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Wales Online
2 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
Burglar thought he'd covered his tracks but he didn't account for the cat flap
Burglar thought he'd covered his tracks but he didn't account for the cat flap Ryan Thomas committed two burglaries, stole two cars and carried out a ram raid. But it was a cat flap that proved his undoing Ryan Thomas (Image: Gwent Police ) A creeper burglar was caught after leaving his fingerprints on a cat flap at the house he broke into, a court has heard. Ryan Thomas stole a car from the house and used it to drive to another property from which he stole a second car which he then used in a ramraid on a shop. Swansea Crown Court heard the defendant had a history of committing burglaries and car offences, and that, by the time police identified him as being a suspect in the burglaries, he was already serving a prison sentence for smashing his way into a different shop and stealing thousands of pounds worth of tobacco and e-cigarettes. Dean Pulling, prosecuting, said that on the night of March 31, 2023, in the early hours of the following morning the defendant drove to west Wales from his home in the Merthyr area before breaking into a house in Broad Street in Llandovery. He said the defendant took car keys and a box of bottles of Budweiser beer from the property before stealing the householder's Toyota Yaris vehicle. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter The court heard the victim was unaware her house had been burgled until she woke up but by then Thomas had driven the Yaris to Llandybie where he then broke into a house in Ammanford Road and stole the keys to a Volvo S80 and then the car itself. He used the Volvo to ramraid a shop at the Petro Express garage in Glanaman. Article continues below The prosecutor said that after using the car to damage the shutters of the store the defendant entered the premises wearing plastic bags on his hands and stole cigarettes and alcohol worth up to £5,000 as well as cash from the till before driving off. Thomas then drove the damaged Volvo to Swansea where he torched and abandoned it. The prosecutor said the three burglaries were separately reported to police by the victims, and investigations were launched which subsequently linked them. The court heard crime scene investigators recovered fingerprints from a cat flap at the first property and found the intruder had been able to access the door handle by putting his arm through the flap. The prints were matched to Thomas. Read about the high-tech police forensic lab which has helped to crack some of Wales' most serious crimes The court heard that the Yaris stolen in the first burglary was found around 100ft from the scene of the second burglary - the box of Bud was still in the vehicle and the defendant's fingerprints were also recovered from several of the bottles. Video doorbell footage recovered by officers investigating the second house burglary caught the defendant entering the hallway of the property. Meanwhile, part of the number plate of the Volvo was found at the scene of the garage ramraid. The prosecutor said that by the time police had identified Thomas as a suspect in the three burglaries he was already serving a sentence at HMP Parc, and he said officers "met with considerable difficulties trying to interview him". It was not until July, 2024, that they were able to speak to the defendant, and he answered "no comment" to all questions asked. Ryan Thomas, aged 30, of Darren Las, Merthyr Vale, Merthyr, had previously pleaded guilty to two dwelling burglaries, a commercial burglary, and aggravated vehicle taking when he appeared in the dock for sentencing. He has previous convictions for 54 offences including domestic and commercial burglaries, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, handling stolen goods, and assaults occasioning actual bodily harm. In August, 2024, Thomas was sentenced to 18 months in prison after he and another man smashed their way into Maesycwmmer Stores in Caerphilly and stole thousands of pounds worth of tobacco and e-cigarettes, before leading police on a high-speed chase through Merthyr in a car fitted with false plates. Hywel Davies, for Thomas, said it had taken police a year to interview the defendant, and then nearly another year to charge him. He said the defendant had been putting his time in custody to good use by doing numerous courses, and he said his client had a young daughter who he "misses very very much" and with whom he hoped to regain contact upon his eventual release. Article continues below With one-quarter discounts for his guilty pleas, recorder Christopher Felstead sentenced Thomas to 31 months in prison. He will serve up to half that period in custody before being released on licence to serve the remainder in the community. Thomas was banned from driving for a total of five years and three months, and must pass an extended test before he can get a licence.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Corrie's Jason Grimshaw beds married resident just 24 hours after Ryan Thomas returns in twisted revenge scheme
