Stephanie Davis’ mother Shirley Oliver, 42, was killed in one of Cardiff’s most notorious murders

“It’s just madness. They can do all that, come out and have a better life than people who are struggling and working for years. He has been allowed to change his name, I don’t understand how he was able to do that.”

These are the words of a woman who has lived for the last 21 years without the person she calls her best friend, her mother Shirley Oliver.

In that time, the two brothers who killed Shirley and left her body dumped in a Cardiff alleyway in 2005 have served life sentences and been freed from prison. One, Christopher Jones, was 21 when he was jailed for murder and was still younger than 42-year-old Shirley when he was released from his jail sentence.

Shirley’s daughter Stephanie Davies was also 21 when her mum died. She and her family were distraught and angry when the killers Christopher and Stuart Jones were released from prison.

She has since been a helpless bystander as the younger brother Christopher changed his name and has repeatedly been in and out of the courts since he was released. He was jailed again last week after being caught with substantial amounts of cannabis, ketamine and hundreds of pounds in cash.

Stephanie said it was wrong how he had been allowed to live a better life than people who lived honestly and worked hard.

She said: “The whole time since they got sentenced I fought to keep them inside, not out. The one brother Stuart, I haven’t heard his name since he’s been caught.

“It’s just madness, they can do all that, come out and have a better life than people who are struggling and working for years. (Christopher) has been allowed to change his name, I don’t understand how he was able to do that.

“I never got over it, when it’s there we were horrified and it set us all back. My phone, my door, my messages, that’s the only way we found out.”

Christopher has since changed his name to Christopher Mason-Jones, and has been living in Russell Street, Swansea.

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Stephanie said Mason-Jones, who laughed after being sentenced for murder, has shown no remorse for her mother’s murder and she was scared for her family’s safety.

She added: “He’s institutionalised now, his life is prison so coming out he can do what he wants because he doesn’t care if he goes back inside.

“And then who’s to say again when they let him out next he doesn’t do something like that again.

“There’s no closure either, I worry every time I see someone who looks like him and I worry about what I’d do if I came face to face with him. When he’s inside it’s no comfort because he’ll be released before you know it.”

Her mother was beaten, strangled, and stamped on by brothers Christopher and Stuart Jones, then 31, before they dumped her body in a Cardiff alley in 2005. She was killed amid an argument over a garage bill she said she had paid after accepting a lift home from the two men.

A sentencing at Cardiff Crown Court heard Shirley was removed from the vehicle by Christopher and dropped on the floor. He then stamped on her. She was then strangled, beaten and left for dead. The murder was described by a judge as a callous and cold-blooded killing …of a woman who did you no wrong”. Don’t miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here.

Both Christopher, then 21, and Stuart, then 31, were sentenced to life imprisonment. But Christopher, now 42, was given parole in 2018 and released on life-long licence against the wishes of Shirley’s family.

This week he found himself back before the courts this week and was sentenced to 22 months imprisonment for being concerned in the supply of cannabis, being concerned in the supply of ketamine, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of ketamine with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property.

Speaking about the news of Mason-Jones returning to prison, Stephanie said she had been inundated with friends and acquaintances messaging her.

She said: “It just starts all over again, people stop me and ask questions… I’m grateful people care so much but it’s over and over and over. (The killers) get to move on and live their lives. We’re the ones with a life sentence, not them.”

Stephanie still thinks about her mother all the time and described her as the “kindest person”. She added: “She would give anyone her last. She was like my mum and my best friend.”

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Richard Whiffin’s side held on to claim a narrow 24-25 victory against the hosts in Tbilisi

Wales U20s held on to claim a dramatic 24-25 victory against Georgia in their opening match of the Junior World Championship, ending the game with 13 men.

Richard Whiffin’s side were eight points clear heading into the final five minutes, but faced a nervy finish as wing Tom Bowen picked up a second yellow card moments after Yestyn Cook was also sent from the field for conceding a late penalty try that saw the hosts in Tbilisi close the gap to a single point.

As Georgia pushed for a late winner, it looked as though they had done so as replacement back rower Irakli Kolbaia bulldozed his way over the line only to be judged to have been held up, with Wales holding on to record an opening round win.

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Gloucester flanker Caio James had given Whiffin’s young side the perfect start as he powered over under the posts after just five minutes, with Scarlets fly-half Carwyn Leggatt-Jones adding the extras from the tee.

Cardiff wing Rhys Cummings then stretched Wales’ advantage with just over quarter of an hour gone, showing neat footwork to beat two men and cross in the left corner.

