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Business News Wales
a day ago
- Politics
- Business News Wales
New National Chair of Police Federation of England and Wales Announced
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), the staff association representing more than 145,000 rank-and-file police officers, has announced that Tiff Lynch has been elected as the next National Chair. Nominations for the role of National Chair officially closed at midnight on 18 June 2025. At the close of the nomination period, Tiff was the unanimous choice of the Federation to assume the role and becomes just the second female Chair in the PFEW's 106 year history. She will formally assume the role on 1 July. On behalf of the National Board and National Council Mukund Krishna, CEO of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: 'During her time on the National Board – particularly as Acting Chair – Tiff has demonstrated unwavering commitment to fighting for police officers across the country. She is one of their own and has always stood firmly in their corner. Her leadership is rooted in authenticity, integrity, and a deep understanding of the challenges our members face on the frontline. 'I congratulate Tiff on her election as National Chair – a role I know she will approach with the same passion and purpose she has shown throughout her career. I look forward to working closely with her to ensure that the voice of our police officers is not only heard but acted upon in the months and years ahead.' Tiff Lynch, National Chair Elect of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: 'I am incredibly proud and honoured to become National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales. Police officers put their lives on the line, and it is indefensible that pay has fallen in real terms by a fifth since 2010. In addition to driving forward the Copped Enough campaign, which is demanding full pay restoration and an independent pay machinery with binding arbitration, I will fight for improved health and wellbeing care, workload reform to stop burnout, and full and proper enforcement of the Police Covenant so that it makes a positive difference supporting police officers and their families. 'Policing has become an easy target for politicians, the media, and armchair critics. That ends here. I will challenge damaging narratives, confront poor legislation, and ensure police officers' voices are heard where it matters. I will defend the profession, challenging government and chief officers alike, and I will not allow the courage, commitment, and professionalism of police officers to be undermined by cheap headlines, scapegoating, or political agendas. 'My purpose as National Chair is simple: to stand up for police officers and lead with a clear focus; to be bold, unapologetic, and relentless in fighting for fair pay and better conditions; to protect what matters; to improve what's not working; and to make sure the Federation stays relevant and strong in the face of ongoing challenges. It's not just about being seen; it's about getting things done. I look forward to working with members across the country and Mukund Krishna and his management team to achieve those aims.' Tiff joined Leicestershire Police in 1995. Throughout her policing career, she has specialised in firearms, tactical support and frontline as a general response and beat officer. Her Federation career started in 2007 with progression to the post of Chair of Leicestershire's Constables Committee (2011-2014); Chair of Leicestershire Police Federation (2014-2018); and National Board member of the Police Federation of England and Wales (2018-present). Nationally, Tiff has led on conduct and performance and parliamentary engagement, lobbying for the organisation – with membership and representation always at the core. Tiff was elected as the Deputy National Chair and assumed office from 1 June 2022. She has been carrying out duties as the Acting National Chair since 19 September 2024 seeking to drive forward the Federation's priorities and strategy for 2028.
