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Eighty™ Achieves Acclaim: Innovating High-Performance Coaching

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Under the leadership of Anna Mosely, Eighty™ is transforming the high-performance training landscape. Recently honoured with the Best New Product / Service award from Big Business Events, Eighty™ is setting new standards for high performance in the business world.

Anna Mosely’s inspiring journey from corporate exhaustion to award-winning coach is a powerful narrative. As a high achiever facing challenges with perfectionism and work-life balance, Anna found new direction through the guidance of an exceptional coach. Rebuilding her self-esteem, she established Eighty™ to help business leaders and teams realise their full potential. Her story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of professional coaching.

Eighty™ differentiates itself with a disruptive approach that integrates mental fitness and high performance. Its pioneering 80% Rule methodology surpasses conventional training programmes, enabling teams to unleash their EXTRAordinary capabilities. This innovative strategy challenges traditional mindsets, promoting a high-performance culture. Anna’s relatable, impactful approach ensures a mindSHIFT in entire teams, leaving them inspired and empowered to achieve outstanding results.

The academy’s programmes are crafted to equip teams with unique, simple, and memorable insights, tools, and takeaways. They include leadership and emerging leader training, as well as strategic consultation and support. These programmes have been proven to deliver game-changing results, making Eighty™ a go-to choice for global corporate clients.

The positive impact of Eighty™ is evidenced by rave reviews from many renowned organisations. Clients frequently praise Anna’s ability to simplify complex topics, making concepts resonate and embedding long-term learning and cultural change. Nicole Farncombe, former Head of People at ghd, stated, “WOW, just wow, Anna Mosely, your session today was outstanding!” Tom Dove, Founder of Fraser Dove International, added, “Without doubt the best training I’ve had in my entire career.”

Anna’s dedication goes beyond her professional success. As a mumpreneur to two young daughters, she shows that balance and high performance can coexist. Her philosophy that “80% is enough” encourages individuals to work smarter, achieve mental clarity, and thrive in the ‘high-performance zone’. This approach promotes better decision-making, increased creativity, and reduced stress.

Eighty™’s recent award underscores its exceptional impact and the significant advancements it is making in the training industry. As more businesses experience the academy’s unique approach, it is clear that Eighty™ is not merely a participant in the market—it is redefining it.

For more information, visit www.eighty.academy or contact Founder Anna Mosley at [email protected].

Paris 2024: Nadal and Alcaraz beaten in Olympics men’s tennis doubles quarter-finals

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal were knocked out of the Olympics men’s doubles tennis quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The Spanish duo, who have 26 Grand Slams titles between them, lost 2-6 4-6 to American pair Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram.

They were by far the toughest doubles opponent the high-profile duo have faced so far.

Both have reached No. 1 in the world and Ram has four men’s doubles Grand Slam titles, while Krajicek won the French Open doubles last year.

And their experienced showed when thry dominated the first set, winning 6-2, but an improved second set from Nadal and Alcaraz meant it looked like the match was heading for a tie-break.

But the United States pair eventually progressed after coming back from two break points in a hotly-contested final game.

It was likely Nadal’s final appearance at Roland Garros, with the 14-time French Open champion set to retire after indicating he will update on his future after the tournament.

The 38-year-old and his partner, who won this year’s French Open, were heavily backed by supporters and were given a rapturuous applause even after defeat.

Team GB net two golds on Wonderful Wednesday

Great Britain celebrated two gold medals on ‘Wonderful Wednesday’ as Alex Yee and the women’s quadruple sculls team enjoyed Olympic success in Paris.

Yee came home first in the men’s triathlon after the event was finally completed after yesterday’s postponement due to concerns over the cleanliness of the water in the River Seine.

The Londoner turned on the afterburners to sprint past New Zealander Hayden Wilde over the final kilometre to take gold in a time of one hour, 43:33. Wilde took silver and Leo Bergere bronze for France.

“Almost two laps in I thought silver was on the cards,” he said as he faced up to finishing second as he did in Tokyo three years ago. 

“I owed it to myself to give myself one last chance and with about 2k to go I thought I’d give it everything I had. I’m just so proud I was able to do that for my family, for everyone who has worked hard, for my girlfriend Liv. 

