Law firm Flint Bishop has posted turnover growth of over 50% in what is is calling a “landmark” year the firm reported a record turnover of £31.7m up 53% year-on-year The news follows a recruitment drive that Flint Bishop is calling “unprecedented” and has included hires from Walker Morris and Rebel Energy These additions have contributed to a 34% increase in headcount bringing the total number of employees to 323 Chief executive Qamer Ghafoor said: “I’m incredibly proud of our achievements this year having surpassed £30 million in revenue for the first time in the firm’s history With our four current office locations—Birmingham we will continue to expand our full-service offering and create opportunities for growth across both commercial and private client areas We are in advanced discussions regarding further acquisitions and are actively exploring opportunities to expand into new locations.” Ghafoor added: “We are firmly committed to maintaining our trajectory of growth and service excellence—delivering outstanding value to clients and creating a workplace where people thrive I would like to thank all our staff for their unwavering commitment and I look forward to everything we will accomplish together in the year ahead and beyond.” Caernarfon Town achieved their highest points tally in the JD Cymru Premier in 26 years with a 2-1 comeback win over Cardiff Met at The Oval on the final day of the season Adam Roscrow scored for the second consecutive game to give Met the lead at half-time poking home a loose ball in the 32nd minute after Caernarfon failed to clear an Archers corner the Cofis levelled the contest seven minutes into the second half when Met goalkeeper Kelland Absalom could only parry Adam Davies’ effort and Phil Mooney was there to tap home the rebound.  Davies played a key role in Caernarfon’s winning in the 68th minute as he superbly controlled a long ball and worked his way past two opposing defenders before squaring it to Louis Lloyd who applied a simple finish for his 16th goal of the campaign – ensuring he finished the season as the league’s joint top scorer.  Caernarfon will be at home in the European play-off quarter-finals against Barry Town United who finished the regular season with an impressive 5-0 home win over Briton Ferry Llansawel.  The Linnets wasted no time at Jenner Park as they were 3-0 up after just 32 minutes with Callum Sainty twice heading home from Robbie Willmott corners either side of Kayne Mclaggon’s low drive into the bottom corner as the forward marked his final home game for Barry with a goal.  McLaggon thought he had netted a second with a spectacular overhead kick early in the second half The hosts sealed victory courtesy of two Ollie Hulbert goals in the final 20 minutes the forward clinically finishing inside the box on both occasions to take his league tally to 15 for the season.   The other play-off quarter-final will see Cardiff Met host Bala Town who triumphed 3-2 over Penybont at Maes Tegid to claim their first win of Phase Two.   Bont forward James Crole struck the crossbar midway through the first half but it was Bala who took the lead just before the break when Callum Edwards cut the ball back for Liam Higgins to slot home his first goal for the club.  Edwards also scored his maiden Lakesiders goal five minutes into the second half as he met Osebi Abadaki’s cross and finished from close range.  Chris Venables halved the deficit for Bont in the 74th minute with a powerful header from Joe Woodiwiss’ diagonal ball but Lassana Mendes squeezed an effort past Przybek at the near post to restore the two-goal advantage for Bala 12 minutes later.  Penybont were awarded a penalty in the closing stages as Crole’s strike hit the arm of Aeron Edwards and the striker stepped up to score from 12 yards to share the golden boot with Louis Lloyd – but it was not enough to save the visitors from defeat.  Champions The New Saints concluded their campaign with a 3-1 victory away at Haverfordwest County.  TNS scored twice in the space of four minutes to lead 2-0 by the hour mark as Adam Wilson fired home from Danny Redmond’s cut-back before Zack Clarke produced a superb strike into the top corner from the edge of the area.  Dylan Rees thought he had pulled a goal back for Haverfordwest only for the offside flag to be raised before Ryan Brobbel ultimately put the game to bed for the Saints as he finished off a neat team move on 71 minutes.  There was a late consolation for the Bluebirds as Ben Ahmun laid the ball off to Dan Hawkins to fire low beyond Connor Roberts denying the TNS goalkeeper a clean sheet in his final league game before retirement.  Flint Town United claimed their biggest league win of the campaign with a rampant 4-0 victory over Newtown at the Essity Stadium.  The Silkmen were gifted the opening goal in the 27th minute as Elliott Reeves’ low ball was turned into his own net by Rob Evans.  Reeves would double Flint’s lead just four minutes later as he raced onto Ben Wynne’s defence-splitting pass and coolly finished past Julian Schwarzer-Garcia.  Wynne was again the provider as he played through George Maire to slot home his first league goal for Flint in the 43rd minute while the teenager completed a brace for himself late on in the game by capitalising on a mistake from Evans to fire past Schwarzer-Garcia Aberystwyth Town concluded their 33-year stay in the JD Cymru Premier with a 1-1 draw against Connah’s Quay Nomads at Park Avenue.  who sacked manager Billy Paynter last weekend took the lead in the 21st minute when Sam Durrant played through Rhys Hughes who rounded Seb Osment and saw his deflected strike just cross the line.  Aber equalised in first half stoppage time as Gwydion Dafis pressured Olly Wright off the ball allowing Iwan Lewis to pick it up and fire past George Ratcliffe for his first goal in 14 months.  Aberystwyth Town 1-1 Connah’s Quay Nomads Bala Town 3-2 PenybontBarry Town United 5-0 Briton Ferry 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience During the University of Michigan-Flint's Spring 2025 Commencement Alexander described the moment as an intersection a time when years of hard work and sacrifice turn to exciting possibilities and the opportunity to make an impact in a rapidly changing world.  Speaking during four ceremonies at the Riverfront Conference Center on May 3-4 Alexander shared three points of wisdom with close to 1,000 graduating students from the university's five schools and colleges.  your education is more than just a personal accomplishment; it is a privilege one that places a responsibility on your shoulders to lead and to serve," he said reflecting the ethos of engaged citizenship with which a UM-Flint education is imbued.  commit yourself to lifelong learning," Alexander said urging the Class of 2025 to seek out professional development or to earn their next certificate or degree "Success is not a destination; it's a journey and it requires continuous effort and self-reflection and to find new solutions when faced withobstacles will be one of your greatest strengths," said Alexander acknowledging that graduates will have to be nimble not only professionally but also in their broader lives to overcome the numerous challenges that arise on the path to success and self-fulfillment.  the weekend's speakers included Yener Kandogan interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean for the School of Management; Michael Behm who addressed the crowd of graduates and their guests via a video message; and four student speakers Each ceremony's highlight was the remarks the selected student speaker gave Each speaker reflected on the challenges and successes of their academic journeys and shared a message of hope for future opportunities and personal growth.  Lyons seeks to help others in every possible domain In addition to earning her bachelor's degree in elementary education the Grand Blanc resident also worked as a certified nursing assistant and substitute taught in special education classrooms.  'Why don't you stick to one thing?'" Lyons said to fellow graduates and their families during the 11 a.m. and people who I would love and care for like family I encourage you to remember to empower yourself Lyons plans to build on her CNA experience and will enroll in UM-Flint's Accelerated Second Degree She hopes to work in special education during the week and then as a nurse on the weekends "I'd encourage current and future students to just keep going to know that nothing worthwhile will ever come easy and to try to be their most authentic selves," Lyons said there is one common thread: At the end of the day it's all about loving people and caring for them." Manners aptly compared her college experience to tending a garden She thought back to the nerves and excitement of beginning her studies at the university."Those early emotions were like the first rainfall on a garden—unexpected They gave us the energy to take root and begin growing," Manners said during the 1:30 p.m "Stepping into the nursing program at UM-Flint we were given the soil to plant something meaningful just like a seedling breaking through the soil the first time we truly felt confident in our skills and knowledge – each accomplishment was a glimpse of sunlight that showed us we were on the right path Manners was the grand prize winner of the 2024 Zillion Solutions competition which challenges students of all majors to devise an innovative entrepreneurial solution to a real-world problem Her concept was color-changing dressings that health care providers could use to treat IV complications but just as a garden flourishes through every change and individuals we are meant to be," Manners said graduation is simultaneously an opportunity to celebrate the people who helped her along the way and look forward to new challenges."It's humbling to think that we've built up all this knowledge all this experience … and we're about to go back to being rookies paired with our acknowledgement that there are many communities that helped us get here including the community UM-Flint gave us along with our degrees," she said during the 11 a.m. Yasin made the most of the opportunities available on campus for UM-Flint undergraduates she conducted research into omega-3 and omega-6 lipids with Matthew Fhaner associate professor of analytical chemistry She also investigated the potential benefits of self-driving cars for people with Parkinson's disease as part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program which allows students to earn a paycheck while conducting real-world research alongside faculty.  