A MAN has appeared at Newport Magistrates' Court charged with causing a Powys woman’s death by dangerous driving in 2017.

Jay Bayliss, 31, is alleged to have been responsible for the death of Sophie Brimble whilst at the wheel of a Volkswagen Polo in Brynmawr.

The 20-year-old Miss Brimble from Crickhowell passed away following a road crash on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Bayliss, of Heol Onen, Brynmawr did not enter a plea when he appeared before magistrates

The defendant is due to appear before the crown court on January 3 next year.

He was granted unconditional bail.

Following her death seven years ago, her family released a tribute which read: "Sophie Brimble/Jenkins – taken from us way too soon.

"Love you always. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

"Love Mum, Daddy Andrew, Chloe, Rhys, Nan, Aimee, Ben and Zach Xxxxxxxxx."