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Donald Sidney Payne, 62, of Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, appeared before Preston Crown Court for a preliminary hearing.

It is alleged he murdered 49-year -old Simone Ambler on April 29 at an address on Dinmore Avenue.

She had suffered stab wounds.

Mr Payne entered no pleas.

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The Honorary Recorder of Preston, Judge Robert Altham adjourned the case for a plea and trial preparation hearing to take place on June 1.

A provisional trial date of November 22 was also arranged.

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Blackpool man accused of murder appears before Crown Court