However, Georgia responded through the highly-rated Mikheil Shioshvili, with the Toulon backrow bundling over after a powerful lineout drive.

Shioshvili struck again three minutes before half-time, showing his immense strength as he carried Sion Davies and Evan Minto with him as he powered over the line to reduce the deficit to 15-12 at the break.

After the restart, Bowen was shown a yellow card for a high tackle, with Georgia capitalising immediately as prop Gabriel Razmadze got the ball down off the back of another lineout.

Despite their man disadvantage, however, Wales went looking for a response.

They thought they had it seven minutes later as a superb long-range pass from Steffan Emanuel saw full-back Lewis Edwards go over in the corner.

However, replays showed that Edwards had lost the ball from his grasp under pressure when going over the line.

There was to be no mistake moments later, however, as Leggatt-Jones crossed following more impressive work from co-captain Emanuel.

A 75th-minute penalty try for Georgia saw Cook head off the field before Bowen was shown a red to set up a nail-biting finish, but Wales did enough to hold on to seal victory and leave the hosts heartbroken after a pulsating encounter.

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The beach is often overlooked, but this makes for a more peaceful visit

When the hot weather arrives in England, the beaches quickly fill up with sun-seekers. Unfortunately, people from our landlocked county of Cambridgeshire to travel to get to the coast.

However, there are many beaches within an easy driving distance of the county. One that’s worth the visit is West Runton beach in Norfolk, just a two-hour drive from Cambridge.

This sand and shingled beach is considered one of the more peaceful to visit in Norfolk. There are miles of footpaths and bridleways for people to walk in the surrounding area.

The beach is also backed by cliffs, which offer an “impressive backdrop to the beach”, according to the Visit North Norfolk website. One thing the beach is most famous for is the discovery of a nearly-complete mammoth.

Part of the Ice Age animal was first discovered on December 13, 1990. Local residents Margaret and Harold Hems were walking along the beach when they discovered a large bone sticking out of the cliffs.

The couple contacted a local museum and it was later discovered that the bone was a pelvic bone of a large steppe mammoth. A year later in 1991, fossil hunter Rob Sinclair discovered more large bones in the area.

After the two discoveries, an excavation took place in 1995. Within three months, archaeologists managed to find 85 per cent of a mammoth.

This is the most complete set of bones of a mammoth that has been discovered in the world. As well as this major discovery, other small fossils have been found at West Runton, making it an important archaeological spot.

As well as being a hotspot for fossils, the beach is often overlooked, as more people visit nearby Cromer. However, this provides a more peaceful visit for people.

Kerry Coombes, 33, died after a train collided with a car in Station Road on Thursday, June 25, where she was pronounced dead at the scene.

An eight-year-old girl remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The family paid tribute to Kerry today, saying: “Kerry was a loving daughter, sister, partner and devoted mum who meant everything to us.

“She had the biggest heart, always put other people before herself and brought so much love, laughter and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew her.

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“The loss of Kerry has left a hole in our family that can never be filled. We are heartbroken and are trying to come to terms with what has happened.”

Yesterday, flowers were laid at the scene of the incident.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell said: “This was a shocking and tragic incident, and our specialist officers will continue to support Kerry’s family and friends throughout this ordeal.

“Following our initial enquiries, a criminal investigation into the incident has now been launched, and I would ask the public not to speculate, as further updates will be provided in due course.

“We continue to urge witnesses or anyone with information who has yet to speak to officers to get in touch by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 152 of June 25.

“Information can also be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Groupia Ltd – which also trades as Groupia Golf, GoHen, StagWeb, Groupia School Trips, and Company Away Days – offers customers “the best” group travel holidays to destinations in the UK and abroad, including Prague, Split, and Barcelona.

More than 750,000 travellers have used the company since it began back in 2002, booking everything from stag and hen weekends to golf trips, team tours, and spa breaks.

Holidays cancelled as Groupia falls into administration

After 24 years in business, Groupia, which is based in Bath, has now fallen into administration.

Nigel Fox and Christopher Marsden of S&W Partners LLP were appointed joint administrators on June 16, according to the Groupia website.

It continues: “The Company has now ceased taking new bookings, and arrangements are in place with ABTOT to support customers with existing bookings.”

Which Groupia bookings have been cancelled?

Bookings on or before August 31, 2026, are expected to go ahead as planned, the Groupia website says, thanks to an arrangement with ABTOT (financial protection company).

These bookings can still be managed via Groupia’s VIP booking system.

Any holidays booked with Groupia for after September 1, 2026, have been cancelled.

