LEE MORGAN aged 35 of Owls Road, Verwood. Admitted failing to promptly notify East Dorset District Council of a change of circumstances which he knew would affect his entitlement to housing benefit, namely that his partner received an inheritance over the capital limit for housing benefit and council tax benefit. Community order made. Defendant to carry out unpaid work for 120 hours within the next 12 months. To pay victim surcharge of £60. Costs £200.

STEVEN HAROLD SMITH aged 40 of Bingham Road, Verwood. Admitted failing to provide a specimen for analysis at Bournemouth in the course of an investigation into whether he had committed a road traffic offence. Fined £110. To pay victim surcharge of £20. Costs £85. Disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months. To be reduced by 91 days if the defendant satisfactorily completes a course approved by the Secretary of State.