James Mccarthy

Trisha Thomas, 36, has been charged with assisting an offender following the death of 18-year-old Ceiran Evans in a car and off-road bike collision in Gorseinon on 9 July. Elliot Truelove, Liam Thomas and Tyler Ford are separately charged with murder and attempted murder. Thomas was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on 21 September, while the other three defendants are due to appear on 29 September.

Water supplies were being restored to most of 1,388 properties in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden after more than two days of disruption. South East Water attributed the problems to high demand, fire-service hydrant use and multiple burst mains, while warning that airlocks and low storage levels could prolong issues for some customers. A bottled-water station was opened in Cranbrook. The incident adds to a series of recent failures affecting customers across Kent and East Sussex, prompting criticism of the company.

A driver in his 30s was left in critical condition after his blue BMW collided with a yellow JCB lift truck on the A28 Ashford Road in Kent. The driver was airlifted to a London hospital, and police said his next of kin had been informed. Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash.

Albert Hysaj, 42, was sentenced to six months in prison at Cardiff Crown Court after pleading guilty to producing cannabis. He was discovered hiding behind a fake wall by police dog Asko at a commercial property in Aberbargoed, Caerphilly, in May. Gwent Police found 313 cannabis plants across two linked units containing three rooms and living facilities. Police said the operation disrupted an illegal cannabis factory that could be connected to organised crime.

Fine art photographer Daniele Longo has begun a planned 10,000-mile motorcycle journey from Kent to Nepal with his aging rescue dog, Haku, riding in a specially adapted sidecar and wearing goggles. The trip echoes the Wallace and Gromit film A Close Shave, with Longo documenting the adventure online. He plans to travel first to Rome, then through the Balkans, the Caucasus, Central Asia and China, taking an alternative route because of the war in Iran. Longo previously abandoned attempts to sail around the world and travel by RV, but is now committed to completing the journey with Haku, whom he adopted in New Zealand.

A ninth man, Mohammed Ramzan of Newport, has been charged with seven offences in a long‑running Gwent Police investigation into historical child sexual exploitation in south Wales. The nine men now face 41 charges involving eight victims from incidents between 1985 and 1996. The defendants, aged 54 to 76, are scheduled to appear at Newport Magistrates' Court, and police have urged the public not to post content that could affect proceedings.

Police arrested three additional men after an 18-year-old died in a collision between a car and an off‑road bike in Gorseinon, bringing the total arrests to five. A 19‑year‑old man was taken to hospital, and roads around the scene remained partially closed as investigations continued. South Wales Police detained suspects on charges including murder and assisting an offender, while local residents described widespread shock following the incident.

A 16‑year‑old accused of murdering Joshua Ingram at Seaford railway station is on trial at Hove Crown Court, where prosecutors allege he and two other youths planned and carried out a stabbing over an unpaid £20 cannabis debt. The prosecution presented messages showing the defendants discussed confronting and attacking the victim. Joshua was stabbed twice and died within an hour. The defendants face charges including murder, manslaughter, conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm, and assisting an offender. The case is ongoing.

Queen Camilla visited Ashdown Forest to celebrate the centenary of the Winnie-the-Pooh books, meeting children and authors while opening a new walking trail named Queen’s Walk. She played poohsticks at Poohsticks Bridge with writers including Dame Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, praising the enduring global appeal of the characters. The visit highlighted the literary legacy of AA Milne and illustrator EH Shepard and included interactions with local children and forest volunteers at the site dedicated to the creators.

Queen Camilla marked the centenary of the first Winnie-the-Pooh books with a visit to Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, where she met authors, opened a new walking trail and played poohsticks at the bridge that inspired scenes in AA Milne’s stories. The event highlighted the cultural legacy of the books, celebrated their creators and engaged local children and writers in the centenary activities.

The Health and Safety Executive authorised a Crown Censure against the Ministry of Defence and approved a criminal charge against Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd following a 2017 explosion on a Challenger 2 tank at Castlemartin Range that killed two soldiers and injured two others. The MoD is accused of failing to ensure soldiers’ health and safety, while the contractor is alleged to have failed to ensure the safety of non-employees. A formal hearing will follow, with the proceedings against the MoD and the contractor treated separately.

The Health and Safety Executive authorised a Crown Censure against the Ministry of Defence and approved criminal charges against Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land following the 2017 explosion of an L30 gun on a Challenger 2 tank at Castlemartin Range that killed two soldiers and injured two others. The MoD was cited for allegedly failing to ensure the health, safety and welfare of soldiers, while Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land was accused of failing to ensure the safety of non-employees. A formal hearing will follow, and the two actions proceed separately, with Crown Censure representing the maximum sanction available for a government body.

A man from Ruthin admitted to defrauding four victims of more than £70,000 by inventing stories including claims of vast wealth, cancer diagnoses, and military service. He targeted victims on Tinder and persuaded them to give him money under false pretences, causing significant financial and emotional harm. The court heard he has savings intended for repayment, and sentencing was postponed to confirm his ability to compensate the victims.

Hundreds gathered in Dartford for the unveiling of a street artwork honouring the late Len Goodman, featuring engraved dance steps, an image of the former Strictly Come Dancing judge and inscriptions celebrating his legacy. Family, colleagues and local officials praised Goodman’s impact, with fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood calling the tribute fitting and heartfelt. The piece, created by artist Adrian Riley and installed by Dartford Borough Council, aims to inspire passersby to engage with dance in Goodman’s memory.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of 49-year-old Young John Mongan in Welshpool. Police were called to Church Street early Sunday, where Mongan died despite paramedic efforts. The suspect has been remanded in custody and is due in court on Tuesday, with Dyfed-Powys Police thanking those assisting in the investigation.