A WOMAN who died when her motorcyclist collided with a bus stop has been named.

Catherine May Barclay, 41, who lived in the Stanley area of County Durham, died following the accident in East Rainton, near Houghton-le-Spring, on Sunday, June 5.

A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: "Our thoughts are with her family who we will continue to support at this difficult time."

Enquiries into the collision are ongoing and any witnesses, or has any information that may be useful to police, should contact officers on 101 quoting reference 892 060616.