I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude; I am confident that the values I cultivated here will guide me in the years ahead Grateful for getting to see the post-COVID empty hallways turn into full hallways Thank you to all of the professors who have taught me and have been patient with me," she said.  Ackerman echoed the chancellor's urging for graduates to adopt a flexible mindset in their endeavors.  "We are entering into a world that is evolving at an unprecedented pace Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are transforming the way that we live and work and complex global issues demand solutions," said the finance major from Burton critical thinking and capabilities UM-Flint has instilled in each of us help us take on these challenges and take advantage of new opportunities and use everything that this university has given to you." Ackerman worked as a recruitment and outreach specialist for Mott Community College while a student and served as president of the Financial Management Association on campus.  The recorded live stream of each ceremony is available online: Photos from each ceremony will be available on the university's Flickr page after 3 p.m Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Debbie worked at First National Bank for 40+ years and developed many friendships with her co-workers great-nieces and great-nephews in their sporting events Being an aunt was one of the greatest joys of her life Prior to her illness she made sure to have regular family dinners and get-togethers Debbie and her sisters made Christmas magical for the whole family She loved making and keeping other traditions for the family such as decorating Halloween cookies and insuring the house was decorated for every holiday Debbie loved a night out and road trips with the FNBA Their friendship and laughter brought great happiness to her life A graveside service to honor Debbie’s life will be held on Friday May 2 at 10:00am at Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors draws his face on a mirror while making a monoprint at the Museum of Art and Light booth Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan Lora McDonald performs during Saturday’s Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan She opened up a day of musical entertainment on the plaza’s patio washes laundry with a washboard as Riley County Historical Museum director Katharine Hensler observes Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan A train ride zips past the Union Pacific Train Depot during the Flint Hills Festival in Manhattan A dinosaur-costumed individual offers fist bumps to people waiting in line at food trucks Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan The Flint Hills Discovery Center during the event was promoting its next temporary exhibit “Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies,” which opens May 24 Families play with foam blocks Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan from Kansas Geological Survey on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence watches as young visitors see the various rocks and fossils on display at the booth Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan The history and ecology of the Flint Hills region was on full display Saturday at the Flint Hills Festival in Manhattan “Flint Hills Festival is our one day of the year in which we bring everyone together to celebrate the Flint Hills Region,” said Stephen Bridenstine director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Vendors hosted demonstrations to educate and inform an educator with the Kansas Geological Survey came with rocks and fossils from around the region “We can see a variety of rocks that you can naturally find here ranging from the limestone to the rare ones like agate and even volcanic ash from Yellowstone,” he said Riley County Historical Museum director Katharine Hensler demonstrated how Flint Hills settlers from the late 19th century washed their clothes “We’re letting the kids go from dirty laundry process to using a washboard to running things through the agitator and ringer and then hanging them to dry,” she said Bridenstine said the event doesn’t happen without regional support “We have over 40 partners who come from throughout the region folks who run educational activities and engage with guests.” Guests also enjoyed free admission Saturday into the Discovery Center We're always interested in hearing about news in our community there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Flint children and their families are invited to meet local children’s author Dr Darcele Robinson at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Robinson is the author of the award-winning children’s book “My Feelings Matter,” along with many other quality children’s books The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is located at 1026 E Activities and refreshments will be offered at the event and website in this browser for the next time I comment Powered by woocommerce support wp support Industry and Leisure Business EditorSunday March 02 2025 The Sunday TimesOne of Britain’s fastest-growing business advisory firms has fended off an up to £120 million takeover swoop backed by the “Barbarians at the Gate” private equity firm KKR whose long list of blue-chip clients includes the likes of Diageo was approached by the KKR-owned FGS Global at the end of last year the offer was flexed so that 75 per cent of the company would be valued on the same basis and the remaining 25 per cent at a valuation of £120 million Flint Global’s list of blue-chip clients includes the likes of Diageo which owns GuinnessHOLLIE ADAMS/REUTERSFlint was founded in 2015 by ​​Sir Simon Fraser THREE people have died after a boat crash during a Major League Fishing tournament Three people were also injured in the accident that happened on the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational Joey M Broom, 58, was killed on his Center Console vessel, which was hit by a Nitro Bass Boat, the local Fox affiliate WBRC reported They were on board the Center Console vessel before being thrown overboard, as per the ABC affiliate WBMA-LD. Clark and Little drowned in the reservoir. Pro-bass fisherman Flint Davis was caught up in the horror and desperately asked for prayers in a later social media update. "I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers," he said in a post uploaded to his Instagram Stories. "I'll let you guys know more when I can." Tributes have poured in for the victims online Devastated pals of Broom described him as a "dear friend." "You’ve impacted so many lives and will be missed terribly!" one mourner said Broom and his wife Khristie welcomed their 10th grandchild - just months before his death Khristie revealed that Kiptyn Truett Ponder was born on September 14 Broom and Khristie's daughter, Karlye, paid tribute by sharing a throwback snap of her parents standing alongside her at a baby shower was the competing angler caught up in the accident Pictures from the fishing boat accident show first responders pulling Davis' boat from the water The boat appeared to have suffered damage to both the front and back Davis' girlfriend posted on her Instagram story Wednesday morning asking her followers to pray for him Major League Fishing (MLF) confirms that a serious boating accident occurred this morning on Lewis Smith Lake during Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational "The incident involved one of the event’s competing anglers "Emergency personnel and local authorities responded immediately and remain on scene managing the situation and to ensure the accuracy of all information no further details will be released at this time "MLF is working closely with law enforcement and emergency officials Additional updates will be provided as they are confirmed by the appropriate authorities prayers and deepest concern are with everyone affected by this tragic incident." "Please say a prayer for my sweet boyfriend Flint and all others involved in this tragic accident," she wrote Davis posted on Instagram just hours before he was involved in the accident The fisherman posted a photo of him smiling as he held two fish during the first day of the invitational Looking for another solid bag tomorrow to move up," he wrote in the caption "I'm ready to get back out there!" Fans were quick to comment their thoughts and prayers from Davis under his post "Sending prayers your way!" one follower wrote Davis shared his high hopes for the invitational the day before the tournament started "Smith lake starts in the morning," he captioned a photo of him standing on top of his boat in the lake Thanks for the partners that help make it happen." The Cullman County Police Department did not immediately respond to The U.S Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ 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 