The trial of a man accused of the murder of a woman in Gorleston is still on track to take place later this year.

Paul Kelly-Bridle has been accused of the murder of Linda Hood, 68, who was found dead inside her home in Cherwell Way, Gorleston following a fire.

Norwich Evening News: The property at Cherwell Way, Gorleston where the body of Linda Hood was foundThe property at Cherwell Way, Gorleston where the body of Linda Hood was found (Image: Peter Walsh, Archant Norfolk)

The 59-year-old, of Worcester Way, Gorleston, has also been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following the blaze in June last year.

Norwich Evening News: Police at Cherwell Way, Gorleston after the murder of Linda HoodPolice at Cherwell Way, Gorleston after the murder of Linda Hood (Image: Peter Walsh, Archant Norfolk)

On Thursday (September 8) the case was back at Norwich Crown Court which heard a four-week trial was on course to take place on November 14.

Norwich Evening News: Police at Cherwell Way, Gorleston after the murder of Linda HoodPolice at Cherwell Way, Gorleston after the murder of Linda Hood (Image: Peter Walsh, Archant Norfolk)

Karim Khalil QC appeared for the prosecution while John Hardy QC represented Kelly-Bridle who did not attend court.

Ms Hood was found dead inside her home on June 11 last year after emergency services were called to a fire at the address at around 9.10am.

Her brother Tony Green has previously paid tribute to his "beloved sister" while she was described by neighbours as a "larger than life woman who always had a smile on her face".