Benefits cheat claimed more than £70,000
A woman was convicted at Derry Crown Court yesterday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Jacqueline Kelly (44) of Anderson Crescent, Limavady claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £71,564 while failing to declare she was living with a partner.
She was given 1,200 hours community service.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.