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Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
OAP (80) who ‘flooded' England with €15m of cocaine for Byrne crime gang jailed
Great-grandfather Malcolm Hoyland was handed down the seven-year sentence after he was caught up in the massive drug operation when his son became ill and fell into debt The widower made 17 cocaine drops for the notorious Irish branch of the Kinahan Cartel An 80-year-old pensioner who "flooded" England with €15m (£13m) of cocaine for the Byrne Organised Crime Gang has been jailed in the UK. Great-grandfather Malcolm Hoyland was handed down the seven-year sentence after he was caught up in the massive drug operation when his son became ill and fell into debt. The widower was arrested in a police bust after he made 17 cocaine drops for the notorious Irish branch of the Kinahan Cartel, which was based in Crumlin in Dublin. Led by Liam Byrne, the Byrnes operated on behalf of the cartel, one of the world's most powerful organised criminal organisations. Ex-soldier Hoyland and his 49-year-old son Richard's point of contact in the Byrne gang was a an underworld figure named for the 'Mr Miyagi' character in the Karate Kid movies. Malcolm Hoyland. News in 90 Seconds - August 16th Hoyland snr travelled across the UK from the £200,000 semi he rented in Prestwich, to Plymouth, London and North Yorks as a 'trusted' drug courier. When police arrived at the property in January of last year they discovered cocaine with a street value of £8.3m, although detectives believe up to £13m was handled by Hoyland and his son before being trafficked across Britain on behalf of the Byrnes. It has been reported that Hoyland who is partially deaf and has who has arthritis and other serious health conditions, will now die behind bars having been jailed for a total of seven years and three months by Manchester Crown Court. His son from Todmorden, West Yorkshire, also admitted conspiracy and was jailed for 10 years. Both will have Proceeds of Crime hearings in January. According to MailOnline, police began a surveillance operation on the Hoylands when they were tipped off the Hoylands were dealing with the Byrnes. It was later discovered that Hoyland Jnr had first come into contact with the Byrnes after he developed the incurable neurodegenerative illness Huntington's Disease. After his business went into liquidation, Hoyland snr who had worked as a roofer and a farmer after leaving the army started helping out his son with cocaine drops when the family home got into mortgage arrears. Hoyland's 49-year-old son Richard Prosecutor Alex Langhorn told the court: 'They were involved in the source and supply of at least 137kg of cocaine on behalf of someone whose name was stored in their phones as 'Mr Miyagi'. 'There were 17 trips with destinations as far flung as Ripon, North Yorks, Leicester, Accrington, Batley, Haydock, Sunderland, Sheffield, Plymouth, Burnley and the City of London. 'Mr Miyagi directed what was to be done with the packages but it would appear Richard was the primary point of contact and he passed things onto his father who was a willing participant in the conspiracy.' Police who raided Hoyland snr's address found three bags containing 70g of cocaine in the living room. A further 13kg of cocaine was found a box in a wardrobe in a bedroom. Police also recovered two empty Sports Direct sports holdalls plus £2,000 in cash locked away in a safe. Initially Hoyland snr claimed to have no knowledge of the drugs but later admitted he was aware packages containing drugs were stored in the property. 'I did not arrange for the drugs to be brought to the property,' he said. 'I was directed by my son and occasionally dealt with some packages Police found holdalls full of cocaine ''I also accept on a very few occasions I made deliveries on my own but I acted at all times under the direction of my son. I felt I could not report the drugs to the police as I was afraid about what others might do to my family.' After Hoyland Jnr was stopped as he was driving his Ford Transit in Littleborough, his ex-partner's home was searched and officers recovered two iPhones and £5,040 in cash from a sock drawer in the master bedroom. He later said he got involved in the racket after being forced to give up his job due to his illness and claimed he was trying to provide for his family. Judge Peter Horgan said: 'It is a sad state of affairs when I have to sentence a man of 80 for such serious crime. 