A4042

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly and Raglan

GABRIELLE REES, 28, of Fallow Close, Bassaleg, Newport, was banned from driving for 12 months after she pleaded guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative in her blood on the A48 on October 28, 2023.
He was fined £120 and ordered to pay a £48 su…

A4042 southbound near Abergavenny closed overnight in March

The road in question is the A4042 southbound between Hardwick roundabout and Llanellen village from 8pm on Thursday, March 7 to 6am on Friday, March 8. 
The southbound carriageway will be completely closed to all traffic during this time, while essenti…

Newport M4 Malpas viaduct road closures and diversions

It has already been reported the westbound carriageway of the motorway will be closed at the Malpas viaduct between junctions 26 and 25a from 6am on Saturday, February 17, until 6am on Monday, February 19.
A diversion will be in place travelling throug…

M4 Malpas Viaduct closed again this weekend for works

The westbound carriageway of the motorway will be closed from junction 26 for Malpas and J25A Grove Park from 8am on Saturday, February 17 until 6am on Monday, February 19. 
Traffic Wales has said the closure is being put in place while essential expan…

E-scooter rider killed in crash near M4

A man riding an e-scooter has been killed after he was involved in a collision with a car being driven on a dual carriageway near the M4.
The man, who has not been named, was riding the e-scooter on the A4042, which connects the valleys north of Newpor…

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Cwmbran and Monmouth

SAPPHIRE SMALL, 22, of Wye Crescent, Bettws, Newport must pay £169 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 35mph in a 30mph zone on Newbridge Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood on March 2.
Her driving record was endorsed with three points.
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Man killed in crash between lorry and car

A man has died following a crash between a car and a lorry. The 45-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in Cwmbran Drive in Llantarnam, Torfaen.
His passenger, also a 45-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serio…

Girl taken to hospital after falling off a bridge on M4

A girl in Wales has been taken to hospital after falling off a bridge over the M4 near Newport.
Gwent Police Chief Inspector Rhys Caddick said: “We received a report that a girl had fallen from a bridge over the M4, between junctions 24 and 25, in Newp…

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Ebbw Vale and Blackwood

TYLER HUGHES-O’CALLAGHAN, 19, of George Dagger Avenue, Abertillery was banned from driving for 12 months after pleading guilty to drug driving with a cannabis derivative in their blood on Division Street on March 3.
They must pay £197 in a fine, costs …