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jonathan Szczepaniak | jszczepaniak@mlive.comFLINT - Check out what happened around the Flint-area high school sports scene from over the weekend Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to email results, highlights, and comments about the results of each game for any sport to jszczepaniak@mlive.com Millington 4: Timely hitting and strong pitching led Owosso to a win on Saturday an RBI-triple from Carson Moore and Santiago Aguirre paced the Trojans’ offense Jace Norton pitched the first three innings while Liam Patrick and Eden Ackley each contributed two innings in relief Clio 2: A three-hit game by Tristan Sly paced the Flushing offense on Friday night as the Raiders took game one Kayden Tinnin earned the win on the mound in three innings of work while Sly had an RBI and Blake Badal contributed two hits and Cam McIlhargie each added two RBIs while Trent Everett added an RBI in the win Clio 4: Cam McIlhargie tossed a complete game to lead Flushing in game two Blake Badal and Kayden Tinnin each had two hits and two RBIs while Dom Oyler and McIlhargie added two RBIs Kyle Brown tallied a hit and an RBI in the win Bloomfield Hills Academy of the Sacred Heart 11 Imlay City 0: Flushing improved to 10-2 Friday night as Kayla Rousseau and Liv Gioventu scored two goals each and Ellie Fotenakes all added a goal while Karsyn Pisha and Lily Egan combined for the shutout in net Babcock added two assists and Tessa Slogor and Anna Hough each tallied an assist in the win Swartz Creek 0: Haven Chapman scored a hat trick to lead the Soldiers to a win Friday night Ella Houle assisted on all three goals as Genesee Christian improves to 5-2-2 on the season Durand 1: Liz McCroan had a breakout game Friday night scoring four goals to lead Owosso to a win Kaleigh Slingerland and Cali Read each added a goal as Owosso improved to 4-9 on the season Lux Parisian and Adeline Mahoney combined for the win in net Frankenmuth 3: Flushing took three of four doubles flights Saturday to earn the win The pairings of Allie Perry/Ally Tunnicliff and Bridget Preston/Grace Hebeler earned a win while Keira Dumas-Knieper and Princess Soberano each added a win in the singles bracket Flint Carman-Ainsworth: The Cavaliers took first in a handful of events on the girls side as Seleah Morris (1st) and Eve Harris (2nd) controlled long jump Standout performers on the boys side were Jeron Maclin Flint Kearsley: Ethan Sellers earned first in the 3200-meter while Jack Lillywhite earned first in the 800-meter and third in the 1600-meter Kayden Martin took second in 300-meter hurdles and third in 110-meter hurdles Lapeer: Jacob Essenmacher set a school record in the 1600-meter Linden: The Eagles finished in second in the Medium School division on both the boys and girls side Boys standout performers: Braylon Cooper; Dane Hurd; Aidan Walker; Braylon Bouwman; Calvin Thomas (2nd in long jump); Connor Blackwood; Blaise Gooding (2nd in high jump); Stone Gooding Girls standout performers: Isabella Sigsby; Sidney Shepard; Addison Josephson; Chloe Josephson; Melody Meckstroth; Sidney Shepard; Evelyn Taylor; Kennedy Brooks Powers Catholic: Grant Roberts (200m) and Bryce Gross (1600m) each posted a first-place finish while Evah Smith finished second in shot put on the girls side Swartz Creek: The Dragons took first in the Medium School division behind standout performances from Dequandre Alston and the 4x800 relay team of Jasen Hoenicke Congratulations to Lake Fenton’s Sylvia Santino who broke the school record in the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend The previous record (4:14.74) was set by Kelly McFate Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Linden senior Sophia Helm races home to score the game-winning run.Jonathan Szczepaniak .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jonathan Szczepaniak | jszczepaniak@mlive.comFLINT - Throughout the high school spring season MLive’s Flint-area Spring Athlete of the Week poll recognizes the extraordinary efforts of prep athletes in various spring sports We like to give our local athletes a shoutout for a job well done and our readers an opportunity to vote on who they’d like to support You can vote as often as you like until the poll closes at 9 a.m Voting will have no impact on postseason awards and no prize will be awarded to the winner (aside from the feeling of support from your voters) Any votes made via X or email will not be counted Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to nominate players by emailing jszczepaniak@mlive.com Please provide the player’s stats for the week if you choose to nominate someone Coaches and athletic directors are also encouraged to email stats and scores from each game as well Here are your nominees for the week of April 28-May 4 Gasper posted a 34 twice and a 41 last week as Flushing went 3-0 in head-to-head matches Harrington scored six goals in three games this week Converse scored five goals in an 8-1 win over Clio on April 30 Helm launched a three-run home run and tossed six innings with eight strikeouts in an 8-2 win over Flushing on April 30 She also had two hits and three RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader Leyes scored four goals in a 16-5 win over Davison on May 1 Chapman tallied a hat trick as Genesee Christian defeated Swartz Creek 3-0 on May 2 McCroan scored four goals as Owosso defeated Durand 6-1 on May 2 Morris earned first in the long jump and as a member of both the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Sellers earned first in the 3200-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Lillywhite earned first in the 800-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Essenmacher set a school record in the 1600-meter running a 4:19.79 at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Roberts finished first in the 200-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Gross finished first in the 1600-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Santino was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend The previous record (4:14.74) was set in 1985 Sadler was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend Lovell was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend Hufton was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend Junga shot a 37 and a 35 as Goodrich went 2-0 this past week and 12 RBIs as Byron defeated Morrice both times in a doubleheader on May 1 Ludwig went 7-for-9 over the weekend with two doubles and four RBIs Ludwig pitched a one-hit shutout against Flint Kearsley on May 1 and tallied seven strikeouts in a win against Flushing on April 28 Ludwig also tallied her first career home run against Kearsley Tunnicliff went 3-0 last week in 1-doubles Royster went 4-0 last week in 1-doubles and remained undefeated on the season Grab went 4-0 last week in 1-doubles and remained undefeated on the season Mofield broke the school record in shot put on April 30 with a 39’ 7” Moore launched a walk-off home run against Clio on April 28 to take game one 7-6 Moore had four hits in the next two games against Clio and had an RBI triple against Millington over the weekend Latchana shot a 74 at the SVL #1 league meet finishing tied for second and helping Davison finish first overall against Linden on April 30 and tallied a hat trick in a 9-1 win over Corunna on April 28 Enter a location to help give the most relevant search result for you Clear Set among the boutique shops of Brighton’s Bond Street this stylish bakery and café is perfect if you want to buy a loaf of artisan sourdough to take home – one that's made with organic stoneground flour you could settle in and enjoy a chocolate croissant or a cinnamon bun produced each day at Flint Owl's main bakery in rural Sussex made with beans from the renowned Square Mile roastery in London sit at one of the pavement tables and watch the city’s colourful street life go by Flint Owl has branches in Lewes and East Grinstead.  24 Bond StreetBrightonEast Sussex BN1 1RDGB Chester brings a distinctive flair to the dining scene in Cheshire with a growing number of restaurants that balance creativity From bold Mediterranean flavours to plant-led plates and modern British cooking Ahead of the next instalment of our Claridge’s Supper Series we caught up with Elly Wentworth from The Angel The South Hams boasts some of the most beautiful stretches of the English coastline with fertile farmland stretching from sea-sprayed headlands to steep rolling pasture and cool It’s home to a fiercely local food and drink scene and .. Samantha Miller and Jane Baxter’s eccentrically located restaurant  brings people together in a shared table format Here’s a light summer recipe to bring to your dining table Have we seen the last gasp of late night London Critic and Good Food Guide columnist Jimi Famurewa doesn't think so Some of the best restaurants in the city will still seat you come 10pm Bangkok Diners Club began life as District a Thai fusion tasting menu restaurant on nearby Oldham Street that attracted plaudits from local and national press before closing in 2022 due to financial difficulties.  few things are as uncomfortable as having to hurriedly recalibrate opinions about a formerly wholehearted recommendation I excitedly dragged my wife along for a very late Restaurant Index Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and personalise content. Cookies are small files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. 