Once again, our reporters have been busy covering events in the local court system.

Here are ten stories you might have missed recently, representing just a selection of what has been reported on.

Chef spat at police whilst intoxicated

Scott Bibby, 33, was on Market Street in Flookburgh in the early hours of June 11 this year when he kicked PC Sproat three times to the chest.

Read more: Chef sentenced after assaulting police officer in Flookburgh | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Man caused ex-partner to consider suicide due to abuse

Jordan McHugh assaulted his ex-partner on multiple occasions and took control of every aspect of her life between 2015 and 2021.

Barrow man jailed for 'degrading and humiliating' ex-girlfriend | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Businessman punched employee after 'affair with wife'

Scott Burgess punched the complainant to the face at Central Preston Street Working Men’s Club in Barrow at 11:20 pm on June 1 this year.

Read more: Barrow business owner assaulted former employee after affair with wife | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Teenager punched stranger following argument

Tommy McGladdery threatened to kill the complainant outside a takeaway on Cavendish Street on March 24.

Read more: Barrow teen punched male to back of head following dispute - sentence | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Man resisted arrest after breathalyser refusal

A former member of the British Army refused to co-operate with a police line of inquiry into a suspected drink driving offence.

Read more: Barrow man resisted arrest after refusing to provide breath sample | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Woman stole alcohol to fund cocaine addiction

Julie Cottier was captured on CCTV at Booths in Ulverston on May 19 placing bottles of spirits in a shopping trolley.

Read more: Barrow woman stole alcohol from Booths to fund her cocaine addiction | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

New person admits role in £53m cocaine supply plot

The plot featured a former television Love Island star and was smashed after a drug seizure in the Lake District.

Read more: Lake District: Gary Gittins admits role in £53m cocaine supply plot | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Man caught drug driving had 'smoked cannabis since 14'

Barrow man Stephen Armstrong was driving on the M6 when he was stopped by police because of a fault with his car.

Read more: Motorist caught drug driving has 'smoked cannabis since age of 14' | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Man banned from drinking after assaulting police

A drunken man tried to bite police officers while receiving treatment in hospital.

Read more: Barrow man banned from alcohol after assaults on police officers | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)

Man sentenced following bomb hoax scare

Michael Wilson caused a major investigation to be carried out and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to be deployed.

Read more: Michael Wilson sentenced following bomb hoax scare in Ulverston | The Mail (nwemail.co.uk)