A MAN charged with causing death by dangerous driving has had his plea and directions hearing adjourned.

Richard Irons was due to enter his plea at Warrington Crown Court on Monday.

The 26-year-old from Rosedale Avenue in Woolston is accused of racing another car on the A57 on April 9 this year.

That car crashed, killing the driver, 35-year-old Mark Houghton of Jackson Avenue, Bruche.