'I accept you introduced to this conspiracy by your son - however you were acting in the expectation of significant financial reward and you made your own decisions to play an active role. The widower made 17 cocaine drops for the notorious Irish branch of the Kinahan Cartel 'Others have expressed how dumbfounded at your involvement in this matter.' Steven Gerrard's influencer daughter Lilly-Eva is currently dating Lee Byrne, the son of jailed crime boss Liam Byrne, who works for the Kinahan Cartel. His gangster brother David Byrne (33) was gunned down in the Regency Hotel hit in 2016, while his cousin is convicted Kinahan murderer 'Fat Freddie' Thompson. There is no suggestion that Gerrard or Lilly-Ella and Lee who announced the birth of their first child together earlier this year have any involvement in crime.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Human remains discovered in remote house after 6-year search for missing man Richard Dyson as cops arrest 2 for ‘murder'
HUMAN remains have been discovered during the search for a missing man - and cops have arrested two people in connection to the case. Police were searching for Richard Dyson, 58, who mysteriously vanished in 2019, when they made the horrific discovery at a house in Barnsley on Monday. 1 A murder probe is now underway following the discovery of a body - but authorities have not confirmed if it belongs to Dyson. The missing man was last seen six years ago on November 17 at about 11pm. He was walking along the A6135 Sheffield Road in Hoyland - before he strangely disappeared. The remains were found at a property on Broadcarr Road in Hoyland on July 14. Scenes have been put in place on Dike Hill, Sheffield Road and Hoyland Common. South Yorkshire Police said there would be an ongoing presence at the property for the next two weeks or so. They also said they would be keeping "an open mind around the circumstances of the discovery". Cops added that the formal identification of the corpse was yet to take place. But Dyson's family have been informed of the latest development, they confirmed. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Kirk Balk school plans to ban skirts from 2026
Female pupils at a school in Barnsley are to be banned from wearing a letter to parents, Kirk Balk Academy in Hoyland explained that the move to "tailored trousers" from September 2026 would promote "equality and inclusivity".Kirk Balk is one of 17 secondaries run by the Northern Education Trust, which also operates schools in North Yorkshire and the North East, to bring in the skirt ban next parents have criticised the uniform change while others said it would be an end to "too short" rolled-up skirts. The school trust said it had been considering the move for a while. In a letter to parents outlining the policy, Kirk Balk principal Hayley Craddock said: "The move to trousers for all students promotes equality and inclusivity, ensuring all students feel comfortable and supported. "Trousers are also more practical for active learning and movement throughout the school day, while simplifying uniform requirements helps reduce costs for families.""We understand that this is a significant change, which is why we are providing over a year's notice to allow time for any necessary adjustments," she added. A parent, who didn't want to be named, told the BBC that her daughter was unhappy about the change."It's disgusting, they want girls to be girls, they want them to be their own people but they are taking every piece of them away. "My daughter thinks wearing trousers makes her feel like a boy."She added: "If it comes down to tailored trousers I'll be looking at somewhere else. I'm not having her feel a certain way that will affect her education for the rest of her life."Tracey Bailey, who works at The Old House Café across from Kirk Balk, said she understood the need for the change."At my school we were only allowed a skirt at a certain length and we used to abide by it. Now the girls do what they want"She also had a message for some teachers: "They wear low cut tops. They need to be more respectful."Former pupil Fran Birmingham, who works at The Salvation Army charity shop a short walk from the school, disagrees with the new rule."It's not appropriate for girls to wear trousers all the year through. "They need fresh air," she added. Other schools around the UK have already implemented similar rules although one school in Essex reversed the decision after the head said he received abuse from of the change in uniform policy, parents living in Barnsley will soon receive financial support from the council towards uniform local authority confirmed this week that parents will receive a £100 voucher to help pay for a statement about the changes, the Northern Education Trust said they were "extremely mindful" of the cost of school uniforms for parents and had been considering the impact of changes for a number of also confirmed they had received "positive feedback" from pupils and the decision to delay implementation until 2026 would give "families plenty of time to prepare so that they could make an informed choice when purchasing items". Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ravens' 2025 undrafted free agents with the best chance to make the 53-man roster
