Local motorists fined hundreds of pounds for driving while using a mobile

Gordon North (56), of Dalby Road, was spotted committing the offence while on the road in the town.

Loughborough Magistrates were told that he was seen holding a mobile phone in front of his face and operating the screen with his thumb.

The JPs banned him from driving for six months, due to repeat offending, they fined him £660 and ordered him to pay £90 court costs and £66 to fund victim services.

Charles Sorsky, of Croxton Kerrial, was spotted using a mobile phone as he drove on Harlaxton Road, in Grantham.

The 28-year-old admitted the charge when he appeared at Loughborough Magistrates Court.

Sorsky was fined £166 and ordered to pay £85 court costs.

He was also told to pay £34 to help fund victim services.

His driving licence was endorsed with six points.