The Latest Breaking News from Ruth Smith

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

Man jailed for keeping dead mother’s body in freezer and pocketing her benefits

Christopher Phillips, who had been his mother Sylvia’s primary carer since 2008, given two years and four months in prison

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for sexually assaulting three women

Fiji player was in Welsh capital when he attacked the 19-year-olds on three consecutive nights in bar

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Glasgow gardener carried 'bomb' home in rucksack after finding it in hedge at Pollok garden

The WW2 shell was discovered in the garden of Marc Chorley, 47, and Ruth Smith, 40, by a young lad who was cutting the grass. They later received a visit from the bomb squad.

Glasgow Live · Apr 25, 2023

Woman hid in neighbour’s garden while jealous ex rummaged through knives and told her he would kill her

Taser-carrying police followed him into the property and pepper sprayed him in the kitchen

Wales Online · Aug 9, 2022