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BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Burton-upon-Trent man charged with murder over woman's death
A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a woman who died at a property in Cole, 38, is charged over the death of 39-year-old Lisa Holland at a house on Victoria Crescent, Burton-on-Trent on 20 October has also been charged with engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour in a Cole, from Burton-on-Trent, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Wednesday, and at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday. He was remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance on 11 September, with a trial provisionally set for February. Ms Holland's family continued to be supported by specialist officers, police said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Teesside company celebrates first anniversary of French takeover
The North East based Paralloy Group has celebrated the first anniversary of its historic takeover of France's Manoir Industries. The future of more than 550 Manoir employees had been uncertain until Paralloy's acquisition. This included Hi-Tech Fabrication, a UK business with 65 Burton-on-Trent employees. Over the year, Paralloy's senior staff have worked closely with their new French colleagues to develop best practice. Paralloy Group's chief executive officer, Robert McGowan, said: "Our UK and French colleagues have worked so well together to create a world class team at all levels of the group. "It has been such an honour and privilege to lead this major development in our exciting journey of growth. "I am proud of what we are building and excited about the future." Teesside-based Paralloy and Manoir both cast precision steel components for heavy industries including petrochemical, aerospace, and defence. Manoir also has a foothold in France's nuclear power sector. Managers and union representatives celebrated the anniversary in Normandy by serving food and drink to Manoir employees. Mr McGowan said: "We took the time this week to pause and look back on a remarkable year full of challenges but also many wins and so much progress." The celebration in France followed a similar event in Middlesbrough last month, where Paralloy was honoured with the King's Award for International Trade. Since the change of ownership less than six years ago, Paralloy's revenues have increased by £30 million to £230 million. The number of employees in Middlesbrough, Billingham, and Sheffield has risen from 220 to 560. More than 90 per cent of its specialist stainless steel products are exported. Paralloy is now ranked second in Europe and third in the world in its sector. Mr McGowan predicted: "The best is yet to come." He highlighted the company's growth despite a series of global economic disruptions, including Brexit, Covid, soaring inflation, the energy crisis, and President Trump's tariffs. He added: "We should recognise that there are not many companies around who have been able to grow consistently year after year in this context."
BBC News
28-06-2025
- BBC News
Pedestrian dies in A38 crash involving goods vehicle near Burton
A pedestrian has died following a crash involving an articulated lorry near Police said the crash happened on the A38 southbound, near Shobnall Bridge, between Clays Mills and the Branston junction, at 20:20 BST on Friday. A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene, and has next of kin has been informed, the force added. The lorry driver remained at the scene, and the road was closed overnight before it reopened at 06:40 BST on Saturday. Police appealed for anyone who saw the pedestrian before the crash, witnessed the incident, or had relevant dashcam footage, to contact the force. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
New Love Island bombshell Harrison reveals who he's got his eye on in villa – and it's a newly single star
THE Love Island villa is set to get stirred up tonight, with the arrival of a hunky new Islander. Harrison Solomon, 22, from Burton-on-Trent is set to ruffle feathers - and he's already got his eye on one girl Islander in particular. 7 7 The Sun revealed earlier today how the hunky footballer, who is fresh from Florida after studying in the States, will be unveiled as the latest bombshell in tonight's episode. Before going into the famous villa, Harrison was grilled about the type of girl he was looking for - and there is already one Islander he likes. Hinting that he would be making a beeline for US Islander Toni, he said: "I do really like American girls. "Their personality is slightly different, in general they're more confident and go for what they want. "But I like a challenge, I like a bit of the chase." Revealing what gives him the "ick", Harrison said: "I don't like it when girls have celebrity crushes. "If I'm with a girl I want them to have eyes for me, not talking about another guy when we're watching a film!" Harrison also comes into the show with insider villa knowledge, as he counts 2023 Casa Amor girl Amber Wise as a friend. A source told the Sun 'Harrison couldn't arrive in the villa at a better time as all the promising, early couples are looking fractured and it's looking likely he'll have heads swivelling.' Harrison played soccer at the University of New Hampshire but back home played in defence for Derby County's youth side. The new Islander's Instagram is full of jet set snaps from trips around America, to Barbados and Dubai. Speaking about why he signed up for the show, Harrison told ITV: "Excited - I just want to get in there. "I'm buzzing to go in." Watch Harrison enter the villa tonight on Love Island from 9pm on ITV2. Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves. Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders. Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel. Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos. Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Departures: Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. 7 7
BBC News
31-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Branston Bridge could reopen within weeks after repair work
Work to repair a bridge in Staffordshire which has been shut for six months could be completed within weeks, according to the local Bridge near Burton-on-Trent was closed for safety reasons after some lorry drivers ignored weight restrictions, causing structural County Council said work was progressing well on repairing the bridge – parts of which are more than 186 years old – but there had been unexpected said some services had to be diverted, replaced or worked around, meaning the work programme had to be extended. Completion is currently scheduled for 10 July, but this may change if other issues are found with the bridge or if weather conditions slow things down."When excavating for the works, and at the crown of the bridge, the crew are working with only a few courses of old bricks between them and the live railway below," said Peter Mason, cabinet member for strategic highways on the Reform UK-controlled authority."It is important that they ensure they allow concrete to cure and strengthen fully as each stage of the works progress, and one reason why these works are perceived to be taking time to complete."We will not put pressure on crews to take unnecessary risks just for a speedy outcome."He added: "Although the weather has been kind so far, this is another factor that could result in the work having to continue beyond 10 July."On the other hand, if we don't encounter any more issues, work could finish ahead of schedule." Crews are beginning installation of a concrete saddle to reinforce the the concrete has reached the required strength, work would begin to install temporary supports for a live water main, they the final layer of concrete has been cast, drainage will be installed at each end, kerbing and paving laid, brickwork repointed and the road equipment which has been recording the movement of the structure would continue, the council said. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
