Tyler Ford, of Morriston, Swansea, is accused of killing Ceiran Evans, from Gorseinon, and also of attempting to murder a second person

A teenage world champion kickboxer is being accused of murdering a man as he is due to face trial next year.

Tyler Ford, 18, appeared before Swansea Crown Court accused of killing Ceiran Evans, also 18, from Gorseinon. Mr Evans died following a road traffic collision.

Ford, of Morriston, Swansea, has also been charged with the attempted murder of a second person. The teenager, who has been a world kickboxing champion nine times, only spoke to confirm his name during the short hearing. He has not yet been asked to enter any pleas.

Judge Paul Thomas KC fixed a plea and case management hearing for September 29 and said a two-week trial will begin on January 11.

Remanding Ford into custody, the judge said: “The next hearing will be September 29 and the defendant will of course remain in custody.” The charges related to a collision between a car and an off-road bike on Pen Cae Crwn Road, Gorseinon, on July 9.

The family of Mr Evans paid tribute to him yesterday. They said: “Ceiran was loved more than any words can say and will be missed every single day.

“His kind heart, wicked sense of humour, loving nature, and handsome smile brought so much joy to everyone who knew him. He will forever be our precious baby boy; always loved, always remembered, and never forgotten.”

Looking too young has its downsides for one mother approaching 40, who constantly gets mistaken for a woman in her late 20s – and even has to flash her ID to prove she is not her 14-year-old daughter’s classmate.

Sandra Imiela, from Vienna, Austria, was 26 when she became pregnant with Sophie Louise. 

Now, almost 15 years on, the pair regularly leave strangers bewildered by looking more like sisters than mother and daughter. 

The mix-ups have become a regular part of their lives over the past few years, leading to several awkward but funny situations. 

While Sandra finds the comments flattering, she says they can also be frustrating.

Speaking to creatorzine.com, she said: ‘In casual settings, it’s no issue. But in professional situations, it can be frustrating when people don’t take you seriously or automatically assume you’re inexperienced because they think you’re much younger.

‘I’m expected to be in my late 20s and so I’m treated as such. I often have to explain that I’m nearly 40 before I’m treated with more respect.’

Sandra says she is often mistaken for a woman in her late twenties – despite being nearly two decades older

Sandra, from Vienna, Austria, was 26 when she became pregnant with her daughter 

The mother recalled a recent visit to a podiatrist who had scolded her about the way she had cut her own toenails. 

She said: ‘They commented that “young people these days don’t know how to do it properly.” When I told her my age, her whole attitude changed.’ 

Sandra has faced similar assumptions before – even as far back as when she gave birth.

When Sophie Louise was born, Sandra revealed she could ‘feel judgmental stares’ from strangers who assumed she was a teenage mum, while others believed she was her child’s babysitter. 

One of the most hilarious moments occurred during a family trip to the Philippines, where hotel staff mistook Sandra’s husband for a man travelling with his young girlfriend and her sister. 

She added: ‘I had to show them my ID before they believed me.’  

Socialising at the school gates became another hurdle for the mother, having initially been mistaken for Sophie Louise’s nanny by other parents. 

Sandra continued: ‘When they found out I’m actually her mum, they were surprised and curious. They want to know my secrets.

‘I’m not sure [how it will impact our relationship as she gets older] but, by then, I’ll have a few wrinkles and look my age – and this won’t be a problem anymore.’

Sandra revealed she often has to show ID to prove she is not the same age as her teenage daughter 

The mother says she is not against cosmetic work, though she largely attributes her youthful appearance to ‘good old Polish genes’  

Sandra stays active by doing hot Pilates once a week and strength training four times a week, all while sticking to a ‘consistent’ skincare routine

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Sandra largely credits her youthful appearance down to ‘good old Polish genes’, explaining that her parents and sister also look younger than their age. 

She admits she has never had the healthiest diet and rarely eats fruit or vegetables, but insists she stays active by doing hot Pilates once a week and strength training four times a week, all while sticking to a ‘consistent’ skincare routine. 

The mother added: ‘One thing people don’t believe is that I don’t have any Botox or fillers. 

‘I’m not against cosmetic treatments; I actually had both a few years ago. But after an allergic reaction, I’ve been hesitant to put anything in my face.

‘Interestingly, I think I looked older with them in. So I definitely don’t need them; especially when people think I’m in my 20s anyway.’

