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Killer driver’s sentence increased by Court of Appeal

A drink and drug driver jailed for causing the death of a teenage girl has had his prison sentence increased by the Court of Appeal after it was found to be “unduly lenient”. Keilan Roberts admitted four offences relating to the death of 17-year-old ...

08 Sept 2023 at 16:51

Paedophile rock star Ian Watkins stabbed in prison – reports

Paedophile rock star Ian Watkins has reportedly been stabbed at HMP Wakefield. The former Lostprophets frontman is said to have been taken to hospital after being stabbed at the prison in West Yorkshire. A source told the Mirror he had been taken ...

06 Aug 2023 at 10:25

Crash victim’s mother hopes killer driver’s increased sentence will be deterrent

The mother of a teenage girl killed in a car crash has said no prison time “will ever feel adequate” after the drink-and-drug-driver jailed over her daughter’s death had his sentence increased by the Court of Appeal. Danielle O’Halloran, 36, ...

08 Sept 2023 at 17:43

Two pedestrians killed in road accident

Two people have died after a collision involving a car and pedestrians. The crash happened on the B4273, Ynysybwl Road in Pontypridd, south Wales, at 6.30pm on Friday. South Wales Police said the incident involved a black Ford Focus and ...

28 Jan 2023 at 18:24

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Dad loses 40% of body weight in 12 months after years of teasing by son and can now lift more than his ‘cheeky’ child

A father who used to be teased by his teenage son at 18 stone can now lift more than his “cheeky” child in the gym and has lost more than 40% of his body weight in just a year through exercise and a calorie deficit diet. Phillip ...

10 Jul 2024 at 06:30

Welsh flood defences protected thousands of people, says Eluned Morgan

The First Minister of Wales has insisted flood defences protected thousands of homes after Storm Bert battered the country. Eluned Morgan said fewer homes were flooded over the weekend than in previous years, insisting a ...

26 Nov 2024 at 18:11

William and Kate go head to head in Welsh cake-making challenge

The Prince and Princess of Wales went head to head in a Welsh cake-making challenge as they geared up for St David’s Day celebrations. William and Kate took off their coats, put on aprons and picked up large rolling ...

26 Feb 2025 at 18:40

William and Kate visit Wales ahead of St David’s Day

The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived in Pontypridd to mark St David’s Day and learn how the community is coping following recent devastating flooding. William and Kate were greeted by cheering crowds when ...

26 Feb 2025 at 13:48

Two activists convicted of harassing justice minister over Israel-Hamas conflict

Two pro-Palestinian activists who accused a Government minister of supporting genocide relating to the Israel-Hamas conflict have been convicted of harassment. Ayeshah Behit, 31, and Hiba Ahmed, 26, were found ...

02 Jun 2025 at 22:13

Police administrator jailed for leaking information to drug dealer boyfriend

A police administrator has been jailed for almost three years after leaking confidential information to her drug dealer boyfriend. Lucy Langmead, 44, started a relationship with 37-year-old Daniel Cozens in ...

03 Jun 2025 at 14:28

Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales will carry out joint engagements in South Wales ahead of St David’s Day. Kate, who is continuing with her gradual return to public duties since completing her cancer ...

26 Feb 2025 at 02:45

Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales will carry out joint engagements in South Wales next week ahead of St David’s Day. Kate, who is continuing with her gradual return to public duties since completing ...

20 Feb 2025 at 18:38

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