A PENSIONER charged with murdering his wife has had his court date put back until Friday.
Peter Thurgarland, 71, of Low Farm, Maplebeck, near Southwell, was due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court today, 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.
If a trial is needed, it has been provisionally booked to start on June 3. Mr Thurgarland remains in custody.
