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BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Men jailed after 'inexplicably' shooting man in botched burglary
Two men who "inexplicably" shot a passer-by in the leg as he foiled their attempt to burgle a home have been jailedDavid Bowen, 33, and Adam Wilson, 29, were challenged by the man who saw them acting suspiciously outside a property on Boxwood Gardens in St Helens on 19 July at about 22:30 BST last approached, the pair threatened the man before shooting him the leg, Liverpool Crown Court heard on was sentenced to ten years in prison, while Wilson was jailed for 11 years and eight months after both pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to commit robbery and section 18 assault. Merseyside Police said the pair, both of St Helens, were arrested within two days of the shooting. They were each sentenced to spend an additional four years on extended licence after their release. 'Truly shocking' Bowen and Wilson had armed themselves before the botched burglary on the quiet residential area of St Helens, Merseyside Police said. They were spotted by the man as he passed them on the Inspector John Mullen said when they were disrupted they "inexplicably used the weapon to shoot him in the leg".He said: "The reckless actions of these two men were truly shocking. "Clearly this could have had far more serious if not fatal consequences and it's only right they are now serving lengthy prison sentences." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.


Edinburgh Reporter
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Rescue heroine Grace will inspire coastal rower Adam
Adam Wilson, 18, will be among those flying the flag for the Musselburgh based Eskmuthe Rowing Club when the internationally renowned SkiffieWorlds coastal rowing competition takes place in Loch Ryan, Stranraer, from July 6-12. And Adam has revealed a special source of inspiration – a family connection with Victorian rescue heroine Grace Darling. In 1838, Grace Darling, along with her Longstone Lighthouse keeper father, William, braved a ferocious storm to row in a small coble to the rescue of nine shipwreck victims off the Farne Islands gaining widespread acclaim in the process. SkiffieWorlds, the World Championship of St Ayles class of coastal rowing, takes place every three years and with record numbers – 2000 rowers from 79 clubs as far away as Australia – will be the biggest ever gathering of wooden St Ayles skiff boats, which are hand built by the competing clubs. Already a keen rower, Adam Wilson discovered a family connection to Grace Darling while researching his family tree. He said: 'When I found out, I was amazed. I am very proud to be related to her. I had heard the story of Grace before but didn't make any connection that she was part of my family. I've always liked the sea, but when I started researching my family's connections to the sea, I gained a personal link. Now it's not just random history; it's my personal history.' Before he discovered his seafaring heritage, Adam Wilson was encouraged by a family friend to have-a-go at coastal rowing – and he proved to be a natural. He adds, 'I guess it was fate. I enjoyed it so much that I did two sessions. There was a club race afterwards and as they were one person short I ended up racing in that as well. 'Some of the older members of my family still have Darling as a middle name, but I don't. In more modern times everyone has completely forgotten the connection.' Wilson trains with his Eskmuthe crewmates twice a week, plus additional gym sessions to build racing stamina. 'Rowing was the thing that got me physically active again after lockdown. Mentally it allows you to disconnect completely and gives something positive to focus on. You just forget about everything else' said Adam, adding: 'It's my first SkiffieWorlds so I am excited to take part in the event. I have competed in day regattas before, but this is bigger than anything I have done before.' 'Steedie Falconer' is the skiff Eskmuthe Rowing Club will be racing at SkiffieWorlds 2025. It is named after a formidable female character, Steedie Falconer – the last ever Fisherrow fishwife. She died aged 95 before the boat was launched and by chance was allocated the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association registration number 95. Adam says: 'Steedie Falconer is the best, and everyone's favourite. I think her spirit is also with the boat when we're rowing it.' * Fisherrow and Musselburgh were two separate historic communities either side of the River Esk, and the club was named Eskmuthe to honour them both. The club's first boat was called Honesty after the Honest Toun of Musselburgh. * Adam Wilson will be competing in both the male and mixed under-19 teams with the former also comprising Logan McLeod, Finlay Wishart, Savva Nazarov coxed by Gaynor Allen. The under 19 mixed crew also comprises Logan McLeod, Rhona Milne, Lily Henderson coxed by Gaynor Allen * The triennial SkiffieWorlds world championship will see more than 2,000 rowers from 79 clubs, from Scotland and the UK as well as rowers travelling from as far away as the Netherlands Canada, USA, South Africa, and Australia. * Eskmuthe Rowing Club's youngest rower is 13 and their oldest 73. For more information visit Pictured is Grace Darling, who is related to SkiffieWorlds rowing championships competitor Adam Wilson from Eskmuthe Rowing Club Musselburgh, East Lothian. Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Adam Wilson PHOTO: Colin Hattersley Photography Adam (front) is pictured launching out to sea from Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh with his Eskmuthe Rowing Club team-mates. PHOTO – Colin Hattersley Photography Adam (second from left) is pictured at sea near Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh with his Eskmuthe Rowing Club team-mates. Photography – Colin Hattersley Photography Adam (centre, holding oar) is pictured in Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh, with his Eskmuthe Rowing Club team-mates. Photo: Colin Hattersley Photography – Adam (second from left) is pictured at sea near Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh, with his Eskmuthe Rowing Club team-mates. Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography – Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Berwyn Group Appoints Adam Wilson as General Manager of Healthcare
