A MAN has been charged with murder almost a year after a Kinver woman was found dead at her home in the village.

John Broadhurst, of Blakeshall, Wolverley, appeared at Cannock Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday December 13) charged with murdering 26 year-old mum Natalie Andrews who was found dead at her detached home at Kenrose Mill on December 18 2016.

The 39-year-old has also been charged with assaulting a female by penetration.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Stafford Crown Court tomorrow (Thursday December 14).