Home   News   Article A MAN breached a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) imposed for having indecent images of children Daniel Aldridge appeared in the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Thursday admitted breaching the SHPO by deleting messages from his mobile phone at Cold Ash on August 22 last year The SHPO was imposed at Reading Crown Court on September 29 Aldridge had been convicted of making an indecent video of a child in Category A – the most extreme form of such material – in Newbury on or before May 6 He was also convicted of making an indecent video of a child in Category C at Newbury Aldridge was fined £415 for breaching the SHPO plus a statutory victim services surcharge of £166 RWK Goodman has continued to strengthen its capabilities in the South West with the appointment of Mike Ahyow as a new commercial partner in the firm’s Bristol office Ahyow joins the firm from Osborne Clarke and for more than a decade has advised clients across a range of sectors including Retail He has particular expertise in technology matters He is also highly experienced in data protection advising on matters such as data protection audits and the use and exploitation of data He said: “I’m really excited to be joining a growing and ambitious RWK Goodman team in Bristol The team is building a strong and successful practice and I look forward to supporting our clients with the expertise they need to achieve their business objectives and goals.” The appointment is the latest senior lateral hire into the firm’s Bristol office following on from the addition of venture capital partner Scott Preece and planning partner Stephen Jefferson in September 2024 Real Estate partner Rhodri Glyn in October 2024 and dispute resolution partner Simon Price in April 2025 said: “I’m thrilled to be able to welcome Mike to our growing team at RWK Goodman in Bristol with his extensive experience and background advising clients on technology and data protection matters folding in perfectly and complementing many of our existing capabilities and offerings for clients “His arrival at the firm is another strong step in the development of our team and in particular our Bristol office highlighting our commitment to ensuring clients not just in the South West but wider can have access to leading practitioners who know their markets inside and out.” the mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its South Crofty tin project in Cornwall has announced its chief operating officer has left the business The company said that Owen Mihalop left the role on April 25 in order to pursue new opportunities said: “On behalf of the company I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Owen for his contribution to South Crofty We are grateful to Owen for his dedication to the project and his many achievements We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.” the company also announced additions to its senior leadership team David Howe has been appointed to the role of general manager where he will lead the operational activities of the South Crofty mine WSP Solicitors has announced the appointments of two new solicitors which has been present in the county for over 260 years now employs 64 legal professionals and team members To support its long-term progression the firm opened a new Gloucester office at Elmbridge East Business Park in January this year and has a second office in Stroud solicitor Nafeesa Hussain previously held roles at Harrison Clark Rickerbys She advises on all aspects of corporate law including the buying and selling of businesses as well as providing general corporate advice to clients Keville is a solicitor in WSP Solicitors’ Child Law team Destiny’s expertise includes private children arrangements WSP Solicitors has announced a new solicitor training contract for Joanna Harvey previously a paralegal in the Family Department and Jamie Jukes as a Trainee Solicitor Apprentice said: “We’re thrilled to welcome both Nafeesa and Destiny to the WSP team Their appointments reflect our continued commitment to strengthening our service offerings across key practice areas as demand continues to grow “It’s fantastic to be announcing our new training and apprentice contracts too especially to be investing in the new SQE route demonstrating our progressive approach to developing our people Both Joanna and Jamie have been with us since 2022 These next steps in their legal careers mark our dedication to empowering our team and our commitment to personal and professional development “We’re committed to making life less complicated for all our clients we know that all four will play an important role in this.” A string of promotions have been announced at Lester Aldridge’s Bournemouth office Promoted from associate to senior associate: said: “Recognising and rewarding the talent within our teams is something we take great pride in These promotions are a reflection of each individual’s capability and the positive impact they have within their teams and across the firm I’m delighted to congratulate our colleagues on their success and look forward to seeing them continue to grow and thrive at Lester Aldridge.” the Cheltenham-based B2B data solutions and email marketing agency is marking five years in business with the appointment of Vickie Stacey as head of data operations The milestone follows remarkable growth and a raft of strategic hires – including several senior appointments – as the agency continues to scale at pace With its seven-figure turnover now up 40% year-on-year Acquirz’s has seen its client base grow by 600% and its team expand by 800% since 2020 From launching with just 10 clients during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic the agency now works with over 50 large enterprises and SMEs – including many iconic global brands Stacey brings over 28 years of experience in the data industry progressing from a Data Entry Executive to IT Analyst before taking on her new position She will apply this expertise in her new role to tackle complex data challenges and transform raw information into valuable business insights said: “We’ve worked hard to build a team and a culture that’s rooted in innovation and collaboration and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact that’s having on the growth of the agency “With years of experience in the B2B data solutions and email marketing industry our team of experts understand the challenges and opportunities businesses face when it comes to attracting bringing her deep expertise and leadership to help further elevate our capabilities and a growing team to drive it all forward we’re more excited than ever about what’s ahead.” Alexis Mac