The following cases were heard at Bishop Auckland Magistrates' Court yesterday:

HARASSMENT CHARGE: Alex Ronnie Howe, 21, of Blencathra Crescent, Crook, is accused of intimidating a witness from another case on May 20 and harassment of the same woman between May 6 and 21. The case was adjourned to September 3, at Teesside Crown Court.

TRIAL DATE: Karen Lesley McDonagh, 34, of Bowlees Farm Cottage, Wolsingham, is accused of being in possession of 50 cannabis plants, and being in possession of 3g of cannabis resin. Her trial will take place at Teesside Crown Court on August 11.

OFFENCES DENIED: Neil Shield, 28, of Wellgarth, Evenwood, pleaded not guilty to driving whilst disqualified, failing to stop after an accident and driving without due care. He admitted driving without insurance and failing to report an accident. The hearing was adjourned to August 13, 2pm, for pre-trial review .

CASE ADJOURNED: Alexander Whittaker, 25, of Brockett Close, Newton Aycliffe, is accused of setting alight a windowsill and hedgerow belonging to Clive Taylor with the intention of endangering the life of Christopher Taylor. The case was adjourned to July 30.