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BBC News
04-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tributes are paid following the death of 'Mr Boston United'
John Blackwell, who was known as "Mr Boston United", has died at the age of football club's chairman, David Newton, said: "John was very proud of the fact he went from basically cutting the grass and [being the] kit man to secretary of a club that was in the Football League", before going on to be the club's president."John was a huge part of the club for more than 40 years – and quite rightly everyone called him 'Mr Boston United'."In a social media post shared by the club, his daughter Katie said: "Boston and the whole football community has lost a wonderful man, icon and legend." The Pilgrims were relegated from the Football League in 2006 and received a further demotion at the Blue Square Premier's annual general meeting in 2007 as a result of financial club said in a statement that Mr Blackwell had "helped keep the club alive during the turbulent summer of 2007".Mr Newton said: "I think everybody owes a massive debt to him." In a tribute, his family said: "John dedicated everything to Boston United and is black and amber through and through. It was his life and forever love."He is greatly loved and will never be forgotten by wife Maureen and daughters Lisa and Katie." 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. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
In memo to staff, Minneapolis PD reaffirms policy of not aiding immigration enforcement
In memo to staff, Minneapolis PD reaffirms policy of not aiding immigration enforcement originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Following a chaotic clash between federal officials and protesters outside a Mexican restaurant in south Minneapolis, the city's assistant police chief is reiterating the department's stance on assisting with immigration enforcement. Katie Blackwell sent the memo late last week to their sworn and civilian staff members, reaffirming their police officers are not allowed to respond or assist in any "immigration enforcement-related activity" and also shall not "assist with crowd control at an immigration enforcement related activity." Last week, a crowd of protesters gathered outside Las Cuatro Milpas restaurant on Lake Street and Bloomington Avenue in south Minneapolis after rumors floated that a immigration enforcement operation was underway. Local and federal officials have since confirmed they were not conducting a deportation raid, but rather carrying out search warrants related to a large-scale drug and money laundering investigation. Minneapolis Police Department came in for criticism from some elected officials after officers were called in to provide crowd control services while the operation was carried out. Police Chief Brian O'Hara criticized federal law enforcement for the "tone deaf" manner in which the operation was conducted, and says his department wasn't informed until it was already underway.A spokesperson for the department tells KARE 11 the memo 'serves as a clear reminder of the Minneapolis Police Department's longstanding policy and the City's ordinance prohibiting involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement activities.' They went on to say: 'Our role remains focused on addressing criminal activity and maintaining public safety, while respecting the boundaries set by city ordinance and department policy." Ongoing immigration raids carried out by the Trump administration have drawn backlash and demonstrations in cities across the country. President Donald Trump has ordered the National Guard and Marines to respond to ongoing clashes between protesters and law enforcement in Los Angeles, drawing criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom, who says California's state sovereignty is being violated. A national day of protest dubbed 'No Kings' is planned for Saturday. A local group has organized a march and rally at the State Capitol in St. Paul. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
