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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/11/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | LUPTON-HUNT, Denise | 54 | Longridge | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 17/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | NOBLE, James Joseph | 31 | Preston | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 17/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SIMPSON, Amanda Eileen | 65 | Endmoor | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/11/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | ROBINSON, Christopher Francis | 53 | Thornton-Cleveleys | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/11/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | COUSINS, Andrew John | 54 | Scarisbrick | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 18/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HOLT, Nicola Phyllis | 26 | Lancaster | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 19/11/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | DUGDALE, Colin | 32 | Bacup | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 19/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | TOMLINSON, Heidi Margaretha | 60 | Morecambe | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 19/11/2026 11:30am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | TOMLINSON, George | 85 | Rochdale | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 19/11/2026 02:30pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | SWAIN, Anthony | 48 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 20/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MCMULLAN, Michael | 49 | Leyland | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 20/11/2026 12:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SMITH, Benjamin | 39 | Skelmersdale | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 20/11/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | CHUNG, Michele Kwok Bo | 21 | Lancaster | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 23/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | McTaggart, Michael Pearce | 20 | Lumb | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 23/11/2026 11:30am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | HAWORTH, Dora | 89 | Oswaldtwistle | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 23/11/2026 01:30pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | LAWSON, Margaret | 95 | Padiham | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 23/11/2026 03:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | CHURCH, Enid Marion | 76 | Haslingden | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 24/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | COTTAM, Nichola Marie | 35 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 24/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | NORRIS, Michael Peter | 85 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 24/11/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | O'NEILL, Josephine | 85 | Bacup | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 24/11/2026 12:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | TOWNSON, Nicola Ann | 48 | Leyland | 2.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 24/11/2026 01:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | PATEL, Imran | 44 | Bolton | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 24/11/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SPALDING, Gail Agnes | 56 | Walmer Bridge | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 24/11/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SMITH, Sharon Marie | 70 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 25/11/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | DEMPSEY, Maureen | 75 | Blackburn | 1 day | Full hearing |