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Leader Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Event at Park in the Past on the Wrexham-Flintshire border
Park in the Past, in Hope, hosted Auxilia: Rome's Cutting Edge, taking place over two days of immersive fun, showcasing the essential role of the auxiliary forces in shaping the military and cultural landscape of Roman Britain. The family-friendly event brought history to life, and included Britain's Big Fort Build - a unique experimental archaeology challenge to build a full-scale size authentic Roman fort - set in a 120-acre landscaped venue, and chance to 'Meet the Romans'. Auxilia: Rome's Cutting Edge event at Park in the Past. Picture: Karl Eastwood Operations director and organiser Paul Harston said: "Our annual Auxilia event is now a firm favourite with people, attracting visitors from all over the UK who want a taste of life in Roman Britain. Read more: Family fun as Chester Racecourse hosts 'Roman Day' "In fact, Park in the Past is the only place in the country where you can enjoy an exciting immersive experience in a full-size reconstructed Roman fort, populated with Roman infantry soldiers and cavalry performing displays, as well as craftspeople and traders demonstrating their skills." Media and PR director Phil Hirst added: "We're really delighted that hundreds of families and visitors flocked to the Park and were amazed to see how fantastic it looks with our new commander's HQ building. "The fort was buzzing with activity and our living history camp felt like a huge film set. In July, the famous Ermine Street Guard reenactment group are descending on the fort to wow visitors with their drills and displays."
Business Upturn
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
How U.S. manufacturing is finding machinists
STUART, Fla., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When Pace Machine & Tool owner Monica Dirr visited an America's Cutting Edge (ACE) CNC machining bootcamp during a 2023 visit to Indian River State College, she slipped one of the participants her business card. ''When you graduate, call me,'' she told him. 'And he did. I hired him right away.' The success he's had at the small aerospace machine shop in Stuart changed how Dirr has found and trained CNC machinists. ACE provides free online and in-person training to participants interested in starting or upskilling their machining careers. In-person bootcamps typically run for five days, with time spent on CAD/CAM software and CNC machines. Dirr says the national program 'gives people the basic skills' that she can build on to put them on the shop floor. Additionally, it's transformed her talent search process. 'It saves you money,' she said. 'I went through the routine of advertising and interviewing people. It wastes time. When I go to the school and hire someone out of the program, they're ready to go.' Dirr has described the program as a 'filter' to finding serious employees. And she isn't alone in the approach of using ACE to find or upskill talent. Missouri-based Seyer Industries has described the ACE bootcamp as great not only for exposure, but as a prerequisite for apprentices. 'I see ACE as a recruiting tool,' Chance Henke, workforce development manager at Seyer, said. 'We have an apprenticeship that this could serve as a pipeline to.' Mayday Manufacturing in Texas has been sending cohorts of its own personnel through the training as they've turned to in-house employees to fill their machining needs. 'What ACE has done for us is give a leg-up to their training and accelerate their exposure,' said Craig Barhorst, director of operations. 'We see it as beneficial for our new machinists or those who show promise to become machinists.' If you're a company looking for talent, consider visiting an ACE partner. A full list of partners can be found here. Contact us if you'd like us to facilitate a connection between you and your nearest ACE partner. About ACE America's Cutting Edge, supported by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, is a national training program designed to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry through transformative thinking, technological innovation, and workforce development. The curriculum – developed by University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Professor Dr. Tony Schmitz and Dr. Uday Vaidya, IACMI CTO and the UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor's Chair for Advanced Composites Manufacturing – combines advanced training and techniques from the University of Tennessee, the scientific expertise of the Department of Energy's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the proven workforce development capabilities of IACMI. About IACMI The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, or IACMI–The Composites Institute®, is dedicated to securing U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology. IACMI is a 165-plus member community of industry, academic institutions, and government organizations working to enhance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, with a strong focus on technology, commercialization and workforce development. Established in 2015 by the Department of Energy, IACMI is one of 18 Manufacturing USA Institutes collaborating to accelerate new technology, create new products, reduce costs and risks, and equip the workforce with future-ready skills. IACMI also partners with the Department of Defense to scale up industry-driven job skills and revitalize American manufacturing. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation, a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation. Media Contact: Michael Alachnowicz | IACMI Communications Specialist [email protected]
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
