A Minety man has been caught driving a people carrier while disqualified. 

Matthew Saunders, 31, drove a Vauxhall Zafira in Swindon on April 1 while he was banned from driving.

The defendant, of St Leonards Row, Upper Minety, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while disqualified and without insurance at Swindon Magistrates' Court on September 7.

The case was adjourned to consider if there are special reasons for not ordering an endorsement or disqualification.

Saunders was remanded on unconditional bail until November 7.