This week's court headlines have been dominated by the jailing of three nurses who stole drugs and mistreated patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Catherine Hudson sedated stroke patients for an easier shift, egged on by her colleague Charlotte Wilmot. Hudson's boyfriend Marek Grabianowski, an A&E nurse, was also jailed for stealing drugs and destroying evidence that could have helped the police investigation.
Also in court was a nuisance neighbour who was so convinced the couple downstairs had stolen his cat he launched a tirade of abuse at them - including egging their home. Elsewhere, a greedy dental practice manager fleeced her employers to the tune of £285k, giving herself pay rises of up to eight times her salary. READ MORE: Each week dozens of people pass through the doors of Lancashire's courts and LancsLive reporters are on hand for the most serious case