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

September 28: 

BOYD KEPPEL, 39, of Victoria Road, Owlsmoor, admitted driving a vehicle on Anders Corner, Bracknell, without third party insurance on March 31. Fined £200. Also ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £68 court costs. Also disqualified from driving for 12 months. 

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PETER JARMOLA, 69, of Longs Way, Wokingham, admitted using threatening/abusive words/behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress on Peach Street, Wokingham, on May 21. Fined £40. Also ordered to pay £40 fine and £34 court costs. 

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