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BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Burnley father and son jailed after cocaine found in fridge
A father-and-son drug-dealing duo were caught when police found a fridge full of drugs, a suitcase stuffed with £250,000 and a rucksack containing cocaine worth £90,000. David Berry, 66, of Burnley, was described by Lancashire Police as a "significant player" in selling illegal drugs while his son William, 24, was also heavily were apprehended when police, responding to reports of men carrying a machete, found the rucksack. The fridge containing cocaine and amphetamine was discovered along with the cash, a knife, and scales at David Berry's breaker's was jailed at Preston Crown Court for 10 years while William Berry was given a 15-month term, suspended for two years. Police received a call on 14 August 2024 from a resident who said he had seen two men in a back yard on Brunshaw Road, Burnley, with a machete and a searching for the two men in the property, officers discovered more than 6lb (3kg) of cocaine with an estimated street value of £90,000 in a rucksack that had been left in the the pair were arrested three months later a number of weapons, mobile phones and a large block of cocaine were recovered. A set of keys for David Berry's breaker's yard in Pentridge Mill were also recovered from him, police said. During a search of the roof over office space in the unit, officers found a suitcase which contained about £250, cash was wrapped in plastic bags and large tins. One of the tins had the name "Will" written on it, police said.A hydraulic press, plates and moulds with white powder on them were later found.A fridge containing six large bags of cocaine and amphetamine with an estimated street value of £14,000 was also found, along with a knife, scales and packaging. Police said further searches turned up large amounts of a suspected "cutting" William Berry was arrested he was found with cannabis, mobile phones and £10,000 in examination of the phones showed he was heavily involved in drug dealing and had his own Telegram channel offering large amounts of cannabis on a regular basis, police said. David Berry, of Roughlee Grove, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply amphetamine and acquire, use or possess criminal property of approximately £250, son, of Belmont Grove, admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis and two counts of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property - one approximately worth £250,000 and the other £10,000. Det Sgt Stu Peall said: "David Berry was a significant player in the sale of illegal drugs."Hopefully the public will be reassured by the sentence handed down, which reflects the seriousness of his offending." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
20 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'I didn't want to leave Feyenoord for just any team'
Burnley's summer signing Quilindschy Hartman says it felt like he was "cheating" on Feyenoord when he agreed his move to Turf Moor, but he thought he needed a "new environment" after 15 years at the Eredivisie 23-year-old defender has been speaking about moving to east Lancashire, the club's ethos, why the Premier League is on a par with playing in the Champions League and why he would not have made the move if unable to bring his dog with him."Scott Parker told me this is a special team in the talks we had before me signing," Hartman told BBC Radio Lancashire's Dan Jewell. "When I came in on my first day, I could immediately see it."I can see this is a good group with nice people. Everyone is talking to each other, there are no groups and you have no specific place at dinner, so every time you are coming into contact with a different person."If you have a good connection off the pitch then it is going to be easier to work for each other on the pitch. If someone loses the ball, I will be happy to run for them and try to recover it."Watch the full 10-minute BBC Radio Lancashire interview below...
