04/07/2007

Goody banned from driving

Former Big Brother contestant Jade Goody has been banned from driving for six months after pleading guilty to a series of motoring offences.

The reality TV star appeared before Basildon Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with driving without a full licence or insurance and on a motorway with only a provisional licence.

Goody was also in court last month after her former childminder, Luke Rustem, admitted to stealing more than £12,000 worth of cheques from her.

Goody has two children with her ex-partner Jeff Brazier and is currently dating Jack Tweed.

(CD/KMcA)

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