A MILLOM woman has been charged with fraud by representation.

Maureen Atkinson, of Wellington Street, is due to appear before Furness Magistrates' Court today.

The allegations are that on February 26 she stole bank cards, of a value unknown, belonging to Mary Woodend and that between February 26 and March 3 she used the bank cards to withdraw money. It is also said that on February 29 she used a bank card to pay for fuel.

The 55-year-old will be making her first appearance regarding the matter before the Abbey Road court, Barrow.