BALLYMENA: A 35-year-old man was convicted of dangerous driving after being clocked at 140mph in a Mitsubishi Evo while travelling to collect a takeaway, with the judge noting he had a history of driving-related offences spanning 13 years. Gareth Davis, of Caulside Park, Antrim, was handed a 15-month driving ban and fines totalling £400.

CRAIGAVON: A man driving a Porsche appeared before Craigavon Magistrates' Court after causing a collision when his vehicle swerved across a road in Portadown.