Inquest

An inquest into the death of MMA fighter Connor Hitchens is to be held in Blackpool next week.

Inquest into death of former MMA champ to be held next week

A probe into the tragic death of Dylan McEwan will reconvene next week when a pre-inquest review will be held in Blackpool

Tragic death of Blackpool man, 24, to be probed by coroner next week

Sabrina Lyttle, 47, who was found dead in a disabled toilet at The Gurkha Buffet Restaurant, Hotel and Bar in Blackpool.

Inquest into death of woman found in toilets after 3 days postponed

Dr. James Adeley, Lancashire and Blackburn's senior coroner (image: Lee Brown / Channel 5 Television)

Lancashire's TV star coroner set to retire after 20 years of service

Jim Barnes, 70, was described as a ‘happy, caring man with an infectious laugh’

It is heartbreaking - Coroner rules on death of retired police officer

Lytham St Annes RNLI announced the death of volunteer crew member Josh Willder who joined their lifeboat crew in 2019

Inquest explores circumstances surrounding death of lifeboat volunteer

Police

Coroner to probe death of man which involves misconduct of Lancs PC

William Bissett of St Anne's

Probe after child abuser killed himself on morning of prison release

Couple and their dogs killed in horrifying e-bike battery fire at home

E-bike battery blaze was the worst I've seen. I couldn't save them

The inquest into the death of Fleetwood man Mark Holden, aged 49, was held at Preston Coroner's Court.

Inquest into death of 49-year-old told better communication was needed

The inquest into RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne has opened and adjourned. (photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Inquest opens into the death of Drag Race star the Vivienne aged 32

A ward manager at Blackpool Victoria Hospital has told an inquest about conditions during the Covid pandemic

It was traumatic for staff, Blackpool Vic ward manager tells inquest

Blackpool Coroners Court, where the inquest into the deaths of Maureen and Ernest Christy is being held

Son says chances missed to detect parents' fatal Covid infections

Lancashire County Council

13 deaths probed by Lancs County Council coroner since start of 2025

The family of talented MMA boxer Connor Hitchens are seeking answers from the police about the morning he died, an pre-inquest review heard

Family seek answers on police response over tragic death of MMA boxer

A pre-inquest review has taken place into the death of Damion Russell who was murdered by his dad in Blackpool

Coroner holts inquest probe into toddler murdered by dad - here's why
A pre-inquest review has taken place into the death of a two-year-old toddler who was murdered by his dad in Blackpool.
Sean Gleaves

Joshua Pearson and Danielle Bamber tragically died in a house fire

Cause of house fire which killed popular couple revealed at inquest

Two children sadly died after being rescued from a burning home in Coronation Crescent, Frenchwood, on April 8, 2022

Coroner announces verdict after two children killed in house fire

Gila Brown, 27, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene in Gorton Street, North Shore at around 9.30am on Thursday August 15

Coroner to probe death of mum, 27, found dead in back of old ambulance

MMA Fighter Connor Hitchens from Preston has died suddenly in Blackpool aged 27

Coroner to probe death of Lancashire MMA fighter and dad aged 27

Police have released a statement after finding the body of a man on the beach in Fleetwood

Police issue statement after tragic death of homeless man on beach

Lancashire coroner Richard Taylor is probing the death of 17-year-old Preston teenager Morgan Iddon who contacted NHS for help the day before she died

Morgan knew she needed help and she felt she wasn't getting anywhere

Lancashire coroner Richard Taylor is probing the death of 17-year-old Preston teenager Morgan Iddon who contacted NHS for help the day before she died

Popular teen, 17, reached out to NHS for help the day before she died

Damion Russell died from his injuries

Date set for pre-inquest review into death of toddler murdered by dad

Preston Coroner's Court

Coroner probes death of woman, 39, who died in care home tragedy

Michael Downing sadly died following a collision in Poulton-le-Fylde (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Inquest date set for 33-year-old man who died in Blackpool Road crash

An inquest has been formally opened into the death of a 25-year-old Thornton man

Man, 25, died after collapsing following three hospital visits
An inquest has been formally opened into the death of a 25-year-old man who collapsed in Blackpool following three hospital visits.
Sean Gleaves

