In the courts

These are among the latest cases to be heard at Bath Magistrates'Court.

David Stannard, 28, of Belgrave Crescent, Bath, was fined Pounds525 and given six penalty points for failing to give a driver'sidentity to the police.

Steve Hill, 43, of Station Road, Keynsham, was fined Pounds 600and given six penalty points for failing to give a driver's identityto the police.

James Doman, 28, of Hobbs Wall, Farmborough, was fined Pounds 200for making off without payment.

Steven White, 28, of Coronation Avenue, Bath, was fined Pounds135 for making off without payment.

Helen Johnson, 42, of The Brambles, Keynsham, was fined Pounds 35and given a restraining order for using threatening and abusivewords or behaviour while subject to a conditional discharge.

Tamra Lewis, 34, of High Street, Twerton, was given a 28-dayprison sentence for shoplifting.

Victoria St John Howe, 39, of Monksdale Road, Bath, was given a12-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months and ordered to payPounds 400 compensation for three counts of assaulting a policeofficer and assault by beating.

Daniel Kent, 19, of Catherine Way, Batheaston, was fined Pounds180 and ordered to pay Pounds 75 compensation for criminal damage.

Claire Hedges, 20, of Dominion Road, Bath, was given a communityorder for assault by beating.

Stephanie Myatt, 28, of Rivers Street, Bath, was fined Pounds 225and given four penalty points for speeding.