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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chesapeake wants to build a railroad crossing overpass in South Norfolk
CHESAPEAKE — City leaders are pursuing grant funding from the state to build an overpass bridge for the Norfolk Portsmouth Beltline Railroad on Freeman Avenue in South Norfolk. At its meeting this week, the Chesapeake City Council passed a resolution to apply for funding through Virginia Department of Transportation's Revenue Sharing Program for the project. The rail passing is nestled between Harris Street and Republic Road. The project would replace the existing at-grade railroad crossing with an overpass bridge and include associated roadway realignments and improvements. Local transportation experts have been studying traffic disruptions caused by trains across Hampton Roads in an effort to recommend solutions. The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization collected data on more than 600 railway crossings across the region to prioritize improvements and new overpasses and underpasses projects to ease traffic congestion. The organization scored 307 public, at-grade crossings for prioritization based on several factors, including traffic and train volumes, delays, safety and roadway characteristics. The Freeman Avenue crossing came in at number 11 on the list. Norfolk railroad crossings occupied the top five spots on the list, including on Hampton Avenue at Terminal Boulevard and on Granby Street near Ward's Corner. Chesapeake has the most crossings in the region at 122, including 98 at-grade crossings, according to the HRTPO. The Freeman Avenue overpass project will feature two 12-foot lanes at a speed of 35 mph. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities won't be included, but 8-foot shoulders are proposed accommodations. Also at Tuesday's meeting, the council approved an action to acquire rights-of-way in the area required to construct the project. Construction is scheduled for the spring of 2028 and expected to span until late 2030. The city has prioritized the project as it currently has $22.5 million of funding in the city's multi-year Capital Improvement Plan in the fiscal budget, including $10.2 million from the Federal Rail Administration. An additional $24.5 million will be needed in future years, for a projected total of $47 million. The city's application for funding from VDOT requests $10 million, and if received, the city would match that — likely through bonds financed by the South Norfolk Tax Increment Financing district, according to a memo from city staff. Natalie Anderson, 757-732-1133,
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street reveals Jason Grimshaw's new love interest – and it's a familiar face
CORONATION Street has revealed Jason Grimshaw's new love interest - and it's a familiar face. Ryan Thomas, 40, will soon make his highly-anticipated return to the cobbles after nearly a decade away. 7 7 7 He first appeared on the ITV soap back in 2000 before he made his first departure in 2016. As he makes his Coronation Street comeback this week after nine years, it seems that the character will waste no time getting reacquainted with those on the street. The former Celebrity Big Brother winner previously hinted that there may be a potential romance on the cards. He previously teased that he would be rumbled by other Weatherfield residents after he takes a mystery woman home. According to spoilers, it's been revealed that Jason's love interest will be none other than Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson). She is of course the wife of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), who had an illicit affair with Jason's brother Todd (Gareth Pierce) before it all came out. After Sarah (Tina O'Brien) was caught lying for Todd, Danielle soon caught her husband kissing Todd. Although he vowed to stick with his wife, their marriage has been struggling to survive and Theo's daughter soon turned up on the street to confront him. Danielle will start to get to know Jason and things will get flirty between the duo. Even though she enjoys his company, how will she react when she finds out that he is in fact Todd's brother? Relive some of Ryan Thomas' classic moments as Jason Grimshaw - a role he has played in Coronation Street since 2000 Will she tell her new love interest about his brother and her husband? Jason won't be sticking around to find out the result as Ryan only reprised his iconic role for a short stint. His final scenes will air as part of his on-screen mother Eileen Grimshaw's (Sue Cleaver) exit storyline. After two decades in her iconic role, the actress will depart the soap next Friday (June 6). Jason will be heavily involved in the situation as Eileen will be forced to make a huge choice about her life and future after the death of her sister Julie (Katy Cavanagh). The former I'm A Celebrity campmate recently spoke out about her exit scenes as she gushed over her last scenes. She said: "I said very much that I would like her to go off to pastures new, you know, to kind of mirror what I'm doing in a sense. "And I just think it's time for a change. So it was perfect. I'm so happy with the ending, and I was so humbled by it and the way it had been written and what it is. She added: "I felt very grateful to have such a wonderful ending written. It seemed very, very apt." 7 7 7 7
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chesapeake's mixed use Great Bridge Marketplace development gets boost
