A man who illegally chopped down over 200 “ancient” trees in Blackwood has been fined more than £112,000 after failing to appear at a court hearing for a second time.
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Man fails to appear in court over illegal felling of 200 trees near Blackwood
A 63-year-old man from Blackwood accused of illegally felling around 200 ancient trees failed to appear at a court hearing today, Friday, August 4.
Motor traders prosecuted by Caerphilly Trading Standards
Two motor traders have been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council following separate investigations by its Trading Standards department.
Anger at suspended prison sentence for hit-and-run driver
The family of a five-year-old girl who was the victim of a hit-and-run outside her home have criticised the sentence handed out to the man responsible for her injuries.
A further 75 people in court over crash for cash scam
Seventy-five people have appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged insurance scam.
Ystrad Mynach camper van converter prosecuted for a second time after supplying dangerous vehicle
A camper van converter who had previously carried out work for singer Madonna and film director Guy Ritchie has been prosecuted for a second time for supplying a dangerous vehicle to a customer.
Trethomas car dealer fined £12,000 for selling unsafe Renault Clio
A Trethomas car firm has been fined £12,000 by magistrates after it was prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards.Officials visited Evolution Cars Ltd, at Newport Road, Trethomas, in September last…
Risca man ordered to pay £1,480 after admitting fly-tipping charges
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay £1,480 by magistrates after he admitted dumping waste on Mynydd Machen.Scott Morris, of Holly Road, Risca, was spotted by a mountain biker dumping waste from…
Three members’ clubs prosecuted for selling alcohol to non-members
Three members’ clubs have been prosecuted by Trading Standards for selling alcohol to non-members.
Man from Nelson prosecuted for fly-tipping waste
A man has been prosecuted and fined for fly-tipping on common land between Senghenydd and Nelson.