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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/10/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HOBAN, John Joseph | 92 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 20/10/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SOLANKI, Nilesh Govindbhai | 61 | Fulwood | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 20/10/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WILDE, George | 44 | Nelson | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 20/10/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WRIGHT, Terrance | 45 | Blackburn | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 21/10/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | BALL, Diane | 78 | Preston | 2 days | Full hearing |
| 21/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | COWPERTHWAITE, Michael John | 56 | Carnforth | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | GRIFFIN, David | 79 | Nelson | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 21/10/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | NICHOLAS, Brooke Loretta | 22 | Blackpool | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/10/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | O'BRIEN, Michael James | 45 | Burnley | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 21/10/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | TARGETT, Sharon Marie | 48 | Heysham | 1 hour | Pre inquest review |
| 21/10/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | ATKINSON, Darren Mark | 58 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 22/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BELL, Margaret Lillian | 79 | Whitworth | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 22/10/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | TAYLOR, Jack | 56 | Burnley | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 22/10/2026 11:30am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | HIND, Devon | 22 | Colne | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 22/10/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | VAGHELA, Hiren Harish | 41 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 22/10/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MCKEARNEN, Sylvia | 89 | Leyland | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 22/10/2026 01:30pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | WETHERBY-GREEN, Bethany | 30 | Barrowford | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 23/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | CANNON, Melody Ashley | 3 | Blackburn | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 23/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | COADY, Mary Olive | 79 | Preston | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 23/10/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | MHIZHA, Edwell | 57 | Blackburn | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 23/10/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BAGA, Safwan | 32 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 23/10/2026 02:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | BETTS, Ëlana Jade | 22 | Accrington | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 23/10/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BOLTON, Kane Luke | 29 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 23/10/2026 02:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | EMERY, David John | 82 | Kendal | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 26/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HALSALL, Guy Lyndon | 59 | Banks | 2 hours | Full hearing |