Patrick Roache, 65, of Bowgate, Hillside Road, St Albans. Between October 25, 2010, and June 16, 2012, dishonestly failed to promptly notify St Albans District Council of a change of circumstances which affected entitlement to housing and Council Tax benefits, namely that was working; also, between October 25, 2010, and July 14, 2013, dishonestly failed to promptly notify the DWP of a change of circumstances which affected entitlement to pension credit, namely that was working. Fine, costs: £701.

James Ernest Wright, 38, of Caesars Road, Wheathampstead. Between August 9, 2013, and August 27, 2013, pursued a course of conduct which amounted to harassment of a person. Community order made with programme and supervision requirements. Restraining order made. Costs: £145.