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You can find out more on our cookies page any time These cookies are needed for essential functions such as signing in and making payments These cookies help us optimise our website based on data Using these cookies we will know which web pages customers enjoy reading most and what products are most popular (WXYZ) — The deck was stacked against Kassius Lofton from the day he was born was diagnosed with Down syndrome and was developmentally delayed he could not walk on his own and was non-verbal See Ross Jones' full investigation in the video below: So when bruises started to appear all over his body family members feared the worst and Kass couldn’t tell them where they came from “I received the pictures of him with the belt buckle marks on one side (of his face) and a long scar down the other side,” recalled his aunt “He had two black eyes and bruises all over his back.” After seeing the photos of Kass’ injuries last July She shared them with Children’s Protective Services He cannot even say ouch,” she said through tears All it took was for me to see a 2-year-old with black eyes and bruises all over him.” RELATED: Detroit boy told CPS his mom wanted 'to kill him' months before prosecutors say she did sending multiple photos that showed bruises and marks on Kass’s body Carradine and other family members say they asked Kass’ mom “It was his white blood cells,” Carradine recalled being told “I kind of got the story that (it was) roughhousing Carradine said she believed Wellons was not being truthful Kass would stay with his godmother for the next month she said she was contacted by a CPS caseworker and told that Kass needed to be returned to his mother “(CPS) sent me a text message,” Carradine said they wanted to close it or dismiss it or whatever...we also need Kass to return home by 2 p.m..” It is not clear what steps CPS took to determine that it was safe for Kass to return to his mom Within minutes of learning he would be returned Wellons-Watson began calling and texting the same caseworker she’d alerted to Kass’s injuries “I was battling with them not to return him,” she said “I had sent them text messages and photographs I had gone even so far as to reach out to Lansing to keep him from being returned.” RELATED: Years before Na'Ziyah Harris murder case, CPS warned repeatedly about alleged killer Text messages reviewed by 7 News Detroit show that Wellons-Watson raised concerns Kass might be beaten inside the home But the caseworker responded that she could no longer talk to her about the case Wellons-Watson started sending e-mails to anyone she could at the state department overseeing CPS “And it came back saying that someone would get back with me within 48 hours,” she recalled Two days after CPS ordered that Kass be returned to his mother Flint Police would be called to the apartment complex where his mother lived Kass was found in his bed covered in injuries and not breathing a CPS caseworker reported visiting Kass’s home to check on him Flint Police officer David Fiebernitz testified that upon entering the home he observed “bruising to both sides” of Kass’s face and “bruising to the right rib cage." “I don’t think anyone meant for him to be hurt,” said grandfather Emmanuel Wellons Kass suffered multiple fractured ribs and contusions to multiple organs His death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner caused by blunt force injuries of the abdomen Both his mother and her boyfriend have pleaded not guilty the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it could not comment on specifics but said they are “deeply committed to ensuring the health and safety of all children (and) will work with law enforcement to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.” The department said it is "heartbroken over the death of Kassius and extends its sympathies to his family and friends during this extraordinarily difficult time." The criminal cases against both Tiarra Wellons and Deon Johnson were bound over to circuit court last month Attorneys for both Wellons and Johnson maintain their clients’ innocence and say they look forward to their day in court Eight months since she begged CPS not to return her nephew to his mother Brenda Wellons-Watson says the agency failed at its most basic duty “Standing up to believe that I did the right thing is causing me to be uncomfortable with my own family,” she said Contact 7 Investigator Ross Jones at ross.jones@wxyz.com or at (248) 827-9466. In accordance with the terms of the loan between the two clubs, Doncaster have today recalled midfielder Will Flint. Will has been a very popular and established player for us, making 41 appearances in league and cup competitions, with some man of the match performances along the way. Everyone at Darlington FC would like to thank Will for his service, and wish him all the best for the future. We would also like to thank Doncaster for loaning him to us. Costa Coffee has officially opened its first store in Flint, located in Flintshire Retail Park on Holywell Road.  The opening has also created eight new jobs in the area. Kirsty Bliss, Area Manager at Costa Coffee, said:  “We are thrilled to open our very first store in Flint. We can’t wait to welcome the community into our brand new space, where they can enjoy our latest Spring menu, tasty fresh bakes and great coffee. The team are excited to become part of the town and look forward to serving the local community.” The Flintshire Retail Park store will be open from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, and 8am to 6pm on Sundays. Our wide-ranging menu of platforms, communication services, and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven, strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond. but for Katy Keating it proved to be the ideal time to really get her feet under the table and see the business in full flow “It was like being thrown in at the deep end,” she recalls but also a great opportunity to “take stock” and see where the pressure points in the business lay Not that Keating is not used to working in highly pressured situations having cut her teeth in business working for digital and retail e-commerce start-ups in the US Katy Keating is relishing the opportunity to help Flint Wines achieve its full potential She has made her made her name in the UK wine industry working in the fine wine sector when Rowan Gormley hand-picked her with the challenge of turning around Lay & Wheeler when it was then part of the wider Naked Wine and Majestic business Close to eight years later and having helped Lay & Wheeler reach revenues of close to £28 million a year - up from £9.7m in the financial year ending March 2016 when she joined - and make a wide number of changes, both in terms of people and range, which also saw her help sell the business to Coterie Holdings in 2019 and its subsequent move to a new state-of-the-warehouse and headquarters Flint Wines might be new to Keating in terms of working for the business but she had already built good working relationships with its three founders - Jason Haynes and Gearoid Devaney MS - being part of the close-knit fine wine community She says she was very much bought in to help “complement the existing team” not in any way change or transform it speak volumes of the collective awareness of the Flint founders that they recognised they needed senior executive help and support to take the business forward It was noticeable in the statement they released announcing her appointment that they saw Keating as “the perfect person” to help bring all aspects of the business “together” As Haynes added: “It’s very exciting to imagine how we could evolve and what we could achieve with someone of such evident calibre at the helm.” Flint's founding directors: Jason Haynes a risk for Keating to go into a company where you are effectively leading its founders - three strong individuals in their own right - who are still an integral part of the company She says the fact the founders are still so heavily involved after all these years was actually a major plus and reason for her wanting to join them “It’s very rare in fine wine to remain independently But this is a part of the industry where ownership really matters It dictates how much you can do and how you do it We genuinely enjoy what we do and are not beholden to any shareholders It means we can be fully focused on our team our producers and our customers,” explains Keating “There is also a pure alignment of interests,” she adds She also admits her due diligence before joining Flint even went as far as being reassured how balanced its founders were in their private lives as well “We had lots of open conversations about what I would be picking up and to ensure my role would be complementary to their roles.” Keating says her primary focus in her first year has been on helping set the operational and strategic direction of the business To introduce what she calls “some corporate planning” so there is a clear focus about what Flint is trying to achieve and the fact they can achieve much more by working together “Lay & Wheeler was a true turnaround story At Flint Wines there is much more of an entrepreneurial side to it and you not beholden to your past,” she explains It might have been founded close to 20 years ago but it has only been in the last six to eight years that it has “seen real growth” and Keating believes there are “lessons from the start up world” that very much apply to where Flint can go in the future The Flint Wines buying team travel and work closely together and their producers Another key factor in Flint’s founders turning to Keating is her reputation for not just building strong teams but giving them the freedom and platform to fully express themselves As she says herself having the right team around her is vital to her management style Time again she is far happier talking about “the team” and the skills and