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BBC News
21 hours ago
- BBC News
Staffordshire victim's dad calls for more action on knife crime
The father of a man who was stabbed to death while protecting his friends at a party has called for more action to be taken to fight knife Freckleton, 19, was killed when he tried to defend his friends from armed attackers at a house in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, in December men and a teenage girl were jailed in June 2023 over Mr Freckleton's killing, which happened just a day before his 20th to BBC Midlands Today, Rob Freckleton, Oliver's father, claimed knife crime in the country was getting worse and victims' parents were "really trying to make a difference" by raising awareness. "Education is the key and we need to start it at a young age," he said. "Get it on the national curriculum because it's just getting out of control."Mr Freckleton, from Burton, has also been fundraising and campaigning to install more bleed control kits in his local area. 'Amazing young man' Mr Freckleton recently took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing event, which provides opportunities for people with little or no boxing experience to get involved in fights."I wanted something to grab people's attention," he said. "A friend of mine had fought at Ultra White Collar Boxing so I thought I'd give that a go. It just snowballed from there."Mr Freckleton said the training was hard but the experience was "absolutely amazing", adding it helped to improve his confidence and mental raised about £5,000 at the event and the money went to charity Charlie's Promise, which was created in memory of stabbing victim Charlie said he would continue to do everything he could to raise awareness of knife crime in memory of his son."Oliver was an amazing young man – life and soul of the party," Mr Freckleton added."He would light up any room you walked into with his infectious giggle. What happened just broke us." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Commemorative Banks's beer a 'thank you' to city
The makers of Banks's beers have said a specially-brewed IPA will be a "fitting tribute that honour the brewery's legacy". Its brewery in Wolverhampton will cease operations in the autumn, after 150 years, with production moving to Burton-upon-Trent. Carlsberg Britvic said its Sesquicentennial IPA would be available exclusively at the Wolverhampton Beer Festival from 24 to 26 July. Julie Gale, senior production manager at Banks's, said: "This is a thank you to our drinkers, publicans, fellow brewers, our amazing, dedicated team at Banks's and everyone who's supported the brewery over the years." Banks's Brewery opened in 1875, but last October the Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company announced it would close as part of a company restructuring. The brewery has had a close relationship with Camra's Wolverhampton Beer Festival since it started in 1977 and has a history of supplying limited-edition beers. It described the anniversary beer as "dry hopped with Ahtanum, from Washington State, USA, and the new English variety, Opus, the beer has a bold floral aroma, with vivid flavours of orange and grapefruit citrus along with fragrant elderflower and subtle herbal hints." Ms Gale, who led the team brewing the Sesquicentennial IPA, said Banks's beers had "become a symbol of craft, heritage and local pride". She added: "We're incredibly proud of what this brewery has stood for over the past 150 years, and we couldn't think of a better stage than the Wolverhampton Beer Festival to share this beer with the community." Carlsberg Britvic also said it was working with local stakeholders to preserve items from the brewery. They include the brewing ledgers, which will be entrusted to the Wolverhampton Archives, along with other documents. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Mystery beer to bring cheers as Banks's bows out Drinks giant first occupier of huge logistics hub Banks's Mild and Bombardier among ales axed by brewer Banks's Brewery set to close in its 150th year Related internet links Banks's
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Commemorative Banks's beer a 'thank you' to Wolverhampton
The makers of Banks's beers have said a specially-brewed IPA will be a "fitting tribute that honour the brewery's legacy".Its brewery in Wolverhampton will cease operations in the autumn, after 150 years, with production moving to Britvic said its Sesquicentennial IPA would be available exclusively at the Wolverhampton Beer Festival from 24 to 26 Gale, senior production manager at Banks's, said: "This is a thank you to our drinkers, publicans, fellow brewers, our amazing, dedicated team at Banks's and everyone who's supported the brewery over the years." Banks's Brewery opened in 1875, but last October the Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company announced it would close as part of a company brewery has had a close relationship with Camra's Wolverhampton Beer Festival since it started in 1977 and has a history of supplying limited-edition described the anniversary beer as "dry hopped with Ahtanum, from Washington State, USA, and the new English variety, Opus, the beer has a bold floral aroma, with vivid flavours of orange and grapefruit citrus along with fragrant elderflower and subtle herbal hints." Ms Gale, who led the team brewing the Sesquicentennial IPA, said Banks's beers had "become a symbol of craft, heritage and local pride". She added: "We're incredibly proud of what this brewery has stood for over the past 150 years, and we couldn't think of a better stage than the Wolverhampton Beer Festival to share this beer with the community."Carlsberg Britvic also said it was working with local stakeholders to preserve items from the include the brewing ledgers, which will be entrusted to the Wolverhampton Archives, along with other documents. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
Armed police sent to Stapenhill over reports of man with firearm
Armed officers have been deployed after a report of a man with a suspected Staffordshire Police said they were called to Stanton Road, in Stapenhill near Burton-upon-Trent, at about 14:50 BST on were negotiating with a man inside a building, police said on Facebook shortly after 19:30 post stated that officers did not believe there was any immediate risk to the public, but they advised people to stay away from the area and added that parts of the road had been closed. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
News.com.au
06-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘We have to be creative with our team selection' says Carsley
Media conference with Lee Carsley at St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, as he announces his England U21 squad for the European Championships in Slovakia. Carsley's squad was announced on Friday as the Young Lions bid to defend their 2023 crown. Tino Livramento, Jarell Quansah and Elliot Anderson have been included in the England Under-21 squad after senior boss Thomas Tuchel namechecked the trio last month and urged them to play a 'major role' in the tournament.
