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BBC News
21-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Legal action to fight Kirklees Council care home privatisation
Campaigners have started legal action to stop two council-run dementia care homes being transferred to the private Council confirmed earlier this year that Claremont House in Heckmondwike and Castle Grange in Newsome would be switched to private providers despite opposition from families and councillors. Law firm Irwin Mitchell, which is representing the families of care home residents, has applied to the High Court for a judicial review to be held examining the legality of the council's Council said the transfer had been "through a long process of evaluation, engagement and public scrutiny" and it could not comment further until after legal proceedings. Campaigners have argued that while the decision was stated to have been made on a financial basis, there remained a lack of evidence to support Chapman, the specialist public law and human rights lawyer representing the campaigners, said: "Local authority-run care homes provide vital care and support to a number of people, particularly those living with dementia."Many of those affected by the planned business transfer of Claremont House and Castle Grange have voiced their anger and disappointment at how they feel the council has acted throughout the process."We've heard first-hand accounts from families who say the decision will have a significant impact on their loved ones." 'Upset and distressed' Ms Chapman said lawyers had previously written to the authority outlining their points but it had still decided to go ahead with added: "We've therefore now applied for a judicial review."Adrian Pygott said he was worried the disruption caused by privatisation would have "grave consequences" for his mother, 90-year-old Brenda Hughes, who has been cared for at Castle Grange for seven said: "My mother has high emotional needs and can become upset and distressed at the slightest change in her routine. She also has a range of complex physical needs."The care provided by the staff at Castle Grange is exemplary and I'm greatly concerned at the thought of this being taken away from her or, even worse, her having to move homes."The latest development comes after campaigners previously fought off a plan in 2024 to close the homes as part of efforts to make almost £47m in budget that, councillors made the decision to transfer them to private providers but this was called in for review by eight opposition at a meeting in February, the council re-affirmed the decision to response to the legal action, the council said throughout the process it had "prioritised the quality of care for residents".It added: "The decision is now subject to legal proceedings and it would be inappropriate to comment further, or explore alternative options, until we know the outcome of that process." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
USA Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Trade Buzz: Eagles could look to add a former Browns first-round pick
Eagles could look to add a former first-round pick to their talented secondary As training camp looms and roster battles get underway, the Philadelphia Eagles could be monitoring Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II as a potential trade target. With questions lingering in the secondary, particularly at the second cornerback spot opposite Quinyon Mitchell, the Eagles could be evaluating ways to add depth to their secondary. Kelee Ringo is currently locked in a camp battle with veteran Adoree' Jackson for the No. 2 cornerback role, while Cooper DeJean has solidified his place in the slot. However, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is known for valuing multifaceted defensive backs, and Newsome's skillset fits that profile. A standout at Northwestern, Newsome earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2020 before being selected 26th in the 2021 NFL Draft. Newsome made an immediate impact in Cleveland, earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team while showing flashes of elite potential. He recorded career-best numbers in 2023, recording 14 pass breakups, two interceptions, and allowing a 74.8 passer rating when targeted. Despite that breakout season, 2024 marked a downturn. After Cleveland exercised Newsome's fifth-year option, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski shifted him down the depth chart, favoring Martin Emerson Jr. in his place. Newsome started just three games last season and dealt with a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve. The Browns shopped Newsome ahead of this year's draft, but no deal materialized. For the Eagles, Newsome's ability to play both inside and outside corner is enticing. Per Pro Football Focus, Newsome has logged 1,428 snaps on the outside and 1,163 at nickel throughout his career, offering Fangio the kind of schematic flexibility his defense thrives on. Newsome could immediately challenge for a starting role or serve as a high-end rotational piece. Philadelphia is scheduled to hold a joint practice with the Browns on August 13, which could serve as a live audition for Newsome in front of the Eagles' coaches. The roster is well-positioned financially to absorb Newsome's guaranteed $13.3 million salary for next season, and at just 25 years old, the former first-round pick still has room to develop. For an Eagles' team intent on repeating as Super Bowl champions, Newsome represents a rare combination of youth, talent, and versatility.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Packers Predicted To Make Major Trade With Browns For $13M Defensive Back
Packers Predicted To Make Major Trade With Browns For $13M Defensive Back originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the primary responsibilities of an NFL General Manager is to ensure that the team's roster is in optimal condition heading into the season. For Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst, this meant prioritizing enhanced protection for quarterback Jordan Love by signing former San Francisco 49ers guard Aaron Banks, drafting Anthony Brown in the second round of the 2025 draft, and injecting fresh talent into the receiving corps with Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, and Mecole Hardman. Advertisement Gutekunst also improved the pass rush by drafting Barryn Sorrell, Collin Oliver, and Warren Brinson. Moreover, he signed former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs in free agency. Still, the cornerback position is one of the weakest links on the team. Nevertheless, during mandatory minicamp, Gutekunst expressed strong confidence that his starting cornerbacks will step up and make a significant impact this season. Still, Gutekunst is likely to stay alert to league-wide transactions. If the right opportunities come along, he could make one or two moves to add players who can help Green Bay win games. Given that the Packers have a weak spot at cornerback and the Browns may want to improve their receiving corps, both teams could potentially strike a deal in the future, as suggested by The Athletic's Zac Jackson. Cleveland Browns CB Greg Newsome II (0) and S Juan Thornhill (1) celebrate after a pass break up during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens.© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images "Not now, but months from now you can envision some sort of Greg Newsome for a GB receiver framework," Jackson wrote. Newsome was a first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2021. He appeared in 12 games each season and started at least 11 games annually from 2021 through 2023. However, last season he started only 3 of 13 games and earned an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 52.2, ranking him 177th out of 223 qualifying cornerbacks. Advertisement The Browns picked up Newsome's fifth-year option last year, locking him in for a $13.37 million salary in 2025. If the Packers were to trade for him, they would likely need to negotiate a long-term contract extension. Throughout his career, Newsome has alternated between playing outside cornerback and slot, offering the kind of flexibility Green Bay typically values in its defensive backs. Newsome is coming off a down year in 2024, so it is tough to imagine Green Bay giving up draft capital and a receiver, then turning around and negotiating a new deal for a player who took a step back. Still, Jeff Hafley has a strong track record of developing defensive backs — and if anyone can help Newsome get back to form, it is the Packers' defensive coordinator. Related: Former Packers $21 Million Star Named Potential Replacement For Jaire Alexander This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Business Insider
07-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Piper Sandler Remains a Buy on Travelers Companies (TRV)
Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome reiterated a Buy rating on Travelers Companies (TRV – Research Report) today and set a price target of $310.00. The company's shares opened today at $273.31. Confident Investing Starts Here: According to TipRanks, Newsome is a top 25 analyst with an average return of 16.0% and a 76.86% success rate. Newsome covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Arthur J Gallagher & Co, Palomar Holdings, and Chubb. In addition to Piper Sandler, Travelers Companies also received a Buy from Evercore ISI's David Motemaden in a report issued on May 28. However, on May 27, Wells Fargo maintained a Hold rating on Travelers Companies (NYSE: TRV). Based on Travelers Companies' latest earnings release for the quarter ending March 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $11.81 billion and a net profit of $395 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $11.23 billion and had a net profit of $1.12 billion Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 122 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of TRV in relation to earlier this year. Earlier this month, William Heyman, the Vice Chairman of TRV sold 2,000.00 shares for a total of $553,000.00.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
5 cornerbacks the Dolphins could pursue in trade talks
After ignoring the secondary in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL draft, Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier made it clear that the team will explore all avenues -- including the trade market -- to add defensive backs to the roster. "There are some players still – pro free agents that we talked about – and there may be opportunities through trades with other people. It's something that we'll address and keep working through," Grier said. Advertisement There are a few free agents who could fit the bill, including Rasul Douglas and James Bradberry, but could the Dolphins find an even more viable solution by perusing other NFL rosters? Here are five players who could potentially be pursued by Miami in a trade: Greg Newsome II (Browns) Newsome's name has made the rumor mill rounds after he was reportedly on the trade block during the draft. The former first-round pick had a strong start to his career in Cleveland, but his play has tailed off and he was credited with allowing a 120.7 passer rating last season. Now that he's entering a contract year, it'd make sense if the Browns are ready to cut bait, although their decision to pass on Travis Hunter may give them pause. But the biggest problem for the Dolphins would be the fully guaranteed $13.38 million fifth-year option that Newsome is set to play on during the 2025 season. Advertisement While a contract extension could significantly lower that number, the Dolphins would be committing to a player who hasn't shown much growth in his first four years in the NFL. Jaire Alexander (Packers) Acquiring a two-time Pro Bowler would be a swing for the fences for the Dolphins. Alexander has been an upper echelon cornerback throughout his NFL career, although injuries kept him out of action for 10 games in each of the last two seasons. But the Packers' willingness to pursue a trade is largely due to Alexander counting more than $51 million against their salary cap over the next two seasons combined. Miami wouldn't acquire all of that, but Alexander would come with $16.15 and $18.15 million base salaries in the next two years. Advertisement Perhaps the better route for Miami would be to wait for Alexander to be released (which the corner reportedly prefers) before considering the addition. Ja'Quan McMillian (Broncos) The former undrafted free agent signing has been a reliable slot corner in his three seasons in Denver with Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss locking down the outside cornerback spots. So where does first-round pick Jahdae Barron fit in to the mix? If the Broncos decide their top draft pick should take over in the slot, McMillian is a logical trade piece as he's set to play the 2025 season on a one-year, $1.03 exclusive rights tender before hitting free agency in 2026. Advertisement The Dolphins aren't hurting for a slot cornerback with Kader Kohou in that role. But Kohou also has experience on the outside and could potentially slide that direction if the team acquires a new slot specialist. Jamel Dean (Buccaneers) Tampa Bay reconstructed its secondary on Day 2 of the draft, taking cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish in the second and third rounds, respectively. Logically, those additions mean trouble for a veteran or two and Dean could be at the top of that list. The veteran has missed two to five games in all six of his NFL seasons and is due to count over $15 million against the Buccaneers' salary cap in each of the next two seasons. Advertisement Dean wouldn't be the cheapest contract to absorb, but the 28-year-old veteran has recorded a PFF grade above 70 in every season of his career. DaRon Bland (Cowboys) The former fifth-round pick burst on to the national scene in 2023 when he led the NFL in interceptions with nine and recorded a record-breaking five pick sixes. But injuries kept him out of action for 10 games in 2024 and he recorded zero picks in the seven games he played. In March, the Cowboys traded with the Buffalo Bills to acquire former first-round pick Kaiir Elam and they added cornerback Shavon Revel on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft. Advertisement With Bland entering a contract year and Trevon Diggs returning from injury, the Cowboys could be ready to move forward. But the team's depth at cornerback probably means Dallas won't be itching to move Bland off the roster any time too soon. This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: 5 cornerbacks the Dolphins could pursue in trade talks