attributes they have rather than talk up any specific skills she might have “I joined with a people first mentality,” she says “I put a lot of pressure on myself and like to think I have a consultative style of leadership where I talk to people and am always look at how we can collaborate as a team better.” Her people first approach is arguably one of the most important skills a business leader can have The ability to build not only a great team of people but the team spirit and sense of togetherness that crucially goes with it She wants to create and work in what she calls a “learning environment” but Keating will often repeat the mantra “teamwork makes the dream work” when talking about the changes Flint has made and the opportunities that now lie ahead of her “People and culture have been a huge focus of our first year,” she says Keating has been quick to build on the existing Flint team by bringing in a number of what she calls “great people” to help take a “great business” forward These include Harry Roskilly who joins in a new finance director role from MMD (Maisons Marques et Domaines’) Beth Pearce MW joined Flint Wines from Lay & Wheeler to take on a new head of buying role Robbie Toothill has also joined from Lay & Wheeler as head of commercial She has also gone back to Lay & Wheeler to bring in two of its key strategic staff with the highly respected Beth Pearce MW as head of buying and Robbie Toothill as head of commercial The last year has also seen some key promotions too with Felipe Carvallo moving up to head of trade sales with a clear brief to bring Flint closer to a wider number of potential fine wine customers It is “those connections” and “relationships” that gives a business like Flint its unique personality in the competitive world of fine wine merchants But she also expects her team to do all they can to “open up every opportunity” and make the most of them “Relationships are so important,” she stresses “The way the team is now set up means we can all be more effective together.” Which also means fostering a culture of working together where two to three people working on an idea as one is going to be more powerful than doing so on your own “It is harnessing and recognising that,” so that it becomes a natural way of working A passion for quality wine will always be the backbone of the business “We take great pride in the knowledge we have and are always having a good time in the office tasting wines together.” Then on a Friday afternoon it is more a case of opening some bottles of wine to share and ordering lunch in to the office together “We love what we do and it is a great way of coming up with new ideas for the business A lot of my role is giving people licence to do that and also to have some fun.” Katy Keating has followed a "people first" strategy since joining Flint Wines to ensure it is making the most of its existing talent and cherry picking the right people to help fill new strategic positions A key area for Flint’s growth is building on its reputation as a key Burgundy supplier by widening its range and buying skills in other key parts of the fine wine world Hence Jason Haynes will continue to head up buying for Burgundy whilst Pearce is tasked with raising Flint’s profile in areas such as the US but with a remit to look far and wide for the wines that matter is finding producers and wines that are “absolutely terroir-driven” “That is the pure thread that runs through the range and those are the wines we will be looking for” She adds: “We want to grow our portfolio so that it is complementary to Burgundy.” A buying team that is always focused on the needs of the market and where the wines and producers it is signing are going to end up She says Toothill’s new commercial role will be vital in that process She likens it to being like the “conductor of the wine orchestra” whose job it is to get the “right producers in the right channels” of the market It only has to show producers its track record in Burgundy to demonstrate how well placed Flint is in the UK premium wine market Jason Haynes is about to rack up his 30th vintage of tasting Burgundy and visits at least four times a year It also means as a business it is a bit “more resilient” to the ups and downs of the wider Burgundy market and it works hard to “build a level of trust” between itself and its producer partners that they are there for each other through good and bad vintages and there is a place in the market for every vintage and we need to support them bold imagery for Flint has been introduced to better reflect its multi-channel strategy A key part of Keating’s new strategic vision for Flint has centred around creating a new brand identity for the company It is a move that has also seen its previously standalone private client business Keating says the new branding is also an opportunity to put “some structure” around a business that has evolved from initially focusing on private sales to starting its own trade division and servicing and working with the on-trade and premium retail and wine merchants The business is now split around 50/50 between private and trade sales She says she can hopefully be the “fresh pair of eyes” that can build on what is already happening and put new meaning and direction behind it What the new branding also wants to capture is Flint’s “understated humbleness” where it is focused on “working with the best producers” and giving them the platform so that Flint “can be their voice in the market” whilst supporting them with the “highest levels of professional service” As so much of the perception of Flint as a business lies in the relationships it has with its producers and customers its strategy is centred on “equipping” and “empowering” the team so they can “deepen those relationships,” says Keating Then there are the long term relationships it has with its long standing private clients that Keating says are “critical” to how the business is run as it also gives its producers the reassurance that they have a loyal private customer base in the UK vintage by vintage A year on and Keating can look back on a healthy 10% increase in year-on-year unadjusted revenues from September 2023 to September 2024 with a slight increase in gross profit margins Full audited results to be published with Companies House later this month Keating says the figures “show the strength of our range of wines and our relationships with customers in all channels” “Flint doesn’t have to compromise margin to achieve sales growth despite the weak overall fine wine market,” she adds Keating is pleased with the platform the business has to build on in 2025 it can look to listings in seven out of the nine three Michelin star restaurants in the UK and 22 out of the 23 two star venues plus a quarter of all one star establishments She says they are so lucky to have the influence and relationships that director Gearoid Devaney MS has built up over the years and the fact he is still so heavily involved in the various Master Sommelier teaching and exams with the next generation of up and coming sommeliers It is also building its regional on-trade team to make the most of the premium opportunities around the country Katy Keating is a great believer in positive thinking and despite the major issues facing the wine industry there is still big areas for growth and opportunities to be had Despite the increased pressures and challenges the entire wine industry faces going into 2025 you won’t find Keating spending too much time bleating about them “I think everyone needs to be more positive I am a great believer in positive thinking We need to remember we are helping people to enjoy fine wine and we need to give people more reasons to go out and enjoy fine wines,” she stresses “We need to accept that the one constant is change That we need to roll with it and take the rough with the smooth.” She says growing up on a farm means she is used to hard work but also has seen all the “good things” that have come out of working hard Keating likens fine wine and premium dining to those working in the art world whose job is to curate and bring memorable experiences to people “We have a similar role where we can bring these wines to so many people.” She accepts the “market dynamics” have gone on longer than the trade would have wanted or “anticipated” “Our size means we can be flexible and quick on our feet and can act just on the back of a phone call be patient and set our goals and do things in the right way.” She says Flint has an “open road ahead of us” and there will be ways to “fine tune” as it goes but is happy it is in a position to “build on what our founding directors started” it comes down to making the right decisions at the right time “We have to be sure what we are buying is what people want to enjoy Our job is to make sure we are taking on the world and not taking on each other Let the team shine and let’s set our people up for success and make them the heroes.” Which brings her back to her business mantra: “Teamwork makes the dream work.” * You can find out more about Flint Wines at its website here. * Flint is holding its en primeur Burgundy tasting on January 14 between 10am - 4pm at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, One Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HENearest tube: Embankment. Register here. The Buyer TVClick below to watch The Buyer's library of online debates, videos and webinars. Singapore startup Flint hopes to commercialise technology that is capable of powering everything from wearables to satellites I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Researchers have invented a biodegradable paper battery that they claim could revolutionise the way we store and use energy Singapore-based