Allister Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz celebrate after winning the Premier League Rory McIlroy after winning the golf grand slam in Augusta John AldridgeYesterday at 10:00THE great champions make it their duty to stay at the top of the sporting mountain– and that’s what Rory McIlroy and Liverpool need to do after their momentous moments of glory It was hard not to get caught up in the emotion of McIlroy’s Masters win last month as he finally achieved his ultimate goal in the most dramatic fashion imaginable Now McIlroy has to find a way to get himself fired up to go again and start a new era of winning He has another major title to aim for in a couple of weeks' time and should be looking to set new records in his sport and aim for more The Open Championship is being played on home soil at Portrush again this summer so I can’t imagine he needs any motivation to go again I can only speak from personal experience and I never had a problem with setting myself new targets in my career I scored 474 goals and my desire never waned until I hung up my boots when I was nearly 40 That number is more goals than the great Jimmy Greaves and all the legendary goal scorers from the pre-Premier League but I’m a Scouser who played for Ireland and because I don't tick the English box and they don’t seem to mention my name when the debate over great goal scorers comes up Much to the annoyance of all players who played before the Premier League era records in football now all seem to be focused on the this relatively new league but I am the leading living league goal scorer in the history of the English game and it is a record to be proud of McIlroy also secured his place in sporting folklore after completing the golfing Grand Slam at Augusta but he should want another green jacket next year and a couple more majors before that if possible The same desire needs to be rippling through the veins of the Liverpool players after they celebrated winning the Premier League title amid memorable scenes at Anfield last weekend Arne Slot and his players cannot see this as the end of their story and instead they should be looking at this as the start of a run of title wins that will continue for years to come The true winners draw inspiration from days like last Sunday and want more and more of it We’ve seen it with Manchester City in recent years as they have dominated the Premier League with a mix of brilliant management Alex Ferguson did something similar during his time at Manchester United as he won again and again and ensured that he got rid of players who were not willing to join him on that journey We need to see something similar at Liverpool over the next few years as Slot has earned the right to sign some top players to add to the squad he inherited form Jurgen Klopp and I am hoping to see four top players added to the squad this summer Ferguson was brilliant at signing great players when his United teams were on top and that’s what Liverpool need to do now as the mood around the club is so positive I was at Anfield last weekend for what was a fantastic occasion as the Premier League title was clinched in style with a performance we have waited a few weeks for Liverpool have been poor in their recent matches with the lead at the top of the table taking some of the sting out of their game and the strikers they all bounced back into form for the big day at Anfield and the 5-1 win against Tottenham was one of those moments that you wanted to last forever I could see people in the stands not wanting to leave as they had waited so long to see Liverpool clinch the title in front of The Kop and the moment was everything they had hoped for Now we can say definitively that Liverpool are undisputed as the greatest team in English football as they are level with Manchester United on 20 league titles and they have four more European Cups in the trophy cabinet Slot should be telling his players to enjoy this title win and the belief they should get from it has to stand them in good stead as they start next season as champions I won’t be alone in enjoying watching Chelsea players give Slot’s side a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge today as this club has been one of the less than friendly rivals for Liverpool this century with the battles against Jose Mourinho’s Blues leaving plenty of scars Some Chelsea fans have been pretty vile with the chants they have directed at Liverpool fans down the years and it will be satisfying to see them applauding the Liverpool team as they step onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge this afternoon today’s match means a lot more to Chelsea than it does to Slot and his players as their job is done for this season but they should get their minds back on the job and finish this season in style Liverpool have lost some of the momentum they built up over the last few weeks and that contributed to the Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain and the Carabao Cup final defeat against Newcastle Champions have an aura that should give them an edge over their rivals but it also means you are a team that can be shot at and everyone will want to beat Liverpool next season So Slot and his players have to put a marker down to confirm they are already looking ahead to next season and continuing their winning form in the final few games They need to finish off this memorable season in style and that means setting a few mini-targets like getting over the 90-point barrier and banishing any nonsense that they only won the title because all their rivals lost their way LIVERPOOL have finally knocked Manchester City off their perch but there have to be big question marks over what has gone wrong for Pep Guardiola’s side this season While Liverpool have clearly been the best team in the league this season City should not be as far behind them as they are and questions should be asked of the manager and his players They enjoyed all the plaudits when they were collecting the trophies so what has happened to Pep Guardiola and his team for them to lose their way so badly You might say they lost the appetite to keep winning after so much success in recent years but that should only take a few percentage points off your performance They have been out of the title race for many months now so that lack of motivation theory isn’t a valid excuse but great teams cannot fall apart when they lose one key player City are now pushing to secure a Champions League finish and win the FA Cup Guardiola will justifiably claim they have salvaged a pretty average season I would suggest there are bigger problems at City than the absence of one key midfielder and they will be under pressure to bounce back next season Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices Your feedback helps us to improve our website The incident was first reported to Walsall Council on Thursday 27 February 2025 through the council’s website The report indicated that mattresses were initially found along the Northgate Way Road and footpath in Aldridge but were later moved to the layby to avoid obstructing the road.  