Evans The Crime
@evansthecrime.bsky.social
🏴 🇪🇺 Ridiculously proud to be the crime and court reporter on my hometown newspaper, the South Wales Evening Post. Biscuits, tea, and Neath RFC.
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My front page story for Tuesday’s South Wales Evening Post - A football club chairman sexually assaulted and exposed himself to a series of women in incidents around Swansea and in Merthyr and Carmarthenshire.
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
My front page story for Tuesday’s South Wales Evening Post - A football club chairman sexually assaulted and exposed himself to a series of women in incidents around Swansea and in Merthyr and Carmarthenshire.
Justice Secretary David Lammy is proposing to effectively scrap jury trials, guaranteeing them only for defendants facing rape, murder, and manslaughter charges or cases where there is deemed to be a public interest. (By @bbcdomc.bsky.social & Anna Lamche for BBC News)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Justice Secretary David Lammy is proposing to effectively scrap jury trials, guaranteeing them only for defendants facing rape, murder, and manslaughter charges or cases where there is deemed to be a public interest. (By @bbcdomc.bsky.social & Anna Lamche for BBC News)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The chief constable of South Wales Police has paid tribute to Swansea / Abertawe PC Rehaan Akhtar who died on a night out with friends in Bristol: “During his time with South Wales Police he served our communities with pride and professionalism”
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Man found dead after night out was 'greatly respected' police officer
Further tributes have been paid to 28-year-old Rehaan Akhtar
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The chief constable of South Wales Police has paid tribute to Swansea / Abertawe PC Rehaan Akhtar who died on a night out with friends in Bristol: “During his time with South Wales Police he served our communities with pride and professionalism”
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Shame on the BBC for this act of cowardice. It is only hastening its own demise.
“When institutions start censoring themselves because they are scared of those in power, that’s when we all need to pay attention”
“When institutions start censoring themselves because they are scared of those in power, that’s when we all need to pay attention”
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Shame on the BBC for this act of cowardice. It is only hastening its own demise.
“When institutions start censoring themselves because they are scared of those in power, that’s when we all need to pay attention”
“When institutions start censoring themselves because they are scared of those in power, that’s when we all need to pay attention”
A Dyfed-Powys Police CCTV operator used the force's network of cameras to monitor his partner's movements as part of a campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour, a court has heard.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Police CCTV operator used cameras to spy on partner
A judge said the 'subtlety' of the way the defendant sought to control his partner was a product of a 'cunning plan', and described the behaviour as 'insidious'
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A Dyfed-Powys Police CCTV operator used the force's network of cameras to monitor his partner's movements as part of a campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour, a court has heard.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A 21-year-old man who fled Ukraine after the Russian invasion has become the first Ukrainian to win a sumo tournament in Japan. Danylo Yavhusishyn - aka Aonishiki Arata - is to be promoted to “ozeki”, the second highest sumo ranking.
(Via @theguardian.com)
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
(Via @theguardian.com)
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn wows Japan to win his country’s first elite sumo title
The 21-year-old, who fled the war in Ukraine three years ago, won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A 21-year-old man who fled Ukraine after the Russian invasion has become the first Ukrainian to win a sumo tournament in Japan. Danylo Yavhusishyn - aka Aonishiki Arata - is to be promoted to “ozeki”, the second highest sumo ranking.
(Via @theguardian.com)
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
(Via @theguardian.com)
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
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X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
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Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances. A new decade-long Brexit study explains it: a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances. A new decade-long Brexit study explains it: a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
A 36-year-old inmate has died at HMP Swansea. The Prisons and Probation Ombusman is to investigate the circumstances of the death.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Prisoner dies at Welsh jail
A 36-year-old man died at HMP Swansea on Saturday
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A 36-year-old inmate has died at HMP Swansea. The Prisons and Probation Ombusman is to investigate the circumstances of the death.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Hope HMRC are investigating whether Gill evaded tax on the bribes he received.
(Bribes are absolutely taxable income, but people tend not to declare them to HMRC...)
(Bribes are absolutely taxable income, but people tend not to declare them to HMRC...)
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hope HMRC are investigating whether Gill evaded tax on the bribes he received.
(Bribes are absolutely taxable income, but people tend not to declare them to HMRC...)
(Bribes are absolutely taxable income, but people tend not to declare them to HMRC...)
