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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | PALEY, Shaun David | 60 | Barnoldswick | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 26/10/2026 12:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | HEBBLETHWAITE, Shirley Elizabeth | 78 | Fulwood | 30 minutes | Documentary only |
| 26/10/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | LORAM, Stacey Louise | 45 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 26/10/2026 02:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WEST, William | 86 | Skelmersdale | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 26/10/2026 03:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | KHAN, Gulfaraz | 54 | Nelson | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 27/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HUSSAIN, Sabr Ikhlas | 0 | Burnley | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 27/10/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SMITH, Graham Barry | 42 | Preston | 1 hours | Full hearing |
| 27/10/2026 02:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MANNING, Craig Barry | 32 | Fleetwood | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 28/10/2026 10:00am | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | FAULKENER, David | 84 | Forton | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 28/10/2026 02:00pm | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | NICHOLSON, Daniel Dennis | 45 | Kendal | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 29/10/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | GREENHALGH, Susan Ann | 65 | Burnley | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 29/10/2026 02:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | ABBOTT, Steven Jack | 46 | Rossendale | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 30/10/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | MATHAI, Abin | 45 | Blackburn | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 02/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HOWARTH, John Stewart | 42 | Lostock Hall | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 02/11/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | LAW, Jared James | 45 | Burnley | 2 days | Full hearing |
| 02/11/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | WIGGAN, Trevor Anthony | 60 | Leyland | 5 days | Full hearing |
| 02/11/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | ROBINSON, William Stuart | 64 | Thornton-Cleveleys | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 02/11/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WISNIEWSKI, Lukasz Eugeniewski | 43 | Kendal | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 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 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 |