The council's fly-tipping taskforce investigated the area which was then cordoned off as part of the council’s ‘EnviroCrime’ initiative This initiative treats fly-tipped sites as crime scenes and underscores Walsall Council’s zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping ensuring that offenders are aware an investigation is underway By treating these sites as active crime scenes the council aims to deter future fly-tipping incidents Walsall Council offers a £500 reward for information leading to a successful prosecution for fly-tipping. To report any details relating to this incident, or report a fly-tip in general visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/apply/myaccount-online-services/report-fly-tip. Walsall Council, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall. WS1 1TP Proud of our past our present and for our future © 2022 Walsall Council, All rights reserved An exhibition of Aldridge’s work is also on display in both Lyndsey Ingram’s new gallery space on Bourdon Street and Sotheby’s galleries (until 17 April). Aldridge’s stint at Sotheby’s coincides with the launch of TOILETMILES PAPERALDRIDGE, the third edition of trendy TOILETPAPER magazine founded by Cattelan and the photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari. The elusive Cattelan popped into Sotheby’s and was papped by Aldridge, looking as enigmatic as ever in his fetching portrait. blog23 January 2020Post-Banana Art: Maurizio Cattelan offers a light bulb in his likeness blog11 February 2025‘Who eats art?’: Cattelan banana makes guest appearance in Superbowl ad alongside Chris Hemsworth Kris Jenner and Chris Pratt also featured in the Ray-Ban glasses promo blog18 September 2020Cattelan’s notorious banana finds a home at the Guggenheim Advertisement. Advertise with us ONEONTA—The Oneonta College-Community Chamber Orchestra will present the final concert of its 2024-25 season tonight in the theater of the Anderson Center for the Arts at Hartwick College Aldridge will conduct a program consisting of works by Mozart and Mendelssohn in addition to the premiere of three new compositions for orchestra and soloists by Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Jeremy Wall guest performers will include flutist Ana Laura Gonzalez cellist Janet Nepkie and percussionist Brian Reynolds.  Wall—whose career spans more than five decades—is best known as the co-founder of Spyro Gyra the internationally renowned jazz fusion band after graduating with a degree in composition from the California Institute of the Arts Wall returned to Buffalo and resumed his work with the band the group burst onto the musical scene with the release of the first of its 29 albums to date Though he retains close connections to the band when he joined the faculty of SUNY Oneonta he has made significant contributions to both the university and the community highlighted by frequent performances with his highly regarded funk band both on campus and at numerous community venues A major highlight of Wall’s career locally was his large-scale composition “Songs of Peace,” based on texts from the Muslim Commissioned by the Catskill Symphony Orchestra it was premiered in 2017 under the baton of the late maestro Charles Schneider along with the choruses from both Oneonta colleges and members of the Catskill Choral Society after receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Yale University he has performed with the Catskill Brass Quintet and with virtually all the professional orchestras and many other ensembles in Central New York and northeastern Pennsylvania He has also served as a faculty member at both SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College as well as at SUNY Binghamton and Colgate University and website in this browser for the next time I comment Results of recent Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta sporting events Hartwick College Announces Five New Minors ONEONTA—Hartwick College has announced the addition of five new minors to its academic programs Students can now add a minor in game development “These five new minors further Hartwick’s mission to provide engaging relevant coursework that includes experiential learning opportunities for students,” said Dr vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty.… California and graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School in 1960 participating in the drama club and lending her voice to the school choir.… Ten crews from the West Midlands Fire Service have attended a “severe” fire at the Biffa Waste Management recycling plant on Westgate in Aldridge The fire was reported at about 1:15pm on Saturday (4 January 2024) Video footage of the incident taken by a bystander is available online:  The fire service reported that the blaze had started in a recycling compactor and that the burning waste was generating a large quantity of smoke Residents were advised to keep doors and windows shut and stay away from the area while crews deal with the incident On Sunday (5 January 2024) the fire was confirmed to be out although some crews remained on scene to liaise with the site managers It was reported that no one was harmed in the incident A spokesperson from Biffa told Letsrecycle.com: “We can confirm that the fire services have been called to attend an incident at the Biffa Aldridge processing site The building has been fully evacuated and all colleagues accounted for with no injuries reported We would like to thank the emergency services for their swift response.” a hydraulic platform and a drone were deployed to extinguish the fire The drone was used to identify hotspots for firefighters to target A spokesperson for the West Midlands Fire Service said: “This severe fire at the recycling plant was a complex incident “The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and 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implanted dystopian fiction like 1984 Brave New World and The Handmaid’s Tale at the centre of my consciousness Severance details a dystopian world where employees undergo a neurosurgical procedure to sever their work memories from their personal lives political and philosophical consequences of a hyper-controlled Compelling viewing it most certainly is.  it struck me very early on that Season 2 hit me differently It was only when asked to write this article I started to think it’s because as a legislator in a world of such dramatic and fast-paced technological change I have a different level of responsibility than when I watched Season 1 At first the concept of Severance seems far-fetched a company that asks some of its employees to undergo brain surgery so that when they’re at work they have no memory of their personal lives its themes become increasingly relevant.  