The 46-year-old was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
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Human cannonball stunt goes wrong at American Circus – council investigating
Instead of landing safely on a net, he crashed onto a metal rail along the perimeter of the circus ring.
Maxime Cinema bans customers doing #gentleminions trend
Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema has banned customers wearing suits from screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Half a million pounds worth of cannabis seized in police raid
More than 1,000 cannabis plants worth around half a million pounds have been seized by police in Aberbargoed.
Cricket catch-Up: High scoring affairs as teams return to action after washout
After rain disrupted play around most of the county borough last weekend, cricket returned once more as Week 10 saw some high scoring affairs.
Playground torched by “mindless vandals” targeted for a second time this year
“It’s a delightful area where a lot of money has been spent to upgrade it. You wonder whether or not it is money well spent on a facility, when it seems people get enjoyment out of destroying it.”
Record turnout as Machen Show returns for first time in three years
Having last been held in 2019, the show’s 79th edition received an “overwhelming response” from the public, according to its chairman, Kevin Stanworth.
Machen Cricket Club’s winning streak extended with first double of the season
All-rounder Gareth Jones was Machen’s batting star as they continued their winning run with a hard-fought victory away to Usk.
Creative and wellbeing classes for all ages at Newbridge Memo
Activities such as children’s create and craft, 3D workshops, puppetry and performance classes are all on offer at the Memo.
Nineteen homes could be built on site of former infant school
Nineteen homes could be built on the site of the former Pontlottyn Infants School, if plans are approved by the council.