A Sussex teacher appeared in court today charged with murdering his wife.

Mark Parnham is alleged to have killed his wife Jillian, 38, at the family home in Mill Mead, Ashington, on March 5.

The couple, who had two young sons, were both teachers at Millais School, in Depot Road, Horsham, where Mr Parnham taught design and technology and his wife was in the maths department.

The case was opened today at Lewes Crown Court and it was adjourned until May 25.

No application for bail was made and Mr Parnham, 36, was remanded in custody.