It struck me very early on that Season 2 hit me differently Severance highlights that no matter how much we try to disconnect work from the rest of our lives we are more than just our jobs – our identities emotions and relationships cannot be switched off how far are we willing to push our humanity The show demonstrates how a strict separation between work and life can strip employees of agency and autonomy.  and keep myself to myself for fear of being outed I knew my reality but kept it separate from my workmates out of fear I’m grateful that this is no longer the case for me but severance as a concept is something many of us do or have done selectively in many ways What struck me most about Severance was its deeper philosophical question: if our memories and experiences define who we are what happens when half of our existence is erased?  we see firsthand how workers’ rights have evolved from calls for a ‘right to disconnect’ to demands for improved mental health support The issues raised by Severance echo the conversations happening in Parliament today The show forces us to reflect on the importance of not only fair pay but also supporting dignity it serves as a timely commentary on the future of work highlighting the need for a balance between productivity and humanity stronger workers’ rights protections and the ethical implications of workplace control over people’s lives Dan Aldridge is a Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare Are you looking to engage with the most influential people in UK politics PoliticsHome & The House Magazine organise a number of industry leading political events throughout the year Get daily news alerts and weekend round-ups straight to your inbox © Political Holdings Limited document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); West Midlands Fire Service received numerous calls about a fire at a recycling plant in Aldridge several crews are in attendance at this incident The fire appears to have started in a recycling compactor with an unknown quantity of waste alight which has generated a lot of smoke in the area Residents are advised to keep doors and 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adversely affect certain features and functions Ellie Aldridge receiving the first ever kite Olympic medal Kite ace honoured alongside host of Team GB stars Ellie Aldridge has been made an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours following her groundbreaking victory in the women’s kite competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics Aldridge made history as the first ever Formula Kite gold medallist defeating 19 of the world’s best to take the top spot in Marseille this summer which involves competitors flying above the water on hydrofoils at up to 40 knots powered by huge kites was made a Member of the British Empire for services to sailing “I feel very honoured to be on the New Year’s Honours list,” said Aldridge, from Poole, Dorset and this feels like the cherry on the cake I didn’t go to university and I never thought I’d ever have any letters after my name “To be recognised alongside extremely inspiring and extraordinary people is such a privilege and I do believe sport can change lives for the better “I hope that I have and can continue to help inspire everyone who watched the Olympics and was intrigued to try kitesurfing or any watersports to give it a go.” The honour caps a stellar few years for Aldridge who joined the British Sailing Team in 2016 as a dinghy sailor before switching to kiting In 2018 she took a gamble on a new talent ID programme the team was running called Kite4Gold to identify and develop potential medallists in the incoming Formula Kite class Within six months she was the European champion and went on to become a regular feature of the World Championship podium Her Olympic preparation enjoyed a boost when she was crowned the 2023 European champion as well as taking silver at the Paris 2024 test event Light winds in Marseille hampered the kite racing with only six races held in the run-up to the medal series tied on points with France’s Lauriane Nolot but powered her way to Team GB’s 13th gold with two convincing race wins Aldridge joins a host of Team GB stars picking up honours including 800m gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson and individual trampoline Olympic champion Bryony Page media@britishsailingteam.com Fighting for quality news media in the digital age Aldridge said it had been a "tough but exciting" decision Gemma Aldridge, the former editor of the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People Aldridge, previously a features editor and assistant editor at the titles, became editor at the two Sunday papers in April 2021 In March this year she was appointed executive editor (weekends) of the Mirror with a remit covering all weekend content across the brand’s print and digital platforms under editor-in-chief Caroline Waterston Aldridge wrote on Twitter/X on Monday that after 12 years at the Sunday Mirror and People she had made “the tough but exciting decision” to leave the papers “for pastures new” contacts and freelancers for coming on the journey “Becoming an editor towards the end of the pandemic in 2021 was a whirlwind the fall of the BBC’s anchor and ITV’s golden boy and the general election of a generation “I’ll be forever proud of the work we’ve done — pedophiles wrongdoing and racism at the heart of government exposed Voices of so many extraordinary and marginalised real people amplified… and a whole load of juicy showbiz scoops in between.” Aldridge has previously written for Press Gazette about how journalism’s talent shortage can be fixed by getting more young people from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds into newsrooms Press Gazette understands Aldridge’s departure is unrelated to news of cuts at sister title the Sunday Express which includes the departure of editor David Wooding amid a move to a seven-day operation Email pged@pressgazette.co.uk to point out mistakes provide story tips or send in a letter for publication on our "Letters Page" blog Leading venture capital investment manager Deepbridge Capital has today announced the appointment of Andrew Aldridge as Chief Operating