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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | WADDINGTON, Amy Marie | 34 | Chorley | 3 days | Full hearing |
| 02/12/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WRIGHT, Lesley Margaret Mary-Ann | 59 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 03/12/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | PHILLIPS, Garry Norman | 72 | Fence | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 03/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | STEELS, Janet Barbara | 96 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 03/12/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | RIDING, Kenneth Earl | 42 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 03/12/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | IBBOTT, Adrian Michael Scott | 44 | Leyland | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 03/12/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MANN, Paul | 43 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 04/12/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | BALMBRA, Paul David | 37 | Burnley | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 04/12/2026 02:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | HOTHERSALL, Deborah | 62 | Billington | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 07/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BURKE, John Martin | 67 | Preston | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 07/12/2026 10:00am | Ribble Valley Town Hall, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DD | JOHNSON, Lucas Michael | 16 | Grimsby | 5 days | Full hearing |
| 08/12/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | PHOENIX, Sarah Ann | 77 | Blackburn | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 08/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | WARD, Kevin David | 39 | Hambleton | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 08/12/2026 03:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | MAHMOOD, Sultan | 65 | Blackburn | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 09/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | FITZSIMMONS, Benjamin Edward | 47 | Preston | 1 hour | Pre inquest review |
| 09/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | TYSON, Lilian Marie | 87 | Heysham | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 09/12/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MASSAM, Barbara Helen Louise | 73 | Leyland | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 09/12/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | GAWNE, Jain | 61 | Fleetwood | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 09/12/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MCKAY, John | 66 | Leyland | 2 hours | Full hearing |
| 10/12/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | STUBBERFIELD, Marilyn Margaret | 72 | Darwen | 1 day | Full hearing |
| 11/12/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | COOPER, William Robert Thomas | 37 | Blackburn | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 11/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | KIMBERLEY, David | 85 | Morecambe | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 11/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | RAWLINSON, Simon James Oliver | 52 | Poulton-le-Fylde | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 11/12/2026 12:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | CARR, Elaine | 64 | Darwen | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 11/12/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | KIRBY, Paul Stephen | 49 | Fleetwood | 1 hour | Full hearing |