A DRUG addict with an ‘appalling record’ has been jailed after he assaulted his ex-girlfriend with a spade following a drunken argument.

The brand became a favorite of vegan and vegetarian diners as owner Darren Preston turned out vegan-ized versions of fast-food burgers while putting his own (plant-based) spin on the items.

Jailing her for 20 months, Recorder Darren Preston said she had left her victim "unhappy and scared". Pickering had only been working at the care home, in Belton Close, Great Horton, for a few ...

Prosecutor Claire Larton rose at the start of the hearing to inform Judge Darren Preston that Brand had not sought a barrister in the time since his case had been committed from the magistrates ...

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