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A woman was seriously injured after falling from a window while trying to flee from immigration enforcement officers who were carrying out an “illegal working visit” at a takeaway in Llandysul. Police say inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Woman seriously injured during raid on Welsh takeaway
The woman fell from a window during an 'illegal working visit' at a takeaway, the Home Office said
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A woman was seriously injured after falling from a window while trying to flee from immigration enforcement officers who were carrying out an “illegal working visit” at a takeaway in Llandysul. Police say inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Meanwhile in that Missouri, a judge has resigned after being disciplined for wearing an Elvis wig in court and occasionally playing the singer's songs during proceedings. (By @nadineyousif.bsky.social for BBC News)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US judge resigns after being disciplined for wearing Elvis wig in court
In court, Judge Thornhill would play the singer's music from his phone and make
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Meanwhile in that Missouri, a judge has resigned after being disciplined for wearing an Elvis wig in court and occasionally playing the singer's songs during proceedings. (By @nadineyousif.bsky.social for BBC News)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My front page story for Friday’s South Wales Evening Post - A teacher at a Swansea / Abertawe comprehensive school was caught with thousands of child sexual abuse photos, and had spent a decade accessing website hosting such material.
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
My front page story for Friday’s South Wales Evening Post - A teacher at a Swansea / Abertawe comprehensive school was caught with thousands of child sexual abuse photos, and had spent a decade accessing website hosting such material.
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this, *this*, is the greatest crossover of all time
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
this, *this*, is the greatest crossover of all time
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Big test for Starmer and other European leaders - are they going to stand by Ukraine or appease the Putin/Trump axis?
November 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Big test for Starmer and other European leaders - are they going to stand by Ukraine or appease the Putin/Trump axis?
The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking Russian bribes when he was a member of the European Parliament.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Nathan Gill sentenced to 10 years 6 months for bribes
Former leader of Reform UK and UKIP in Wales, Nathan Gill, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery after he received payment in return for making statements in favour of pro-Russian media outlets in...
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The former leader of Reform in Wales, Nathan Gill, has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for taking Russian bribes when he was a member of the European Parliament.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
*Scenes* outside the Old Bailey as Nathan Gill - Reform’s former leader in Wales and a paid Russian asset - arrives to be sentenced for bribery, with protesters throwing money at him and shouting “What about Farage”. Latest from that London / Llundain here ⬇️
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Nathan Gill sentenced for taking pro-Russian bribes
Former leader of Reform UK and UKIP in Wales, Nathan Gill, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery after he received payment in return for making statements in favour of pro-Russian media outlets in...
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
*Scenes* outside the Old Bailey as Nathan Gill - Reform’s former leader in Wales and a paid Russian asset - arrives to be sentenced for bribery, with protesters throwing money at him and shouting “What about Farage”. Latest from that London / Llundain here ⬇️
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
My front page story for Thursday’s South Wales Evening Post - A father and son were running a commercial cannabis farm hidden inside a fleet of HGV trailers parked in a secluded compound in the Afan Valley.
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
My front page story for Thursday’s South Wales Evening Post - A father and son were running a commercial cannabis farm hidden inside a fleet of HGV trailers parked in a secluded compound in the Afan Valley.
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Next thing they'll tell us that Boris Johnson was a lazy dilettante with no ability to concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes and no ability to make tough decisions.
November 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Next thing they'll tell us that Boris Johnson was a lazy dilettante with no ability to concentrate on anything for more than a few minutes and no ability to make tough decisions.
Lo! And so it came to pass that it was the third Thursday of November and the good folk of Swansea did set aside their work and did wear garments of finest cloth and did gather in great multitude to drink the fruits of the harvest and whatever WKD is made from.
www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
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Beaujolais Day 2025: Thousands dress up and party in bars and restaurants
It is one of the biggest days in the social calendar, especially in Swansea, as thousands of people flocked to city venues to party the afternoon and evening away
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Lo! And so it came to pass that it was the third Thursday of November and the good folk of Swansea did set aside their work and did wear garments of finest cloth and did gather in great multitude to drink the fruits of the harvest and whatever WKD is made from.
www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
Reform UK's only Senedd member Laura Jones has been suspended from the Welsh Parliament for 14 days for using racist language about Chinese people in a WhatsApp message.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Reform UK's only Senedd member has been suspended for using racial slur
Senedd members agreed a 14-day suspension for Laura Anne Jones
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Reform UK's only Senedd member Laura Jones has been suspended from the Welsh Parliament for 14 days for using racist language about Chinese people in a WhatsApp message.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...