In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Pontypool and Caerphilly <i>(Image: PA)</i>
In court from Newport, Nantyglo, Pontypool and Caerphilly (Image: PA)
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A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard before magistrates.

Michael Cocks, 51, of Jane Austen Close, Newport was disqualified from driving for 16 months after he pleaded guilty to drug driving with cocaine in his blood on Monnow Way on September 20 last year.

He must pay £253 in a fine, costs and a surcharge.

Michael Bourne, 37, of Penylan Fields, Varteg, Pontypool was banned from driving for three years after he admitted drink driving with 62 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on the A4042 in Cwmbran on January 18.

He must pay £253 in a fine, costs and a surcharge.

Emily Edwards, of Nantyglo Caravan Site, Nantyglo must pay £704.17 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for using a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence.

Ryan Wells, 32, of Harlequin Drive, Newport must pay £197 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after pleading guilty to possession of cannabis on October 2, 2025.

Paige Porter, of Hengoed Hall Drive, Cefn Hengoed, Caerphilly must pay £589.59 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for using a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence.

Logan Lee, 18, of Buttercups Close, Penallta, Caerphilly must pay £1,044 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without insurance.

His driving record was endorsed with six penalty points.

Jake Williams, 21, of Marsh Court, Aberbargoed, Caerphilly must pay £658 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after he pleaded guilty to speeding in a 30mph zone.

His driving record was endorsed with five penalty points.

John Egan, 62, of Jenkins Row, Deri, Caerphilly must pay £744 in a fine, costs and a surcharge after he pleaded guilty to speeding in a 20mph zone.

His driving record was endorsed with four penalty points.

Stephen Clayton, 33, of Ruperra Street, Newport was fined £80 after he admitted possession of cannabis in Bangor, Gwynedd on November 17 last year.

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