The body of a 24-year-old man was found on the beach behind the tram depot in South Shore

Man discovers body of 24-year-old as he walks along beach

Gaynor Lord, 55, whose belongings were found in Norwich park

Gaynor Lord: Questions remain after inquest into death of mum

The headquarters of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

Lancashire's mental health trust paid out £2 mil in negligence claims

Debbie Leitch died after being slowly starved to death by her mother in Blackpool

Cause of woman's horrific death at hands of mother set to be laid bare

Scott Webb had been concerned over threats regarding a drugs debt, an inquest heard.

Devoted dad was worried about drug dealer threats, inquest hears

Matthew Nickolson, 35, of Preston, was described as a ‘naive user’ of heroin who hadn’t been taking the drug very long and didn’t use it very often.

I feared my vulnerable son had been taken advantage of before he died

George Fenlon died after his daughter was born following an assault in Blackpool (Credit: Courtesy Melissa Fenlon/ SWNS)

Coroner set to probe death of man, 23, who became a dad while in coma

An inquest has now been opened into Jay Slater’s death.

Jay Slater inquest opens after moving funeral

Blackpool coroner issues prevention of future deaths report after holidaymaker dies from sepsis

There is a risk sepsis will go unrecognised & urgent treatment delayed

Jake Broughton, 26, tragically took his own life in 2023

Family left with hundreds of questions after man takes his own life

Inquest set to probe death of baby at centre of murder investigation

MMA Fighter Connor Hitchens from Preston has died suddenly in Blackpool aged 27

Tributes to Lancashire MMA fighter & father after shock death aged 27

Ryleigh Hillcoat Bee died aged just three in November 2021

Family of toddler in negligence claim against Blackpool Vic

A three day inquest into the death of three year old Ryleigh Hillcoat-Bee begins today. Pictured is Ryleigh with her mum Caroline

Ryleigh was still very unwell when we were advised to take her home

Karen Taylor, 50, died in hospital after reportedly falling down stairs at Dalvee's Indian restaurant in Breck Road, Poulton on February 23 (Credit: Google)

I’d taken her to a pub, the incident happened just a short time later

Police

Policeman set to face gross misconduct hearing after man, 24, dies

Victoria Johnson was just 51 when she passed away at Guild Lodge in Whittingham (Credit: Google)

Woman detained under Mental Health Act died from natural causes

Gaynor Lord leaving the Bullards Gin concession at Jarrolds department store on December 8

Inquest opened into death of Gaynor Lord

Jack Piper-Sheach, from Grimsby, was found unresponsive in the reception area of Tiffany’s Hotel on Sunday, September 3.

Council finish investigation into Tiffany’s Hotel following death

Alison Dodds died in Blackpool last year

Inquest hearing held into death of murder victim Alison Dodds

Police issue update on PC misconduct probe following death of man, 24

Police issue update on PC misconduct probe following death of man, 24

The scene at the Palace of Westminster after the attack in March 2017, which lasted 82 seconds.
Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Westminster Bridge terror attack: Police remember victims 7 years on

Karen Taylor, 50, died in hospital after reportedly falling down stairs at Dalvee's Indian restaurant in Breck Road, Poulton on February 23 (Credit: Google)

Inquest into death of woman fatally injured while dining at restaurant

Hundreds of people filled the streets of Lytham to pay their respects to Bella Greer

I want justice for my daughter who took her own life due to bullying

Tommie-lee Gracie Billington, 11, died on a sleepover at a house in Greenset Close in Lancaster, Lancashire on Saturday, March 2

Inquest opens into 'social media craze' death of 11-year-old boy

homeless man died after being found in a derelict hotel

Man found dead in a derelict hotel deemed 'hazardous to human health'

Bella Greer sadly died after being found unresponsive at her home in Cypress Point

'Kind and sweet' Bella had been bullied before she took her own life

Man died after taking non-prescribed medications

Man, 23, had sudden cardiac arrest after mixing cocaine with meds

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