A paedophile attempted to rape a girl when she was just three years old. He then went on to rape her when she was older. Erkan Karadogan, 52, of Cardiff, also sexually abused his victim before later sexually assaulting another young girl and an elderly lady. At a sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court the defendant was described by Judge Simon Mills as a "frightening sexual predator" and a "selfish abusive bully". Karadogan, of Poplar Road, Fairwater, was found guilty of rape, four counts of attempted rape, two counts of indecency with a child, three counts of indecent assault, three...…A paedophile attempted to rape a girl when she was just three years old. He then went on to rape her when she was older. Erkan Karadogan, 52, of Cardiff, also sexually abused his victim before later sexually assaulting another young girl and an elderly lady. At a sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court the defendant was described by Judge Simon Mills as a "frightening sexual predator" and a "selfish abusive bully". Karadogan, of Poplar Road, Fairwater, was found guilty of rape, four counts of attempted rape, two counts of indecency with a child, three counts of indecent assault, three...WW…

A man crept into a woman's house in the dead of night and sexually assaulted her as she slept in her bed next to her boyfriend, a court has heard. Suroj Bk at first denied being in the property at all but later claimed the allegation was some kind of fantasy on the part of the victim. Sending the 27-year-old defendant to prison, a judge said he was aware there were people who knew Bk and who did not believe the incident had taken place - he said those people were "either totally blinkered or incredibly gullible". The victim of the sexual assault has life-long legal anonymity. Swansea Crown...…A man crept into a woman's house in the dead of night and sexually assaulted her as she slept in her bed next to her boyfriend, a court has heard. Suroj Bk at first denied being in the property at all but later claimed the allegation was some kind of fantasy on the part of the victim. Sending the 27-year-old defendant to prison, a judge said he was aware there were people who knew Bk and who did not believe the incident had taken place - he said those people were "either totally blinkered or incredibly gullible". The victim of the sexual assault has life-long legal anonymity. Swansea Crown...WW…

If you're looking for ideas on how to spend your spare time, look no further. We've got it covered. So switch off the telly and go and do something way less boring instead. The hidden ancient bridge in Wales that visitors say is like something from a fairytaleConwyThe Roman Bridge at Penmachno is naturally dressed in ivy with such beauty you might assume it’s a man-made featureThe 'most beautiful village in the world' that's just a short drive awayThings to do WalesIt's like stepping into a paintingI went to Costco for the first time and it was everything I imagined and moreShoppingCostco...…If you're looking for ideas on how to spend your spare time, look no further. We've got it covered. So switch off the telly and go and do something way less boring instead. The hidden ancient bridge in Wales that visitors say is like something from a fairytaleConwyThe Roman Bridge at Penmachno is naturally dressed in ivy with such beauty you might assume it’s a man-made featureThe 'most beautiful village in the world' that's just a short drive awayThings to do WalesIt's like stepping into a paintingI went to Costco for the first time and it was everything I imagined and moreShoppingCostco...WW…

NewsThe direct to home delivery service means you will never miss out on all your local news, the latest sport, entertainment, jobs, homes and shoppingwalesonlineMore than 3,000 customers in Cardiff and the Vale currently benefit from having the South Wales Echo delivered directly to their home six days a week. The direct to home delivery service means you will never miss out on all your local news, the latest sport, entertainment, jobs, homes and shopping. Our service - The direct to home delivery services is managed by a local Franchise or Agent - The South Wales Echo will be delivered...…NewsThe direct to home delivery service means you will never miss out on all your local news, the latest sport, entertainment, jobs, homes and shoppingwalesonlineMore than 3,000 customers in Cardiff and the Vale currently benefit from having the South Wales Echo delivered directly to their home six days a week. The direct to home delivery service means you will never miss out on all your local news, the latest sport, entertainment, jobs, homes and shopping. Our service - The direct to home delivery services is managed by a local Franchise or Agent - The South Wales Echo will be delivered...WW…

NewsTayla King lost control of her car on a straight stretch of road causing her passenger, Chantelle Thomas, catastrophic injurieswalesonlineA young driver who was speeding and "clowning around" when she crashed and killed her best friend had only passed her test a month before, a court has heard. Tayla King lost control of her car on a straight stretch of road and crashed down an embankment and into a tree causing her passenger, Chantelle Thomas, catastrophic injuries. Despite the best efforts of passing motorists who stopped to help - including a passing police officer who was driving...…NewsTayla King lost control of her car on a straight stretch of road causing her passenger, Chantelle Thomas, catastrophic injurieswalesonlineA young driver who was speeding and "clowning around" when she crashed and killed her best friend had only passed her test a month before, a court has heard. Tayla King lost control of her car on a straight stretch of road and crashed down an embankment and into a tree causing her passenger, Chantelle Thomas, catastrophic injuries. Despite the best efforts of passing motorists who stopped to help - including a passing police officer who was driving...WW…

