Husband charged with County Durham murder
The husband of a mother of four in County Durham has been charged with her murder.
Susan Ann Forster was found with serious injuries at her home in Gurlish West, Coundon, near Bishop Auckland early on Tuesday.
Despite receiving medical attention the 51-year-old was confirmed dead at the scene.
Charles Forster, 62, will appear before magistrates in Newton Aycliffe on Thursday.
Mrs Forster's two sons and two daughters said she was a "loving mother" and they were "devastated at losing her".