A KIDDERMINSTER woman has been charged with starting fires on two separate days in the female toilets at the town's general hospital.

Gillian Leeson, 39, of St Cecilia's Close, Hoobrook, was remanded at Worcester Crown Court for a plea and directions heading on December 19.

Leeson, who was not present for the preliminary hearing, is alleged to have committed arson with intent to endanger life on May 8 and 10 this year.