NewsA 29-year-old sustained minor injuries trying to separate the dogswalesonlineTwo dogs have been seized from a Caerphilly property after fighting. The animals, reported to be an XL bully and an Alaskan Malamute, were removed from Nantgarw Road Thursday afternoon, October 5 for being dangerously out of control in a private place. A 29-year-old man was hurt while trying to separate the dogs. His injuries were minor and he did not require medical attention. Read more: Dad describes horror as little boy seriously injured by 'firework explosion' while out playing Read more: Birthing units at...…NewsA 29-year-old sustained minor injuries trying to separate the dogswalesonlineTwo dogs have been seized from a Caerphilly property after fighting. The animals, reported to be an XL bully and an Alaskan Malamute, were removed from Nantgarw Road Thursday afternoon, October 5 for being dangerously out of control in a private place. A 29-year-old man was hurt while trying to separate the dogs. His injuries were minor and he did not require medical attention. Read more: Dad describes horror as little boy seriously injured by 'firework explosion' while out playing Read more: Birthing units at...WW…

What's OnThe Welsh finalists are six of 40 in the running to be Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year in the UK - the winner will be announced next February at the National Fish And Chip awardswalesonlineThe time has come once again for the UK's best fish and chip shop to be crowned for 2024. And six Welsh chippies have made the final cut and are in the running to be the UK's best having made it into the top 40. On Thursday, October 5, the National Federation of Fish Friers announced who its finalists were ahead of the National Fish And Chip awards, which are set to take place next February...…What's OnThe Welsh finalists are six of 40 in the running to be Fish & Chip Takeaway of the Year in the UK - the winner will be announced next February at the National Fish And Chip awardswalesonlineThe time has come once again for the UK's best fish and chip shop to be crowned for 2024. And six Welsh chippies have made the final cut and are in the running to be the UK's best having made it into the top 40. On Thursday, October 5, the National Federation of Fish Friers announced who its finalists were ahead of the National Fish And Chip awards, which are set to take place next February...WW…

Brits have shared their thoughts on the upcoming uniform for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. In partnership with adidas, the kit was revealed on Thursday (April 18) on social media, with a collection of athletes modelling the new kit. The kit is said to unite athletes 'under a design DNA that celebrates the unique aspects of Great Britain', while 'encapsulating the fire of passion that burns within every athlete'. The kit features red, white and blue colours - much like the Union Jack flag. Photos of the kit were released on social media. Posing in the new kit include...…Brits have shared their thoughts on the upcoming uniform for Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. In partnership with adidas, the kit was revealed on Thursday (April 18) on social media, with a collection of athletes modelling the new kit. The kit is said to unite athletes 'under a design DNA that celebrates the unique aspects of Great Britain', while 'encapsulating the fire of passion that burns within every athlete'. The kit features red, white and blue colours - much like the Union Jack flag. Photos of the kit were released on social media. Posing in the new kit include...WW…

Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann appeared in Braunschweig court today, alongside his smiling defence lawyer Friedrich Fulscher. He is accused of five offences between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal. The five charges he faces include: The rape of an unidentified woman aged between 70 and 80 in her holiday home in Portugal at some point between 2000 and 2006, the rape of a girl believed to have been at least 14 years old at his home in Praia da Luz at some point between 2000 and 2006. They also include the rape of a young woman after entering her...…Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann appeared in Braunschweig court today, alongside his smiling defence lawyer Friedrich Fulscher. He is accused of five offences between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal. The five charges he faces include: The rape of an unidentified woman aged between 70 and 80 in her holiday home in Portugal at some point between 2000 and 2006, the rape of a girl believed to have been at least 14 years old at his home in Praia da Luz at some point between 2000 and 2006. They also include the rape of a young woman after entering her...WW…

A health worker who dislocated her ankle by tripping over a pothole was left “disgusted” after her local council told her the ruts were a “fact of life”. Rebecca Salisbury, 23, said she was "shocked" that Lancashire County Council used the quote from a past legal case to dismiss her compensation claim in a letter. She had been left in the “worst pain” ever when she took a tumble on a damaged section of tarmac next to a carpark, in Preston, Lancs. And Rebecca was then hurried to hospital in an ambulance and later put to sleep so doctors could "pull" her bone back into place and fit a cast....…A health worker who dislocated her ankle by tripping over a pothole was left “disgusted” after her local council told her the ruts were a “fact of life”. Rebecca Salisbury, 23, said she was "shocked" that Lancashire County Council used the quote from a past legal case to dismiss her compensation claim in a letter. She had been left in the “worst pain” ever when she took a tumble on a damaged section of tarmac next to a carpark, in Preston, Lancs. And Rebecca was then hurried to hospital in an ambulance and later put to sleep so doctors could "pull" her bone back into place and fit a cast....WW…