Avonmouth explosion: Multiple casualties at warehouse with crews 'looking for people'

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterIndependent label, distributor and publisher EMPIRE has announced a new slate of hires in multiple departments, along with additions to the team’s senior leadership.The new senior talent includes Mario Davis who will serve as Vice President of Global Partnerships, Marissa Philpot as Vice President of HR Operations, and Jasmine Kirkwood as Director of Sync & Licensing.Davis previously held senior executive roles at UnitedMasters, Spirit Music, Position Music, Music Dealers, and led the launch of partnerships, campaigns and music integration with 2K Games, Activision, Coca-Cola, Rolls-Royce, Lexus, NBA, ESPN, and others.Marissa Philpot joins after five years at WME, where she worked under the direction of 

direct to your inboxRepairs to a school are to take place to stop water leaking into classrooms and slates falling off the roof that ‘narrowly’ miss hitting people.Tameside council has approved an application for partial re-roofing works to take place at the Grade Two listed Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden.The board of trustees at the academy, on Fairfield Avenue had applied for listed building consent to fix a series of issues with the roof and windows in the historic school, which are putting it in breach of health and safety rules.The school, which was rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2013, was founded in 1796.However the planning documents by Lancaster Maloney submitted with the application reveal the effect the dilapidated

direct to your inbox Police have released CCTV images of five people they want to speak to following an 'unprovoked attack' at a tram stop in Chorlton. Officers were called to the incident at the St Werburghs Metrolink stop at around 11pm on Saturday, July 25.Four people were injured in the attack and needed medical treatment.Two were hit over the head with a bottle, police said.Detectives have now released CCTV pictures of five people they want to speak to about the assault.Inspector Amy Tierney, from GMP's Transport Unit, said: "This was an unprovoked attack on four people travelling on a tram.

direct to your inbox Pfizer have said the coronavirus vaccine was "well tolerated" during the trials with "no serious safety concerns" after UK regulators issued a a warning for people who have a history of "significant" allergic reactions not to currently take it. The NHS began the Covid-19 jab roll-out on Tuesday (December 8) to people aged 80 and over as well as frontline medical staff.But following their vaccinations, two NHS workers who received the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine suffered a reaction.It is understood both have a significant history of allergic reactions – to the extent where they need to carry an adrenaline auto-injector with them.

UK regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of “significant” allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

Christopher Vourlias When the cameras again began to roll this summer on Universal’s “Jurassic World: Dominion,” one of the first major Hollywood studio films to resume production since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the restart was a boon for the island nation of Malta, where a second unit crew for the $200 million blockbuster filmed in August.Despite a spring shutdown for the local production sector, Simon Sansone, head of the Malta Producers’ Assn., estimates that roughly nine international film and television shoots will have lensed in the small Mediterranean nation by year’s end. “Having that number of productions is a very good sign,” he says.

CORONATION Street fans can't believe how different Michelle Keegan looks as Tina McIntyre in the 60th-anniversary special. The actress, 33, appeared on Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable years alongside stars from the past and present.

memorial fund has already raised £100,000, with the firm's CEO Colin Skellett donating £1,000. He wrote: "Such a tragedy - devastating and heartbreaking.

Katie Waissel has been proudly showing off her body after undergoing an incredible transformation.

Mick Jagger's youngest son turned four-years-old this week, and the little boy is starting to look exactly like his famous father.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxRomain Grosjean is in high spirits as he recovers from his horror crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix.The French-Swiss Forumla 1 veteran credits the halo on his car with saving his life after the Haas-Ferrari vehicle split into two after penetrating a metal guardrail during the first lap of the race.Miraculously, the 34-year-old was able to jump clear of the wreckage with minor injuries, which were later revealed to be burns to both of his hands.Grosjean has now offered an update ahead of the final race of the 2020 season, and he has issued a tribute to his wife Marion for her birthday, having reclaimed his hacked Instagram account.He

Pixie Lott has shocked her fans with her unrecognisable new look, with many commenting that she looks like one of the Kardashian sisters. Taking to her Instagram, Pixie debuted her new look with a stunning snap and wrote: “All I want for Christmas is you ...

Trey Songz concert faces investigation after approximately 500 people packed into an Ohio nightclub to see the singer perform.Songz performed at the Aftermath nightclub in Columbus on Saturday (December 5), with footage showing tightly packed fans at the venue.As NBC News reports, the venue has now been given an official warning for improper conduct after attendees were seen to be openly violating Covid-19 regulations.Fans were seen sharing drinks and flouting social distancing laws, Ohio’s Investigate Unit claimed. Their statement also criticised the lack of physical barriers at the event, as well as singling out the lack of protective face masks worn by employees and attendees.“Basically, it was just a concert environment.

NHS staff who received the coronavirus jab on its first day of use suffered adverse effects.Both are recovering, it is understood.The NHS website states that such allergic reactions are incredibly rare and if they do occure they usually happen within minutes.The hospital or GP staff administering the vaccine will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately.

direct to your inboxUK regulators have issued a vaccine warning to people who have a history of "significant" allergic reactions. They have been told that they should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine after two people who had the jab on Tuesday had allergic reactions.

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner may be the hairdresser in the family, but her sister Izzi knows a thing or two when it comes to styling her locks.

Christmas is creeping up around the corner, many Brits will be decorating their homes to spread festive cheer. And since millions will be jazzing up their trees, one woman caused a debate when she claimed only "wealthy" people buy real ones.The woman says she's only ever bought a fake tree as she believes it's the "wealthy" and "middle class" people who bother with it.Although she grew up in a working class family, the Scottish mum didn't know anyone had a real tree until a discussion at work.

Rapper Cardi B has never been shy when it comes to footwear and fashion, which has lead her to pick up yet another award.The 28-year-old Bodak Yellow rapper (real nameBelcalis Marlenis Almánzar) was named the 2020 Footwear News Style Ambassador of the Year on Tuesday.The Grammy-winner explained the vision behind some of her most unique looks while accepting the award (via Footwear News YouTube).

CHARLOTTE McKinney is never hard to spot — especially when donning a leopard-print bikini for a quick modelling shoot. The 27 year-old model was looking radiant - and no wonder as she was recently pictured enjoying a facial massage.

Singer-songwriter Jewel took the alternative music world by storm in 1995, when her debut album Pieces of You spawned hit singles like “You Were Meant For Me” and “Who Will Save Your Soul.” Now she’s 46-years-old and in a new interview, showed that she hasn’t aged a day in the 25 years since the album dropped. The singer spoke to Channel Nine Australia’s Today show remotely from her home in Alaska on Dec. 8, 2020, and her face looks as flawless and youthful as it did when she was a 21-year-old newcomer.

Twitter claimed they live 10 miles away from the site and felt tremors.Another said their parents live across the river and it 'shook their house'.The US National Weather Service said the warning covered all those who live from Burning Springs to the Chelyan Bridge on the Belle side of the Kanawha river and west city limits of Marmet to Chelyan bridge.Chemours released the following statement, writes WSAZ : “An incident at one of the tenant companies at the Chemours site in Belle, West Virginia has resulted in a fire. Site responders are working to contain the fire.