Just adding this article ( the evidence is from earlier in the trial ) as it has a bit more info re David Hardwick and also the money given to Williams by Walsh.
David Hardwick, 75, said he "could not believe it" when he was informed that Williams, 35, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and told a jury he had never known her to be physically violent.
Mr Hardwick told Williams's murder trial at Preston Crown Court that he was unaware of the affair said to be have been taking place while she was living an affluent lifestyle, largely at his expense.
The semi-retired heating firm boss admitted he paid for a string of holidays - up to 12 a year - as well as giving her £75,000 towards buying a house and paying £320 a week into her bank account by standing order.
Williams learned to ski at Chill Factore - where she is said to have met ski instructor Mr Johnston - and a relucant Mr Hardwick, who said he felt "too old" to learn, joined her.
The pair went on to take regular skiing holidays, including a three-month stay in Calgary, Canada, in late 2013.
Other expenses that Mr Hardwick took care of for Williams were life assurance, credit card payments and fuel purchases, the court heard.
The court heard that Williams had three houses in total and rented out two of them - one said to have been paid for thanks to a loan of £43,000 from Walsh.
http://www.thelancasterandmorecambe...ea_about_murder_accused_s_affair__court_told/
