A man has denied murdering a woman who was found dead at a property in Stafford.
Staffordshire Police were called to Newport Road on July 29 to reports that a woman had died.
The victim was identified as 31-year-old Rebecca Simkin.
Appearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday, Wayne Bond, 44, pleaded not guilty to one count of murder.
Experts are still trying to determine Ms Simkin's cause of death, and a trial date set for the beginning of February may need to be moved back to June.
County comes together to #LightUpTheNight and remind people they’re not alone over Christmas
People, businesses and community organisations throughout Staffordshire are encouraged to spread the word that support is available to those struggling during the festive period. Staffordshire County Council has once again partnered with Staffordshire Samaritans to light windows and buildings green across the county on Sunday 21 December, the longest night of the year.
Trading Standards reveal their 12 fakes and frauds of Christmas
Illegal vapes, dangerous counterfeit children’s toys and thousands of pounds of illicit cigarettes are amongst the items seized by Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire this year.
Parcel thefts
Parcel theft from doorsteps is a growing concern for many households. With the rise of online shopping, more packages are being delivered than ever before—making unattended parcels an easy target for opportunistic thieves.
Safety priority in Stafford during Christmas party season
Taxi marshals will be helping Christmas revellers get home safely during the festive period in Stafford.
Celebrity MasterChef Films at Lunar and World of Wedgwood Episode airs on BBC One at 9pm, Monday 15th December
Lunar Wedgwood, restaurant at World of Wedgwood in Barlaston, Staffordshire, is proud to announce that it will feature in the final’s week of BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef, airing on Monday 15th December at 9pm.