Trial date for Shannon's mother

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Matthews, 32, is charged with perverting the course of justice and child neglect in relation to the disappearance of Shannon in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, in February.

A judge at Leeds Crown Court told her she will go on trial on November 11 alongside Michael Donovan, who is charged with Shannon's kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Matthews, of Moorside Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire appeared in court via a videolink from New Hall Prison, near Wakefield.

Matthews spoke only to confirm her name and that she could hear to proceedings.

She sat listening to the lawyers attentively during the 10 minute hearing.

Donovan, 39, of Lidgate Gardens, Batley Carr, West Yorkshire, was not in court but was represented by his solicitor, Malcolm Nowell.

The judge, The Recorder of Leeds, Judge Peter Collier QC, heard that Matthews and Donovan will both go trial together.

There was no application for bail by Richard Butters, representing Matthews, and she was remanded in custody.

Both defendants will appear again at Leeds Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on July 11.