Pensioner in court today accused of wife's murder

A PENSIONER charged with murdering his wife is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court this afternoon.

Peter Thurgarland, 71, of Low Farm, Maplebeck, near Southwell, is accused of killing Julia Thurgarland.

Mrs Thurgarland, 70, a church warden, was found dead at home at 3.50pm on Friday, December 28.

Her husband is set to attend court for a plea and case management hearing at 2pm.

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A trial has been provisionally booked to start on June 3. Mr Thurgarland remains in custody.