Refunds are available for affected bookings through your card issuer (if you paid by credit or debit card) or by submitting an online claim to Gallagher Bassett, who act for ABTOT.

For online claims, travellers will need a booking confirmation and proof of payment.

Other UK travel companies that have closed in 2026

Seven other UK travel companies have ceased trading in 2026:

Luxury UK holiday company Salamander Voyages also shut down back in April after entering administration.

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation this year:

• Ascend Airways (liquidation)
• EcoJet Airlines (liquidation)
• Zenith Aviation Limited (administration)
• European Cargo (administration)

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Police said Kevin Kerjean has appeared in court charged with murder, rape and sexual assault after a two-year-old girl was found dead at a home in Chertsey, Surrey

A man has been charged with murder after a two-year-old girl was found dead at a home in Surrey.

Kevin Kerjean, 31, has been charged with murder, rape of a child under 13 and sexual assault of a child under 13 following the tragic death in Chertsey.

Police were called to a property in Pyrcroft Road at around 5.40pm on Thursday following concerns for safety. Officers attended the address and discovered the young girl dead.

Surrey Police initially said the child was aged three but confirmed on Saturday that she was in fact two years old. The force’s Major Crime Team is leading the investigation and previously said they believed the incident had occurred “within a family setting”.

Kerjean appeared before Guildford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on Monday.

Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen said: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child’s family, as well as all those who knew her.

“Our teams are working hard to build a picture of what happened, and a significant police presence will remain in Pyrcroft Road over the coming days.

“We appreciate that the incident itself, as well as the significant police presence, will be concerning for residents and we would like to thank them for their co-operation as we conduct our investigation.”

A Surrey Police spokesman added: “At this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.”

A significant police presence remains in the area as detectives continue their inquiries. Kerjean is a French national born in the Central African Republic.

On Friday, floral tributes were left outside Syward Place, a block of flats on the corner of Pyrcroft Road and Bell Bridge Road, as shocked residents paid their respects.

One local resident said: “I’m surprised, that’s very unusual for Chertsey”. While another added: “It’s tragic. Things like that don’t happen around here.”

A police spokesman added: “If you have any information which could help our investigation, please contact us via direct message quoting PR/SYP-20260625-0759. If you do not wish to leave your name, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

The true crime series certainly lived up to the high expectations

With an endless supply of true crime shows to choose from, it can be quite overwhelming when it comes to deciding what to watch. My watch list continues to grow and grow.

However, there is one title that everyone needs to watch, it just took me a little longer to tune in. After seeing countless reviews dubbing the series as an “ultimate” watch with an “unmatchable ending”, I popped it on my ready to watch pile – but never got down to turning it on until this week.

And wow was I left speechless. Very rarely does a show live up to the expectations people set, but this one definitely does. If you haven’t seen it yet, go at watch The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst.

Having first aired back in 2015, it quickly established itself as “one of the most definitive true crime documentaries of all time”, Sky reported.

Available to stream on Sky, NOW and HBO Max, Sky previously revealed: “The Jinx results from nearly a decade of research by the filmmakers, who expose police files, key witnesses, never-before-seen footage, private prison recordings, and thousands of pages of formerly hidden documents.”

It plunges viewers into an investigation into the strange history of Robert Durst, an eccentric heir to a New York real estate empire who was long suspected in three unsolved murders. But he had never been convicted.

With a rating of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, one person previously said: “Compelling, chilling, weird. This is one of the more bizarre murder mystery doco’s you will see, and it will have you hooked. The best docu-series of 2015.”

Another added: “Perhaps the best true crime docuseries ever.” A third penned: “Peeling the layers away of psychopath bit by bit through a six part drama….with an unmatchable ending.”

A fourth wrote: “Mind blowing, the final episode is beyond my immediate comprehension, not because I could not understand it, but because of how it [unravels] so dramatically, the truth, after 30 plus years.”

Another said on social media that it had the “wildest” twist, and so I tuned in with high expectations – and it did not disappoint.

Without giving anything away, I was left speechless after the final episode, and just had to tune in to Series 2 before ending up down a rabbit hole needing to know everything and anything.

I was actually annoyed that I had not watched it before, given how long it has been readily available, but I must admit, I had shivers down my spine.

Now TV previously posted on Facebook: “The most chilling end to a documentary you’ll ever see”, as the replies poured. One person wrote: “I remember my mom watching this documentary I always remembered his eyes so dark and empty still gives me the creeps.”

The Jinx can be streamed on NOW and HBO Max