A CWMBRAN woman was bailed after pleading guilty to falsely claiming benefits.

Jacqueline Watkins, 48, of Hawarden Gardens, Llanyrafon, appeared in Newport crown court charged with dishonestly failing to notify Torfaen county borough council that she was living with her partner effecting her housing benefit and council tax benefits.

Watkins also pleaded guilty to making false representations.

Judge David Morris adjourned sentencing until November 21 for a pre-sentence report to be compiled.