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BBC News
03-08-2025
- BBC News
Sunderland North Sands massacre remembered 200 years on
The murder of seven people during a seafarers strike 200 years ago is being commemorated after being "lost from the history books".In 1825, at least seven people were shot dead by soldiers during attempts to end a strike led by seamen who were resisting wage cuts and demanding higher pay on North Sands beach in Scott, lead organiser of the North Sands Massacre Bicentennial Commemorations, said the "massacre" should be remembered, but that few people had heard of the the deaths will honoured with traditional songs, speeches and a procession towards the site beginning at 14:00 BST at St Peter's Church. On the 3 August 1825, under the leadership of local magistrate John Davison and Lieutenant Phillips, 12 soldiers from the 3rd Light Dragoons forced the striking seamen to return to North Sands beach from the River Wear where they had been blocking larger ships from than 100 people, including women and children, had gathered on the beach where the soldiers eventually opened Scott said six people were seriously wounded and at least seven people were killed. A coroner ruled the deaths of sailors Thomas Aird, 42, Richard Wallace, 45, and John Dover, 27, were justifiable homicide. Ralph Hunter Creighton, 22, was shot dead while working as a carpenter at a nearby James Quigley, 31, also died after being hit by a stray bullet while walking home from names of two other people were recorded as killed in the parish record - Thomas Wilkinson, 25, and Mary Wilson, 76."It was clearly a massacre," Mr Scott said."It's just been completely lost in the history books and it's certainly been lost in public memory."We're not sure exactly at what point this became invisible." 'Great injustice' Mr Scott said it was a "massive event" and that he had found more than 60 newspaper reports going back to 1825. At the time the Sunderland seafarers union and the Seamen's Loyal Standard Association (SLSA) also believed the deaths should be remembered."It was raised at the highest political level," he said."Sir Robert Peel, who was then home secretary, knew all about it."North Sands is now the site of Sunderland University's St Peter's Campus, where a procession will take place and a wreath laid. "We're challenging the great injustice for these victims," Mr Scott said. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
02-08-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Two Bottesford community projects to receive major funding boost
Two community projects in a North Lincolnshire town will receive a major funding boost. Bottesford Football Club and Bottesford Pavilion have been awarded a combined grant of £320,000 to improve their funding is provided by North Lincolnshire Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is part of the government's Levelling Up leader Rob Waltham said: "These are two great projects that will support hundreds of residents to see improved access for sporting and community activities." Bottesford Football Club will be given £200,000 to upgrade the indoor gym facilities at its home ground of Barrett Steel Stadium in Scunthorpe. The club supports more than 24 teams, ranging from under-7s to senior level, including a Down's Syndrome team, a Special Olympics team, and Wildcats for girls. Founded in 1974, it previously secured a grant of £1.5m to build a floodlit 3G pitch, upgrade grass pitches and improve the covered seating and disability Pavilion will get £120,000 to enhance access by adding new toilet facilities, along with upgrading to more energy efficient heating and lighting. Councillor John Davison, cabinet member for communities, said: "Both of these facilities will benefit greatly from this cash boost. "Hundreds of residents use these facilities every week and this investment will enable them to have an improved experience." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Margins to mainstream: Italy complete their T20 World Cup qualification job
The Azzurri are heading to the World Cup. Not the OGs. But, Italy men's cricket team. Just six years after playing their maiden T20 International against Germany in 2019, Italy made history on Friday at the Hague. Going into the final fixture, they either needed a win or a narrow loss to book their World Cup spot. Though they couldn't get there on a high with a win, they ensured The Netherlands didn't overhaul their target of 135 inside 14 overs (overhauled in 16.2 overs), which was enough to qualify. New teams making the T20 World Cup has been the norm over the last few editions. Joining the storied climb of Afghanistan, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Uganda and US next year would be Italy when they make their presence in the T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March. Going into the final day on Friday, Italy, Netherlands and Jersey – a tiny island with just a population of 1,03, 267 that sits on the English Channel – were vying for the two spots available for the T20 World Cup. The day began with a shocker as Jersey pipped Scotland by one wicket off the final ball, which meant they had to wait till the outcome of the Italy versus The Netherlands fixture. The close result in the game played into Italy's hands. Unlike their football team which has been deserted by luck, their cricket team got one as Jersey's tight win meant even if Italy lost the game, they had to ensure the Netherlands didn't win by a huge margin. After electing to bat at The Hague, Italy made 134/7 in 20 overs and all that they