Web Release
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Film Volt Group To Champions Human-Centric Storytelling at TIFF 2025 with Bold Slate of Projects
UK-Canadian production and distribution company Film Volt Group is making headlines with a powerful new slate of content that places authentic storytelling at the heart of its mission. Led by CEO and Founder Mark Busby, Film Volt Group is showcasing a collection of bold, socially resonant titles including the highly anticipated feature film Daring Greatly and the ground-breaking documentary series Beyond Bionics. These projects signal a return to purposeful filmmaking in an industry increasingly dominated by algorithms and spectacle. 'We've spent the past 18 months developing stories that matter stories that don't just entertain, but resonate,' said Busby. 'Audiences are hungry for truth, for human connection, and for stories that reflect the world around them. That's what we're bringing to Tiff in September.' Daring Greatly: A True Crime Drama That Dares to Go Deeper At the centre of the Cannes slate is Daring Greatly, a true-crime psychological thriller based on real events in Toronto's LGBTQ+ community. Written by British screenwriter Julie Ann White, the film is a gripping, emotional journey that exposes institutional failures while celebrating resilience and the fight for justice. Set for full pre-production later this year, Daring Greatly is part of Film Volt Group's UK-Canada co-production initiative and has already drawn early interest from distributors in North America and Europe. Casting announcements are expected in the coming months, with a launch event planned for TIFF 2025. Beyond Bionics: A Global Documentary with a Human Pulse Film Volt Group is also unveiling Beyond Bionics, an international documentary series exploring the use of prosthetics in war zones and under-resourced communities. With filming taking place in Ukraine, Canada, and parts of Asia, the project is being produced in collaboration with medical NGOs and military veteran organizations. Through personal stories of trauma, recovery, and innovation, Beyond Bionics offers a visceral look at how technology and humanity intersect and how resilience transcends borders. A Mission-Driven Slate Backed by Data All Film Volt Group titles are evaluated using its proprietary Sabre Analytics™ system a forecasting and data modelling tool that assesses audience trends, emotional engagement, and market alignment. Early data shows that purpose-driven films and series with social impact themes have experienced a 42% spike in engagement across AVOD and SVOD platforms over the past year. This data-led strategy is already proving effective, with several Film Volt titles securing international broadcast discussions ahead of TIFF 2025. Partnerships, Platforms, and Global Growth Film Volt Group is actively pursuing co-production, distribution, and financing partnerships for its 2025–2026 slate across the UK, Canada, Australia, the U.S., and beyond. With the launch of new operations in Toronto and a planned studio division in Australia (2025/26), the company is scaling up to meet global demand for meaningful, diverse storytelling. We're building bridges not just between countries, but between creators and audiences,' said Busby. 'From neurodivergent filmmakers to veterans-turned-creatives, our slate reflects the world as it really is.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' season one cast — where are they now?
Photo by Simone Thompson/Netflix 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' season one cast — where are they now? When Netflix premiered The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On in 2022, viewers watched straight couples face a tricky question: 'Will you marry me, or walk away?' In 2023, the streamer spun off a bold new experiment in The Ultimatum: Queer Love, which featured five LGBTQ+ duos who swapped partners for 'trial marriages,' then reunited to decide if they'd commit forever or call it quits. Over ten drama‑packed episodes, one partner issued an ultimatum—marry or move on—and the candidates moved in with someone else, blurring lines of romance, identity, and self‑growth. After a fiery reunion special, only one pair stayed engaged. Now that Netflix has announced season 2, let's catch up with the original cast—where they started on camera, what happened behind the scenes, and where their love stands today. Yoly, haunted by her feelings for Xander, still accepted Mal's wedding proposal. However, continued rumblings about trust and honesty unraveled their bond. Their finale 'I do' rang hollow, and both acknowledged they'd rather be friends than spouses. Eventually, even that fizzled. See on Instagram Yoly dove into a 'dating me' era—solo cooking videos, dog‑mom adventures, and, in November 2023, soft-launched her new partner, Domenick Flores, whom she still dates as of May 2025. See on Instagram Her Instagram is a tapestry of travel vlogs, Pilates classes, and sunset kisses with her new love. See on Instagram Mal, ever