Driving without insurance, failed to give a specimen when required. Breach of suspended sentence. Two-year driving ban. Six-month community order. Three-month curfew from 7pm to 7am. Fine £40, surcharge £95, costs £85.
Mandy Owen, 54, of Mill Street, Newport. Drink driving.
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