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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SMITH, Hazel | 78 | Grange-over-Sands | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 04/11/2026 11:30am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | BROWN, Joan | 75 | Burnley | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 04/11/2026 01:30pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | JOHNSON, Christopher James | 42 | Darwen | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 04/11/2026 03:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | WILKIN, Jonathan Peter | 49 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 05/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | TRICKETT, David Ross | 68 | Bacup | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 05/11/2026 12:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | THOMPSON, Margaret Elizabeth | 82 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 05/11/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HENRY, David Lee | 45 | Bamber Bridge | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 06/11/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | GRADY, Lorraine | 75 | Haslingden | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 06/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | PHILIPS, Alan | 83 | Rossendale | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 06/11/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | DICKINSON, Finn Alexander | 21 | Lancaster | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 06/11/2026 02:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | STEPHENSON, Jean | 82 | Worsthorne-with-Hurstwood | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 06/11/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | CLARK, George Edward | 88 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 09/11/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | HEAPS, Lisa-Marie | 37 | Blackburn | 3 days | Full hearing |
| 09/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SIPPETTS, George Robert Edgar | 21 | Lancaster | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 10/11/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | GRAY, Mary Theresa | 84 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 10/11/2026 02:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | ARIF, Mohammad | 59 | Accrington | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 11/11/2026 12:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MCLEOD, Iain Andrew | 44 | Clitheroe | 1 hour at 3:30pm | Pre inquest review |
| 11/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | THOMSON, Gilbert | 83 | Fleetwood | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 11/11/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WEBB, Stephen James | 82 | Pilling | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 13/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BARKER, Matthew Sean | 32 | Skelmersdale | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 13/11/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MATHEW, Chacko Maliyekkalparambil | 70 | Preston | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 16/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | AHMEDI, Bahman Hamza | 31 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 16/11/2026 10:00am | County Hall, Preston, Pitt Street, Preston, PR1 8XJ | BOWES, Isabelle | 2 | Lancaster | 5 days | Full hearing |
| 16/11/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | COLQUHOUN, Duncan James | 28 | Kirkham | 7 days | Full hearing |
| 16/11/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | FAIRHURST, Jason Alan | 49 | Leyland | 1 hour | Full hearing |