A man has pleaded not guilty to £30,000 vehicle fraud.
The incidents, which are alleged to have taken place in Wylam between March 2012 and October 2014 relate to vehicle restorations.
Alan MacIntryre (61) of Dicklebrough, North Suffolk, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court to face eight charges of fraud by false representation.
He pleaded not guilty to all counts and was granted conditional bail.
His Honour Judge Earl set a date for MacIntyre to return to Newcastle Crown Court on June 13 2022, when he will stand trial.
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