had a highly publicised relationship with for two years. Jeremy attracted the 'hot felon' nickname in 2014 after his police mugshot went viral following his arrest for firearms possession. The couple met in Cannes in 2017 and reportedly became engaged in 2018. They welcomed a son named Jayden together in 2018. The unlikely pairing between the billionaire heiress and the convicted criminal attracted a wealth of attention from the media and public. They were regularly pictured out together as well on several envy-inducing trips together, including on Chloe's $150 million family yacht, Lionheart. The relationship was met with a lot of criticism, particularly due to Jeremy's criminal record and his separation from his wife, Melissa, who he had two children with. Chloe felt the need to defend their romance online, sharing a selfie of the two of them together and revealing how happy they are together. The Topshop heiress captioned the snap: 'Life is to short not to laugh and smile and that's all we do... @jmeeks official. #nohatejustlove #everyonedeservestobehappy.' [sic] Prior to this, Chloe had temporarily deleted her account after feeling the heat for publicly parading their romance when pictures of them kissing emerged. They were pictured sharing an intimate kiss and snuggling up together as they waited to be taken back to their £112,000-a-week yacht in Bodrum. Chloe and Jeremy's posts were flooded with negative comments and snake emojis, following the news that they had become romantically involved. While she reactivated her Instagram account at the time, Chloe no longer uses the photo-sharing platform and a link to her former handle @chloegreen5 shows that the page is no longer recognised. Moving on with Manuele Thiella Chloe's most notable relationship since Jeremy is her romance and subsequent marriage to her husband Manuele Thiella. Chloe and Manuele officially tied the knot in a low-key wedding on September 5, 2022, in the Mairie in Monte Carlo. The discreet ceremony was attended by her immediate family as the venue only has capacity for 15 guests. It is unknown how the TV personality's family celebrated, however, according to reports, there 'wasn't a big party'. Chloe gave birth to their first child together, a girl, just days later, and wanted to 'get married before the baby arrived'. A source told Mail+: 'Chloe wanted to get married before the baby arrived. That was always the plan and they have now got married without any fuss or big party and are very happy.' Chloe revealed her pregnancy in June when she unveiled a baby bump for the first time while on holiday in St Tropez. She unveiled her previous pregnancy in a similar way in 2018, showing off her first bump as she enjoyed a day on her father's superyacht in Monaco. Chloe and Manuele were revealed as a couple in 2020 - after they were spotted abroad. When she initially began seeing the businessman, a source told MailOnline: 'Chloe has known Manuele for months and they have always been very close friends. 'They have a lot in common; they're both parents and are from similar worlds, Chloe is very happy with him. He's very much been accepted into her family.' Manuele is the CEO of company Royal Yacht Brokers, which boasts celebrity clients such as Madonna, Chrissy Teigen and Alicia Vikander. BHS crisis Sir Philip and his wife Tina began laying low after the collapse of Arcadia Group, which fell into administration in 2020 at the cost of more than 700 jobs and 162 store closures, plus a £500million-plus pension scheme deficit. Sir Philip was spotted in May 2022 on a yacht off Antibes - a popular hub for celebrities at this time of the year thanks to the Cannes Film Festival - but before that had not been pictured in public for months. One of his last appearances before this was in October 2021, when he was seen snarling at photographers outside Harry's Bar, an exclusive London club. He was understood to have been on a brief visit to Britain, in part to have dental treatment. The mogul was accompanied by Tina, who was in the explosive Pandora Papers about offshore tax havens. The leaked documents appeared to show that she bought four multi-million-pound properties while BHS – the department store she once owned with her husband – teetered on the brink of collapse. Arcadia's assets, including the luxury furnishings of Sir Philip's boardroom, are being sold, the Topshop brand was acquired by online retailer Asos, and Ikea oved into the Oxford Street building following its £378 million sale. Arcadia also oversaw the chains Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Miss Selfridge. The Greens previously sold BHS for £1 to former bankrupt Dominic Chappell, who was last year sentenced to six years in jail for tax evasion over the 2015 sale. The chain collapsed the following year, and MPs subsequently dubbed Sir Philip 'the unacceptable face of capitalism' over the affair. Despite the fall of the one-time high street retail king, the Greens are still worth £910 million, according to The Sunday Times Rich List, and continue to enjoy the trappings of their wealth. Recent appearances Sir Philip displayed his noticeably slimmed down frame as he soaked up the sun at the Hotel Eden Roc on the French Riviera last week. The Topshop founder cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and a pair of blue patterned shorts as he enjoyed a day at the beach. The businessman looked relaxed