CORONATION Street hunk Jason Grimshaw wasted no time making waves - hopping into bed with a married resident just a day after his dramatic return to Weatherfield. The shock fling was all part of a revenge plot which Jason (Ryan Thomas) got caught up in. 5 5 Despite being away from the cobbles for nine years, Jason flirting game was still intact as he continued to woo the residents in Weatherfield. Monday's episode of Coronation Street saw Jason flirt with Danielle (Natalie Ann Jamieson) in the Rovers Return pub - not knowing she was the wife of Todd's new boyfriend Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). When Danielle learned Jason was Todd's (Gareth Pierce) brother, she wasted no time in getting payback on Todd for stealing her husband and breaking up her family. The pair headed back to Eileen's (Sue Cleaver) house for a steamy afternoon romp. But when they headed downstairs half dressed... Todd, Theo, Eileen and George (Tony Maudsley) were left gobsmacked. Danielle turned to Theo and said: "Surprise!" A confused Jason asked: "Do you know each other?" And a outraged Todd replied: "She's his wife!" Eileen held her head in her hands as the brothers squared up to each other and squabbled over who the biggest embarrassment in the family was. But they later apologised, admitted they're both failures and Todd urged his brother to go back to Thailand before he got swept into anymore dramas. Coronation Street and Emmerdale humiliated at British Soap Awards as rival soap wins EIGHT gongs Meanwhile, Danielle took Theo's wedding ring and dropped it in the drain to prove their marriage was over for good. Later, Jason opened up to his mum about his bar going up for sale in Thailand. He said he needed £40k or he will be unemployed and homeless. Eileen suggested using Julie's (Katy Cavanagh) life insurance money, while Jason urged her to come with him to Thailand and be his business partner. Corrie cash crisis: shock exits for 2025 ITV bosses are locked in a battle to save the cash-strapped soap. This means that a number of stars have either been axed from or have abandoned the long-running serial drama. Colson Smith - Craig Tinker The character of Craig Tinker has been axed by bosses after 14 years. After he was told of the news in Autumn 2024, Colson Smith confirmed that would be written out of the show with scenes to air later this year. Craig's on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role. Sue Cleaver - Eileen Grimshaw After 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver will quit the show. The Sun on Sunday reported in January that she's already begun to film her exit scenes. However the character will not be killed off in case Sue opts to make a return in the future. Luca Toolan - Mason Radcliffe Bosses decided to axe the teenage character after just 16 months after he first joined the show. Recent scenes saw Mason stabbed by his criminal brothers after his pal Dylan brought a knife in an attempt to defend him. Sue Devaney - Debbie Webster In November 2024, we revealed that Debbie Webster is set to be killed off after 40 years on the cobbles. The character will die as part of a heartbreaking long-running dementia storyline. Charlotte Jordan - Daisy Midgeley The actress became the fifth star to leave Coronation Street in just one month. We revealed that she will bow out of the ITV soap later this year after four years on-screen. Charlotte told sources that she's hungry to see what other opportunities await. Shelley King - Yasmeen Metcalfe The actress has played Yasmeen Metcalfe on the cobbles for the past 11 years and we revealed in January that she finished filming her final scenes. This follows the departure of her on-screen partner Stu Carpenter. Eileen insisted that she had a life in Weatherfield, but Jason pointed out that she isn't entirely happy and should think about his offer. The Sun revealed that Sue will be departing from the ITV soap after 25 years - as she plans to pursue new acting projects. She said: 'I've had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street. 'The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly.' Meanwhile, actor Ryan Thomas said he wanted to pay the soap that made him famous back. He said: 'It was a mix of nostalgia and gratitude for what the show has done for me. When they told me Eileen was leaving, it felt right to be a part of that storyline for her and revisit where it all started.' Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX. 5 5 5
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tina O'Brien is joined by her look-a-like daughter Scarlett Thomas, 16, at the 2025 British Soap Awards