the romantic, forged an unbreakable 'family' friendship with Lexi, FaceTiming her daily. See on Instagram She's deeply involved in community organizing, streaming self-care tips, and introducing us to her new girlfriend, Sammy Picone. See on Instagram Tiff, an LGBTQ+ coach hopeful, asked Mildred, a devoted mother and Zumba instructor, for marriage, despite repeated blowups over communication and Tiff's role in Mildred's son's life. Their trial pairing with other partners only magnified tensions, and a revealing reunion unveiled an alleged domestic dispute, culminating in Tiff's dramatic exit. No vows, no healing—just headlines. See on Instagram Tiff harnessed the drama into creative ventures, including co-hosting the Fweebs Podcast, launching Cameo shout-outs, and speaking at Pride events coast to coast. They're single, thrifting vintage looks, leveling up in web design studies, and advocating for domestic violence awareness. Their Instagram is a mix of motivational reels and cameo appearances. See on Instagram After losing their dog, Shylo, they introduced us all to their new dog, Bucket, a few months ago. See on Instagram Mildred retreated from the spotlight after social‑media backlash, resurfacing only for Zumba livestreams and occasional 'healing through dance' posts. Although Mildred hasn't returned to mainstream platforms, she's reportedly attending local fitness classes and focusing on her son—proof that stepping away can be part of one's own ultimatum to survive and thrive. She told Netflix Tudum that she's not ready for anything serious and enjoys being single. See on Instagram Vanessa, a fierce influencer, and Xander, a Hawaii‑based PT and coach, were the only couple to say no on their Ultimatum Day. Vanessa's fear of losing herself clashed with Xander's desire for partnership. Even though they had a sweet moment together during the reunion that seemed as though they'd continue in friendship, the two have slowly become more estranged. See on Instagram Vanessa, who was dubbed the villain on the season, decamped to L.A., embracing a 'solo era' of European backpacking, luxury brand collabs, and living her best life. See on Instagram It appears that she is currently single, despite some rumored relationships over the years. See on Instagram Xander, meanwhile, stayed in Hawaii. She launched her physical-therapy practice, studied to be a yoga instructor, and even weighed out a move to San Diego before deciding to stay put. See on Instagram In a photo collage reconnecting with the cast from the show, she said she would do it all over again just to be where she is now. Lexi, the confident content creator, laid down the law with Rae, a soft‑spoken software engineer, demanding a yes‑or‑no answer about marriage. In their trial marriage, Rae's chemistry with Vanessa sparked jealousy, but ultimately, Rae proposed to Lexi in a candlelit finale. Lexi tearfully accepted, vowing to build a future together. Yet fans cringed as Lexi's micromanaging clashed with Rae's need for emotional space, setting the stage for a rocky reunion. By reunion day, the engagement ring had already been shelved. Lexi shifted gears post‑show into full‑time influencing, partnering with wellness brands, sharing weight‑lifting clips, and launching a relationship with photographer Kristin Zancanelli (a.k.a. 'Zanc'), whom she engaged in March 2024. Lexi's content now celebrates queer love with floral ring selfies and workout duets. See on Instagram Rae, meanwhile, traded Orange County for Los Angeles and doubled down on personal empowerment. Why is her drink order always better than mine 😩 #fyp #funny #happyhour #drinks #couple The former fiancée boasts a thriving career as a software engineer, globe‑trotting TikToks, and weekly therapy sessions to unlearn people‑pleasing patterns. She's now in a relationship with talent manager Caitlin Kearney. See on Instagram Sam, an optimistic social worker, confronted Aussie, a nonbinary artist wrestling with past trauma, demanding a ring or a breakup. Their trial marriages tested Aussie's boundaries, as well as Aussie's journey through gender identity exploration, and anchored their bond. In a surprise finale, Aussie accepted Sam's proposal, promising to heal and grow together. Photo by Simone Thompson/Netflix They remain the only couple from Season 1 to still be engaged, prioritizing their personal journeys over wedding plans. See on Instagram On Instagram, Sam shares Aussie's leather‑punk lookbooks and wellness check‑ins, while Aussie chronicles nights out in Loewe boots and gender‑euphoric fashion experiments. Aussie credits Sam for allowing them to explore their identity, and in return, has coached Sam through family‑origin work and somatic therapy. See on Instagram Although they haven't set a date, they've locked down one detail: only Tiff and Vanessa get wedding invites. - YouTube Sam and Aussie's continued engagement proved that sometimes a bold ultimatum can blossom into a true partnership. The rest have scattered into new relationships, careers, and creative projects—each writing their own happily‑ever‑after, whether single, partnered, or soulfully solo. With season 2 on the horizon, six new queer couples will test love's boundaries all over again. Will Netflix's next batch finally produce a second success story? Or will more hearts be broken on the path to marriage? One thing's certain: we'll be here, popcorn at the ready, to track every ring, breakup, and soft‑launch in the queer love multiverse.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I was so fed up of pulling out weeds in my garden – a £6 buy stopped them growing in the first place & improves my soil