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wales goalkeeping great Hennessey retires
Wales goalkeeping great Wayne Hennessey has retired from playing. The 38-year-old's career lasted almost two decades, during which he played 109 times for Wales - a national record in his position - and was part of the side that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016. Advertisement Hennessey made his professional club debut in 2006 for Wolverhampton Wanderers, playing on loan for clubs including Bristol City, Stockport County and Yeovil Town, before permanent moves to Crystal Palace, Burnley and his final club Nottingham Forest. "I have decided to bring my playing career to an end, I look back with gratitude and forward with optimism as I take the next steps on my footballing journey," Hennessey said on social media. Hennessey made just nine appearances for Forest after joining on a free transfer from Burnley in 2022, with a serious Achilles tendon injury at the end of the 2023-24 season curtailing his involvement. Despite a lack of games, Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo still offered Hennessey a new short-term deal in January 2025 until the end of the season. Advertisement It is possible that Hennessey could remain with Forest by joining the backroom staff, but there has been no firm confirmation of him taking his first steps into coaching. "I have amazing memories playing for both club and country," Hennessey added. "From my early days at Wolves, loans at Stockport and Yeovil, and my time with Crystal Palace, Burnley and Nottingham Forest, each club shaped me both on and off the field. "Having been born and raised in north Wales, it was always my dream to play at the highest level. It was a privilege to play in the Premier League and for my country over 100 times. Advertisement "The summer of 2016 was the pinnacle of my career having made the FA Cup final with Palace and the semi-finals of the Euros with my beloved Wales." Hennessey made his senior international debut for Wales in a 2–2 friendly draw against New Zealand on 26 May 2007, with his final cap coming as a half-time substitute against Gibraltar in Wrexham in October 2023. He was instrumental as Wales qualified for Euro 2016, the men's side reaching their first major international tournament since the 1958 World Cup. Hennessey missed their opening game of the tournament, a 2–1 victory over Slovakia, because of a back spasm, but started the remaining matches as Wales reached the semi-finals - famously beating Belgium 3-1 win in the quarters - before losing to Portugal. Advertisement He was also part of the sides that played at Euro 2020 and then the 2022 World Cup - although during the second group game against Iran, a 2-0 loss, Hennessey became just the third goalkeeper in World Cup history to be sent off, dismissed for a foul on Mehdi Taremi. The loss of his veteran goalkeeper was another blow to then national boss Rob Page as Wales exited at the group stage. "It has been an honour to play alongside and against some sensational players and working with some incredible managers, coaches, medical, media and support staff," added Hennessey, who also thanked his family and agent for their backing. "I also acknowledge the formidable bond of the goalkeepers' union I've experienced throughout my career: working together day-to-day, supportive and encouraging regardless who starts. Advertisement "Fans have been the backbone of support throughout my playing days, especially during the many times I suffered from injuries, I was able to draw so much strength from your support."
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
EFL Championship odds: Latest 2025/26 Championship betting
Leeds were one of two sides to accumulate 100 points in the Championship last season (Getty Images) The EFL Championship delivers nine months of guaranteed drama each and every season, making it a favourite among both fans and football bettors alilke. Despite being the second tier of English football, the EFL Championship is one of the most intriguing and competitive leagues in world football, thanks in large part to its unpredictable nature. Advertisement This page will detail Championship odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the latest live Championship betting odds from the best football betting sites to help readers find the best prices throughout the course of the campaign. Punters will find top value on Championship football betting odds on this page, with any changes to markets made by betting sites immediately reflected by our odds comparison tool. All Championship odds come from recommended online bookmakers, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Championship Match Odds The Championship season is a marathon, not a sprint, with each of the 24 teams playing 46 matches. This season, matches begin on 8 August, with the regular season ending on the weekend of 2 May. The Championship play-off final concludes the campaign at Wembley on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Advertisement Punters can find the best SkyBet Championship odds for each fixture right here. All odds will dynamically update based on team news, suspensions, injuries, and other relevant factors including. Championship Winner Odds Last season's Championship title battle ended with Leeds winning a three-way race to claim top spot. Daniel Farke's side accumulated 100 points – as did Burnley – and won on goal difference on the final day. In recent season, clubs who were relegated from the Premier League often started the season as favourites, as Leeds did. However, the nature of the league means that surprise winners are not uncommon. Advertisement In 2011/12 Reading started the season as 16/1 outsiders and were 14th in November before a storming run, while Watford began the 2020/21 season at 16/1 before winning the league. Previous Championship Winners The table below shows the winners of the last five Championship seasons, along with their pre-season EFL odds. Season Winner Pre-season odds 2024/25 Leeds United 7/2 2023/24 Burnley 8/1 2022/23 Fulham 5/1 2021/22 Norwich 13/2 2020/21 Watford 16/1 Championship Promotion Odds Three teams are promoted each season from the Championship — two automatically and one via the play-offs. The odds for promotion are a little shorter than