Evans The Crime
@evansthecrime.bsky.social
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My front page story for Tuesday’s South Wales Evening Post - A garage boss firebombed the car of a former employee in a “revenge attack” over money, a court has heard.
January 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM
My front page story for Tuesday’s South Wales Evening Post - A garage boss firebombed the car of a former employee in a “revenge attack” over money, a court has heard.
“the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter” is the best description of X I’ve heard in a long time. Well played @financialtimes.com.
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Who’s who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter
A look inside Elon Musk’s big tent
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January 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
“the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter” is the best description of X I’ve heard in a long time. Well played @financialtimes.com.
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www.ft.com/content/ad94...
Been using Windows 11 on my work laptop for a couple of months now, so I’ve really got a feel for it. What a crock of shit.
January 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Been using Windows 11 on my work laptop for a couple of months now, so I’ve really got a feel for it. What a crock of shit.
A planning inspector has upheld Swansea Council’s decision to reject a bid to turn the former White House Hotel in Uplands into a 12-bed house of multiple occupation. The developer has said that a HMO is the only viable option for the building.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Planning inspector has final say on bid to turn hotel into a big shared house
The team behind the plans said it was the only viable use for a building which needs a lot of work
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A planning inspector has upheld Swansea Council’s decision to reject a bid to turn the former White House Hotel in Uplands into a 12-bed house of multiple occupation. The developer has said that a HMO is the only viable option for the building.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Starmer's tweet couldn't be clearer but a bit awkward when one of the main government comms platforms literally does this as a feature now
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Starmer's tweet couldn't be clearer but a bit awkward when one of the main government comms platforms literally does this as a feature now
A garage boss firebombed a former employee’s car in a “revenge attack” over money, a court has heard.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Garage boss firebombed ex-employee's car in revenge attack
A judge at said while there was a lack of sophistication about the attack, that did not make it any less dangerous.
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A garage boss firebombed a former employee’s car in a “revenge attack” over money, a court has heard.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A Llanelli farmer made tens of thousands of pounds illegally breeding puppies and selling them online, a court has heard. Animal welfare officers found the dogs were being kept in poor conditions with little access to water or proper exercise.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Farmer made tens of thousands of pounds breeding puppies
The dogs were being kept in makeshift runs with little access to water or exercise
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
A Llanelli farmer made tens of thousands of pounds illegally breeding puppies and selling them online, a court has heard. Animal welfare officers found the dogs were being kept in poor conditions with little access to water or proper exercise.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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It’s important to note the UK has multiple, strong laws against creating both CSAM and generating sexualised images of women, especially for the purposes of harassment. And it has the Online Safety Act, too.
This isn’t about needing new laws. It’s simply about enforcing existing ones.
This isn’t about needing new laws. It’s simply about enforcing existing ones.
Ofcom, which enforces the UK's Online Safety Act, says it is aware of "serious concerns" about Grok undressing people including children on X
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
“We have made urgent contact with X and xAI to understand what steps they have taken to comply with their legal duties to protect users in the UK," it says
January 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
It’s important to note the UK has multiple, strong laws against creating both CSAM and generating sexualised images of women, especially for the purposes of harassment. And it has the Online Safety Act, too.
This isn’t about needing new laws. It’s simply about enforcing existing ones.
This isn’t about needing new laws. It’s simply about enforcing existing ones.
My front page story for Monday’s South Wales Evening Post - A man subjected his partner to a series of assaults during their relationship, one of which left the victim needing crutches.
January 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM
My front page story for Monday’s South Wales Evening Post - A man subjected his partner to a series of assaults during their relationship, one of which left the victim needing crutches.
Ten people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron. The defendants were accused of spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality, and making "malicious remarks" about the couple’s age gap (BBC News)
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Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found them guilty of
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January 5, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Ten people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron. The defendants were accused of spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality, and making "malicious remarks" about the couple’s age gap (BBC News)
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I’d like to see a minister answer on-air “how many more child sexual abuse images does Grok have to produce before the government will consider action?”
I have lost count of the number of times I have been given this government line in response to SO MANY @politicshome.bsky.social stories about X
If the platform was going to "act appropriately", it would have done so by now
If the platform was going to "act appropriately", it would have done so by now
Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if Government will still use X now it posts indecent images of children, replies "we always keep communication channels under review to reach public in most appropriate way possible”
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
January 5, 2026 at 12:35 PM
I’d like to see a minister answer on-air “how many more child sexual abuse images does Grok have to produce before the government will consider action?”
