Here's a round-up of all the latest court cases concerning the Tyne Valley.

Corbridge drink driver was four times over the legal limit

A motorist has pleaded guilty to drink driving while more than four times over the limit.

Alexander Melville, 38, of Corbridge, admitted the offence after being stopped by police in London on August 10.

South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court heard a breath test recorded 165 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35.

Melville was temporarily banned from driving while the case was being dealt with.

He was remanded on unconditional bail and will reappear at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court on December 2.

Trial set for alleged stalker

An alleged stalker will stand trial after pleading not guilty to a charge of harassment in a Tynedale town.

John Lambert, 55, of Priestpopple, is accused of pursuing and stalking his victim, which led to harassment, on November 21.

South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court heard he pleaded not guilty to the offence on Monday.

The case was adjourned and Lambert was remanded on conditional bail until April 27, 2021, when he will appear at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

Wylam motorist handed curfew and 40-month driving ban

A man has been handed a nighttime curfew and a driving ban.

Emmanuel Brown 60, of Parsons Road, Wylam, pleaded guilty to failing to provide a blood sample after being suspected of driving a vehicle.

Appearing at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday, he admitted the offence after an initial not guilty plea.

The 40-month driving ban will be reduced by 40 weeks if Brown completes a driving course.

He was also ordered to take part in a drink-driving rehab programme.

North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court also ordered Brown to pay an additional £95 victim surcharge and costs of bringing the case to court of £85.

Prudhoe man admits to drug possession

A man has been ordered to pay a £300 fine after he admitted to possession of a Class B drug.

Barry Jones, 33, of Redwell Road, Prudhoe, pleaded guilty to possessing a quantity of amphetamine while he was in Newcastle on February 29 this year.

He was discharged conditionally for 12 months at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Friday after his case was considered.

The court also ordered Jones to pay a £300 fine and an additional £21 victim surcharge.