Despite often being mistaken for someone much younger than her age, Sandra says she doesn’t take her appearance for granted. 

She said: ‘Growing older is a privilege. I never want to hear people complaining about a few wrinkles; it’s not the worst thing that can happen. 

‘For me, it’s more important to enjoy every year I’m lucky enough to have. I want to stay healthy, active and able to enjoy life for as long as possible. 

‘And if I get mistaken as a 20-year-old in the process, then win-win.’ 

The family fun day will feature a variety of attractions for all ages, including children’s rides, a giant inflatable slide, fairground stalls and plenty of games.

Visitors can also enjoy refreshments from an ice cream van and BBQ throughout the day.

A raffle and teddy tombola will offer the chance to win prizes, while a range of local businesses will be showcasing gifts, crafts and other unique items for visitors to browse and buy.

With free entry for everyone, organisers are encouraging the community to come along and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends.

For those of you who travel along the M56, there’s good news.

Progress on the long-awaited Tatton Services has been revealed in a new aerial photograph.

The image, taken from an aeroplane by 360 Photo Surveys, shows work continuing on the site between junctions seven and eight of the M56 near Knutsford.

It provides the latest glimpse of the scheme, which has been years in the making, generating much debate as it is being built on 39 acres of greenbelt land.

The new facility, backed by Tatton Estate and Westmorland Family, which owns and runs the celebrated Tebay Services on the M6 in Cumbria, will feature a farm shop, restaurant, a 100-bed hotel, a petrol station, and spaces to charge 96 electric vehicles.

The developers say the project will create around 325 jobs while helping to address a recognised gap in motorway service provision around Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

The project was promoted as a different model from traditional motorway services, drawing on Westmorland Family’s experience operating Tebay, Gloucester Services on the M5, and Cairn Lodge Services on the M74.

Artist’s impression of the new Tatton Services on the M56 (Image: Westmorland Family)

The company said the new site would ‘champion local food producers, businesses, and tourism’ while providing facilities for motorists travelling on the network.  

Cheshire East Council approved the scheme in October 2023, marking a major milestone for the development.

However, the decision did not end the planning process.

Following opposition from campaigners concerned about the impact on greenbelt land, the application was called in by the Government in 2024 for further scrutiny through a public inquiry.

The inquiry examined a range of issues, including the need for a new motorway service area, the potential economic impact on nearby towns and villages, and the effect of the development on the greenbelt.

Tatton Services are expected to be open by early 2027 (Image: Westmorland Family)

Supporters argued the site would improve road safety and driver welfare by filling a significant gap in motorway services, while opponents questioned whether the development was necessary and raised concerns about congestion and environmental impacts.

A final decision arrived in March 2025 when the Secretary of State granted planning permission when the government ultimately accepted the planning inspector’s conclusion that the need for a motorway service area on the M56 near Knutsford was ‘indisputable’.

The decision also recognised the scheme’s claimed economic and road safety benefits.

Since receiving approval, developers have continued refining the design and securing further permissions.

According to updates published by Tatton Services, detailed design work has progressed and planning condition changes have been approved to support the next stages of development.

The project team has indicated a target opening in late 2027 or early 2028.

The latest aerial photograph offers the clearest indication yet that the project is moving from the planning stage towards reality, with motorists on the M56 now able to see visible signs of progress on one of the county’s most closely watched developments.

There is something special about watching families, friends and complete strangers come together, laughing, chatting and making memories.

Seeing children, parents and grandparents enjoying themselves reminded me exactly why I love what I do.

One of the biggest talking points over the weekend was our VW camper mini golf hole. People stopped to take photographs, children wanted to play with it first, and I lost count of the number of people who asked where we’d bought it.

The answer always made me smile.

“We didn’t. My dad built it.” Every time I said those words, I felt incredibly proud.

My dad has always been a modest man. He studied technical drawing when he was younger and later taught woodwork at Parrenthorn.

Looking at his work today, you can still see those foundations. Give him a few pieces of timber and an idea, and he somehow sees the finished project long before anyone else. Where I see bits of wood, he sees a solution.

Watching people admire the camper made me think about the conversations we’re having around education.

We hear so much about artificial intelligence, computing and preparing young people for the future, and those subjects are important. But I hope we never stop recognising practical minds too.

The child who loves making things. The teenager who enjoys fixing a bike.

