A Llandinam man has been fined by magistrates for driving while using a mobile phone.

Llanelli Magistrates’ Court heard on 30 October that Frederick Ackroyd, of Lower Penybanc, Pen y Banc Farm, was driving a Ford Transit on the A489 near Caersws on 15 May this year when he was caught driving while using a mobile phone.

Magistrates handed Ackroyd a fine of £40 as well as six penalty points.

He must also pay costs of £110 and a £16 surcharge.