A MAN has been banned for a year after drink driving.

Robert Reece, of Fell Street, Leigh was over the limit when he was driving in Lowton on February 27.

As well as being disqualified for 12 months, the 23-year-old was fined £153, ordered to pay a £32 victim services surcharge fee and £85 in court costs.

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Reece pleaded guilty at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.