PHILIP John King lied his way into jobs as a taxi driver and a bus driver despite having a string of convictions and not being entitled to hold a licence.

King, 48, of Shuttle Close, Accrington, pleaded guilty to three charges of obtaining a pecuniary advantage, paid employment, by deception and two of driving while disqualified.

He was committed on bail to Preston Crown Court for sentence after the magistrates decided that their powers were insufficient.

Clare Fanning, prosecuting, said King went for a job in Accrington and while terms were being negotiated he failed to mention that he was disqualified.

John Dickinson, defending, said King had an appalling record which made it impossible for him to get employment.