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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 11:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | DUNN, Frances | 89 | Southport | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 08/10/2026 11:30am | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | KIRKLEY, Dorothy Ann | 84 | Morecambe | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 08/10/2026 01:30pm | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | LEE, Paul | 80 | Morecambe | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 08/10/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HIGNETT, Edward Thomas | 88 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 08/10/2026 03:00pm | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | HARPER, Oliver | 44 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 09/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | DAVIES, Trevor John | 75 | Chorley | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 09/10/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | CHALLINOR, Mark Christopher | 52 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 13/10/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | STANSFIELD, Marie | 44 | Nelson | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 13/10/2026 02:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | BAMFORD, John | 76 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 14/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | FOYNES, Gary | 53 | Skelmersdale | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 14/10/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | WELLS, Lillian Theresa | 57 | Nelson | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 14/10/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WOODHOUSE, Michael William | 60 | Lytham St Annes | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 14/10/2026 01:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | STACK, Tracey Jane | 55 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 14/10/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | TRUONG, Matthew Joshua | 21 | Ormskirk | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 14/10/2026 02:30pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | RAY, Richard | 68 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | LEIGHTON-TAYLOR, Cole Mason | 11 | Bamber Bridge | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 15/10/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | COUGHLAN, Thomas Kevin | 45 | Bristol | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 16/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MIAH, Ruhel | 44 | Preston | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 16/10/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | MORRISON, Shelley Leanne | 50 | Burnley | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 16/10/2026 11:30am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | MILES, Timothy | 32 | Nelson | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 16/10/2026 01:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | EDWARDS, Pauline Mary | 74 | Heysham | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 16/10/2026 01:30pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | SMACZYLO, Rebecca Clare | 36 | Manchester | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 16/10/2026 03:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | ARBUCKLE, John | 59 | Accrington | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 19/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | JENNINGS, Melvyn | 82 | Thornton Cleveleys | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 19/10/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | LAW, Jared James | 45 | Burnley | 1 day | Full hearing |