LAURA JANE FRANCIS, aged 36, of Woolaston Road, Dorchester. Admitted theft from a shop, stealing a box of Nurofen and a bottle of One Millionaire men’s perfume to the total value of £58.60, belonging to Boots the Chemist. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. To be detained in the courthouse. Detention deemed served by reason of time already spent in custody.

CLAIRE LEGG, aged 29, of Lubbecke Way, Dorchester. Proved in absence of using a colour television without a licence. Fined £250 and ordered to pay £120 costs.