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France 24
a day ago
- Politics
- France 24
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France 24
a day ago
- Entertainment
- France 24
Mexico City plans to tackle gentrification after protests against mass tourism
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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Crawley stabbing: Boy, 17, charged with wounding with intent
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after another boy, also 17, was stabbed in services were called to Martyrs Avenue in Langley Green at around 21:50 BST on 17 July, to reports of a victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition, Sussex Police suspect has also been charged with possession of a bladed article and making threats with a bladed article in a public place, the force confirmed. He has been remanded into police custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court on Monday.A 37-year-old woman from Crawley, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail, said Sussex Imran Asghar said: "We understand the impact this incident has had on the local community and their concerns. "We take any such offences of this nature very seriously and we have been working tirelessly to investigate and bring those responsible to account."Our officers remain in the area to offer reassurance and to help, so if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to approach them."Police appealed for witnesses and anyone with information or relevant footage to contact the force.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Teesside groups aim to deliver knockout blow to knife crime
A total of £80,000 has been shared between organisations aiming to tackle knife grants, awarded through the Cleveland Unit for the Reduction of Violence (CURV), were available to charities and community Boxing Academy was among the beneficiaries, receiving £17,120 to help coaches run sessions twice a week, while St John Ambulance was awarded £14,240 to deliver first aid Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Matt Storey, said knife crime was a "significant concern" for authorities on Teesside. Other groups to be given funding were:ARC Stockton, which received £12,350 for school workshopsMFC Foundation, which was awarded £14,000 for school initiativesBudo for Change, granted £13,560 for targeted intervention such as combat sports classes, holiday sessions and mentoring for vulnerable peopleEducation Training Collective, which will use £7,440 for a college-based education programme involving guest speakersOn a visit to Billingham Boxing Academy, Storey said: "Youth violence continues to be a significant concern for us with hospital admissions relating to knife crime remaining high."It is therefore paramount that we highlight the need for continued, sustained, coordinated action to protect young people and communities from harm."The creativity and passion demonstrated by Billingham Boxing Academy and all the other applicants has been remarkable – the selection process was incredibly tough."CURV sits within the office of the PCC and is one of 20 violence reduction units across the focuses on developing preventative measures, analysing the root causes of crime and bringing organisations together in partnerships. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- BBC News
Knife crime campaigners attend summit with King and PM
The parents of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a party have met the King and prime minister at a summit in and Tara Cosser, from Milford, Surrey, set up the charity Charlie's Promise following the death of their son Charlie in Warnham, West Sussex, in July attended a youth opportunities summit at St James's Palace on Tuesday along with other knife crime campaigners, including actor Idris Cosser, who met King Charles for the first time, said: "I want actions to come out of today's summit." The campaigner said Tuesday's summit "included a lot of talking about knife crime".As a member of a government taskforce on the issue, Mr Cosser was meeting Sir Keir Starmer for the second time. "You are inspirational," the Prime Minister told Mr and Mrs Cosser. "I find it really humbling that people that have been through some of the most horrendous ordeals are able then somehow to turn that around and channel it into work to help other people that they will probably never meet and never know," Sir Kier said."I often ask myself, because we've got a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, how would I react? "And I'm not sure I would have the courage and resilience that you have to do what you do for other people." Mr Cosser said about meeting royalty and politicians: "These people are highly respected and highly influential. "What I want to know is what they can do in the fight against knife crime and youth violence."I gave Idris Elba my business card and said 'I want to hear from you'," Mr Cosser said. "He promised he'd come back to me."Mr Cosser has delivered more than 200 awareness talks in schools, and more than 10% of the students he addressed were at primary school. Mr Cosser is calling for compulsory knife crime said: "The biggest tool we have against knife crime is education."We need to raise the voice of our young people. "I'm convinced my little boy's legacy has already saved lives and will continue to do so, and that's through the power of education." The government has said it is committed to halving knife crime over the next decade.
