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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | CUMMINGS, James | 55 | Skelmersdale | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/08/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | FUGE, David | 76 | Leyland | 4 days (17-19and 24 Aug) | Full hearing |
| 17/08/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BAMFORD, John | 76 | Blackburn | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 17/08/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BURTON, Geoffrey Charles | 83 | Clitheroe | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 17/08/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HALLIDAY, Karen Elizabeth | 46 | Blackburn | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 17/08/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | JENNINGS, Melvyn | 82 | Thornton Cleveleys | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 17/08/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | NELSON, Tina Ann | 56 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 18/08/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | LARVIN, Susan | 66 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 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 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HUSSAIN, Nadeem | 37 | Nelson | 2 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 |