The Latest Breaking News from Porthcawl

Who Is Christopher Phillips? Son Who Kept Dead Mother in Freezer Sentenced Over £78K Fraud

Christopher Phillips, a Welsh son who kept his 89‑year‑old mother's body in a freezer while committing a £78k benefit fraud, has been jailed. This report explains who he is and what happened.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Woman believed to be ‘agoraphobic’ was dead and kept in freezer by her son

Christopher Phillips was jailed after admitting to keeping the body of his mother Silvia, 89, frozen in the living room of their home in Porthcawl, Wales

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Man jailed for keeping dead mother in freezer while claiming £78,000 in benefits

Christopher Phillips, 60, previously admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of Silvia Phillips, 89, at their home in Porthcawl.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Why Robots Are Making History At The AIG Women’s Open

For the first time ever, robots will be used in the maintenance of the golf course during a UK Major week, with 15 robotic mowers being introduced at Royal Porthcawl

Golf Monthly · Jul 30, 2025

RNLI crew’s dog rescue ‘like something out of a movie’

Seren, a three-year-old golden retriever rescue dog, was found 300 metres from the shore near Porthcawl, after getting spooked by a noise.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Cardiff crash victims who lay undiscovered for 46 hours ‘had been drinking and inhaling laughing gas’

Driver Rafel Jeanne and passengers Darcy Ross and Eve Smith died in the crash in Cardiff

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Death crash group were drinking and inhaling nitrous oxide, friend tells police

Driver Rafel Jeanne and passengers Darcy Ross and Eve Smith died in the collision in Cardiff, while the two remaining passengers were injured.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

'Absolute Carnage' - Social Media Reacts To Brutal Senior Open Conditions

Veterans battled brutal wet and windy conditions in South Wales at Royal Porthcawl on the final day of the Senior Open

Golf Monthly · Jul 30, 2023

The hidden gem Welsh beach where you can go surfing, spot dolphins and take the dog all-year-round

It's not easy to get to - but well worth the effort when you do

Wales Online · Jul 4, 2023

The once rough pub that's become one of the best places to eat in town

It's just been named the Regional Gastropub of the South East at Food Awards Wales

Wales Online · Jul 1, 2023