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Fleetwood owner Andy Pilley loses civil court fight with council
Fleetwood owner Andy Pilley loses civil court fight with council
A businessman and football club owner convicted of fraudulent trading has lost a civil court fight with a council involved in investigating allegations of mis-selling. Andy Pilley, owner of League One side Fleetwood and chairman of BES Utilities, had been involved in High Court litigation with Cheshire West and Chester Council. BES Utilities and a number of other utility firms based in the Fleetwood and Blackpool areas of Lancashire had sued the council. They made a number of complaints – including an allegation of misfeasance and an allegation that search warrants were obtained unlawfully. Council bosses denied all allegations and a High Court judge has ruled in their favour. Mr Justice Freedman has dismissed claims made against the council. The judge said the case involved “non-domestic energy suppliers based in Fleetwood/Blackpool, Lancashire” working in the “small to medium-sized enterprise business market”. He said the litigation concerned “allegations about mis-selling” which had “brought about a criminal investigation”. Pilley, 52, was found guilty last week of fraudulent trading, fraud by false representation and being involved in the acquisition, retention, use or control of the proceeds of fraudulently mis-sold energy contracts following a trial at Preston Crown Court and will be sentenced on July 3. Three other people were also convicted. Mr Justice Freedman had overseen High Court hearings in London in late 2021 but had ruled that his findings could not be revealed until the crown court trial concluded in case jurors were influenced. The judge released his findings on late on Thursday following the conclusion of that trial. Pilley has been the chairman and owner of Fleetwood for 20 years and has overseen their rise from non-league status to the English Football League. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Chiedozie Ogbene and Alan Browne in race to make Ireland’s Euro 2024 clashes Erling Haaland aims to cap stunning debut season with Man City by winning treble Izzy Christiansen calls it a day – Thursday’s sporting social
2023-05-26 04:03
How Joan Kroc's surprise $1.8 billion gift to the Salvation Army transformed 26 communities
How Joan Kroc's surprise $1.8 billion gift to the Salvation Army transformed 26 communities
First-class recreation centers in low-income neighborhoods — dozens of them, scattered around the nation
2023-11-08 22:31
How Henrietta Lacks Became the Mother of Modern Medicine
How Henrietta Lacks Became the Mother of Modern Medicine
Though she died of cancer in 1951, Henrietta Lacks's immortal cells became the foundation for countless medical advancements.
2023-08-03 00:03
House passes resolution to show support for Israel after Democrat's comments about 'racist' state
House passes resolution to show support for Israel after Democrat's comments about 'racist' state
The House voted overwhelming bipartisan to pass a resolution reaffirming support for Israel, which appears to serve as an implicit rebuke of a leading Democrat who called the country a “racist state” but later apologized
2023-07-19 06:47
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Heidenheim - Bundesliga
Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Heidenheim - Bundesliga
How Thomas Tuchel could line his Bayern Munich side up against Heidenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon.
2023-11-10 00:15
Colston Loveland thrives at Michigan, confident the Big Ten is the place to be for tight ends
Colston Loveland thrives at Michigan, confident the Big Ten is the place to be for tight ends
Colston Loveland chose Michigan for the allure of playing for coach Jim Harbaugh on a team that’s been to the last two College Football Playoffs
2023-09-27 05:00
Ed Gamble used to weigh himself every day amid ‘obsessive’ weight loss: ‘I didn’t have a social life’
Ed Gamble used to weigh himself every day amid ‘obsessive’ weight loss: ‘I didn’t have a social life’
Comedian Ed Gamble has opened up about battling his “obsessive” tendencies and the “evil” bathroom scales while discussing losing weight. The stand-up comic and panel show regular lost seven stone in weight in his early twenties, and is now releasing a memoir about his relationship with food titled Glutton: The Multi-Course Life of a Very Greedy Boy. In a new interview with The Times, the comic – who hosts comedy food podcast Off Menu with fellow comedian James Acaster – opened up about the ways losing weight changed his life. “After losing weight, I got more obsessed with my image. You do feel different, wondering, ‘Oh, maybe I’m attractive now.’” Gamble, 37, said that he had developed a fixation on fitness after losing weight, and currently took part in the “cult” of CrossFit. However, the Great British Menu judge – who has Type 1 diabetes – had to watch his more obsessive tendencies when he first began to lose weight after he dropped to 12 stone. At this point, Gamble was weighing himself every day. “That’s not a weight I operate well at,” he recalled. “It means I don’t have a social life; I’m always exercising and thinking about what I eat. “At that point, my mum said, ‘You don’t need to keep doing this. Build in having fun again.’” Gamble said that while had weighing scales in his bathroom at the time, he saw them as “evil”. “You’ve put on 2lb. So what? Stop looking. Go with how you feel,” he said. Growing up as a “posh little boy”, Gamble often used food to prove that he was “like the grown-ups”. Speaking to The Independent in August, Ed Gamble recalled first eating poached salmon when he was three or four years old. “I think it would be easy to serve child me in a restaurant,” he said. “I think you’d think I was weird, possibly, because I’d be sat bold upright at the table, sort of like a mini [food critic] Jay Rayner, just demanding everything.” Glutton: The Multi-Course Life of a Very Greedy Boy is released on 26 October. For anyone struggling with the issues raised in this article, eating disorder charity Beat’s helpline is available 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677. NCFED offers information, resources and counselling for those suffering from eating disorders, as well as their support networks. Visit eating-disorders.org.uk or call 0845 838 2040 Read More Should plus-size travellers be asked to take weight-loss drugs for flights? It’s plane crazy Paloma Faith on her heartbreak and being a single mum: ‘Our relationship ended because we had those children – it was worth it’ Weight-loss jabs linked to ‘severe’ stomach problems – study Some people are born with a ‘talent for happiness’ – so what’s their secret? Presenter Louise Minchin: Menopause conversations are no longer taboo – but we need to keep going Israel-Hamas conflict: How to talk to teenagers about distressing news stories
2023-10-14 19:02
Ben Shelton beats Marcos Giron at Japan Open to reach his first final
Ben Shelton beats Marcos Giron at Japan Open to reach his first final
Ben Shelton rallied from a set down to beat American qualifier Marcos Giron 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-4 at the Japan Open to reach his first tour final
2023-10-21 20:38
BP unit to pay record $40 million to settle U.S. air pollution civil charges
BP unit to pay record $40 million to settle U.S. air pollution civil charges
By Sarah N. Lynch and Laura Sanicola WASHINGTON A subsidiary of BP plc will pay a record-setting $40
2023-05-17 23:49
Firework Flare Gun Challenge in Fortnite Explained
Firework Flare Gun Challenge in Fortnite Explained
The Fortnite Fireworks Flare gun challenge may be best explained as: almost as simple as it sounds.
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Russia mulls extra tax for some commodities exports, including metals - sources
Russia mulls extra tax for some commodities exports, including metals - sources
MOSCOW Russia is considering imposing an additional tax tied to the rouble-dollar rate on exports of metals, fertilisers
2023-09-21 04:46
Georgia quarterback battle settled: Kirby Smart names obvious starter
Georgia quarterback battle settled: Kirby Smart names obvious starter
Kirby Smart and the Georgia football program have settled on their day-one starter at quarterback.Georgia football will look to accomplish a rare three-peat this season. Despite off-field noise and several changes throughout the program, UGA is No. 1 in the preseason AP poll. The Dawgs are expec...
2023-08-20 08:08