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UPDATED 10.44am:Â Police have revealed this morning confirmed the identity of the 71-year-old woman found dead at her home in Stratford.
She was well-known local celebrant Gwendoline Blake.
Police say a post mortem is being carried out on her body today.
A scene examination at the property should be completed tomorrow.
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A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder.
Police were called to a house in the town on Friday night by a neighbour who'd heard shouting.
Police say the woman and man knew each other, but won't comment further.
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