“There’s so many more people than just me that have worked towards this. I am the lucky one who gets to do it.”

Fifteen minutes later and Team GB had another gold – their sixth of the Games – when rowers Lauren Henry, Hannah Scott, Lola Anderson and Georgie Brayshaw edged out the Netherlands via a photo finish.

The Dutch were half a boat clear with 200metres to go before the Brits stormed back to win by 0.15 seconds.

“I still can’t quite believe it,” Scott told BBC One. “We kept it so cool to the end. We had the confidence, we know we’ve done so many hard miles in training. The immensity of it hasn’t caught up with me yet.”

Kieran Reilly won the silver for Britain in the men’s BMX behind Argentina’s Jose Torres Gil.

The reigning world champion finished ahead of home favourite Anthony Jeanjean who took bronze.

Reilly said: “It definitely didn’t let me down at all with the expectations for the Games. It was just as good as expected, just the spectacle that I thought it would be. 

“Being here, I’ve really tried to take everything in and I’ve been super proud of making it to this stage. To get silver is the icing on the cake and I’m so proud of my ride that I got to put down today. The level in the finals was just insane and I had the best support to pull off a medal. I will be leaving here with a big smile on my face.”

Team GB also emerged with two bronze medals today.

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix – daughter of TV star Fred Sirieix – and Lois Toulson took third position in the women’s synchronised 10m platform while Beth Potter set the stage for Yee’s later heroics by taking bronze in the women’s triathlon.

Appeal for witnesses following death of man in Eccles

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Police are appealing to the public for more information regarding an incident where a man was found unresponsive in Eccles.

Officers were called at 2pm on Sunday, June 23, to Princess Street, where they found a man in his 50s.

He had been seen riding a pushbike prior to the incident. He was taken to hospital, where he passed away.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who may know more about this incident to come forward.

Detective constable Seddon said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man sadly lost his life. The man’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

“We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident but are now in a position to appeal to witnesses.

“Given the time of day and how busy the area was, we are confident that someone may have seen what happened to this man, can help provide answers for his family and establish the facts surrounding the incident.

”If you were near the Princess Street area on Sunday, June 23 in the afternoon, please contact us to help our investigation.

“Anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage can contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1771 of 23/06/24.”

NHS birthplace goes gas free to make “green history” thanks to £18.9 million investment 

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Trafford Hospital, the birthplace of the NHS, is set to become the first retro-fitted Carbon Net Zero in-patient hospital in the UK.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, secured £18.9 million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme for the project.

The investment will pay for modern low-carbon air and water source heat pump systems to replace the hospital’s dated energy infrastructure. The replacement of the current system, which is more than 50 years old, will also end the hospital’s reliance on fossil fuel natural gas. With the current heating system reaching the end of its lifespan, the complete replacement of the existing system could have cost an estimated £10million.

As part of the work, the existing solar panels at the hospital will be boosted by extra units to generate additional renewable electricity.

The change will also make the hospital for comfortable for patients and staff as the building will be warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

While some hospitals have received grants for part of their energy systems to support the NHS Carbon Net Zero programme, this is the first time that an existing NHS hospital will upgrade its entire energy system to completely decarbonise energy at the inpatient site.

Mark Cubbon, group chief executive of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This pioneering scheme is fantastic news as we work towards making the NHS Carbon Net Zero.

“For our patients, staff and communities, this will mean knowing that the facilities which they rely on every day are also a key part of our work to improve the environment for everyone, helping address the wider causes of poor health and tackling inequalities.

“This major project will make a significant contribution to Greater Manchester’s move to Carbon Net Zero ahead of the national deadline. Trafford Hospital has an incredible heritage, and we are incredibly proud that it will once again be making history by helping to preserve the planet for future generations.”

The work is set to be carried out over the next two years, with the new system due to go live in Spring 2026.

The design phase of the project will begin shortly, and construction work at the hospital is projected to begin in Autumn 2024.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “This investment in Trafford Hospital is great news for the residents of Trafford and beyond as state-of-the-art technology is brought to the hospital.

“This hospital has a rich history of treating people with the best care and this new investment in net-zero energy only strengthens this quality of care and is another step forward in our efforts to become carbon neutral by 2038.”