CHESAPEAKE — A grant from Chesapeake's Economic Development Authority will help advance the next expansion of service retail and medical office development at the Great Bridge Marketplace. Last week, Chesapeake council members approved a $150,000 investment grant from the EDA to 520 SB LLC, a retail center located in Great Bridge at 520 South Battlefield Blvd. The grant will boost a project to develop the second phase of the retail center and accommodate six new tenants, including Vino's Italian Restaurant, Boyland Dentistry and Sharkey's Cuts for Kids. The first phase of development brought The Butcher's Son Chophouse, Off the Hook Seafood Restaurant, Xanadu Salon & Color Bar and other businesses to the retail center. The second phase is being developed by Virginia Beach-based Atherton Construction, which also developed Volvo Commons and Great Bridge Commons. The second phase is an estimated $8.1 million investment, and 520 SB LLC touts that it will create at least 34 new jobs with an average salary of $36,000, without benefits, as part of its proposal to expand in the area. As part of the agreement, the grant can't exceed the amount of real estate and business personal property tax paid over a 36-month period once the certificate of occupancy is issued. Natalie Anderson, 757-732-1133,
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bradford actress trades farm for cobbles as she joins Coronation Street
A BRADFORD actress has traded the farm for the cobbles - joining the cast of ITV soap Coronation Street. Natalie Anderson, who played Alicia Metcalfe in Emmerdale between 2010 and 2015, has taken up the role of Danielle Silverton. In last night's episode, she appeared as Theo Silverton's 'secret' wife to the shock of Todd who thought he'd finally got his dream man. As Theo tried to explain, admitting he's been married for nineteen years but has known all his life that he's gay, Todd was floored. Welcome to the cobbles, Natalie Anderson 👋 Just when Todd thought he'd finally got his dream man, tonight's Corrie saw both Todd and the viewers stunned as new flame Theo Silverton appeared with his wife by his side! Read more!👇 — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) April 7, 2025 Explaining how it feels to be joining Coronation Street, Natalie, who also starred in Netflix hit Fool Me Once and Hollyoaks for a short stint, told ITV: 'I'm delighted and honoured to be stepping on to the cobbles. "Coronation Street is an institution and especially if you're a northerner like me, it's part of the fabric of our upbringing. "I'm not going to lie, I did have a little tear when I started as I felt an immense sense of pride walking around the sets where so many incredible actors and characters have gone before. "It's also lovely to be working with ITV who I've spent so many years with throughout my career, it's been wonderful to see so many familiar faces. I'm having the loveliest time! ' Natalie Anderson has just joined the Coronation Street cast (Image: Ian West/PA) Natalie, a former Woodside Middle School student, was born at St Luke's Hospital and started acting as a child at Bradford Playhouse. She also appeared as a team cheerleader at Bradford Bulls. Speaking to the T&A in 2020, she said: "I am just a Yorkshire girl through and through. "I'm from Bradford. We stand up for each other. I am really proud of it. I will always be a scrappy Bradford girl. "When I was growing up in Bradford in the 1980s it was tough. You have a fighting spirit. People don't take themselves too seriously in Bradford. "I have so many fond memories of my time at the Bulls. That time taught me a lot about business. I went from dancing, selling programmes to other roles like assistant hospitality manager. I have so many amazing memories of Odsal from those days. "I still have a lot of family that live in Bradford. It is a special place."
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Coronation Street newcomer's pop star past linked to Simon Cowell
Coronation Street viewers will remember actress Natalie Anderson – who plays fiery newcomer Danielle Silverton - as a familiar face on TV over the last 20 years. Although the 43-year-old has been absent from our screens for a while, she is most known for her role as Emmerdale's Alicia Metcalfe from 2010 – 2015. Anderson stepped onto the cobbles for the first time last night (April 7) as Theo Silverton's (James Cartwright) 'secret' wife – and fans were quick to give her a warm welcome online. However, did you know that alongside notable roles in TV (including period medical drama The Royal and, more recently, Netflix's Fool Me Once) Anderson is also a singer – having made it to the final rounds of ITV's Pop Idol in 2002. The singing competition had ratings of as high as 10 million viewers for shows before the live final and was hosted by Ant and Dec alongside judges Neil Fox, Pete Waterman, Nicky Chapman and then new-to-TV Simon Cowell. Anderson appeared on the first series of Pop Idol which was eventually won by Will Young, making it to the top 40 and appearing in the same heat as him. In a clip from the archives of the show on YouTube, she sweetly sings her version of Mariah Carey's 'Hero' to the impressed judges. Cowell comments: 'Now it's getting exciting, now we've got someone good on this show, really, I think you're the one to beat now…' Welcome to the cobbles, Natalie Anderson 👋 Just when Todd thought he'd finally got his dream man, tonight's Corrie saw both Todd and the viewers stunned as new flame Theo Silverton appeared with his wife by his side! Read more!👇 — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) April 7, 2025 Although Anderson didn't go on to make it to the live finals of the show, she continued to sing – releasing an album in 2008. Recommended reading: Emmerdale star joins Coronation Street - fans hope they stay Where is Coronation Street set and where is the ITV soap filmed? All to know Coronation Street icon gives update on soap character's future after 65 years However, it was some 11 years later – while starring in Emmerdale – that she went on to make her mark on a TV music competition. In 2013, Anderson won £80,000 for charity in ITV's Your Face Sounds Familiar, where celebrities were challenged to perform as different iconic music artists every week. Anderson won three out of six heats in the competition by transforming into Britney Spears, Kate Bush and Bonnie Tyler. The show was co-presented by Alesha Dixon and Paddy McGuinness, while the judging panel consisted of Emma Bunton, Julian Clary, and a different guest judge in each episode, including the late Cilla Black.