With training camp fast approaching, we're looking at five undrafted free agents with the best chance to make the Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster. We're about three weeks away from Ravens rookies reporting for the July 15 start to training camp, and the team just announced the open practice schedule. After using all 11 picks in the 2025 NFL draft, Baltimore signed 17 undrafted free agents, revealing the signings during the second day of rookie minicamp at the Under Armour Performance Center. Since that time, Monmouth's Sone Ntoh has been waived, but the Ravens still have OLB Kaimon Rucker Rucker played five seasons for the Tar Heels and had 14.5 sacks and 23 tackles for loss over his final two seasons. In only eight games last season, he had six sacks and eight tackles for loss, as injuries hampered him. An intriguing pass rusher, Rucker is 6-foot-1 and 254 pounds with 32 5/8-inch arms. He opted out of all athletic testing except the bench press, where he totaled 27 reps at 225 pounds. K John Hoyland Hoyland joins sixth-round pick Tyler Loop to add another rookie to the kicking competition as the Ravens seek to find their replacement for Justin Tucker. Hoyland connected on 79.3% of his field-goal attempts and 99.3% of his extra points during his five years at Wyoming. Hoyland was 15-of-19 on field goals during his final season. OT Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, Oregon State Christian-Lichtenhan (6-8, 315) started all 12 games at left tackle for the Beavers, allowing just two sacks and being charged with one penalty on the year. ILB Jay Higgins, Iowa An All-American and All-Big 10 selection, Higgins (6-0, 224) started all 13 games in his final season with the Hawkeyes, totaling a team high 124 tackles (53 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, nine passes defensed, and four interceptions. G Jared Penning, Northern Iowa Jared Penning, brother of former Saints first-round pick Trevor Penning, played multiple positions on the offensive line in 48 games at Northern Iowa. S Desmond Igbinosun, Rutgers During his four seasons at Rutgers, Igbinosun (6-2, 223) accumulated 186 tackles (95 solo), including 15 tackles for loss and seven passes defensed. He's a teammate at Rutgers with Ravens sixth-round pick Robert Longerbeam. S Keondre Jackson, Illinois State Jackson (6-2, 207) appeared in 45 games (33 starts) at Illinois State, logging 225 tackles (116 solo), including 14 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, five interceptions (two returned for TDs), and 13 passes defensed. Jackson was named an FCS All-American by the Associated Press and first-team All-MVFC.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ravens sign three undrafted rookies, including kicker John Hoyland
On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens signed three undrafted rookies, bringing their roster to 89 players. The three signed were Wyoming kicker John Hoyland, Army offensive tackle Lucas Scott and Louisiana-Lafayette defensive back Keyon Martin. Hoyland finished his five-year college career going 73-of-92 (79.3). In 2024, he completed 15-of-19 attempts (78.9). According to Ryan Mink, 'Hoyland only missed twice in 54 attempts during his career from under 40 yards. Three of his four misses last season were from 50 or more yards.' Advertisement Hoyland joins sixth-round pick Tyler Loop as competition for the open kicker position on the Ravens' roster after the team released Justin Tucker on May 5. Scott joins the Ravens as another versatile offensive lineman. He began his career at Army as a right guard and right tackle before transitioning to fullback/tight end. Interestingly, he played for Army Head Coach Jeff Monken, cousin of Ravens' Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. Martin was ranked as one of top undrafted rookie free agents. He was ranked as The Athletic's Dane Brugler's No. 70 cornerback in the draft on 'The Beast.' He exceled in his Pro Day, running a 4.38 40-yard dash and a 6.89 three-cone, which would've ranked No. 13 among all prospects at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. More from
