A MAN accused of murdering his wife, whose body was found in their back garden, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday, Monday.

Thomas Flanagan, aged 57, was expected to enter his plea to a charge of murdering Elaine Flanagan on July 25 this year but this was postponed until December 12.

Flanagan, of Wigan Road, Leigh, who appeared via video link from Walton prison was further remanded in custody.