Lauran O'Toole

Reporter

Community and multimedia reporter covering Newport, the Gwent Valleys and breaking news. Feel free to contact me if you've got a story.

Community and multimedia reporter covering Newport, the Gwent Valleys and breaking news. Feel free to contact me if you've got a story.

Latest articles from Lauran O'Toole

Driver flees scene after one way crash

Pantddu Rd in Aberbeeg was closed between the Flyover Garage and Trinant in both directions due to a police incident, The crash involved one car, which collided with a telegraph pole. The driver of the car reportedly left the scene following the crash.

Traffic chaos as lane closed on main road

Lane one is currently closed on the M4 Westbound at J24 Coldra due to a broken down vehicle. This is causing severe delays between J23A Magor - J26 Malpas. The average speed is just 10mph.

Lockdown lifted on school as relieved parents collect children

The lockdown at Ebbw Vale school Ebbw Fawr has been lifted with many relieved parents now collecting their children. The secondary campus was placed in lockdown on Friday April 26 after a teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of making threats. Parents were notified of the situation after receiving text messages from the school. Pupils were reportedly hiding under their desks.