Noel Radford from Britain's biggest family in court

The dad of Britain's largest family is due in court this morning.

Noel Radford, 53, who is the star of 22 Kids and Counting, is due to stand trial at Lancaster Magistrate's this morning (October 21). The 22 Kids and Counting star allegedly drove a vehicle at speeds of more than 40mph on the Bay Gateway, in Morecambe, Lancashire, on November 6 of last year.

He is also accused of failing to provide information relating to the identity of the driver of the Porsche.

Radford, of South Road, Morecambe, was due to appear at Lancaster Magistrates’ Court for the opening of the trial on September 2. However, he failed to turn up and the court heard that he had 'left the jurisdiction'. The trial was subsequently adjourned until today (October 21).

Radford and his wife Sue shot to fame in 2012 when they recorded the first series - 15 Kids and Counting. They have since expanded their brood and have become popular reality TV stars.

This is a live blog. Updates from court will be posted below.

That brings our live coverage of the court hearing to a close.

The prosecutor confirms the speeding offence has been withdrawn by the Crown.

Radford is told he is free to leave court.

That concludes the hearing.

The bench returns.

Radford will receive six points on his licence.

He receives credit for the guilty plea and will pay a fine of £900 plus £360 surcharge and costs of £200.

Radford - wearing a grey jumper, blue jeans and trainers in court - says he can pay this in three monthly payments.

Radford is warned the court can ‘use other meanings’ if he has not paid in full by the dealine in January 2025.

Radford pleads guilty to the offence of failing to give information relating to his identification details.

He offers no further