startup Flint claims it is the world’s most sustainable battery capable of addressing the significant environmental challenges of current energy storage systems through the use of renewable materials that can biodegrade in just six weeks when buried in soil Flint says its paper battery offers a comparable lifespan to conventional lithium-ion batteries and versatile enough to power everyday electronics. The company describes it as a “revolutionary water-based developed from the ground up with sustainability at its core” It works by using a ring of hydrogel within a piece of paper that serves as an electrolyte and a separator with its design aimed at integrating with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes The battery was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week with the firm hoping to attract interest in the technology Flint recently raised $2 million (£1.6m) in funding to further develop and commercialise the paper battery “With real-world applications on the horizon we are laser-focused on delivering solutions to market,” said Flint CEO and co-founder Carlo Charles “Our batteries are engineered to excel where traditional technologies fall short, and we believe they will transform industries that demand superior safety, sustainability and flexibility.” The startup is already in discussions with more than 20 companies, according to Flint co-founder Jeremy Wee, with several commercial pilots already underway. The companies have not been publicly named but come from sectors ranging from consumer electronics and electric vehicles, to defence and space applications. “These discussions highlight a growing appetite for next-generation energy solutions,” said Mr Charles. “We’re not just offering a sustainable option; we’re offering a better, safer and more affordable alternative to unsustainable batteries.” Mr Wee added: “A lower production cost is at the core of creating demand, scaling quickly, and increasing adoption rates while ensuring profitability... Our commercial pilots are already demonstrating the tangible impact of our innovations in real-world applications.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/gallery","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"paper battery.png","description":"Flint’s paper battery uses renewable materials and offers a similar lifespan to conventional batteries","caption":"Flint’s paper battery uses renewable materials and offers a similar lifespan to conventional batteries Flint’s paper battery uses renewable materials and offers a similar lifespan to conventional batteries Ahead of today’s JD Cymru Premier encounter at LHP Stadium we’ve taken a closer look at Flint Town United with Meet the Opposition the club played at Strand Park which was located on the banks of the Dee Estuary The Silkmen were founding members of the North Wales Coast League Flint then decided to join the newly-formed Flintshire League two years later and by the turn of the century the town of Flint had three teams: Flint Town Flint Athletic and Flint UAC (United Alkali Company) the club left Strand Park to move into a new ground at Holywell Road Flint featured in the Welsh National League (North) before playing in the newly-formed Welsh League between 1930-35 and then participating in the West Cheshire League over 1937-1949 both Flint Town and Flint Athletic amalgamated becoming Flint Town United Football Club which enterered the Welsh League (North) for the 1949-50 season Flint enjoyed a very successful period in the 50s winning the Welsh Senior Cup defeating First Division side Cardiff City in the semi-final before defeating Third Division side Chester City in the final both of which were held at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham The Silkmen won three consecutive league titles and they found themselves relegated at the end of the 1961-62 season Flint moved between the leagues for the next 30 years before the transformation of Welsh football in 1990 The club were founding members of the Cymru Alliance and won the league in its first season Flint then became founders of the League of Wales where they spent five seasons before being relegated due to the league reducing the number of places in the league under UEFA rules with a number of mid table places in the Cymru Alliance before the league became the Cymru North in 2019 They were then promoted during this season as runners-up with the league being decided on a points-per-game basis due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Silkmen spent three seasons in the top flight of Welsh football before being relegated at the end of the 2022-23 season with the side bouncing straight back into the Cymru Premier after finishing runners-up behind Holywell Town who were unable to be promoted due to licensing difficulties The Silkmen have had a mixed start to their Cymru Premier campaign losing their first five league matches before a 2-0 win away at Aberystwyth Town in September This result followed a 1-0 win at home to the Bluebirds but since then the side have only picked up one league win losing their last two matches and conceding seven goals Flint currently find themselves in 10th place with 11 points after 14 matches with a four-point gap between themselves and Aberystwyth and a six-point gap with bottom place Briton Ferry Llansawel although the Ferry do have two games in hand over the Silkmen Former Wales under-21 midfielder Lee Fowler took over the Silkmen in 2022 Fowler had a long playing career which included spells at EFL sides Coventry City Doncaster Rovers and Wrexham amongst others The 41-year-old moved into coaching after hanging up his boots starting his career as assistant manager with Nuneaton Borough while taking head coach roles at Ilkeston Town and Radcliffe before moving to north Wales in 2022 Fowler has been at the helm for 88 games so far Harry Owen joined the Silkmen this summer from neighbours Connah’s Quay Nomads The defender initially started his development at Flint before moving to the Nomads and captaining their development team to the Cymru Development North title Owen made five senior appearances for the Nomads which included a substitute appearance on his 18th birthday in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Armenian side Alashkert Yerevan The 21-year-old had four loan spells over his Nomads career before moving back to Flint during Lee Fowler’s first season at the club while also having spells at Aberystwyth and Colwyn Bay last season before re-joining the Silkmen Owen has made 48 appearances over two spells with Flint The defender has played in all but one league match this season missing out in Flint’s 5-0 defeat away to The New Saints Elliott Reeves has had a great start to his first season in the Cymru Prem with five goals in seven league appearances for the Silkmen including a brace in their first league win of the season against Aberystwyth The 27-year old has had spells at Alfreton Town Ilkeston Town and Heanor Town before joining Flint from English non-league side Mickleover Sports at the start of last season The forward had a great first season in Welsh football finishing as top goalscorer in the Cymru North with 33 goals and six assists in 29 games while also winning Cymru North Player of the Season as he helped the Silkmen gain promotion to the Cymru Premier Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium Bridge Meadow Lane Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 2EX reception@cathedral.org.uk Today's Services Visiting hours Events Meet Flint the Fox! Visit Our new bushy-tailed friend loves helping families explore Norwich Cathedral. The Cathedral is more than 900 years old and there are lots of exciting things waiting to be discovered! Flint the Fox has stepped out of the stonework of Norwich Cathedral to help children find out more about the amazing stories they can explore here. Pick up a free Follow the Fox trail leaflet or borrow an Explorer Backpack during your visit. For generations Flint has been quietly hidden within the ancient architecture of Norwich Cathedral. When you visit, you will find Flint peeking out from one of the archways at the east end of the Cathedral. Pick up a free Follow the Fox trail leaflet from our welcome desk and let Flint take you on a journey around the Cathedral! This free trail points out 10 highlights ranging from the Cathedral’s mighty organ to the stunning Trinity Windows which cast a kaleidoscope of colourful light onto the Cathedral’s walls. Children aged five to 11 years old can enjoy finding out more about Norwich Cathedral with the help of our free Explorer Backpacks and another trail led by Flint! The bags are packed full of items to help children engage with the Cathedral, including a set of binoculars, a torch, magnifying glass, compass, tape measure and mirror, plus a pencil to help them complete a special trail. Young explorers who complete their quest receive a free gift when they return their Explorer Backpacks. The backpacks are free to borrow and can be collected from the Cathedral's Welcome Desk. At the end of your visit they should be returned to the Cathedral Shop, where young explorers who have completed their quest will receive a free gift. We look forward to welcoming you and your little ones to explore the Cathedral! Please be aware we have a limited stock of Explorer Backpacks and so are unable to offer them on particularly busy days such as school visits and family fun days. We often have special family days and other activities for children to enjoy during the school holidays! To see the latest events, check out the Cathedral's events pages. Support our future - A Flint man is heading to prison after being convicted of three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree involving a victim between the ages of 13 and 16 RELATED LINK: Flint Man convicted on multiple counts of rape A judge in the Genesee County 7th Circuit Court sentenced 34-year-old David Ryan Sampson to a minimum of 225 months (approximately 18 year) to a maximum of 720 months (approximately 60 years) in prison for his crimes. Sampson will receive credit for his 26 days of jail time. When originally charged, Sampson was facing 5 counts of CSC. During the court proceedings, one of the charges was dismissed, and he was found not guilty on another. I’ve always loved the idea that “fine wine starts in the vineyard” as I grew up on a farm where the best meals started from our organic garden in Chester County Wine wended its way into my life over the next decade It started at university: I followed my dad and aunt to Princeton where I studied French and Italian This love of culture and food then led me to Italy’s Piedmont once I graduated to study artisanal cheese as a Fulbright Scholar for the year; wine was a welcome dimension to my studies where I joined and later co-led the HBS Wine & Cuisine Society We hosted tastings with the likes of Chateau Margaux and Opus One and I began to take a serious interest in wine I enrolled in the WSET Level 3 and then Diploma courses over the next five years while working at two different tech startups. When a mutual friend connected me with Rowan Gormley, the then-CEO of the newly merged Majestic and Naked Wines business, about an opportunity to join the fine wine merchant Lay & Wheeler How would you describe your style of management Katy Keating says her role as a business leader is to remove the obstacles that get in the way of her team doing their job as well as they can I see my role at Flint as that of a little ice breaker out in front of the big ship It’d probably be an ice breaker with a good DJ and hot chocolate with marshmallows on board What is your approach to managing and motivating people There are three things I prioritise at Flint: autonomy are good (and getting better) at what you do The hard stuff is about the organisation: are roles defined The soft stuff is just as important: how are people feeling If you have great people and they do a great job Have you had business mentors in your career and what have you learnt most from them There are a lot of analogies between sports and business and one I particularly believe in is the importance of a great coach If the best athletes train with the best coaches And so about seven years ago I started working with a business coach He’s powered me through so many key events – navigating Majestic corporate ownership board dynamics – and in a role that can sometimes feel lonely What is it that gets you out of bed in the morning in running a business heading down to Flint’s office in Kennington it was the chance to go taste some of Gavin Chanin’s [one of our California producers] Chardonnay it was knowing I’d be helping to welcome our new finance director on his first day it’ll be lunch in the office with our customer service team – their hospitality is second to none it’ll be reading the FT and cooking with our two daughters and opening some Chateau Marsau with my husband - he’s a Bordeaux fan and we admire winemaker Anne-Laurence Chadronnier Having the right balance between business and family is a must for Katy Keating What are you doing personally to improve your skills as a business leader to keep up I study: I have a goal of reading 24 books a year or make another batch of chocolate chip cookies If you had not worked in wine industry what would have been your dream career: business to look after is one of the world’s experts on growing daffodils which required quite a nose back in the day – I hope I inherited a tiny bit of both and my husband would love an excuse to drive an electric tractor My little sister Ellie and my best friend Francesca are as obsessed with perfume as I am I loved “Give and Take” by Adam Grant It’s about generosity but it’s also a business book “love is something that if you give it away you’ll end up having more.” And that’s what this book is about how lucky we are that a bottle of wine has a few glasses to share – it really does make the world go round * You can find out more about what Flint Wines does at its website here. — The Whiting Auditorium in Flint is hosting "iLuminate," an hour-long dance and light show and the performers say they love to see the smiles on the audience's faces a Michigan native and one of the dancers in the show is thrilled to be performing in his home state We want a person to feel like they needed earplugs for the show That's how I like to feel like the show is because we're rocking from start to finish It's gonna be a great time and Michigan Special pricing is offered for residents of Genesee County For more information or to buy tickets, visit the FIM website here Law firm Flint Bishop has bought the banking & finance recoveries division from the wider banking and finance team of Walker Morris The strategic acquisition also marks Flint Bishop’s entry into the Leeds market and enhances the firm’s capabilities in broader litigation and recoveries work along with establishing a firm footprint to develop its full legal services offering across the UK Flint Bishop has revealed plans for significant investments in staff and technology to further expand its national presence in this sector The acquisition brings numerous senior-level experts into the fold increasing the firm’s total staff to over 280 Justin Coley will assume the role of head of recoveries whilst Rebecca Calland and Ellen McLean have been promoted to the position of partner Other key figures joining from Walker Morris include banking litigation senior associates Georgina Davis and Olena Jarockyj Flint Bishop has also recruited banking litigation specialist Kate Hicks currently with Yorkshire Building Society and formerly with DLA Piper and Walker Morris to lead the Finance Dispute Resolution team which will manage complex and contested banking litigation matters Commenting on the deal Flint Bishop chief executive Qamer Ghafoor (pictured) said: ,: “This strategic acquisition positions Flint Bishop as one of the UK’s top legal firms specialising in volume banking litigation and recovery-related work It dramatically strengthens our litigation debt and property services business by expanding our reach in the financial services market.” He added: “I am highly committed to growing the firm across all commercial and private client practice areas and ensuring our full-service offering thrives across all three locations: Derby with other planned locations on the horizon we’re in a prime position to introduce the Flint Bishop brand into new sectors across the UK and make a significant impact.” Our editors carefully select every product we recommend. 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We would like to thank Doncaster for their help with the loan and we continue to wish Will all the best whilst he is with us A Suffolk Police Federation member who snapped her Achilles tendon playing football credits Flint House for helping her return to match fitness ahead of schedule PC Molly Baker suffered the injury playing for the Force in a game against the RAF police in March After undergoing surgery she was in a boot for eight weeks and then attended Flint House in late August and early September for physiotherapy Molly said: “On the first morning you have a physio appointment where they deep dive into everything from the moment of the injury to what rehab you’ve been doing They asked all the right questions you’d want to be asked and suggested classes that would be most beneficial.” hydrotherapy and received physiotherapy each day You feel very lucky because they aren’t available to everybody “I’d gone from not being able to do any exercise to doing lots Molly said the centre tried to make itself a really social setting and that she made friends from other forces during her stay She said: “I took a book and didn’t read a single page in the first week because you’re so sociable “I left my room at 7.30am each day and didn’t get back until 11pm because you are socialising with people “I met female officers from Kent Police and Avon and Somerset We’re still in touch and plan to meet up next month and catch up “I’m only four years into my service but you had people with 20 or 30 years there “It was interesting to speak to them about their career paths but you imagine it being a bit like hospital food “But I was eating more than I’ve probably ever eaten in my life – but because I was exercising so much it didn’t make a difference.” Molly returned to playing football matches in the middle of November less than eight months after sustaining her injury you generally don’t go back to sport until after nine to 12 months but I’m going back to football less than eight months post-surgery “Flint House did a lot of really good manipulation because I had a lot of scar tissue build-up from the surgery and being in a boot and they massively helped with my range of motion “I wanted to run literally before I could walk but my physio got me into a balance class because my gait was going to different “Mastering those basics had a big impact on how well I recovered afterwards.” Molly has no hesitation in recommending Flint House to her colleagues “Every person who has come in injured at work I’ve asked them if they know about Flint House,” she said “It was recommended to me by a colleague who has been there before I could appreciate where he was coming from It could not be any easier for Suffolk Police Federation members to donate to Flint House the Suffolk Police Support Fund includes a donation to Flint House This also includes covers officers for £50 towards their travel costs should they ever require the support of Flint House More information on the Suffolk Police Support Fund and how to sign up is available on the Force intranet or by emailing charities co-ordinator Angie McGlone READ MORE: Fed chair reflects on 'touching' Christmas carol service. Quick links to information on the national Police Federation website: Log into the dedicated national reps' area Offers available for members to stay at Police Federation HQ in Leatherhead © Copyright 2019 Police Federation All rights reserved Flint Town United secured their JD Cymru Premier status for another season with a 2-1 win away at Aberystwyth Town on Friday night.  