and carefree as he enjoyed the trappings of his still vast fortune. Philip was seen alongside Elliot Grange, the CEO of Atlantic Music Group and the husband of Lionel Richie's daughter Sophia. Prior to this, he was joined a year earlier by his daughter Chloe and his wife Tina onboard their family yacht in St Barts. Ex-Topshop tycoon Philip - who is worth $1billion - was enjoying the trappings of his vast fortune as he climbed aboard after driving a smaller boat to the yacht. He looked casual in a light blue shirt and shorts as he made the most of his time in the sunshine. Chloe's husband Manuele Thiella didn't appear to be with them on the day out and they were last seen together last July in Greece. Their intermittent appearances are a far cry from the days where they graced the red carpet together as a family and Chloe publicly posted her life online. Sir Philip and his daughter previously proudly posed together at prestigious events including the British Fashion Awards (2015) and GQ Men Of The Year Awards (2014).
BBC News
18-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Newly finished Northampton Abington Street fenced off after days
A delayed town centre regeneration project has been partially fenced off for further regeneration work days after it had been redevelopment of Abington Street and Fish Street in Northampton began in February last year and was due to be completed in early street reopened on Friday but barriers have been put up for work on the demolition of the former BHS and Marks & Spencer stores, both on Abington Street.A West Northamptonshire Council spokesman said: "This work is to pave way for a vibrant new scheme of new retail and leisure spaces coupled with 200 high-quality homes." Preparation work on the demolition of the two former department stores began earlier this month, with the project scheduled for completion in early spokesman for the authority said that "as previously advised to the public last month, various parts of Abington Street will be restricted throughout the summer" for the added the public response to the work on Abington Street was "positive" after it was opened up and the town's carnival passed through it on Saturday, The work involved installing new paving, seating, additional trees and landscaping on Abington Street and Fish was paused during the winter months following "quality concerns" with "bespoke materials" for the project follows the reopening of the revamped Market Square last work is part of a multimillion-pound regeneration of Northampton town includes the former Market Walk shopping centre on Abington Street, which is set to be converted into an entertainment venue, and development on the site of the former Greyfriars bus station will include 1,000 homes, an amphitheatre, shops and restaurants. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Chicago Tribune
17-06-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Barrington Junior Women's Club awards scholarships to Barrington High School graduates
The Barrington Junior Women's Club (BJWC) has awarded three scholarships to Barrington High School graduates, recognizing their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership, and community service. According to a news release, the recipients were honored at a special scholarship dinner celebrating their accomplishments and dedication to making a difference in the community. BJWC is a not-for-profit organization of women from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago dedicated to enriching the lives of women, children, and seniors in the Barrington area for over 85 years, the release said.. Through various fundraising events, BJWC raises funds to support local non-profits and provides scholarships to outstanding students. 'These scholarships represent the culmination of countless hours of planning and fundraising by our members,' Katie Johnson, Co-Chair of BJWC Philanthropy, said in the release. 'We are incredibly fortunate to have a generous community that supports our efforts, enabling us to invest in the future of these remarkable young individuals.' 2025 Scholarship Recipients: Hannah Kim – Janice Clarke Scholarship Winner: Hannah completed over 250 hours of community service, ranked in the top 5% of her class, held a part-time job working at the Garlands of Barrington, and held numerous leadership roles including positions in BHS RoundUp magazine, Barrington Buddies, and the BHS class board. Milana Carse – Community Service Scholarship Winner: Milana volunteered over 300 hours of community service, volunteered with the peer jury of Hoffman Estates, worked with Congressman Krishnamoorthi as an intern, authored publications focusing on the juvenile justice system, and competed at the International History Olympiad. Avery Ciaglia – Community Service Scholarship Winner: Avery dedicated over 200 hours of community service, volunteered as a camp counselor, was captain for the BHS girls' lacrosse team, held a part-time job a Nekter Juice Bar, and holds a leadership position for PACT (Peers All Coming Together). Katie Johnson added, 'Our Philanthropy committee reviewed the scholarship applications, and we were truly amazed by the dedication and hard work these students put in. Their ability to balance academics, extracurricular activities, and community service is extraordinary. They exemplify the qualities of leadership and commitment that we aim to foster.'