The young person who would rather create than scroll.

Those minds are every bit as intelligent. They simply learn differently.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that confidence grows when we stop comparing ourselves with everyone else and start recognising what comes naturally to us. Often those gifts only develop because somebody invested their time, patience and encouragement.

So this week, I’d love to set you a challenge.

If you’re a parent, grandparent, neighbour or simply someone who’s learned a skill over the years, spend just one hour with a young person.

Show them how to use a tape measure, plant some seeds, bake a favourite recipe, draw a simple plan or mend something that’s broken. You never know what that one hour could inspire.

Not only might you spark the interest of a future engineer, joiner, designer or inventor, you could also be helping your own mental wellbeing.

Research shows that having purpose, sharing knowledge and connecting with younger generations can improve our own sense of fulfilment and reduce feelings of loneliness.

Watching families laugh together around something my dad built reminded me that some of life’s greatest lessons aren’t taught in a classroom.

They’re passed from one generation to the next.

Not every brilliant mind looks the same.

Perhaps the greatest gift we can give our children, and ourselves, is simply taking the time to help those minds grow.

Kirsty Redford is a qualified Master NLP Practitioner, Life Coach, Mindfulness Practitioner and Certified Firewalking Instructor.

As founder of Firewalk Events, she helps people build confidence and resilience, inspiring them to find their inner power and reignite their spark.

Police closed the road after the crash

A female was taken to hospital following a two-car smash in Blackley.

The crash happened on Blackley New Road on Monday evening (July 13). Emergency services, including police and paramedics, were called to the scene.

Pictures showed both cars left badly damaged after the smash. Police cordoned off a stretch of the road as crews responded.

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Debris from the crash could be seen strewn across the road within the taped off area. The road was reportedly closed off for a number of hours into Monday night.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said a female was taken to hospital from the scene. She is believed to have suffered a suspected hip fracture.

No arrests were made, the force spokesperson added. “We responded to a two-vehicle collision on Blackley New Road. No arrests were made and a female was taken to hospital for treatment, GMP said in a statement.

Officers also discovered a cricket bat and rounders bat behind the till

A shop in Peterborough has been forced to shut by the courts after selling illegal products. Officers visited Next One Shop, in Alexandra Road, Millfield on July 8 as part of an operation.

Officers from the northern neighbourhood support team (NST) and Special constables, together with Trading Standards officers from Peterborough City Council, discovered more than 2600 illicit cigarettes which were seized.

A shop worker was also found not legally able to work. Some of the goods being sold were found to not meet UK requirements, and a cricket bat and rounders bat were found behind the till.

PC James Rice, from the NST, said: “In addition to the finds during the operation, there have been three drugs related arrests in the shop this year, with class A, B, and C drugs found in and around the premises.”

Magistrates granted a full closure order for Next One Shop at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 10 following officers’ discovery.

The order, which is in place until September 9, states the whole premises, including any outdoor space, is closed to everyone except the landlord, their authorised contractors, and the emergency services.

Failure to comply with the order is a criminal offence which could result in imprisonment for up to three months, a fine, or both.

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PC Rice added: “Drug dealing and associated criminality have a significant impact on the community, and I hope that this shop closure gives the community some respite from the issues.”

When the weather is so hot, people will go to great lengths to keep their houses cool and make the heat easier to deal with.

From leaving doors and windows open throughout the day to taking cold baths or showers, there are lots of ways people try to stay cool.

People also check TikTok for viral hacks when they are desperate on the hottest days of the year, but Tamzin Metcalfe, Go Compare’s home insurance expert, said they can often be an insurance risk.

Putting water in front of a fan to make the air cooler can be very dangerous. (Image: Getty)

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Lots of people have turned to putting a bowl of water or even a wet cloth in front of a fan to make the air that it is blowing out cooler.

This is a serious health and safety risk, as the water could spill onto the electrical components.

If the water gets onto the plugs and sockets, it could cause an electric shock or damage the appliance.

It could even cause it to short-circuit and start an electrical fire.

If you try to put in an insurance claim for any damage caused by using this hack, an insurance provider might reject some or all of the home insurance claim for preventable misuse.

Tamzin said: “When the weather is truly unbearably hot, it’s completely understandable that people will try almost anything to cool down.

“But you have to use your head, be sensible, and not get taken in by viral trends.

