CHRISTOPHER Kerrell, was remanded in custody at Cardiff Crown Court this morning after pleading not guilty to the murder or manslaughter of his wife Hollie Kerrell, on April 22.

The 35-year-old from Knighton, denied killing his wife at the hearing, which had been originally scheduled to take place at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court.

In April, Dyfed-Powys Police spent four days searching for mother of three, Hollie, 28, after she'd been reported missing

He will next appear in court in August, with a trial listed for October.