The project is predicted to reduce the hospital’s carbon emissions linked to energy use by 92% by 2040, while also saving up to £100,000 a year based on current energy costs – which could increase further as energy prices rise in the future.

Although the project involves the whole site, there will be minimum disruption or inconvenience for patients and staff, with the majority of the works being in plant rooms and the boiler house.

The project is estimated to be completed by Spring 2026 subject to construction starting in Autumn 2024.

Solar Panel Installations Predicted to Rise After New Government Policies

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The number of solar panels installed in homes across England dropped to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, compared to more than 83,000 in the same period last year, according to a new analysis by sustainable energy experts Solar Together.

Nonetheless, Solar Together expects an increase in the adoption rate throughout the remainder of the year, driven by economic optimism and a more stable political environment. The new government has already announced plans to ‘unleash a solar rooftop revolution’ and make the installation process for solar panels on new and existing homes easier.

Solar Together is a group-buying initiative that allows households to purchase solar panels and battery storage systems at more competitive prices, addressing the common concern of high initial costs. In 2023, Solar Together was responsible for 10% of MCS-certified solar panel installations in England.

The analysis highlights that Maldon in Essex has the highest proportion of solar panel adopters in the first half of 2024, with over 1% of households installing solar panels during this time. Through its scheme in Essex, in partnership with Essex County Council, Solar Together has assisted nearly 2,500 households in installing solar panels affordably and with less stress, including almost 300 installations in 2024 to date.

Other areas with notable solar panel adoption rates in 2024 include The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, The Isles of Scilly off Cornwall, Boston in Lincolnshire, and Westmorland and Furness in Cumbria. Nearly 1% of households in these regions have installed solar panels in the past six months.

Winchester has the highest proportion of residents installing solar panels this year among cities. This follows a Solar Together study last year that identified Winchester as the English city with the highest proportion of ‘green energy champions’ – households that have adopted renewable energy sources or electric vehicles. Cornwall was named the county with the highest share of green energy champions.

Recent findings from Solar Together also show that 35% of energy-conscious consumers in the UK are likely to transition to renewable energy within the next five years. However, there is a strong sentiment among UK households that there should be more government incentives to encourage investment in renewable energy at home, with 90% of energy consumers expressing this view.

George Frost, UK Country Manager at iChoosr, which delivers the Solar Together group buying initiatives, commented: “While 2024 has so far seen a small drop in the number of households across England installing solar panels, we expect to see a sharp rise in activity across the rest of the year. With the cost-of-living crisis subsiding, economic growth prospects improving, and the incoming government putting a green energy revolution at the heart of its plans, the ingredients are there for a real uptick in solar panel installations across the rest of the year and beyond.”

He continued, “With energy prices now more stable – and inflation having fallen significantly from where it was just 18 months ago – coinciding with improved political stability brought about by the election, the number of households installing solar panels is likely to rise in the coming months. The new government has not only brought in new measures to support the renewable energy industry as a whole, but also changed the overall mood regarding solar power – and this optimism is likely to bring about a greater urgency amongst both businesses and households to make the switch. Historically, many individuals interested in pursuing renewable energy sources have cited costs and a difficulty in knowing where to start as barriers to kicking off the process. But with the support that’s now available to households around the country, including schemes like Solar Together, many more households are now able to go about the process in a much more simplified and stress-free manner.”

Since 2015, iChoosr has partnered with UK councils on its Solar Together schemes to promote the renewable energy transition across the country. To date, Solar Together has delivered more than 33,991 installations, which are expected to reduce over 690,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over the next 25 years.

*analysis collated from MCS data

Paris 2024: Murray marches on as Nadal and Alcaraz also progress

Andy Murray continued his retirement party by beating Belgian pair Sander Gille and Jordan Vliegen alongside Dan Evans at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The 37-year-old will hang up his racket after the Games, ending a successful career that has seen him win three Grand Slam titles.

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But that moment will have to wait as he won again at Roland Garros, setting up a potential quarter-final against Team USA’s duo of Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul should they win on Wednesday.

Murray and Evans scored a 6-3 6-7 (8-10) 11-9 win against Team Belgium and there was another outpour of emotion from both players.

After missing two match points in the second-set tie-break, they managed to get the job done in the deciding tie-break, thanks to an emphatic Murray serve which was followed up by a powerful Evans overhead to send the ball into the stands.