“Even when the weather is scorching and the humidity feels stifling, you can’t afford to forget basic safety measures – and that includes checking whether a quick fix could completely invalidate your home insurance policy.”

Safe ways to keep your house cool

There are a lot of safe ways to keep your house cool during the summer rather than using viral hacks.

You can cover your windows to stop light from coming in and keep windows open when the air is slightly cooler.

You can also use fans if the air temperature is below 35C but avoid aiming them at your body, as this can cause dehydration.

If you are able to visit a public building with air conditioning, you can plan trips out to spend a few hours there.

How do you keep cool during a heatwave? Let us know in the comments.

A train driver died from traumatic injuries to the brain and chest in the Bedfordshire train crash, an inquest has heard.

Shaun Burton, 60, died when his train ploughed into the back of another service at Elstow, near Bedford, on 19 June. It left 162 people injured, including 102 who required hospital treatment.

An inquest into the death of the driver opened in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, and has been adjourned until a later date which has not been fixed yet.

Senior Coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton, Emma Whitting, told the hearing the inquest would be adjourned pending reports from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and British Transport Police.

Burton lived in Cambridgeshire and previously been a parish and district councillor, representing The Stukeleys ward on Huntingdonshire District Council.

During the hearing, which lasted five minutes, the coroner’s officer read a statement which said a consultant pathologist identified the cause of death to be traumatic injuries to the brain stem and chest, pending further investigations.

Burton was pronounced dead at the scene at 18:49 BST on 19 June. He was formally identified by the Fingerprint Identification Bureau on 25 June, the coroner’s report said.

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Forecasters predict it will be the ‘sunniest week of the year so far’

For many parts of Scotland it has been a pleasant start to the summer holidays, with repeated days of clear skies and soaring temperatures. And this is set to continue as forecasters are predicting that it will be the ‘sunniest week of the year so far’.

The latest weather maps predict that more of the country will get to enjoy sunshine and warmth over the coming days. However, meteorologist Sean Batty has warned that not every region of Scotland will be getting to relax in summer conditions.

Thanks to a breeze from the North Sea, Scots in the north and east of the country are likely to experience lower temperatures and limited sunshine at times. The Scots forecaster predicts weather conditions to be divided across the country this week.

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Sean said: “Parts of the north and east are likely to see low cloud and haar drifting in from the North Sea on the easterly breeze. That could keep temperatures noticeably lower and the sunshine more limited at times.

“The flip side is that western Scotland is set to enjoy the very best of the weather, with long spells of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the high 20s later in the week.”

According to the forecaster, areas such as Argyll and Bute, Inverclyde, Glasgow, and the Inner Hebrides are amongst the regions expected to be the sunniest this week.

On the flip side, Caithness, Moray, East Fife, and Edinburgh at times are the most likely to stay cloudy. Therefore if you are wanting to explore Scotland in the sunshine this week, it may be best to stick to the west of Scotland.

In terms of temperature highs, Batty is predicting that Thursday, July 16, will be the hottest day this week. In the west, those in and around Fort William could see spikes of 27C, while Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire, and Glasgow could sizzle at around 28C to 29C.

While temperatures at the moment look unlikely to break the 30C threshold, this is the ideal week to get your washing out on the line.

Unlike the previous warm spells, which brought high levels of humidity, forecasters are predicting more dry air in this weather front. This means any laundry will dry in no time at all, helping busy families quickly reduce their washing piles.

Temperatures are looking to be hot for most regions during the day throughout the week. But Scots are being warned that night time temperatures will be a different story – with highs plummeting to under 10C in the evening.

Batty explained: “Because humidity is low, heat escapes much more quickly after sunset, so temperatures will drop away quite rapidly during the evening. If you’re planning a barbecue or sitting out in the garden, you may well find yourself running for a jumper once the sun goes down.

“We may find some spots in the Borders, South Lanarkshire and the Highlands dropping close to 5C on some nights.”

Sunniest parts of Scotland this week

• The Inner Hebrides
• Glasgow
• Dumfries & Galloway
• Ayrshire
• Inverclyde
• Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire
• West and East Dunbartonshire
• Argyll and Bute
• South and west Highlands

Areas most likely to be cloudier at times

• The Northern Isles
• Caithness
• Moray
• Aberdeenshire
• Angus coast
• East Fife
• East Lothian coast
• Edinburgh (at times)