the outright winner market, but it's still one of the most popular outright Championship options on both established and new betting sites given punters could land more than one winner. Advertisement Some long-shots have gone on late-season runs to secure promotion, making this market one to keep an eye on throughout the campaign. Championship Play-Off Odds The teams finishing 3rd to 6th compete in the end-of-season play-offs for the final promotion spot. The race for the play-offs, as well as the play-off themselves, are often the most surprising and unpredictable part of the Championship season, with the favourites and form teams not always winning. Punters can bet on a team to make the play-offs by backing them for a top six finish. Whether they finish in the automatic promotion places (which are first and second place) or the play-off spots, the bet will be declared a winner. Advertisement There are several examples of teams who snuck into 6th place and then gained promotion, with Blackpool finishing over 30 points behind champions Newcastle in sixth place in 2009/10 but going up via the play-offs. Championship Relegation Odds Each season, the bottom three teams in the Championship table are relegated to League One, the third division of English football. Newly-promoted League One teams are often priced as favourites to go down, though that may not be the case this season. In fact, some teams can struggle to stop the slide down the league table, with Luton having suffered back-to-back relegations last season after coming down from the Premier League at the end of 2023/24. Advertisement The fight to avoid the drop can end up involving numerous teams, with 10 different sides still in danger of going down going into the final few weeks of last season. In fact, just two points separated 22nd-placed Luton and Stoke City in 18th in the final standings Responsible Gambling Bettors should always practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. Advertisement Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
The Independent
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
EFL Championship odds: Latest 2025/26 Championship betting
The EFL Championship delivers nine months of guaranteed drama each and every season, making it a favourite among both fans and football bettors alilke. Despite being the second tier of English football, the EFL Championship is one of the most intriguing and competitive leagues in world football, thanks in large part to its unpredictable nature. This page will detail Championship odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the latest live Championship betting odds from the best football betting sites to help readers find the best prices throughout the course of the campaign. Punters will find top value on Championship football betting odds on this page, with any changes to markets made by betting sites immediately reflected by our odds comparison tool. All Championship odds come from recommended online bookmakers, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Championship Match Odds The Championship season is a marathon, not a sprint, with each of the 24 teams playing 46 matches. This season, matches begin on 8 August, with the regular season ending on the weekend of 2 May. The Championship play-off final concludes the campaign at Wembley on Saturday, 23 May 2026. Punters can find the best SkyBet Championship odds for each fixture right here. All odds will dynamically update based on team news, suspensions, injuries, and other relevant factors including. Last season's Championship title battle ended with Leeds winning a three-way race to claim top spot. Daniel Farke's side accumulated 100 points – as did Burnley – and won on goal difference on the final day. In recent season, clubs who were relegated from the Premier League often started the season as favourites, as Leeds did. However, the nature of the league means that surprise winners are not uncommon. In 2011/12 Reading started the season as 16/1 outsiders and were 14th in November before a storming run, while Watford began the 2020/21 season at 16/1 before winning the league. The table below shows the winners of the last five Championship seasons, along with their pre-season EFL odds. Championship Promotion Odds Three teams are promoted each season from the Championship — two automatically and one via the play-offs. The odds for promotion are a little shorter than the outright winner market, but it's still one of the most popular outright Championship options on both established and new betting sites given punters could land more than one winner. Some long-shots have gone on late-season runs to secure promotion, making this market one to keep an eye on throughout the campaign. The teams finishing 3rd to 6th compete in the end-of-season play-offs for the final promotion spot. The race for the play-offs, as well as the play-off themselves, are often the most surprising and unpredictable part of the Championship season, with the favourites and form teams not always winning. Punters can bet on a team to make the play-offs by backing them for a top six finish. Whether they finish in the automatic promotion places (which are first and second place) or the play-off spots, the bet will be declared a winner. There are several examples of teams who snuck into 6th place and then gained promotion, with Blackpool finishing over 30 points behind champions Newcastle in sixth place in 2009/10 but going up via the play-offs. Championship Relegation Odds Each season, the bottom three teams in the Championship table are relegated to League One, the third division of English football. Newly-promoted League One teams are often priced as favourites to go down, though that may not be the case this season. In fact, some teams can struggle to stop the slide down the league table, with Luton having suffered back-to-back relegations last season after coming down from the Premier League at the end of 2023/24. The fight to avoid the drop can end up involving numerous teams, with 10 different sides still in danger of going down going into the final few weeks of last season. In fact, just two points separated 22nd-placed Luton and Stoke City in 18th in the final standings Responsible Gambling Bettors should always practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having:
