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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/12/2026 03:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | SIMPSON, Melanie Jane | 53 | Burnley | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 10:00am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | ALI, Suleman Hasan | 77 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BHANDARI, Ranjita | 25 | Preston | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BILSBOROUGH, Mary Elizabeth | 79 | Swindon | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 11:30am | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | SULLEY, Vicky | 43 | Darwen | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 01:30pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | HAMID, Aisha | 17 | Burnley | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 01:30pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MCGOWAN, Sandra | 62 | Chorley | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 03:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | BARLOW, Roy | 88 | Garstang | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 15/12/2026 03:00pm | Blackburn Old Town Hall, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY | SMITH-PROBERT, Michelle Rose | 48 | Nelson | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 16/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | DAVENPORT, Michael | 56 | Burscough | 1 hour | |
| 16/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | JORDAN, Alex Jayne | 18 | Preston | 1.5 days | Full hearing |
| 16/12/2026 11:30am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | SMITH, Sandra Maureen | 79 | Church | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | POTTS, Denise Anne | 74 | Fleetwood | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 10:00am | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | TRAVIS, John | 76 | Kendal | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 11:30am | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | CUFFE, Kieran Anthony | 53 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 01:00pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | ROWLEY, Christopher David | 48 | Accrington | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 01:30pm | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | GIRARD, Danielle Suzanne | 34 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 02:00pm | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HAWTHORNTHWAITE, Carol | 67 | Blackburn | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 02:30pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | FINCH, Paul Lee | 50 | Shawforth | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 17/12/2026 03:00pm | Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 5AF | BULL, Jason Stuart | 48 | Lancaster | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/12/2026 10:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | MURRAY, Ross John | 31 | Great Harwood | 3 hours | Full hearing |
| 21/12/2026 10:00am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | OZTURK, Bayram | 27 | Accrington | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/12/2026 11:30am | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | GOSS, Stephen Marc | 46 | Whitworth | 1 hour | Full hearing |
| 21/12/2026 01:30pm | Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LA | TRICKETT, David Ross | 68 | Bacup | 1.5 hours | Full hearing |
| 22/12/2026 12:00am | Preston Coroner's Court, 2 Faraday Court , Faraday Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NB | HODGSON, Robert | 40 | Bentham | 2 hours | Full hearing |