A GARDENING expert has revealed how to drastically reduce the time spent trying to get rid of weeds. Pollyanna Wilkinson shared her must-try tips for thriving borders without hours of work. 3 3 Wilkinson spoke about managing weeds with Jojo Barr in an episode of their podcast The Ins & Outs. The conversation began when listener Tiff complained about the amount of time spent working on her garden. 'We recently bought a house and have inherited a large garden with well-established borders and a south-facing garden next to a field,' Tiff said. 'The garden brings me endless joy and I love nothing more than filling my house with lots of gorgeous flowers all year round, very lucky. 'However, all my husband and I seem to do is weed and repeat. 'Any top tips for keeping weeds at bay, is wood chip any good or is it just a matter of keeping on hoeing?' Wilkinson said all of her clients hate weeding but it's impossible to avoid the tedious task. She revealed there are two effective ways to minimise how often it must be done. New borders will have more weeds than 'very established' ones because of the way weeds germinate. 1. Fill your borders 'The number one thing I say is just to make sure there are enough plants in your borders so the weeds don't have enough space to thrive,' she said. 'It drives me wild, you just can't get rid of it' pro gardener reveals the nightmare weed every UK home is at risk of 'A lot of people make the mistake of having quite gappy borders and then basically you've just got a soil bed sat there waiting for weeds to seed into them 'You can also look at having plenty of ground cover as well. 'It's about choosing the right plants, you're not just choosing things that are rising out of the soil and the soil beneath is bare. 'Make sure you've got things like hardy geraniums or grasses or oh my gosh so many different things pachysandras, vincas and all sorts of ground covers to basically drown them out.' 2. Add mulch Wilkinson said the next step is having a 'nice, thick layer of mulch' to suppress the weeds by stopping the seeds from getting light. She advised against using wood chips in favour of using a material that's finely ground. 'I prefer to use something like mushroom compost as a mulch, or basically anything really nice and fine,' she said. 'We don't want the big chunky like play bark that you put in a kid's play area on your borders, that's not the dream. 'Think how long that's going to take to break down and add anything to the soil as well." Mushroom compost can be purchased from garden centres and online. Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. Woodland Horticulture Mushroom Compost 60 Litres, for example, is £5.99 from Tates of Sussex Garden Centres. As for what mulch does, it "suppressed weeds, improves the soil, and helps with moisture level"s so there's a myriad of reasons to use it.". Wilkinson said many people use a membrane fabric to suppress weeds but they aren't a good option for plant borders because of how they rot. 'When you're trying to dig plants, if you're trying to put bulbs in a border it's an absolute nightmare,' she said. 'So, no I would much rather you do a nice thick layer of mulch than this cutting out of holes and putting things in.' 3
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DIA to take its final, viral '7 Mile + Livernois' dance party outside this weekend
A simple dance party at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) turned into Detroit's biggest event of the winter season. When word got out, a follow-up event in March drew record numbers. This weekend, one final bash is taking place – and it's so big that they're taking it outside. On Friday, May 9, another dance party will be held on the DIA museum grounds from 6:30-9:30 p.m. to commemorate the closing of Detroit artist Tiff Massey's historic '7 Mile + Livernois' exhibition. Detroit-based DJs KESSWA and Donavan Glover will provide sounds for the evening. '7 Mile + Livernois' is an installation featuring sculptures commissioned by the DIA and is a vibrant, inclusive peek into Detroit's artistic ecosystem. February's dance party, in association with Massey's show, drew over 1,700 attendees to the DIA in a massive flex of multigenerational, cross-cultural community support. 'It was honestly the most incredible crowd I've ever seen at an art museum anywhere,' Katie Pfohl, DIA Associate Curator of Contemporary Art, said ahead of the March event. 