A disqualified driver who sped the wrong way down the A48 towards Cardiff, passing at least four terrified motorists, has been jailed for 10 months.

Jason Howells, 53, pleaded guilty to attempting to sexually communicate with what he believed was a child under 16 after being caught by the South West Predator Hunters group using a decoy.

Jeffrey Warrington, 65, pleaded guilty to exposure at Cardiff Crown Court and has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.

Simon Thomas sent his victim a letter from prison asking her to drop charges, then turned up at her home the same day he was released from court with a suspended sentence.

Tony Jones-Rogers targeted the same Cardiff road repeatedly, stealing from Superdrug, Tesco and Juno Lounge over several weeks.

Mark Cain, 38, from Newport, was convicted of carrying out a campaign of rape against a young boy in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Michelle Wetherall, 57, and Gerard Hallinan, 22, were caught dealing crack cocaine and cannabis from a flat in Briton Ferry after police found drugs worth thousands of pounds and nearly £6,000 in cash.

Robert Devney, 53, from Newport, broke into a Cardiff home and stole a Cartier watch, jewellery and electronics whilst the victim was at work.

Nadeen Shazad, 45, was found guilty of 17 offences following a week-long trial at Cardiff Crown Court and sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Fawaz Alsamaou sentenced to over three years in prison after sexually assaulting woman near Senghenydd Hall in May 2024.

Anthony Hart attacked his friend with a screwdriver and knife over a £10 debt, then returned with weapons just 30 minutes after being released on bail.

Alan Watkins, 37, stole Rolex and Seiko watches worth over £10,000 and caused £5,000 damage to an estate agents’ roof.