A MOTHER-of-two who failed to show up at court or for bail assessment has six months to prove to magistrates she is a reformed character.

Former addict Angela Wallace, 27, was said to have been "embroiled in heroin at the age of 16."

But she asked the Burnley bench for one last chance and her solicitor said if she did not use it, she would be a classic candidate for prison.

Wallace, of Pennine Road, Bacup, had admitted handling stolen goods, deception, attempted deception and breach of bail.

Sentence was deferred until next February 6, and the defendant must train for employment, stay drug-free and keep clear of crime. She was told by the chairman: "It's up to you."