Officer who joined Deepbridge in 2014 initially as Head of Marketing and more recently as Chief Marketing Officer will now lead the company’s strategic projects and growth strategy This new role is part of a broader management restructuring at Deepbridge following the appointments earlier this year of Fuchsia Curry as Commercial Director and Phillip Secrette as Operations Director Aldridge sits on Deepbridge’s Operational Partnership Board alongside Ian Warwick Aldridge spent four years with national IFA firm Perspective and has prior experience within the financial and professional services sectors in senior marketing and distribution roles He is also a board member of the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) With approximately £300m of assets under management Deepbridge specialises in tax-efficient investments offering multi-award-winning products including the Deepbridge Life Sciences EIS Deepbridge has supported spinouts from 17 different universities received a £15m co-funding mandate from British Business Investment’s Regional Angels Programme in 2021 more than 90% of Deepbridge’s investments have been outside of London founder and managing partner at Deepbridge Capital commented: “I am delighted that Andrew is taking on this new role We have ambitious plans for the future of Deepbridge and the recent changes to our management structure are designed to enable the efficient delivery of this strategy Our absolute focus remains on supporting our outstanding portfolio companies and delivering best-in-class customer service to our clients “As we expand our portfolio and support innovative ventures Andrew’s strategic vision and operational acumen will continue to be invaluable assets With increasing investor confidence and the continuing success of UK innovations we are optimistic about the future and the considerable opportunities within the UK venture capital sector We look forward to providing future updates on our progress.” Andrew Aldridge added: “This is exciting 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Read our Privacy notice Photographer Miles Aldridge is to host a “marathon” of one-on-one Polaroid sessions for Sotheby’s visitors to experience “15 minutes of fame” The project, ToiletMiles PaperAldridge: Polaroid Portraits, will take place at the Sotheby’s galleries in New Bond Street, London with proceeds going to the Elton John Aids Foundation Having previously photographed the likes of actresses Viola Davis and Maisie Williams, designer Donatella Versace and singer Sir Elton the project offers members of the public the chance to take home their own Polaroid portrait after a session with the artist Aldridge said: “I have never done anything like this before recording a slice of British society through this marathon Polaroid photo session which feels like a wonderful way to celebrate this project with Sotheby’s as well as my collaboration with Toiletpaper “It’s part Technicolor dream and part cinematic set with a touch of the subversive anyone can experience 15 minutes of fame under my lights whether that means striking a pose with a retro telephone or disappearing behind a feather boa why not turn it into my photographic playground I hope that my takeover inside the hallowed walls of the auction house will allow visitors to not only fully immerse themselves within my world as I invite the public to participate in my biggest and longest running portrait shoot: ToiletMiles PaperAldridge: Polaroid Portraits.” The photo session will feature a set designed by Aldridge and props including oversized glasses tea cups and feather boas allowing participants to immerse themselves The collaboration coincides with the launch of ToiletMiles PaperAldridge, a special edition issue of the Toiletpaper magazine founded by artist Maurizio Cattelan and photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari. Cattelan said: “We have long admired Miles’s work — his unique vision and the way he transforms reality into a hyper-real, captivating world. “Collaborating with him was an opportunity to merge our creative worlds and witness what could emerge from the encounter between his vivid colours and our visual language. Every collaboration is an experiment, and working with Miles was a constant source of surprise.” Ferrari added: “Miles possesses a highly distinctive aesthetic, crafted with cinematic precision, but what fascinates us most is his ability to depict society with a gaze that is as sharp as it is dreamlike. “What we share is the idea of using imagery as a tool to explore the contemporary world — not with judgment, but with irony — leaving space for the viewer’s own interpretation.” Sotheby’s and the Lyndsey Ingram gallery will also co-host an exhibition until April 17 displaying Aldridge’s work from the past 20 years. ToiletMiles PaperAldridge: Polaroid Portraits takes place from April 8 to 11 with sessions held from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. Visitors must book a session in advance and will be given 15 minutes with the photographer. FAD Magazine FAD Magazine covers contemporary art – News Exhibitions and Interviews reported on from London Miles Aldridge will be inviting the public into his vibrant world unlike ever before the photographer and artist will be setting up an off-site studio providing an opportunity for visitors to Sotheby’s to partake in a one-on-one polaroid portrait session with Miles sitters will be able to experience “15 minutes of fame” with Miles who has captured some of the biggest stars of our time: Sir Elton John Donatella Versaci and Sophie Turner to name just a few ToiletMiles PaperAldridge: Polaroid Portraits to Sotheby’s galleries for four days only from 8th-11th April 2025 At the same time, Sotheby’s and Lyndsey Ingram Gallery will play co-host to an exhibition of works by Miles created over the last 20 years – some borne from his most iconic shoots and others that have never been shown publicly before the exhibition runs from 31st March through to 17th April and will go on view in both Lyndsey Ingram’s new gallery space on Bourdon Street and Sotheby’s galleries on New Bond Street The exhibition runs in parallel with Miles’ full takeover of Sotheby’s Story Cafe (31st March – 2nd May) which will see him cover the walls – from floor to ceiling – as well as the tabletops coffee cups (and more) in his bold and kaleidoscopic style Miles’ takeover at Sotheby’s and Lindsey Ingram gallery coincides with the launch of “TOILETMILESPAPERALDRIDGE” the third edition from TOILETPAPER magazine founders artist Maurizio Cattelan andphotographer Pierpaolo Ferrari We have long admired Miles’s work — his unique vision and the way he transforms reality into a