A supermarket worker allegedly transferred nearly £600,000 from his mother’s bank accounts to cover cocaine habits, alcohol, gambling losses, and a loan shark debt before leaving a suicide note and surrendering to authorities, a court has heard.Simon Grimes, 44, from Kenilworth Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, faces two counts of fraud by abuse of position related to Royal Bank of Scotland and Nationwide accounts between May 20, 2016, and June 16, 2022. He has entered a not guilty plea at Croydon Crown Court.Discovery of the Missing FundsLinda Grimes, 73, uncovered the depletion of her life savings with help from her other…
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Dianna Russini, a prominent NFL reporter, has stepped down from The Athletic just days after photos emerged showing her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a Sedona, Arizona resort. The images, captured before the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix on March 29, sparked an internal review at the outlet. Russini’s Resignation Letter In a letter to The Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg, Russini emphasized her commitment to professional journalism. “I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published,” she wrote. Russini noted initial support from…
Constantine S. Macricostas, a director at Photronics Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), sold 50,000 shares of common stock on April 14, 2026, at $45.35 per share, totaling $2,267,500. The transaction occurred as the stock hovers near its 52-week high of $46.49, reflecting a 155% increase over the past year.Updated Ownership DetailsFollowing the sale, Macricostas holds 410,895 shares directly. The transaction executed indirectly via the Macricostas Family Foundation Inc.Strong Q1 2026 EarningsPhotronics Inc. delivered robust fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, posting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61, which beat analyst forecasts of $0.5267. Revenue reached $225.07 million, surpassing expectations of $220.83 million.Analyst Upgrade and Strategic…
Sophie Monk stands as the leading candidate to fill the breakfast slot on KIIS FM Sydney vacated by The Kyle & Jackie O Show, amid ongoing legal disputes between Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson with ARN. Insiders confirm the 46-year-old TV personality has received three approaches from the network since the 54-year-old Sandilands and 51-year-old Henderson saw their contracts terminated. Monk’s Reluctance to Return to Radio Despite her strong ties to ARN and friendships with Sandilands and Henderson, Monk shows no interest in the role. “She has shut them down and has no interest,” an insider reveals. “She has…
Comedian Joanne McNally, 42, shared an emotional reunion with her biological father Kevin and four half-brothers during a visit to Melbourne for the comedy festival. Heartwarming Family Gathering Adopted at three months old, McNally posted photos on Instagram capturing the joyful get-together. She captioned the images: “One of the major benefits of coming to Melbourne for the comedy fest is getting to see my birth father and all the half brothers who all live here. Adoption is wild … very lucky to have such sound biologicals. Adopt don’t shop.” The Saturdays singer Una Healy responded: “This is just wonderful.” Fans…
A fifth woman accuses California Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging her drink, raping her, and choking her unconscious during a 2018 restaurant opening.Lonna Drewes Details AllegationsLonna Drewes presented her claims at a Beverly Hills press conference with her attorneys. She described losing consciousness from the choking, saying, “While he was choking me, I lost consciousness. I thought I died.”Attorney Lisa Bloom called Swalwell’s planned resignation an evasion tactic. “Once he steps down, the Ethics Committee no longer has jurisdiction to impose consequences on him,” Bloom stated.Ethics Committee ProbeThe U.S. House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into Swalwell on Monday.Multiple Accusations…
Netflix viewers are binge-watching Meg 2: The Trench, an explosive action thriller dubbed a ‘cheesy masterpiece’ that has rocketed to the number two spot on the streaming service’s movie charts. It outpaces hits like Barbie and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, trailing only the fresh release Thrash, another water-based creature feature.Plot and StarsReleased in 2023, this sequel to the 2018 original stars Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor, who heads a research team plunging into the ocean’s uncharted depths. Chaos erupts when a shady mining venture threatens their dive, sparking a high-stakes fight against massive prehistoric sharks and greedy adversaries. The…
Mark Goldbridge declares Gary Neville holds no sway over his content despite a seven-figure sale of his YouTube channels to Neville’s The Overlap. The outspoken Manchester United fan channel host vows to maintain his fiery style and challenge differing views.Deal OverviewThe Overlap, majority owned by Global, acquires The United Stand and That’s Football, channels with 3.7 million combined subscribers. Goldbridge continues fronting both, fueling major expansions like ‘Stick to United’ with ex-players and journalists, plus ‘The Daily United’ for daily Red Devils updates. Plans extend to top European clubs.Goldbridge Stands FirmBrent Di Cesare, known as Mark Goldbridge, assures fans: “Creative…
With the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 just one month away, anticipation builds for the UK’s entry, Look Mum No Computer. 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder shared his top piece of advice for the performer.Ryder’s Encouraging WordsSpeaking at the Olivier Awards, Ryder emphasized the unique value of each participant’s journey. “I say the same thing I do every single year,” he stated. “I had my experience in it, and everyone’s going to have theirs, and all of them are sacred experiences.”He added: “Everyone coming from around the world to jump on that stage have got friends, families, loved ones that are cheering…
Dame Joanna Lumley discusses maintaining ‘separate lives’ with her husband, conductor Stephen Barlow, as they approach their 40th wedding anniversary.Romantic BeginningsThe couple first met in the 1970s at a family friend’s wedding. Stephen was in a tremendous rage because half the music he was supposed to play had not arrived. Joanna describes the encounter as a colossal shock and completely memorable. On the way to a production in the Lake District, Stephen proposed marriage. They wed in 1986 in Fort William, Scottish Highlands.Secret to a Lasting MarriageJoanna credits their long union to leading independent lives. She travels for filming and…