Tina O'Brien was joined by her look-a-like daughter Scarlett Thomas as they attended the 2025 British Soap Awards on Saturday. Walking the red carpet at London's Hackney Empire, the actress, 41, stunned in a nude, form-fitting sequinned gown. She teamed it with a pair of heels, styled her hair into voluminous curls and flashed a smile alongside her daughter. Scarlett, 16, who Tina shares with her ex and former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas, 40, pulled out all the stops in a black ballgown. The Waterloo Road star topped off her outfit with a pair of black heels and accessorised with statement earrings. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. During the evening Emmerdale and EastEnders will battle it out for the top categories at the ceremony, with each show receiving 13 nominations. The two shows have eclipsed rivals Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, who have secured 11 nominations each. The glitzy event will once again be hosted by Jane McDonald as it returns following a surprise hiatus last year. As always, the numerous accolades will be presented by an array of well-known faces from across the TV and showbiz world, with the TV event broadcasting a few days later in a primetime slot. Scarlett is reportedly set for a £2million payday as she's tipped to become a huge star. And while her parents and former couple Tina and Ryan have made a name for themselves on the small screen, it appears they may well be outshone by their rising star daughter as she forges a flourishing career. The Sun reports that while Ryan and Tina have had tensions in the past, they've come together in strong support of their daughter. A source has noted the family have 'huge plans' for Scarlett (as well as her cousin Teddy) and 'spend hours' deliberating the best steps for their career. With Scarlett making waves not only in her role on BBC 's Waterloo Road but on social media too, industry experts told the publication that she could make 'at least £2million before she's even 18.' At the age of 14, the budding actress was quickly snapped up for her first major role on screen, winning the part of Izzie Charles in the BBC drama Waterloo Road. During her stint on the series, Scarlett starred alongside her uncle, former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas, 36. He played her on-screen father, Donte, while his son Teddy, 9, who he shares with his wife Caroline Thomas, played his on-screen son.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Coronation Street exodus as TWO MORE departures confirmed by ITV - with a third Weatherfield resident hanging in the balance
Coronation Street has confirmed two more departures - with the fate of a third Weatherfield resident hanging in the balance. Back in January it was revealed that Sue Cleaver, 61 - who has played Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap for 25 years - would be leaving the Cobbles to pursue other things. Two months later it was confirmed that the soap star had already filmed her final scenes. Then it was revealed that Eileen's exit from the show would include her son Jason Grimshaw, meaning that actor Ryan Thomas, 40, would be reprising his role for the storyline. So viewers know that Eileen and her son will be leaving, however according to The Mirror, there could also be a third character that ends up fleeing Weatherfield as well. Corrie fans are desperate to know when Eileen's final scene will be on their screens and the lead up to her departure will begin to air this week. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Eileen's partner George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) will play a big role in the storyline. In scenes yet to air on our screens later this week, George is set to ask Eileen to marry and will do anything to be with her - even if that means moving away. But awkwardly Eileen is unsure if she even wants George to be part of her future. And next week will see Eileen's eldest son Jason return to the Cobbles - and he wants her to leave to move to Thailand with him. The builder has his own business in the Southeast Asian country and wants to join forces with his mum to become business partners. But when George is mentioned in the plans, Eileen doesn't seem keen - and when he finds out about it, he tries to put things right. George ends up offering to take the trio on holiday to see if they will get on, but is it not known if Eileen agrees to it. While George's future in Weatherfield is very uncertain at the moment, Eileen and Jason's final scenes air next week. Speaking to The Mirror about her on-screen son Ryan's involvement in the storyline, Sue said: 'Ryan was there from the start, and he was inconveniently living in Thailand, and it wouldn't be too far of a jump to expect that if Eileen was going to make a leap, that she would involve her son. 'And so when I decided to leave, like over a year ago, I rang Ryan, and I said, "Ryan, I'm going to tell them that I'm going, and if they ask me about exits, I'd really like to say that you'd come back and take me out, but I don't know whether they'd go for it or not". 'And he just went, "Oh my gosh, of course, I would". 'Which was so lovely for me. 'And it was just so nice to have him back and filming those final scenes with him. It just felt like I'd come full circle really.' Sue isn't the only star who is set to leave Corrie. Mick (Joe Layton and Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) are leaving in the summer, as well as Adam Hussain who plays Adam Hussain. Sue Devaney, who plays Debbie Webster, is leaving the soap next year, as well as Billy Mayhew star Daniel Brocklebank. Yazmeen Nazir, Max Turner, Rob Donovan, Daisy Midgeley, Julie Carp and Craig Tinker have also left the show. Simon Barlow, Tommy Oprington and Beth Tinker left last year.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