Aberystwyth’s relegation was confirmed last weekend and it looked like a pressure had been lifted off the Seasiders who were the better side in the first half – Flint goalkeeper Jack Flint needed to make a triple save to deny them on one occasion.  But it was the Silkmen who took the lead against the run of play on 35 minutes as Ben Wynne drove forward from his own half before unleashing a shot just inside the box which arrowed into the far corner for his first league goal of the campaign.  Flint’s second goal arrived in similar fashion just after the hour mark as this time Elliott Reeves ran with the ball from the half way line before firing past Dave Jones from the edge of the area Reeves had the ball in the net again shortly after from close range Aber halved the deficit in the 87th minute when Jake Phillips’ foul on Abdi Sharif in the box allowed Niall Flint to score from the penalty spot but the Seasiders could not go on to find a late equaliser.  Briton Ferry Llansawel took a huge step towards safety themselves as they earned a 1-0 home win over Connah’s Quay Nomads on Saturday.  The decisive moment proved to be a double substitution for Ferry on 71 minutes when Luke Bowen and Corey Hurford joined the action replacing Tyler Brock and Ellis Sage.  Jasper Payne superbly drove upfield and played in Brock down the right who crossed for Bowen to turn the ball home and make a remarkable instant impact.  The Reds are now six points above the relegation zone with only two games left to play with a significantly better goal difference than 11th-place Newtown too.  It leaves the Robins in severe danger of their first ever relegation from the top-flight with Callum McKenzie’s side losing 2-1 away at Barry Town United on Friday night.  Barry led after 19 minutes as Owen Cuddihy’s cross was headed home by Ollie Hulbert for his 13th league goal of the season while the advantage was doubled just before the hour mark when this time Cuddihy’s delivery was turned into his own net by Newtown winger James Rainbird.  The Robins pulled a goal back in the 90th minute when Jason Oswell flicked Calvin Smith’s cross into the path of Aaron Williams to finish from close range but it was too little too late for the visitors who could have conceded again were it not for a wasteful shot from Hulbert in stoppage time.  Barry are now five points clear at the top of the Play-Off Conference and will secure their play-off spot if they avoid defeat away at Connah’s Quay Nomads in a fortnight.  Penybont confirmed a second-place finish with a 1-0 home win over champions The New Saints on Saturday.  The visitors had the better of the chances as Adam Przybek denied Adam Wilson in the first half before Leo Smith hit the crossbar from distance after the break but it was a moment of quality from James Crole which won the game in the 73rd minute.  Receiving Gabe Kircough’s long ball forward Crole controlled it with his chest before unleashing an unstoppable strike past Connor Roberts just inside the box Bont could even have had a second soon after when Crole delivered a low ball across the face goal but substitute Ioan Phillips was not able to slide it in A second victory over TNS this season secured a highest-ever league finish for Rhys Griffiths’ side who will earn automatic European qualification if the Saints win the JD Welsh Cup Haverfordwest County and Caernarfon Town shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Ogi Bridge Meadow on Saturday.  Haverfordwest broke the deadlock seven minutes after the break when Ben Ahmun headed home from Jacob Owen’s corner.  Caernarfon went up the other end and won a penalty as Kyle McCarthy tripped Louis Lloyd – with the Cofi forward picking himself up to score from the spot.  It also finished level between Bala Town and Cardiff Met who played out a goalless draw at Maes Tegid on Saturday.  Met defender Matt Chubb came closest to scoring as his close-range header struck the post in the first half while Bala finished the game with 10 men after Dan Malone received two yellow cards in the space of nine minutes in the second period.  Barry Town United 2-1 NewtownAberystwyth Town 1-2 Flint Town UnitedCardiff Met 0-0 Bala TownBriton Ferry Llansawel 1-0 Connah’s Quay NomadsHaverfordwest County 1-1 Caernarfon TownPenybont 1-0 The New Saints 18 year old arrives on loan from Doncaster Darlington have today completed the loan signing of midfielder Will Flint from Doncaster Rovers He has been at Doncaster since he was 13 years of age and has played four times for them in the EFL and the EFL Trophy Last season he played six games out on loan at Gainsborough Trinity in the NPL Will played for Doncaster against us in the recent pre season friendly We'd like to thank Doncaster for their help in arranging the loan We'd also like to welcome Will to the club What better time to catch up with film connoisseur Hanna Flint (American and English Studies journalist and broadcaster has been working the beat for over a decade Find out what it takes to thrive working in the media in 2025 as Hanna shares her insights into a freelance life Every week we would either go to the multiplex or rent a movie from Blockbuster Video – so a love of film was nurtured in our family The careers I wanted to pursue were very much influenced by what I'd seen on screen I remember when I was young watching Flipper and thinking ‘I want to be a marine biologist.’ Later on I watched Legally Blonde and decided I wanted to study law British - Doncaster where I grew up didn't have a lot of diversity In my first year at Nottingham I was flat sharing in St Peter's Court halls with girls of Indian and Sri Lankan heritage The ethnicity might not necessarily be the same but it felt nice to be around people who share similar identities and experiences as women and ethnic minorities Rather than trying to fast track your way towards success understand there’s value in learning from others who are more experienced and educating yourself This is reflected in businesses not wanting to hire people for what they’re worth and investing in them too Rather than letting people grow in a company they just want to get the lowest person in or the cheapest person What I liked about my degree was that there was so much I found useful as transferable skills The thing about writing essays and doing research - it's all part of the craft you use as a journalist to tell a compelling story Heathers: Heathers walked so Mean Girls could run Obvious Child: a rom-com involving abortion yet funny Dogma: Kevin Smith's best and one of the funniest excavation of religious doctrine going Beauty and the Dogs: a searing piece of feminist Tunisian cinema examining systemic corruption and sexual violence Love & Basketball: as a former basketball player (and UofN team captain) this film lives rent-free in my heart It gets the love of the game and the first loves that shape us After graduating I got a job working in a marketing agency for about a year But I also contacted someone I knew at LBC radio to ask if I could come in and shadow So from Monday to Friday I was working at this marketing agency and every Saturday and Sunday I was waking up at 5:30am to do guest bookings then I was working at talkSPORT – but all of this was not actually in the entertainment field I was keen on but I just saw it as ‘get in anywhere’ I'm 36 now and it’s taken me probably 14 or 15 years to get into this position but I didn't have the straight route there Every time I speak to anyone about how to make it Consider how you broaden your horizons and think how to make every opportunity work for you Some people come out of university and are fortunate to go straight into Empire magazine and never leave But it's so oversaturated in our industry now Cinema For Gaza is one of my most shining achievements (Hanna and five film industry peers raised over £250,000 to support Medical Aid for Palestinians) but it's also really difficult as an Arab watching it unfold seeing the wider dehumanization of Arabs and experiencing racism ‘what do we lose as writers by not writing and talking about it?’ I've got a voice and a platform One of my highlights was interviewing the director M We talked about risk and believing in yourself - when he wasn't doing well after he directed The Last Airbender he came out with The Visit He's had such an interesting career and what I really love is that he's carried on That’s such an inspiring story for me Hanna’s book Strong Female Character is available now. Find out more about her work We’re here to glean the top tips from a man who has seen it all Michael Skok (Production Management and Production Engineering who recently was bestowed the accolade of being the world's oldest professional cricketer at 67 years young talks about representing the diversity of the LGBT community and being a journalist in the social media age We caught up with Business School graduate Yanmei Tang and how studying at Nottingham prepared her for a career in finance.  Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.