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Four illegal workers found at restaurant near Darlington in immigration probe
A restaurant near Darlington could be stripped of its license after four illegal workers were found by immigration officers. The Oak Tree, in Middleton-St-George, was slapped with a £90,000 fine earlier this year for employing two people who did not have the right to work. It followed an immigration visit on December 18 where a total of four illegal workers were identified, one of whom 'tried to run from the kitchen' when officers arrived. Three of the four did not hold the right to work, while the other was working in breach of conditions. The Home Office has now applied to strip the Yarm Road restaurant of its license. The venue, which was taken over by owner Ersim Aydi in June 2024, has still not paid the fine, and bailiffs have now been sent in. Ms Aydin, who is now due to leave her role, apologised to anyone who she had caused distress, saying it was 'never my intention' and that she 'really, really tried'. She claimed that two workers have since started the process with the Home Office and are not illegally working, although this has not been confirmed. Operator Punch Pubs said it takes matters like this 'extremely seriously' and is seeking advice 'to ensure the appropriate action is taken'. Illegal working and minimum wage concerns The probe found two of the workers were found to have entered the UK illegally via small boats. Worker A, who tried to run into the garden when officers arrived, had been working in the kitchen for roughly two weeks, seven hours each day for six days a week. He was paid £300 in cash per week, which raised concerns as this would equate to £7.14 per hour, more than £4 less than the national minimum wage (£11.44 at the time). The premises licence review report said low wages appeared to be supplemented by free food and accommodation. The Oak Tree Ms Aydin told officers she was 'aware that he was not allowed to work in the UK' and Worker A said right to work checks had not been conducted. Worker B, who was found making bread in the kitchen, 'attempted to walk away" when officers arrived and "consistently denied working'. He claimed he arrived at the restaurant the day before to see a friend and have tea - but the manager said he was on a work trial with a view to hiring him. He was found working in breach of his work restrictions, as his claim for protection was refused. An appeal is ongoing. Worker C, who was seen answering the phone and serving a table, confirmed she had been working there for around three weeks. She claimed she did not have scheduled shifts, and is asked to work during busy periods. She said she was not paid and gets free food and accommodation. She said her employer helped her with 'the papers' and that she was aware of her not holding the right to work. Worker C was allowed entry to the UK in September 2024 as a visitor and has never held the right to work in the UK. Worker D, who was seen leaving one of the rooms above the restaurant, claimed he first came ten days ago for an interview. He said he is a chef and a baker but does not work there, claiming he left his passport in London. Officers found it in his bedroom, alongside a fake passport. His last valid leave expired in March 2023, and there were no outstanding applications at the time, meaning he had no right to work. Ms Aydin, who employs the staff, told officers: 'I don't normally ask for ID, I do ask if they're ok to work and nine out of ten I go with what they say.' This was branded 'problematic'. Although one of the workers claimed he did not work there, he was considered a worker at the site as he had an interview ten days before. 'We take matters like this extremely seriously' In response, Ms Aydin said: 'To Darlington Council, the brewery, the community: I am so sorry if I've ever caused distress. That was never my intention. I tried to belong. 'I took over a pub not to take anything away but to build something for everyone. If I failed, then I carry that failure with pain. Because I tried. I really, really tried. 'I gave all of myself to the pub and the people in it. I never treated anyone like an employee or a customer - I treated them like family. Like human beings. 'I gave everything I could, whether it was time, support, a meal, a kind word. I just wanted people to feel like they mattered. 'To everyone who supported me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.' A Punch Pubs & Co spokesperson: 'The Oak Tree Inn forms a part of our Leased and Tenanted estate. It is operated under the terms of a tenancy agreement, meaning the Publican runs their own pub business with complete autonomy. Read more: Post Office confirms branch closing date - as bosses explore takeover interest Darlington hair salon forced to pay another former staff member thousands 'Milestone of justice' for Jack Woodley's mum as teen's killers unmasked They are responsible for the day-to-day operation, including upholding the licensing objectives. That said, we take matters like this extremely seriously. 'We have been made aware of the application for a premises license review and are currently seeking advice to ensure the appropriate action is taken. 'The Oak Tree pub is an important part of the Punch estate, and we will do everything we can to protect its long-term future.'