hyper-real Collaborating with him was an opportunity to merge our creative worlds and witness what could emerge from the encounter between his vivid colors and our visual language and working with Miles was a constant source of surprise Miles possesses a highly distinctive aesthetic but what fascinates us most is his ability to depict society with a gaze that is as sharp as it is dreamlike What we share is the idea of using imagery as a tool to explore the contemporary world — not with judgment but with irony — leaving space for the viewer’s own interpretation TOILETMILES PAPERALDRIDGE: POLAROID PORTRAITS I have never done anything like this before recording a slice of British society through this marathonpolaroid photo session as well as my collaboration with TOILETPAPER It’s part technicolor dream and part cinematic set with a touch of the subversive Drawing inspiration from his TIME cover shoot with Sir Elton John (“Icon of the Year” issue Miles will create a specially designed set in Sotheby’s galleries which participants will be able to step into to experience a once-in-a-lifetime polaroid portrait session with Miles himself Miles will donate a portion of the funds to The Elton John Aid’s Foundation TOILETMILES PAPERALDRIDGE: POLAROID PORTRAITS takes inspiration from August Sander’s lifelong typology project for which he amassed an archive of photographs capturing the everyday people of the Weimar Republic Please note: portrait sessions are non-refundable TOILETMILES PAPERALDRIDGE 31st March – 17th April Sotheby’s Miles Aldridge Take Over 31st March – 2nd May Sotheby’s Story Cafe TOILETMILES PAPERALDRIDGE, 24th March – 17th April, Lyndsey Ingram Miles Aldridge’s interest in photography began at an early age when he was given a Nikon F camera by his father becoming a photographer had not always been on the cards young Miles had hoped to become a film director starting his career as an illustrator and music video director before ultimately turning to photography in the nineties – and sort of by chance Miles was in his twenties at the time when his then girlfriend so off they went to Hampstead Heath where he took a “very ordinary photograph.” Finding its way into her portfolio his portrait was soon seen by the editors of Vogue who immediately asked for an introduction to Miles His first commission quickly led to the next and within six months he was travelling to the United States to shoot covers for major publications: “I landed in this field at a moment when British photography was exploding The fact that I was from London,had a British accent and a camera ticked all the right boxes in New York It was only when Miles started working with Franca Sozzani the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia that fashion photography truly became his calling He worked with her for 16 years – often alongside Helmut Newton Peter Lindbergh and later Tim Walker – and in the process was able to marry his love of cinema with his newfound admiration for fashion Franca taught him that fashion photography was much more than just showing the clothes Miles would approach his craft just as a director would approach a cinematic film: each “scene” meticulously arranged and constructed with painstaking attention to lighting His photographs become frames snatched from a broader story the mise-enscènes created by Alfred Hitchcock and David Lynch never far from his mind Domesticity remains a recurring theme in Miles’ photographs frequently eroticised images probe society’s idealised notions of domestic bliss where dark undercurrents swirl beneath a flawless surface A woman is often the focal point of his compositions surrounded by the detritus of a dinner party or smashed broken glass or with other “actors” they seem to completely ignore these women recall his mother who he remembers from childhood would often wear an “un-emotional mask-like face” but deep down would be battling with her own internal struggles Much of Miles’ oeuvre not only references film culture but also makes subtle references to the art historical canon of Lily Cole and Maisie Williams draw inspiration from Northern Renaissance masters such as Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein while ‘Ophelia’ recalls John Everett Millais’ Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece of the same name housed in Tate Britain’s collection Diane Arbus and the cinematic nature of Cindy Sherman’s work continue to inspire Miles in his practice: “Cindy Sherman and Diane Arbus have been hugely influential on my practice They are women who were not just glamazons in the photographic landscape they pointed their cameras at women who were Their contemporaries were aiming their cameras at stunning beauties whereas they were aiming theirs at those women who might have been considered ‘outsiders’ at the time There is a strangeness in theirbehaviour and a strangeness in their dress Mark Westall Mark Westall is the Founder and Editor of FAD magazine - Sotheby’s Modern sales in New York will offer a landmark group of works from the esteemed collection of Rolf and Margit Weinberg WWF and Artwise curators in association with Sotheby’s have announced Art For Your Oceans a selling exhibition of specially commissioned works by 16 leading international artists The story of one of the greatest collections of Old Masters to come to auction in 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year the awards will be decided by a 50/50 split between a public vote and an expert panel of judges from World Sailing To cast your vote, click here British sailors have won the award 12 times since its inception in 1994: six times by women and six times by men Sir Ben Ainslie holds the most amount of World Sailor of the Year titles sealing the women's kite title in Marseille on Thursday (8 August) I just came here to race the best I could against the best in the world and today I was better than them Early in the race, disaster struck for Nolot as she fell and ended up in the water, dropping back to fourth before the first mark. This allowed Aldridge a lead that she would not relinquish. She crossed the finish line to secure gold and became the first athlete, man or woman, to win a kite event at the Olympic Games. Nolot held silver because of her strong performance in the opening series. Daniela Moroz of the United States was in contention for bronze but picked up a penalty that derailed her chances. "It’s going to take time (to sink in) because I am a bit disappointed," Nolot said. "I was hoping to have the gold. 