A NUMBER of people have appeared in court accused of money laundering.

Christopher Grimes, 24, of Bousfield Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, is accused of two counts totalling more than £580,000. His case at Darlington Magistrates' Court was adjourned until February 25 for a committal hearing.

Beverley Denise Grimes, 42, and Edward Grimes, both of the same address, face similar charges. Their cases were adjourned until February 11.

Graham Bartlett, of Chapelhope Close, Darlington, is accused of one count of money laundering. His case was adjourned until February 11.

Mary Blair, 53, of Summerhouse Grove, Darlington, is accused of 19 counts of theft relating to a period when she was financial director and book-keeper of PMB Motors, Darlington. Her case was adjourned until February 25 for a committal hearing.