A DARLINGTON woman who stole kitchen accessories from the town’s Argos store has appeared in court.

Lynda Dodsworth, 26, of Grange Road, Darlington pleaded guilty to the theft at Darlington Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, October 25).

The court heard she stole £16.49 worth of items on October 3 which were later recovered.

She was ordered to pay £40 towards court costs and given a 12-month community order under supervision from the probation service.