How Ronan Keating's ex-wife Yvonne discovered his affair in simple act
Ronan Keating's marriage to his ex-wife Yvonne Connolly ended in 2012 after she discovered he was having an affair with Boyzone backing dancer Francine Cornell. Ronan Keating has been married to his wife, Storm, since 2015, but his first marriage faced significant challenges. He previously married Yvonne Connolly in 1998 and the couple spent 12 years together and had three children. However, their relationship ended after Yvonne discovered he was having an affair. Back in 2010, Yvonne felt a change in their relationship, suspecting something wasn't quite right within her marriage. As Yvonne was packing up the family's belongings, preparing to move house, she noticed something strange while packing. Her fears were confirmed when she found Ronan's phone bills and discovered he had made calls to an unfamiliar number. Yvonne phoned the mystery number and after being sent to the answering machine, she realised that it belonged to Francine Cornell, the Mirror reports. Back then Francine, who was 26, was a backing dancer for Boyzone and was reportedly secretly involved with Ronan for seven months. Francine recalled the incident, telling The Sun: "She knew something was going on and she got hold of his phone records and called my number. From my voicemail she got my name - that's how she found out. Ronan tried to deny it all at first. He said I was a dancer from the tour and we were just good friends." Yvonne was reportedly unconvinced and decided to contact Francine directly. According to Francine, their relationship wasn't just physical, as she had developed genuine feelings for Ronan, and he had allegedly professed his love for her too. However, just days later, Ronan is said to have ended the affair with Francine in order to reconcile with Yvonne, telling her over the phone that they could never speak again. So it came as a surprise when a month later, Yvonne invited Francine to meet at a hotel in London. Yvonne spoke on Brendan O'Connor's Cutting Edge show, saying: "I just needed answers. I just needed the truth, and I needed to make sure stories collaborated." "It was very hard to figure out who you can trust. So this was the answer to it. I was going to meet this girl, a quick 20-minute conversation, and we'd be done and dusted." "And in fairness to her, she came and met me. But the 20-minute conversation turned into a couple of bottles of wine. After a few hours I realised she needed it as much as I did and I know it sounds very dramatic, but she was as much as a victim as I was. I think we both got something from it," she continued. "When I look back, this is what it all boils down to: it was basically two girls in love with the same boy who over a five-hour conversation realised that that boy was not who we thought he was." The situation took an unexpected turn, as allegedly police arrived at the hotel after Francine's mother made a concerned call - although Yvonne initially mistook them for strippers. The ex-model continued: "There was a knock on the door and I looked out through the peephole and I saw people dressed as policemen. I said to them, 'Tell me you're strippers', to which I was told, 'No we're the Metropolitan Police and we've come to investigate the whereabouts of this girl.'" She added: "To this day, it's like that happened to somebody else, I just think it's the funniest story." The couple eventually moved into their new house and spent the next year attempting to mend their relationship. Ronan is believed to have used the sleeve notes of his 2010 solo album Duet as a way to "apologise" to his wife, who he had married in 1998 when they were both just 21 years old. "You are the most incredible, inspirational woman I have ever met," he stated. "For the mistakes I have made in my life, I am sorry. Guess you have to go there to come back. It was a dark place and you were the light to bring me back. I love you." Unfortunately, the pair could not save their relationship and confirmed they had split in April 2012. The pair has since moved on, Yvonne is now with cinematographer John Conroy and Ronan embarked on a relationship with TV producer Storm Uechtritz, after they met on the Australian version of The X Factor. Ronan and Storm tied the knot in 2015 in Scotland and have since welcomed son Cooper, seven, and daughter Coco, four. The singer had spoken about his affair with the Daily Telegraph in 2016, and seemed repentant, saying: "Nobody should have an affair. If you're man enough to have the balls to go home and say, 'Sorry, this isn't working anymore,' that's the ideal situation, isn't it? But we're weak. We don't do that. So yes, I hurt people and I am sorry for that hurt, but the outcome is I found Storm and I'm very grateful. But I'm saying sorry." He later reportedly expressed on Facebook that he had no regrets about the divorce, stating it was 'what [he] wanted.' "There is a lot more to it than an affair and obviously it was broken well before then," he posted. "Over the years I have kept my mouth shut and taken all the blame for the sake of my kids & my ex wife. But enough now. After 6yrs I draw the line." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. "There is a lot more to my situation than people will ever know and that's the way it should be. But there are always two people in a relationship and if it's not working there's more than one good reason for it," he continued. "I will not stand for complete misrepresentation of my truth and my heart anymore. I've done that for way too many years and too long in the tooth for it. Please respect that everyone has moved on and better off. Not once did I say I was apologising to my ex wife or saying sorry for the affair. I said I was sorry for all the hurt it had caused, to which I truly am."
