A BOLTON-LE-SANDS pensioner has appeared in court charged with murdering his wife.

Gilbert Reghelini, 68, of Sunnybank Road, spoke only to confirm his name and address at Lancaster Magistrates on Monday.

Mr Reghelini is accused of murdering Shirley Reghelini at an address in Derby Road, Lancaster, on September 1.

The case was adjourned until October 23.