Inquest hearings
This is the only information that can be provided at this time. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any additional information other than what is on the Court List. Please note inquests can be changed at the last minute, please check before attending.
Some of our courts have the capability to provide remote attendance.
| Date and time | Location of hearing | Name | Age | Residence | Length of hearing | Hearing type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/08/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MCBRIDE, John | 78 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 18/08/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HOWARTH, James Scott | 47 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 18/08/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HODGES, Amie Louise | 36 | Chorley | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BIRKHEAD, Stella Anne | 90 | Heysham | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WALKER, Darren Dean Jake | 31 | Chorley | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 21/08/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | EISMA, Sjoerd Wybren | 75 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/08/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BEECH, Robert Andrew | 43 | Upholland | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/08/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | DONNELLY, James Andrew | 42 | Leyland | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 24/08/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | MADEN, Mary | 90 | Bacup | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 24/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | PRATER, Russell David | 59 | Chorley | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 24/08/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BAMBER, Peter | 67 | Chorley | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 25/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HUTCHINS, Hayley Rachael | 37 | Preston | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 25/08/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | Welsh, Patricia | 75 | Preston | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 27/08/2026 10:00am | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | EMMETT, Zoe Lee | 51 | Morecambe | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 27/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HUGHES, Eric | 70 | Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 27/08/2026 11:30am | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | DOYLE, Daniel William | 33 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 27/08/2026 01:30pm | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | CURWEN, Raymond Frank | 88 | Carnforth | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 27/08/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SWEENEY, Jason | 55 | Thornton-Cleveleys | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 28/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | CLARINGBULL, David Frank | 80 | Leyland | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 28/08/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | MORGAN, Gaynor Elizabeth | 62 | Ramsbottom | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 28/08/2026 02:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | CHAPMAN, Mark Steven | 43 | Bacup | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 28/08/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MOSS, James Geoffrey | 76 | Chorley | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 01/09/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | KAVANAGH, Eleanor | 68 | Burnley | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 01/09/2026 02:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | O'HARA, Jean Mary | 80 | Barnoldswick | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 02/09/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | ALLEN, Brendan Mark | 44 | Accrington | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |