A 92-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife, 87.

Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were called to Millbrook Lane in Exeter, Devon, on 19 April following reports of a concern for welfare. Shirley Billam was found dead at the property.

Laurence Billam, of Millbrook Lane, is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with her murder.

Police confirmed the pair were husband and wife and said the family was being supported by specialist officers.

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Helen's son was on board a bus that crashed near Minehead in July, leaving one dead and 21 hurt.

Police say a man in his 20s was seriously injured in the multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning.

The Environment Agency says the algae, also found in a flood channel, is toxic to people and pets.

Disruption between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton is expected to last until 10:30 on Wednesday.

Police say a man is in custody after being arrested in suspicion of murder.