Monmouth

In court from Newport, Caerphilly, Blackwood and Caldicot

KALLUM JEAVONS, 28, of no fixed abode, Newport was jailed for 21 weeks after he pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon – a builder’s trowel – on Commercial Street on July 31.
He must pay £620 costs following his release from pri…

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…

Cardiff crash survivor Shane Loughlin admits drink-driving

Shane Loughlin, 32, filmed himself inhaling from balloons while speeding at 90mph just hours before the tragic smash which killed pals Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, and Rafel Jeanne, 24.[1]
The five friends were missing for 46 hours before they were f…

What to expect to learn on a boat building course

Fancy building or restoring your own boat? Ali Wood takes a tour of the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis

What to expect to learn on a boat building course
Having spent the morning on the five-day boat restoration course, I was keen to know what’s …