PHILIP JAMES CROCKER aged 60 of Farley Lodge, Bournemouth Road, Poole. Admitted failing to notify the Dept of Work and Pensions of a change in circumstances, namely that he had capital in excess of permitted limits, whilst claiming Job Seekers Allowance and housing and council tax benefit. Conditional discharge for two years. To pay costs of £100.

FAYE VICTORIA ATHERTON aged 24 of Harwood Drive, Poole. Admitted driving a Ford car on Blandford Road whilst using a mobile phone. Fined £75. To pay victim surcharge of £15, costs of £35 and licence endorsed with three points. Also admitted failing to produce her licence for examination or certificate of insurance when asked to do so. No separate penalty.

TOM C ASHMORE aged 29 of Cooke Road, Poole. Admitted using a colour TV without a licence. Fined £200. To pay victim surcharge of £15 and costs of £60.