It was once again a miraculous display from Murray, who seems to never give up even in the tough moments.


The pair fought off five match points against Japan’s Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori and went on to win and they did more than enough to replicate that win two nights later.

Murray has three Olympic medals to his name but earning a fourth would be a testament to his dedication over an entertaining career.

He won gold at London 2012 and Rio 2016 in the singles, and also won silver in the mixed doubles 12 years ago alongside Laura Robson.

Nadalcaraz march on

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz also marched on to the quarter-finals earlier in the day.

They beat Dutch opponents Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 10-2.

It was a packed out crowd in Paris as fans flocked once again to see the King of Clay and reigning Wimbledon champion.

It was not an easy match for the pair, who looked on course after the first set.

But the Dutch duo fought back to win the second, forcing a third set tie-break.

However, the Spanish partners breezed through, forfeiting just two points.

And Nadal said afterwards that he is suffering having exited the singles to Novak Djokovic the other day, but he is still having fun.

He said: “We had fun because the score was positive in the (match) tie-break.

“We have been suffering but we are enjoying playing together, we are creating good synergies, good energy, so yeah, we are having fun in general terms.

“We have the positive relationship outside of the court that helps inside (the court).

“We are not used to playing doubles so the only way to make that work well is to play with happiness, with energy, with high energy. That’s what we are trying to do.”

Nadal and Alcaraz will face Austin Kraijicek and Rajeev Ram in the quarter-final.

It is one step closer to another gold medal for the 38-year-old, who is chasing a third in his career.

Man jailed after robbing 80-year-old woman of handbag

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A Manchester man has been jailed for three years, four months, after robbing an 80-year-old woman of her handbag.

Shane Allen (33) of Withington Road, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court today, after being charged with personal robbery.

At around 6pm on June 13, his victim withdrew £30 from a cash machine at Morrisons on Chorley Old Road.

She was walking home when suddenly, she felt someone grab her from behind on Back Mornington Road. The victim turned round and saw Allen pulling her bag from her shoulder.

Allen pulled the bag with that much force it knocked the victim to the floor, causing her to bang the back of her head.

She screamed, “Please don’t take my bag”, however Allen continued to pull it as hard he could and the victim was forced to let go.

She was left with bruising to her shoulders and hands and marks on her hands from gripping the bag tightly.

PC Green, of Bolton Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: “Allen’s callous actions resulted in the bag, £30 in cash, a bank card and a loyalty card being robbed from a pensioner.

“The victim remains extremely shook up with regards to what has happened and the injuries she suffered at the hands of Allen.

“This petty act of robbing a vulnerable woman has rightly been reflected in today’s sentence and we hope that it provides the victim with some reassurance going forward.”

Greater Manchester Police suspends eight officers amid internal investigations

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have suspended eight officers and restricted another, following a report of alleged racial discrimination.

Seven of the suspended officers are from Bury and one is from Rochdale but was working in Bury at the time of the allegations.

This follows the force suspending five officers and placing two officers on restricted duties; all from the Bury district on July 17.

Temporary officers have been relocated to Bury to cover duties in a bid to minimise disruption within the district.

GMP made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in relation to both of the case.  The IOPC is investigating the first report and has reviewed and referred the second incident back to Greater Manchester Police to investigate.

Head of GMP’s Professional Standards Directorate, detective chief superintendent Mike Allen said: “The reports we have received are deeply concerning and I hope to reassure the community of Bury, the wider public, and the GMP workforce that a full and thorough investigation is being conducted into these matters.”

GMCA extends largest waste and recycling contracts in UK and Europe worth £800m

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – the largest waste disposal authority in the UK – has extended their recycling and waste management contracts with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK until 2034.

The original seven-year contracts were signed in 2019, with the facility to extend by up to a further eight years from 2026.

These contracts were one of the first in the UK to place a strong emphasis on giving back to the community: creating apprenticeships, giving over £1m so far to local charity and to community groups pioneering innovative recycling and reuse schemes, as well as protecting the environment.

