Chepstow

In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Caerphilly

JOSEPH EVANS, 24, of Greenfield Close, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran was banned from driving for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with a cocaine derivative in his blood on Forge Lane on September 4, 2023.
He must pay £602 in a fine, costs and a …

In court from Newport, Abertillery, Pontypool and Caerphilly

AWAT KHAZRI, 27, of Howard Drive, Caerphilly must pay £1,356.70 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after he admitted carrying on a licensable activity, namely the provision of late night refreshment, on or from Pizza Bites on Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach…

A48, Chepstow reopens after lorry collided with bridge

The A48 was closed due to emergency bridge repairs both ways from Tidenham turn off to Bishton Lane. It is believed the road had been closed since Friday with drivers being diverted via Woodcroft.
A lorry collided with a bridge and shed a glucose like …

Complaints over cancellations of trains to Chepstow station

Plans have been unveiled to potentially increase services between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction, at Rogiet near Caldicot, in line with proposals for five new stations in between them. 
As part of the consultation on the proposed stations a…

Motorcyclist dies in serious B4081 crash near Chipping Campden

A man has died following a two-vehicle collision near Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds this morning (Sunday, October 29). Emergency services responded to a report of a serious crash between a KTM 390 Duke motorcycle and a black Toyota Yaris on the B40…

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Risca and Ebbw Vale

JOSHUA WILLIAMS, 20, of Stamford Court, Newport was banned from driving for six months after he pleaded guilty to taking a Suzuki motorbike without consent in Cwmbran between July 22 and July 25.
He was fined £200 and must pay £85 costs and an £80 surc…

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.
MICHAE…

Pollution levels on Newport roads is dropping, surveys show

Building more walking and cycling[1] routes, investing in more electric buses, and general moves towards more people working from home have all helped the city meet national standards on air quality.
Lower speeds on the M4 in Newport, to an average lim…