Three convicted of benefit fraud

Adrian Doherty (49) of Richmond Drive, Coleraine claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £5,491 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £250 and ordered to pay court costs of £58.

Stroma Artingstall (26) of Churchlands Road, Coleraine claimed Income and Housing Benefit totalling £3,935 while failing to declare employment. She was fined £225 and ordered to pay court costs of £37.

Joan Kane (39) of Drumawilliam Park, Ballyvoy was fined £300 and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance and Social Fund totalling £364.

All are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.