Social value, innovation and the environment at the heart of the project for five years

  • 54 social value commitments within the contract: The GMCA took a bold approach to designing the tender for the contracts, with social value worth 15% of the marks (rather than a public sector procurement norm of 2-3%). This led to SUEZ developing 54 ‘social value commitments’ which have delivered wide-ranging social, environmental and economic benefits across Greater Manchester estimated to be worth over £1bn over the initial 7-year term of the contracts.
  • The Renew Hub, an innovative reuse service: The first-of-its-kind Renew Hub and the network of Renew shops have diverted more than 260,000 individual items to reuse, raising more than £1million for good causes across Greater Manchester, including £100,000 a year to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, which tackles homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester.
  • Recycling for Greater Manchester Community Fund: Every year since 2021, community projects for recycling and reuse can bid for a slice of £220,000 of funding, with the successful projects from the fourth round soon to be announced. These have ranged from baby clothes packages for new families and reused bikes for refugees to community cookery champions that turn food waste into free meals.
  • Recycling Lives: A partnership with the social enterprise, Recycling Lives, who run the electrical repair pod at the Renew Hub in Trafford Park. This charity runs 8-week placements for people on probation to give them basic work skills in electricals, aiming to reduce homelessness and reoffending by supporting men and women into stable housing and employment. Household electrical items and white goods such as washing machines are donated at the recycling centres, brought to the Renew Hub where the Recycling Lives team repair them, and they are then sold to the public in the Renew shops or eBay shop. People who go through the programme are less likely to re-offend once they have learnt new skills and find employment, with an average of only 5% reoffending once completing the programme against a national rate of 25%. To date, through the Achieve programme, Recycling Lives have created 53 work placements for people on probation, 20 going into employment, seven with SUEZ in Greater Manchester.
  • A strong contribution to local inclusion and education: With a focus on green skills, 38 apprenticeships have been created by the contract so far with roles including recycling operatives, welders, electricians and two new furniture restorers at the Renew Hub. SUEZ has led more than 60 events with schools and young people to educate them about recycling and reuse, while positioning the sector as an attractive future career option. The company has also supported 11 research projects with local colleges and universities.
  • A proactive biodiversity conservation policy: Preserving nature is one of the pillars of SUEZ’s sustainable development roadmap, alongside social responsibility and action for climate. It forms part of the commitments within the contracts to put Greater Manchester’s waste to good use. In the first five years, SUEZ has planted 1,498 trees with City of Trees, donated over 350 tonnes of compost to community groups and has taken a range of actions to improve biodiversity across Greater Manchester’s waste sites.
  • A significant increase in the recycling rate: The recycling rate across the authority’s 20 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) has increased from 35% to 58% since 2019.

 

Pushing the boundaries on delivery

Caroline Simpson, group chief executive to GMCA, GMFRS and TFGM said: “It is good news for Greater Manchester residents that we have extended these waste management contracts. Under our unique devolution deal, we are making sure that these contracts push the boundaries on delivery of social value for the city region through public sector procurement, developing a model that is seen as best practice nationally.

“From creating jobs and apprenticeship opportunities to hundreds of thousands of pounds of funding for community projects every year, the last five years has seen a huge shift in waste management services that puts our residents at the very heart of them.

“Our partnership with SUEZ has also seen a significant improvement in performance with only 0.2% of waste going into landfill and HWRC recycling close to 60%. Waste management in the UK faces several challenges in the future from major policy reform and I have every confidence that GMCA and SUEZ are well placed to meet those challenges and to continue to provide excellent waste management services for our residents.”

Sabrina Soussan, chairman and CEO of SUEZ said: “We are delighted to extend our contract with GMCA, the UK’s largest waste disposal authority, to support them in their transition to a more circular economy. GMCA’s decision to strengthen its collaboration with SUEZ is a sign of the long-term trust we’ve built. It underlines SUEZ’s commitment to creating economic and social value for our customers, through innovative and resilient solutions.”

Councillor Tom Ross, GMCA’s lead for Green City-Region, said: “It is great to see our very successful contract with SUEZ extended, providing security for jobs and investing in Greater Manchester’s waste and recycling ambitions. We are very happy with what we have achieved with SUEZ, including our fantastic Renew Hub, and are excited for our plans going forward.”

Image: GMCA contract signing: (From left) John Scanlon, Caroline Simpson, David Taylor and Sabrina Soussan