Veteran Leader Brings Deep Industry Expertise to Advance Berwyn's Healthcare Strategy INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Berwyn Group (Berwyn), the leader in death audit, locate services and population management, is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Wilson as General Manager of Healthcare. Wilson brings extensive healthcare industry experience that will further strengthen Berwyn's commitment to excellence and growth. Berwyn offers an end-to-end suite of industry-leading death audit and locate solutions that enable pension and health plan administrators to eliminate costly overpayments, maximize efficiency, meet regulatory requirements, and connect policyholders, participants and beneficiaries to the funds they deserve. More than 2,000 corporate, union and government clients use Berwyn's flagship services, CertiDeath® and CertiCensus®. Wilson joins Berwyn with a distinguished career that spans almost 17 years at UnitedHealthcare, where he held several leadership roles including Vice President of Workforce Planning, Chief of Staff to the COO, and Vice President of Medicare Part D products. "We are thrilled to welcome Adam to the team," said John Bikus, President of Berwyn. "His strategy, proven leadership, and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to grow in the healthcare industry." In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for leading Berwyn's strategic expansion into the healthcare market. He will be focusing on aligning Berwyn's solutions to the healthcare payer and provider business cycle needs while also extending the Berwyn reach to healthcare-related supporting partners, vendors, and industry trade groups. "I'm eager to join an organization positioned for rapid growth through industry-leading capabilities," said Wilson. "I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Berwyn to deliver quick wins, strategic expansion into healthcare, and contribute to the company's continued success." About The Berwyn Group The Berwyn Group is the leader in population data management, offering the industry's most trusted and effective death audit and locate solutions, with an unmatched dedication to innovation, security, and generating outcomes. Acquired by Longevity Holdings in 2023, The Berwyn Group offers an end-to-end suite of industry-leading solutions including CertiDeath® Paragon™, CertiDeath®, CertiCensus®, CertiSearch® and BeneSearch®. Connecting leading-edge technology and data with best-in-class human ingenuity, Berwyn helps bridge the gap between pensions and their participants, insurance companies and their policyholders, third-party administrators and public entities with Medicaid recipients. For more information, visit Media Contact Karlene Gilmore Director of Marketing kgilmore@ View original content: SOURCE The Berwyn Group, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


Press and Journal
06-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
From start-up to £1m sales in five years for Aberdeen AV entrepreneur
When Aberdeen man Adam Wilson started his own audio-visual company he was determined to build a business he was proud of. Fast forward five years and the 41-year-old has seen his company PCL Live break £1 million turnover. The past year has seen him work with some big names including Dragons' Den stars Steven Bartlett and Sara Davies. Adam has described the record sales as a 'huge moment' as he looks towards expanding the company. PCL Live provides hire, installation, live streaming and production using the latest AV technology. Adam originally launched Live Evolution – now called PCL Live – during a Covid lockdown in 2020. It became part of a joint venture with Aberdeen-based IT support and services company PCL Group in 2022. Adam said: 'Reaching £1 million in turnover is a huge moment for us. 'What started as a lockdown business has grown into one of the UK's most agile and ambitious AV companies. 'That success is down to our brilliant team, our loyal clients and our belief in always delivering above expectations.' Since day one, all profit generated has been reinvested into the business – more than £500,000 to date – to ensure PCL Live remains at the cutting edge of audio-visual technology and service delivery. Adam is now targeting further growth in the months ahead and has promoted Alex Sherman to the role of commercial director to help lead the expansion strategy. The firm is also launching the Pathways programme to help train and inspire the next generation of audio-visual professionals. Adam said: 'With Alex stepping into the commercial director role and our new Pathways programme launching, we're setting the business up for long-term success.' PCL Live has been involved in delivering technical production and installation for a range of major projects and events across the UK. Notable ones include a world-first 163 inch LED touchscreen video wall and a complete AV fit-out for Opportunity North East's flagship SeedPod food and drink innovation hub. On the events side, the team played a key role behind the scenes at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce's Ultimate Masterclass Festival, which has featured Davina McCall and Gary Neville in previous years. Adam said: 'We've invested heavily in our people and our kit, and that's allowed us to compete with – and often outperform – larger firms. And we're just getting started.' PCL Live, based in Golden Square, was a winner at last week's Northern Star Business Awards, picking up the customer service award.