RECENT cases dealt with by Taunton Magistrates' Courts include.

Janette Mellor, 35, of Triscombe Road, Taunton, two counts of failed to notify Taunton Deane Council of a change of circumstance, £73 fine, £20 victim surcharge, £60 costs. (G).

Dale Joshua Simpson, 21, of Laxton Road, Taunton, two counts of theft, £123.97 compensation, £150 criminal courts charge. (G).

Frederick John Wilson, 21, of The Mill House, Roadwater, drink driving, £265 fine, £26 victim surcharge, £85 costs, £150 criminal courts charge, 26 months driving ban. (G).

Christopher James Sumption, 28, of Eastleigh Court, Taunton, destroyed windows, damaged a car park barrier, destroyed a car windscreen, community order, £831 compensation.

(G) denotes guilty plea or admits offence. Names and addresses are supplied by the courts.