Barnard Castle: Man charged with murder of Jane Collinson
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Jane Collinson, 59, was found by emergency crews at Bowes Lyon Court
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a flat in Barnard Castle.
Emergency services were called to Bowes Lyon Court in the County Durham market town at about 18:00 GMT on Saturday.
Jane Collinson, 59, was pronounced dead at the scene, Durham Constabulary said, and her family is being supported by specialist officers.
A 60-year-old local man is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on Wednesday.
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