TWO Coronation Street stars to exit soap next week – and huge clue a THIRD could follow them
TWO Coronation Street stars are set to exit the long-running soap next week. It was previously revealed that a famous actor will make a highly-anticipated return to the cobbles as part of the departure storyline. 6 6 6 In January this year, it was announced that former I'm A Celebrity campmate Sue Cleaver, 61, will leave Coronation Street. After 25 years, she will depart the serial drama and leave her role as Eileen Grimshaw behind. As part of her exit storyline, Ryan Thomas, 40, will reprise his rol e as her on-screen son Jason Grimshaw. He will cause trouble on the street as he flirts with Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson). She is the estranged wife of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) who of course had an illicit affair with his brother Todd (Gareth Pierce). However, spoilers also hint that Eileen's partner George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley) could also be departing the show. On the ITV serial drama, Eileen will contemplate her entire future as she is even left questioning her relationship. He is set to get down on one knee and pop the question to her, but in awkward scenes Elineen does not seem as keen as he thought. Meanwhile, Jason has set up a business in Thailand and he wants his mother to join him and move abroad. Eileen will be extremely tempted by her son's offer as he asks her to be his new partner in the business. Relive some of Ryan Thomas' classic moments as Jason Grimshaw - a role he has played in Coronation Street since 2000 When he mentions George, Eileen thinks that he would not want to go across the world with her. But, George is keen to prove Eileen wrong when word gets back to him, and he will make a huge gesture. He will book a holiday as a test run as he offers to leave Weatherfield with her and her son. However, will Eileen stay with George as she prepares to leave the street she has called home for 25 years? Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap: Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany. The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life. Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes. After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live. Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering. Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America. Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul's impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full. Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles. The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend. Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy. Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child. It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind. Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end. Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia. Will there be a sad split or will George be leaving the show with Eileen? Meanwhile, Sue admitted that she feels that the storyline is the perfect send off for her iconic character. Speaking about her forthcoming departure, she explained: "I said very much that I would like her to go off to pastures new, you know, to kind of mirror what I'm doing in a sense. "And I just think it's time for a change. So it was perfect." It was just so nice to have him [Ryan Thomas] back and filming those final scenes with him. Sue Cleaver She added to The Mirror: "I'm so happy with the ending, and I was so humbled by it and the way it had been written and what it is. "I felt very grateful to have such a wonderful ending written. It seemed very, very apt." The actress also admitted that she wanted Ryan Thomas to come back for her exit. Sue told the outlet: "When I decided to leave, like over a year ago, I rang Ryan, and I said, 'Ryan, I'm going to tell them that I'm going, and if they ask me about exits, I'd really like to say that you'd come back and take me out, but I don't know whether they'd go for it or not'. "And he just went, 'Oh my gosh, of course, I would', which was so lovely for me. She added: "It was just so nice to have him back and filming those final scenes with him. It just felt like I'd come full circle really." 6 6 6