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Trump's executive order seeks to remove homeless from streets. What is seen in Erie County
On July 24, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to 'end crime and disorder on America's streets, which was directed at the homelessness endemic taking place across the nation." The executive action makes it easier for cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets by ending consent decrees that limit local and state governments' ability to move homeless people into treatment centers and other facilities. The issues that pertain to homelessness that the executive order focuses on are seen in Erie County. The 2024 PA 605 In Time Census, as cited by the Erie County Home Team Homeless and Housing Coalition, provides the following statistics of note for the county: 454 residents in Erie County we're identified as homeless. 76 residents were unsheltered and living in a place that was considered inhumane. 378 were living in an emergency shelter or a transitional housing program. 37 families could be found in shelters consisting of 116 people and 37 children under the age of 18. 47% of adults dealing with homelessness battled mental illness while 36% battled substance abuse. An additional 577 people were in supportive housing or considered 'near homeless." "Talking to all of my colleagues across the country like in Philadelphia, their challenges are far different than ours in Erie County," Erie County Executive Brenton Davis said. "Honestly, I am thankful for the first world problems that we have. For all the different things that we have, we know what the finite number is and if you know what the number is then you can work towards solving it." From 2024: Erie County opens single-site location for Our Neighbors' Place overflow homeless shelter What to know about the executive order The executive order is divided into several objectives, according to which provides the following order details: The purpose and policy (of the order) which is due to the endemic vagrancy, disorderly behavior, sudden confrontations and violent attacks making cities unsafe. Restoring civil commitment and what to take appropriate action on. Fighting vagrancy on America's streets and how immediate steps will be taken to assess grants. The redirection of federal resources towards effective methods of addressing homelessness and where to take appropriate action. The increase in accountability and safety in America's homelessness programs. Finally, the general provisions of the order. The full order can be found on "To me, anything that provides a resource to local government to be flexible to solve the issues in our community I fully support," Davis said. Organizations in Erie to assist with homelessness In Erie, there are multiple organizations that are on the front lines in battling homelessness, including but not limited to the Erie City Mission, Mercy Center for Women, Mental Health Association, Emmaus Soup Kitchen, Erie County Care Management and more. provides a list of multiple resources from shelters to free clothing to medical services and more. More: Could visit to Erie's Mercy Center for Women help the state craft a maternal health plan? "I can only speak to this locally, Erie County is a social service-rich environment," Davis said. "Everything is finite, resources and funding are finite. I think it's a matter of finding an array of tools to make it more accessible and flexible. That'll be the key." Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: What to know about homelessness in Erie County Solve the daily Crossword
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Hundreds mourn Atlanta father of 20 killed outside Greyhound station
The Brief Hundreds of people showed up on Saturday to mourn the loss of D'Anthony Reaves, who was shot to death outside the Greyhound bus station on Forsyth Street on July 19. Saturday's service was filled with music—something fitting for Reaves, whose brother described him as a "dancing machine." Reaves' brother, Deoinetea Hightower, said the family plans to start a foundation in Reaves' name to help ensure all of his children are cared for—and to help fathers get off the streets and turn their lives around. ATLANTA - Hundreds of people showed up Saturday to mourn the loss of a man who had 12 biological children and eight stepchildren. What we know D'Anthony Reaves, who family members previously told FOX 5 claimed all 20 children as his own, was shot to death outside the Greyhound bus station on Forsyth Street on July 19. The line to get into the service at North Avenue Missionary Baptist Church stretched out the doors and into the parking lot, as mourners came to honor the late father. Ten of Reaves' children were able to attend the service. His family said the turnout showed just how loved and well-known their father and brother were in communities across Atlanta. "Seeing everybody come out as one big community was really nice, and we really appreciate all the extra support because we're gonna need it," said Sha'Miracle Brown, one of Reaves' daughters. Saturday's service was filled with music—something fitting for Reaves, whose brother described him as a "dancing machine." "I think dancing and singing was his safe space," said D'Ana Reaves, another one of Reaves' daughters. "Oh and his laugh, he would just go on and on." "My dad was like a crazy dancer, but I will always remember the music standpoint. Because some of us make music, all of us are musically inclined, some of us play instruments. So my dad passed that musical gene down to all of us," said Brown. "He loved his kids. You could ask anyone, any single person, and they would say we were his pride and joy. I don't think there's a room we could walk into that he did not mention us or our accomplishments or our accolades." What's next Reaves' brother, Deoinetea Hightower, said the family plans to start a foundation in Reaves' name to help ensure all of his children are cared for—and to help fathers get off the streets and turn their lives around. "We're fixing to open up the D'Anthony Reaves foundation so we'll be able to serve his kids so they'll be taken care of," Hightower said. "We got the Power for the Fathers represented for him as well, where we help the fathers get off the street and get their lives back together." The family also wants to see change at the State Capitol. "Greyhound? I'm working on trying to get them to stop their policy of letting guns be carried across state lines…and we want Governor Kemp to come on with the gun law, close it back. We don't need our young brothers with guns," Hightower said. The Source Information in this article came from FOX 5 crews attending the service, as well as past reporting by FOX 5's Eric Mock.