A Tumble / Y Tymbl man sexually abused two girls then tried to blame the drink and drugs he was taking, a court has heard. Police have welcomed the jailing of David Prothero saying the conviction is “as much about freedom as it is about justice” for the victims
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Former carpenter sexually and physically abused children
Police said the jailing of David Prothero was 'as much about freedom as it is about justice' for his young victims
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM
A Tumble / Y Tymbl man sexually abused two girls then tried to blame the drink and drugs he was taking, a court has heard. Police have welcomed the jailing of David Prothero saying the conviction is “as much about freedom as it is about justice” for the victims
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
A man who wore a Royal Navy uniform and a chestful of medals he was not entitled to at a remembrance ceremony in Llandudno has been fined £500. The court heard his actions caused “a great deal of pain" to the families of genuine servicemen and women.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
He wore the uniform and medals of a leading military figure. But it was a lie
Jonathan Carley posed as a distinguished Royal Navy Admiral to lay a wreath on Remembrance Sunday
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 1:08 PM
A man who wore a Royal Navy uniform and a chestful of medals he was not entitled to at a remembrance ceremony in Llandudno has been fined £500. The court heard his actions caused “a great deal of pain" to the families of genuine servicemen and women.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
You can get updates on travel disruption, school closures, and whatnot on our blog over by ‘ere ⬇️
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Schools shut and roads barely passable as more snow falls
Snow has continued to fall overnight in parts of Wales with many places seeing another blanketing overnight on Sunday/Monday morning - January 5
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM
You can get updates on travel disruption, school closures, and whatnot on our blog over by ‘ere ⬇️
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Interesting piece on coffee and the reasons for its skyrocketing prices, from climate change to Trump’s tariffs and the transformation of coffee into a commodity for speculation on the New York stock exchange. (Via @elpais.com)
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Why the price of coffee has skyrocketed: from Brazilian plantations to specialty coffee houses
Climate change, growing demand and the transformation of coffee into a commodity for speculation on the New York Stock Exchange have increased the value and the uncertainty around one of the most desi...
english.elpais.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Interesting piece on coffee and the reasons for its skyrocketing prices, from climate change to Trump’s tariffs and the transformation of coffee into a commodity for speculation on the New York stock exchange. (Via @elpais.com)
english.elpais.com/economy-and-...
english.elpais.com/economy-and-...
Good business in Tywyn 😅
January 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Good business in Tywyn 😅
A major search operation has been underway in Cardigan / Aberteifi since the early hours of the morning following reports of man in the river. Police, firefighters, and coastguard are involved, with searches taking place on foot, by boat, helicopter and drone.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
River search in Welsh town after reports of man in the water
A large emergency services response has been sent to Cardigan in Ceredigion on Sunday morning
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
A major search operation has been underway in Cardigan / Aberteifi since the early hours of the morning following reports of man in the river. Police, firefighters, and coastguard are involved, with searches taking place on foot, by boat, helicopter and drone.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
My front page story for Saturday’s South Wales Evening Post - A Swansea / Abertawe man poured petrol over the back door, garden, and outdoor hot tub at the family home and tried to light it. In the grand tradition of the CPS a plea to affray was accepted and attempted arson was dropped.
January 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
My front page story for Saturday’s South Wales Evening Post - A Swansea / Abertawe man poured petrol over the back door, garden, and outdoor hot tub at the family home and tried to light it. In the grand tradition of the CPS a plea to affray was accepted and attempted arson was dropped.
There’s no way the winner of the FIFA Peace Prize can survive this brutal condemnation from Starmer. He might as well leave the White House now. It’s game over.
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Keir Starmer says UK 'not involved in any way' in US strike on Venezuela
The PM has not spoken to US President Donald Trump about the US seizure of President Nicolas Maduro.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
There’s no way the winner of the FIFA Peace Prize can survive this brutal condemnation from Starmer. He might as well leave the White House now. It’s game over.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Good morning New York pals. We didn’t want to disturb you but there’s a kidnapped Venezuelan president and First Lady knocking about somewhere so keep an eye
January 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Good morning New York pals. We didn’t want to disturb you but there’s a kidnapped Venezuelan president and First Lady knocking about somewhere so keep an eye
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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Having Grok “apologise” for creating CSAM is like punching someone in the face and then having the Sooty puppet on your fist apologise.
January 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Having Grok “apologise” for creating CSAM is like punching someone in the face and then having the Sooty puppet on your fist apologise.
A man beat up his partner after she interrupted his computer gaming session, a court has heard. The assault was one of a number carried out by the 29-year-old during the relationship, including one which left his victim on crutches.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Man beat up girlfriend after she interrupted his video gaming
Keiran Pridmore subjected his partner to a series of assaults during their relationship
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
A man beat up his partner after she interrupted his computer gaming session, a court has heard. The assault was one of a number carried out by the 29-year-old during the relationship, including one which left his victim on crutches.
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
This is very good.
January 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
This is very good.
If this is true, the international unit for measuring the size of things means nothing.
First superb conspiracy theory of 2026 overheard in the street! I love this. I feel it sets the tone for a superb year:
“Wales is fake.”
“Wales is fake.”
January 2, 2026 at 9:12 AM
If this is true, the international unit for measuring the size of things means nothing.