Martin Sugden who is charged with the murder of fitness instructor Donavan Van Lill, whose body has not been found, pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court today.

Sugden, 42, from Stanton St Quinton, appeared at Bristol Crown Court earlier today charged with murdering Mr Van Lill, who went missing from his home in Pewsham in March.

The hearing was adjourned for a pre-trial review on 15 October. Sugden was remanded in custody.