A COUPLE have been issued with a fine by magistrates after their child failed to attend school regularly.

Gareth and Lynne Paley, of Dove House, High Mickley, appeared separately at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 12.

Both were charged with being the parent of a child of compulsory school age, registered at a school, who had failed to attend regularly.

Mr and Mrs Paley both pleaded guilty to the charges.

Mr Paley was fined £65, and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and costs of £40.

Mrs Paley was fined £61, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and costs of £40.

The charges related to the period between October 30, 2017 and March 9, 2018.