Michael Sparks, 45, was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court after admitting to two thefts and two assaults.

Majeda Sikdar from Haverfordwest was ordered to pay £1,046 at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court.

A Newport landlord has been fined after being found guilty of unlawfully collecting rent at a property he was not licensed to let.

Shakira Perry received a suspended sentence and a two-year animal ban after abandoning two dogs and a cat at a Llanrumney property.

Victoria Taylor has been handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning her from named shops and all retail premises in the two towns.

Tyler Roberts was jailed for 14 weeks after stealing from three cars in Cardiff city centre NCP car parks over the Valentine’s weekend.

James White and Jason Sultana were each sentenced to six weeks in prison at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court after stealing from Boots, Waterstones and the Entertainer.

Paul Quinn, 44, was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison after exposing himself in Cardiff city centre and stealing from Greggs on Queen Street.

Joshua Smith, 24, was handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of multiple thefts.

Adrianna Caldarer ignored repeated warnings from RSPCA and police about her injured cat Melody, who later died from infection.

Clive Connell, 63, sentenced to eight weeks after pleading guilty to racially aggravated harassment following rapid police investigation in Bridgend.

Rosie Chung targeted stores across Cardiff, stealing goods worth over £1,200 before being recognised by local officers and sentenced to 52 weeks in prison.