Those from the St Albans and Harpenden area dealt with by magistrates on Monday, August 18.

Wayne John Lee Ypey, 42, of Ditchling Court, Bricket Road, St Albans. On April 13, 2014, at St Albans, caused unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, namely a dog, by kicking it. Also, on same date, used threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress. Also, on same date, sent by means of public electronic communications network a message that was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. Community order made with alcohol treatment, programme and supervision requirement. Compensation, costs: £195.  

The following were convicted of watching a colour television without a licence (fine plus costs in brackets; those marked * were dealt with in their absence): *Elizabeth Borrelli, 55, of Pemberton Close, St Albans (£560); Jane Dolling, of Martyr Close, St Albans (£135); *Isobel Hastings, 28, of Creighton Avenue, St Albans (£340).