'The whole city turned out for the set. It was just … it was amazing. I moved here from New Orleans, and so I've worked with a lot of musicians as artists in my own curatorial past. Tiff is also so connected to the city's music scene, and as we were talking about programming for the show, it just seemed like such a natural fit, for an exhibition that is really about celebrating the city's culture of creative expression, to invite musicians from the city to activate the museum. 'It's an incredibly fun, powerful event, but there's also such an interesting throughline in the evolution of some of the city's musical forms. The histories of the automotive industry and factories, music production, and artists like Tiff working with metalsmithing, they feel to me like an intrinsic part of the show, not just a program that we're doing on the side. It's an intrinsic part of Tiff's vision for the project, and her aspiration to really showcase and celebrate the city's creative work.' 'It's one thing to put on an exhibition,' said Pfohl, 'and it's something else to really invite people in to have a conversation with it. People were there, dancing in Rivera Court, but they were also seeing the exhibition and talking with their friends about it and having an incredible time. For me, it's really feeling the art merge with the music to activate a whole vibe. I'm not trying to get all cheesy about it, but it was really special the last time, and I just can't wait to feel that energy in the museum again.' The energy was definitely felt again: More than 2,500 revelers showed up for the March party, with lines stretching out the museum's front doors, down the steps, across the lawn, and all the way out to the street as people waited in freezing rain and snow to get in on the action. Popular now: 12-year-old Oxford girl stuns in school shooting drama at Detroit Public Theatre DIA board vice chair Marsha Battle Philpot expressed awe and gratitude at the size and vibe of the crowd in March. "I was unprepared for the extraordinary outpouring of people that visited not just the exhibit," she said, "but came to the DIA, so many of them for the very first time. We have a generation or even two here in Detroit, in particular, that had not had the advantage of doing field trips to the DIA because of the budget issues in the school systems. For many, this was their first foray in here, and that was astonishing to see their wonderful reactions. "The crowd itself was overwhelming. It was shoulder to shoulder, and it was such a wonderful thing. I thought that Diego Rivera might be smiling down at us to see this many human beings congregated beneath his beautiful work in the courtyard. I think that was a real measure of how Tiff's work has impacted the museum, not just because of the work itself, but what she has brought to bear in engaging the community here with the DIA, which has been really extraordinary." DIA chief operating officer Elliott Broom said the museum is 'thrilled' with the exhibition and all the interest generated around it. 'The exhibition has surpassed 200,000 in attendance, which is quite a feat for our museum,' said Broom, 'and the feedback from the visitors has been overwhelmingly positive. To celebrate the close of the exhibition, we really wanted to do something special, and so – weather dependent – we're going to move the party outside onto the front plaza of the museum. That is something that we have only reserved in the past for Fash Bash. 'The idea is that the guests will be able to dance on the plaza, and we'll have, of course, bars set up if people want to drink, and some light snacks will be available for purchase. But the aim is to do this closing party in a very special way, outside, in open air, which also gives us a chance to welcome a few more visitors. We're guesstimating that we will hit that 2,500 mark, but I wouldn't be surprised if we crest 3,000.' Broom said that, in addition to the outdoor party, Kresge Court will be open with music and an extra bar to serve overflow or host guests seeking a break from dancing. The museum, he said, also has a rain plan that moves the party back indoors. 'It's been incredible to see momentum build around this show, right up through its finish on May 11,' Pfohl told the Free Press this week. 'Tiff's work has truly brought the city into the museum, creating a citywide celebration of Detroit and its story that will continue to shape the DIA long after this exhibition closes.' Admission to Friday's 6:30 p.m. party is free with museum general admission at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. General museum admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Non-resident entry is $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $8 for children ages 6 – 17. At press time, advanced registration for the event was at capacity. For more information, visit Contact Free Press arts and culture reporter Duante Beddingfield at dbeddingfield@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Last DIA dance party to be held outdoors this weekend
