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The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Hit-and-run drunk driver wins fight against deportation despite death crash
A HIT-AND-RUN drink-driver who caused the death of a pedestrian has won his fight against deportation to Lithuania. Sergejus Aksiotovas, 54, pictured above, came to Britain in 2013 and lived in Wolverhampton before being jailed for five years in 2021 after knocking down a 63-year-old man. The Home Office sought to deport him but immigration judges have blocked his removal despite hearing his offending had escalated. Aksiotovas, a dad released from prison on licence in November 2023, had a previous conviction for being in charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol. The Home Office argued an immigration judge did not adequately take into account the risks he posed. But legal documents stated: 'The judge accepted he is genuinely remorseful, that he completed an alcohol awareness programme in prison and that he has abstained from alcohol for the last four years. "The judge also accepted that he is a man who is willing to learn from his mistakes and rehabilitate." It comes after Home Office ministers were slammed for being unable to say how many foreign criminal deportations are being blocked by European human rights laws. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper spurious ECHR grounds. Last month a man was seen fleeing across Heathrow Airport tarmac after fleeing security guards ahead of a deportation flight. 1
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Moment evil Wolverhampton grandparents confronted by police over grandson's murder
These are the chilling moments police officers confronted two grandparents over the murder of their two-year-old grandson. Michael Ives and Kerry Ives, aged 47 and 46, were on Tuesday (July 15) convicted of murdering Ethan Ives-Griffiths at their home in North Wales back in August 2021. The pair, originally from Wolverhampton, were also found guilty of cruelty to a child while Ethan's 28-year-old mother Shannon Ives was found guilty of that offence as well. READ MORE: Evil granddad murdered grandson as his mum and grandmother 'watched abuse unfold' Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join In addition, Shannon was convicted of causing or allowing his death. Footage released by North Wales Police showed officers questioning Michael and Kerry. One clip showed Michael forcefully picking up Ethan by his arm and placing him in a car. Questioned by an officer about how he felt watching the incident back, Michael replied: "Disgusted with myself." Another clipped showed Michael spraying Ethan with a hose whilst the youngster played on a trampoline in a back garden. Michael was also seen carrying Ethan off from the trampoline in a similar forceful manner "like a bag of rubbish." An officer asked Michael: "Ethan, given his size and weight, his fragility, how do you think that felt to him receiving that treatment?" "I don't know, he wasn't whinging or anything," replied Michael. The officer continued: "What had Ethan done to deserve being picked up and treated in such a way?" "Nothing," replied Michael. "Had he been naughty?" the officer asked. Michael responded: "No." Kerry gave evidence recalling how Ethan's mum Shannon would "smack him". Other clips showed Michael and Kerry being quizzed in their living room recalling the moments Ethan collapsed on August 14, 2021. They were in the living room of their Flintshire home with Ethan when he sustained a "catastrophic" head injury, leading to his death just two days later - you can read more here. Michael and Kerry recalled Michael saying "stopping messing about" after he was found on the floor. Michael Ives and Kerry Ives, both of Kingsley Road, Garden City, Deeside, and their daughter, Shannon Ives, of Nant Garmon, Mold, are set to be sentenced at Mold Crown Court on Friday, October 3.
Yahoo
a day 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
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Film star 'Dogpool' visits Birmingham Dogs Home with donations
A dog who shot to stardom as Marvel's 'Dogpool', after being crowned Britain's ugliest dog, has paid a visit to a dog rescue centre to help drop off a who starred in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, went to Birmingham Dogs Home this week along with her five-year-old pugese – a pug and Chinese crested cross – was adopted after being born the runt of an accidental and her owners handed over a £627 donation, raised during Comic Con Midlands, to the charity, which has sites in Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The money raised will provide shelter, food, and medical treatment for the dogs cared for by Birmingham Dogs Home – which rescues more than 2,000 animals each year. The charity said it received no government funding and relied solely on the generosity of costs the charity £6,000 a day just to keep the doors open, and it said every single penny raised was vital. Rachel Frost, fundraising manager at Birmingham Dogs Home, said: "We were all a little star-struck to have the real life Dogpool, Peggy, visit our charity but are extremely grateful for her taking time out of her busy schedule to support our rescue dogs."The £627 raised at Comic Con Midlands will go towards caring for our dogs across both of our centres – all of which are unique and quirky characters, just like Peggy!"Peggy won Britain's Ugliest Dog competition in 2023. The organisers, photography printing firm Parrot Print, said the judges were never in doubt who the winner would be and that they "absolutely adored" Middleton, Peggy's owner, added: "It was lovely to visit Birmingham Dogs Home and get a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing work that they did. "I know Peggy and I are very proud to have been able to support them." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
a day 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.
