The following cases were heard at Reading and Slough Magistrates’ Court:

September 3:

LEE HATFIELD, 45, of Ploughlands, Bracknell, admitted stealing meat worth £97.97 from Marks and Spencer in Bracknell on April 19. Also admitted stealing meat worth £96 from Marks and Spencer in Bracknell on March 19. Ordered to pay £96. 

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September 7:

EMMA WEAVER, 30, of Friendship Way, Bracknell, admitted possession of heroin in Reading on March 10. Also admitted possession of cocaine in Reading on March 10. Also admitted possession of prescription codeine in Reading on March 10. Also admitted possession of pregabalin in Reading on March 10. Conditionally discharged for 12 months. Also ordered to pay £21. 

KASSIE LEE, 27, of Howell Close, Arborfield, admitted failing to comply with a community order by failing to attend meetings on February 18, February 25, and March 3. Fined £40. 

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