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Please click here to read about how we process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) By Michael Cross2024-09-26T14:57:00+01:00 London and Southern England-based international full-service firms Lester Aldridge and Mackrell Solicitors have called off plans for a merger The announcement  bucks the trend of consolidation across the sector.  based in London with offices in Birmingham claims a global presence through Mackrell International a 35-year-old network of approximately 4,500 lawyers across 60 countries an international association of accountancy and law firms The two firms’ London headquarters are located in the same West End building Barrow: Joining forces 'would not deliver the scale of strategic advantages we were looking for' today confirmed the withdrawal from merger discussions 'Having spent the last few months getting to know the firm and its lawyers exploring the potential benefits of merging our two firms we have developed enormous respect for their people and their business,' he said on closer inspection we realised that joining forces with this particular firm would not deliver the scale of strategic advantages we were looking for.' Barrow said that a 'merger or a bolt-on' has been in the firm’s sights for four years 'But we have been in no rush: we are in a strong position as an independent and finding the right merger partner or team acquisition is the priority more than timing. Our growth plan continues!' Mackrell Solicitors has been approached for comment.  Latest Solicitors Regulation Authority figures show that 543 firms closed in 2023 while 366 opened over the same period. The total number of firms was 2% fewer than the year before and 10% down on five years previously Asylum seeker claimant failed to show there was a threat to his family from address being disclosed Transatlantic firm announces 'strategic initiatives to streamline operations and appropriately reshape teams' Former BBC production assistant became the Law Society’s first head of public relations and then ‘invented crisis PR’ Charity Explorer provides a reputable reference tool for solicitors will-writers and their clients who want to leave a legacy or charitable gift Whether you are looking for legal expert witnesses barristers chambers or any other general legal service the Legal Services Directory will provide a suitable option Site powered by Webvision Cloud A Birmingham councillor has repeated calls for a delayed railway station project to be radically changed from what is currently planned Tim Huxtable wants West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker to consider a new proposal involving Aldridge Station which will see its route go directly to Birmingham instead of Walsall with new stations being created along the way He said reopening the Sutton Park line would support major new housing developments in Langley and Castle Bromwich He had previously put forward the idea at a Board meeting in July last year At the West Midlands Combined Authority overview and scrutiny committee meeting Mr Parker asked Councillor Huxtable to write in with his proposition for it to be considered The existing Aldridge Station plan with diesel services to Walsall was originally put forward by former Mayor Andy Street and £3.6 million has been secured and committed to developing feasibility studies and a business case for it the scheme was one of a number of transport projects delayed due to soaring costs Aldridge was delayed indefinitely until the full funding for the project was available Mr Parker commissioned Arup to carry out a review into the issues and a report said only £3.6 million of the £30 million required had been secured But Aldridge-Brownhills’ Conservative MP Wendy Morton said the Mayor was being ‘disingenuous’ about the station issue and said she and Mr Street had secured the £30 million for it to be delivered by 2027 Councillor Huxtable said: “Aldridge Station let’s not go back into the funding because we disagree on that one “Why not Aldridge to Birmingham via Sutton Park to support the development of the sustainable urban extension in Langley which will need good public transport links Why not adjoin by Castle Bromwich and open at the station at Castle Bromwich also which is in the Castle Vale area “Reopen that line so, rather than going Aldridge to Walsall and from Walsall then to Birmingham just direct Aldridge to Birmingham City Centre via the Sutton Park line reopening stations and work towards a strategic business case based on that which will connect with new housing new economic growth and new regeneration.” Mr Parker said: “I would welcome you writing in with that proposition of yours it’s a very different proposition to the project that was placed in front of me when I was elected “Please feel free to write in with your proposals and we will take it through the necessary authorities to look at its viability and any case for delivery.” Mr Parker said he and the Combined Authority remained committed to the original project but added it needed to go through the business case and show value for money Richard Aldridge has joined full funnel performance agency Nest Commerce as its first Director Of Growth He joins from ecommerce performance marketing platform Wunderkind where he was Executive Director of UK Business Development Reporting into Chief Growth Officer Luke Jonas Aldridge will be responsible for driving new customer acquisition and identifying new commercial opportunities His appointment comes as Nest has driven record growth over the past year Nest powers marketing for ecommerce brands including ME+EM CGO Nest Commerce: “For this new role in the business “Richard’s knowledge of the business from Nest partner combined with his strong reputation and respect from brand leaders across the ecommerce world “His commercial acumen will be crucial in accelerating Nest’s ambitious growth plans this year.” Aldridge said: “I am delighted to be joining Nest during this hugely exciting period for the business Transitioning from MarTech to an agency allows me to step into a fresh challenge while leveraging my existing eCommerce network and expertise “Client feedback about the Nest team and their results has been overwhelmingly positive and I’m looking forward to driving new commercial opportunities and further performance gains.” We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Lester Aldridge has appointed Amanda Nelson as partner in its private wealth team and trust matters for both UK and international clients She specialises in advising individuals and families on inheritance and capital gains tax Her expertise spans both onshore and offshore trust and succession matters.Nelson commented: 'I am delighted to be joining such a progressive firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation in Private Wealth