A 30-year-old was commended by magistrates and the probation service for her work staying off drink and drugs.

A woman with an “atrocious” criminal record has narrowly avoided jail after breaching a suspended sentence by stealing from Boots.

The Chamber flagged the review with staff after Ms Winchester signalled during her transition into the role she would not take on the gig after all. Her transition began on December 9 and was due ...