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ronan Keating's ex-wife discovered his affair with one simple act
Ronan Keating admitted to an affair with Boyzone backing dancer Francine Cornell in an interview with Piers Morgan. He had the affair while he was married to his first wife Yvonne Connolly - but only came clean when he was backed into a corner Ronan Keating has been married to his wife Storm since 2015 - but his first marriage didn't run smoothly. He tied the knot with first wife Yvonne Connolly in 1998, but after 12 years of marriage and three children together, she discovered he was cheating. It was 2010 when Yvonne felt a change in their relationship, suspecting something wasn't quite right. As Yvonne, 46, was preparing for the family's home move, she stumbled upon something while packing. Her worst fears were confirmed when she got hold of Ronan's phone bills and discovered he'd made calls to an unfamiliar number. Yvonne dialled the mystery digits and after listening to the answering machine, realised that it belonged to Francine Cornell. Back then, Francine was 26 and a Boyzone backing dancer who had reportedly been secretly involved with Ronan for seven months. "She knew something was going on and she got hold of his phone records and called my number," Francine is said to have told to The Sun. "From my voicemail she got my name - that's how she found out. Ronan tried to deny it all at first. He said I was a dancer from the tour and we were just good friends." Yvonne isn't said to have been convinced though and called Francine directly. According to Francine, their affair was not just physical as she had fallen for Ronan, and he reportedly professed his love for her, too. But just days later, he's said to have ended things with Francine in order to reunite with Yvonne, telling her in a phone call that they could never speak again. So it came as a shock when, a month on, Yvonne invited Francine to a hotel in London. "I just needed answers. I just needed the truth, and I needed to make sure stories collaborated," Yvonne is quoted as having said on Brendan O'Connor's Cutting Edge. "It was very hard to figure out who you can trust. So this was the answer to it. I was going to meet this girl, a quick 20-minute conversation, and we'd be done and dusted. "And in fairness to her, she came and met me. But the 20-minute conversation turned into a couple of bottles of wine. After a few hours I realised she needed it as much as I did and I know it sounds very dramatic, but she was as much as a victim as I was. I think we both got something from it. "When I look back, this is what it all boils down to: it was basically two girls in love with the same boy who over a five-hour conversation realised that that boy was not who we thought he was." The situation reportedly then took an unexpected turn when police arrived at the hotel after Francine's mother made a concerned call - though Yvonne initially mistook them for strippers. The ex-model added: "There was a knock on the door and I looked out through the peephole and I saw people dressed as policemen. I said to them, 'Tell me you're strippers', to which I was told, 'No we're the Metropolitan Police and we've come to investigate the whereabouts of this girl.'". She added: "To this day, it's like that happened to somebody else, I just think it's the funniest story." The Keatings did relocate into their planned new abode and spent the following year attempting to mend their relationship. Ronan is said to have utilised the sleeve notes of his 2010 solo album Duet as an to "apologise" to his wife, who he married in 1998 when they were both aged 21. "You are the most incredible, inspirational woman I have ever met," he stated. "For the mistakes I have made in my life, I am sorry. Guess you have to go there to come back. It was a dark place and you were the light to bring me back. I love you." Regrettably, the couple couldn't save the relationship and confirmed their separation in April 2012. Yvonne has since moved on with cinematographer John Conroy, while Ronan embarked on a relationship with TV producer Storm Uechtritz, whom he met on The X Factor Australia. The couple got married in 2015 in a Scottish ceremony, and have since welcomed son Cooper, seven, and daughter Coco, four. Regarding the affair from his first marriage, the Irish singer seemed repentant in 2016, with the Daily Telegraph reporting him as saying: "Nobody should have an affair. If you're man enough to have the balls to go home and say, 'Sorry, this isn't working anymore,' that's the ideal situation, isn't it? But we're weak. We don't do that. So yes, I hurt people and I am sorry for that hurt, but the outcome is I found Storm and I'm very grateful. But I'm saying sorry." He reportedly later took to Facebook, insisting that he had no regrets about his divorce because 'it's what [he] wanted'. "There is a lot more to it than an affair and obviously it was broken well before then," he posted. "Over the years I have kept my mouth shut and taken all the blame for the sake of my kids & my ex wife. But enough now. After 6yrs I draw the line." He continued: "There is a lot more to my situation than people will ever know and that's the way it should be. But there are always two people in a relationship and if it's not working there's more than one good reason for it. "I will not stand for complete misrepresentation of my truth and my heart anymore. I've done that for way too many years and too long in the tooth for it. Please respect that everyone has moved on and better off. Not once did I say I was apologising to my ex wife or saying sorry for the affair. I said I was sorry for all the hurt it had caused, to which I truly am."