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First-ever recipient of Xaneya Thomas Future Leader Scholarship
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A local high school senior is getting help paying for college from an alumna of the program that has meant so much to her. Alexea Oliveri is graduating from Binghamton High School. She is receiving the first-ever Xaneya Thomas Future Leader Scholarship through the Liberty Partnerships Program. Thomas was herself an active member of Liberty Partnerships before graduating from BHS in 2020 and has spent the past four years as a counselor for the program. Liberty Partnerships works locally with Binghamton University to offer at-risk students tutoring, mentoring, and emotional support. They also engage in a wide variety of community service. Thomas says Oliveri has embraced the core mission of the program. 'Her never-ending commitment to social justice and advocacy. I was a firsthand witness to said commitment. Every summer, she showed up, gave it her best, and always stood out from the rest of the students that we worked with and was a leader in that role every single year,' said Thomas. Oliveri has participated in the Liberty Partnership Program since 6th grade and has been active in community service projects such as the Ramp It Up program that builds wheelchair ramps for those in need. She's also volunteered at GiGi's Playhouse and engaged in neighborhood cleanups. Oliveri says Liberty has been like an extended family to her. 'It means a lot because honestly, this whole program I've always known was about giving back, and it's always been giving back to our community. But, seeing somebody who's always been so close to us and plays a huge part in the program giving back directly to the students is a crazy feeling,' said Oliveri. Oliveri plans to attend Jacksonville University this fall to study psychology and criminal justice. To learn more about the program, visit News 34 Pizza Week returns 72-year-old biker travels U.S. to raise money for American Cancer Society Security Mutual Week begins in Binghamton Meldrim's Paint hosts grand opening celebration Business of the Week: Fahs Construction Group Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Print
03-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Prayagraj Boys' High School acting principal dismissed over fake MA marksheet
Luke has been directed to hand over his responsibilities to the school's senior-most teacher. According to an official statement by Bishop Morris Edgar Dan of the Diocese of Lucknow, Church of North India, Luke's dismissal order has been enforced with immediate effect. Prayagraj, Jun 3 (PTI) David Luke, the acting principal of the noted Boys' High School (BHS) in Prayagraj, has been dismissed from his position for allegedly submitting a forged postgraduate degree, officials said on Tuesday. BHS is managed by the Allahabad High School Society, and as chairman of the society since 2010, Bishop Dan appointed Luke as acting principal on August 11, 2010. On April 16, 2012, an advertisement was published to fill the post of principal. Luke also applied, but since no candidate was found suitable during the interviews, the appointment could not be finalized, and Luke continued in the acting capacity, the statement said. However, it was later discovered that the MA marksheet submitted by Luke with his application was forged. Based on this, an FIR was registered at the Civil Lines police station against Luke, his elder son, and an unidentified person under IPC sections 419 (impersonation), 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 471 (using forged document as genuine), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy). BHS is one of Prayagraj's oldest and most prominent educational institutions, boasting a distinguished alumni that includes notable figures like actor Amitabh Bachchan, Supreme Court Judge Markandey Katju, and former prime minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh. PTI RAJ ABN ABN MPL MPL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