Lester Aldridge offers a breadth of services for private clients including tailored solutions for international clients and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of its London offering.'Matthew Barrow said: 'We are pleased to welcome Amanda to our Private Wealth team Her extensive expertise and reputation for delivering practical empathetic advice will further enhance the exceptional service we provide to our clients.' Senior lawyer Priya Palanivel has spent much of her career working within a boutique family law firm environment Partner Natalie Edwards and legal director Laura Murphy both join the firm from Eversheds Sutherland Browse over 3,200 law jobs. Get jobs by email The firm has announced a record number of promotions across its London Claire Leslie is co-ordinator of the Devon and Cornwall region of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Aldridge Lisa passed away suddenly but peacefully on the 31st January 2025 beloved daughter of Linda and the late Herbie a cherished sister-in-law and aunt.Cortege will be leaving the family home 5A Arney Close BT6 0EL on Friday 7th February 2025 at 2.15 pm for the funeral service in Roselawn Crematorium at Donations in lieu if desired to Cystic Fibrosis payable directly to the above charity.Lisa will be very sadly missed by her family and friends.God called your name so softly that only you could hear no one heard the footsteps of the angels drawing near It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home Share this sad news with friends and loved ones Visit Website [email protected] Link Members of Aldridge Youth Theatre are hard at work putting the finishing touches to their latest pantomime production which gets underway in eight days time The case of Sinbad the Sailor range in age from 11-21 and the classic tale featuring  the swashbuckling adventures of the intrepid mariner is set to wow audiences on a mammoth 11 day run starting on Friday January 10 Neville Ellis has written the script and Jonathan Backrath directs Jonathan has been with the charity - which provides theatrical training and opportunities for youngsters from a purpose built centre in Aldridge - for 27 years He said people who come and see the pantomime will be entertained by a show full of music drama and fun and that everyone had been working hard in rehearsals Jonathan said: "The last time Sinbad was done here was in 2015 so for a lot of people it will be the first time they have seen us do it It's a great script based on the old witch of the sea but with a new take on the classic tale "We have a cast of 40 people so as you can imagine it takes some discipline and hard work to keep everything together - we feed them a lot of chocolate which I find helps but they are all looking forward to entertaining in front of live audiences "They are exhausted generally at the end of the run of shows but they all love doing it and have such fun which of course is the essence of a great pantomime." Sinbad the Sailor runs at Aldridge Youth Theatre from Friday January 10 to Saturday January 25 with evening Tickets are available from the Ticket Source website. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Kirkby Thore lost one of its long-time residents recently when Ann Aldridge died peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary Ann first came to Kirkby Thore during the Second World War when she and her family and cousins were evacuated to Church Gate She then returned to live in the same house with husband Alan and their three daughters in 1964 She was well-known and well-loved by her local community as she was one of those people who was involved in almost everything She was head cook at the primary school for 27 years Brown Owl to the Kirkby Thore brownie pack a very keen gardener and an avid fan of cricket She taught numerous local children to ride as well as her own daughters for which she was given the Cubitt Award for her many years of voluntary service she took up endurance riding and became a staunch member of both the Endurance GB Cumbria group and the Scottish Endurance Riding Club and volunteering after she no longer competed She rode regularly well into her 80s and was still caring for her last remaining horse She always said that whether it was singing in the choir going to WI or competing on one of her horses it was the social aspect and the people who mattered more than anything She remained close friends with many of those she met through her various interests Corin and Shonagh — eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren friends – not necessarily in that order – are the things I think of when remembering mum She was a very sociable person and loved nothing better than sitting around a dinner table having a chat with friends and family – always with a glass of red wine to hand Mum’s family had a long association with Kirkby Thore before we came to the village in 1964 to live at Church Gate moved to the house with their parents during the war to escape the bombing in Sunderland She attended the primary school — in Miss Lightburn’s class who was still teaching when we started there As children we were given pretty much free rein to do what interested us to care for and respect the countryside and to join any club or organisation we wanted to Our family holidays usually involved camping in some out of the way place like an old quarry or the middle of a forest — what is now known as ‘wild camping’ — back then we didn’t know there was any other kind of camping slept on the ground in a leaky tent with just a groundsheet under us climbed trees and cliffs and caught fish for breakfast — if we were lucky and patient enough I can still remember the anticipation and excitement when the car was packed to the gunnels with the dog sitting on top of the luggage in the back It’s only looking back that I realise how fortunate we were to have those experiences — even if they came with midge bites I vividly remember mum’s fury when dad persuaded the doctor not to cut the fly and it was removed intact with the whole family watching I am sure that the childhood my sisters and I enjoyed has influenced our adult lives — our love of the countryside and the way our families have developed into the diverse wonderful people they all are Celebrating mum’s life with our family and her friends I think we all recognise her as a true individual who lived her life to the full on her own terms and who touched many people’s lives in different ways Phone: 01768 862313Email: news@cwherald.com Registered in England as Barrnon Media Limited No: 12475190VAT registration number: 343486488 Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy © 2020 Cumberland & Westmorland Herald