A Penparcau man who stole a key from a JCB digger has been fined by magistrates.

John Adams, of 68 Maesheli, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 19 March.

The 57-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing a key from a JCB digger in Aberystwyth on 4 March.

Magistrates handed Adams a fine of £80.

He was also ordered to pay £50 compensation and £85 costs.