SARAH Kettle has been banned from driving for 23 months after she was caught when nearly three times the limit.

Kettle, 42, of South View Close, Sutton Scotney, admitted the offence which happened when she was driving an 11-reg Peugeot in Hook on January 28.

The magistrates court at Basingstoke heard that her alcohol reading was 98 when the legal limit is 35.

As well as the ban she was ordered to take part in a drink impaired drivers programme for up to 15 sessions.

There was no order for costs because of her lack of means.