needed to ensure was that The Netherlands didn't chase the total inside 14 overs. A job their bowlers ensured despite the rapid start that the hosts got off to going at 11 runs an over in the powerplay before they took the gas off the pedals to coast home but also take Italy along with them to the sub-continent. Starring in their qualification was a bunch of Aussie and English expats, who have moved to Italy alongside their captain Joe Burns. The Australian touch is hard to overlook, particularly given the head coach John Davison – famous for his century in the 2003 World Cup, is also from Australia. Joining Burns from Australia were Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart – a fast bowler born in Australia but played professional cricket for Kent before switching and Thomas Draca, who was in the IPL auction list recently. Landing from England were opener Emilio Gay, who was part of England Lions, and Marcus Campopiano. Completing the Associate outfit were two expats from subcontinent – fast bowler Jaspreet Singh was born in Punjab's Phagwara and off-spinner Crishan Jorge Priyantha Fernando Kalugamage has Sri Lanka Lankan roots. Two of them – Justin and Anthony Mosca—are native Italians. When the Netherlands raced to 94/1 in 11 overs, Italy appeared to be losing their way. But three tidy overs got the job done for them. 'Hopefully this is the stepping stone for a lot to come. It's a very emotional group at the moment. Being on the verge of a World Cup? It's very surreal,' Burns said. Having missed the qualification last time by one win, this time Italy have finished the job, with assistant coach Kevin O'Brien crediting the preparation head of the Qualifiers for the turnaround. 'I think we've identified where we went wrong last time in Scotland (in the last cycle). We've looked at trying to change that, over the past few months or so,' he said. 'We're well set after the two warm-up games this week, and we had a nice camp in Horsham (Sussex) where we played three games. All in all, I think it's coming together, (and) the confidence is high in the group and we've got some very experienced players in the team, experience from all over the world as well,' O'Brien told ICC. Brief scores: Italy 134/7 in 20 overs (Benjamin Manenti 30, Grant Stewart 25; Roelof Van Der Merwe 3/15) lost to The Netherlands 135/1 in 16.2 overs (Max O'Dowd 47 n.o, Scott Edwards 37 n.o).
Straits Times
14-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Iraq reopens Syria crossing for trade and passenger traffic
FILE PHOTO: Iraqi army commanders visit by helicopter a military base near a border crossing with Syria at Al-Qaim, Iraq January 18, 2021. Picture taken January 18, 2021. REUTERS/John Davison/File Photo ANBAR - Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday, marking a key step in efforts to normalise relations and revive economic ties between the two countries. 'The Qaim crossing is now fully operational for both cargo trucks and civilian movement,' the spokesman told Reuters, adding that the reopening followed joint security assessments by Iraqi and Syrian officials. The move comes three months after Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Baghdad and urged Iraq to resume cross-border trade. The crossing had been shut in the wake of the revolt that toppled President Bashar al-Assad and the ensuing years of conflict that destabilised the region. The reopening is also seen as a sign of warming ties between Baghdad and Syria's new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has sought to re-establish diplomatic and economic relations with regional neighbours. Iraqi officials say the two governments have intensified coordination on border security and trade facilitation since al-Sharaa took office last year. 'This crossing will serve as a strategic corridor for commodity trade between Iraq and Syria,' said Turki al-Mahallawi, mayor of the town of al-Qaim, where the border post is located. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Iraq reopens Syria crossing for trade and passenger traffic
FILE PHOTO: Iraqi army commanders visit by helicopter a military base near a border crossing with Syria at Al-Qaim, Iraq January 18, 2021. Picture taken January 18, 2021. REUTERS/John Davison/File Photo ANBAR (Reuters) -Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday, marking a key step in efforts to normalise relations and revive economic ties between the two countries. 'The Qaim crossing is now fully operational for both cargo trucks and civilian movement,' the spokesman told Reuters, adding that the reopening followed joint security assessments by Iraqi and Syrian officials. The move comes three months after Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani visited Baghdad and urged Iraq to resume cross-border trade. The crossing had been shut in the wake of the revolt that toppled President Bashar al-Assad and the ensuing years of conflict that destabilised the region. The reopening is also seen as a sign of warming ties between Baghdad and Syria's new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has sought to re-establish diplomatic and economic relations with regional neighbours. Iraqi officials say the two governments have intensified coordination on border security and trade facilitation since al-Sharaa took office last year. 'This crossing will serve as a strategic corridor for commodity trade between Iraq and Syria,' said Turki al-Mahallawi, mayor of the town of al-Qaim, where the border post is located. (Reporting by Kamal Mohammed in Anbar; Writing by Ahmed Rasheed; Editing by Toby Chopra)
