Inquest

A police investigation into the treatment of patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's stroke unit almost a decade ago is still ongoing.

Breaking Major update on corporate manslaughter investigation at Blackpool Vic

Preston Coroner's Court

Grandmother’s inquest adjourned after new evidence submitted

Jason Stevens was found dead in his cell at Kirkham Prison

Inmate's death in cell due to combined drug toxicity and heart disease

Parents Sajan and Jossy with Richard

'We deeply regret failings in the timings of baby Richard's delivery'

Damian Atherton died at his home in Chapel Road.

Coroner probes rare sudden death of Blackpool company director, 47,

Absi Ahmed, 17, was a student at Blackpool Sixth Form and a member of Fylde Cricket Club in Poulton

Coroner rules on tragic death of much-loved Poulton 17-year-old

Lancashire Police issue update after woman's body found on hard shoulder of the M55 near Blackpool

Breaking Police issue update after woman's body found at side of the M55

David Rhodes who died after falling from the back of a van in Kirkham

Coroner probes death of man who stepped out of van after fireworks

Former Group Captain Russ Foster Jones, who latterly worked at BAE Systems, took his own life

Security boss at BAE killed himself during misconduct probe - inquest

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover Bailey amid 'abuse' & 'vitriol' online

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover amid online abuse

Update on Lancashire Police investigation after man, 87, died during dialysis procedure in Lytham hospital

Major police update after man died during dialysis in hospital

The inquest at Blackpool Town Hall was adjourned

Former morphine addict, 81, sadly found dead by carer at home

Jordan Leach was found at his home in Marsden Road

Man, 33, found deceased at home by dad could have been dead for 2 days

Blackpool Police seize 32 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in Operation Centurion dangerous vehicle crackdown

Police seize 32 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in targeted crackdown

Blackpool coroner says inquest in Preston Davey death will 'scrutinise' public bodies

Breaking Coroner: Preston Davey death inquest will 'scrutinise' public bodies

Major Blackpool coroner update on inquest into death of murdered baby Preston Davey

Breaking Coroner update on inquest into death of murdered baby Preston Davey
Coroner confirms inquest ‘highly likely’ to be held, hopefully next year.
Tony Durkin

Woman, 66, died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital 12 days after heart op

Missing man, 65, died after being found in the sea at Blackpool close to North Pier

Missing man, 65, died after being found in the sea at Blackpool

Assistant coroner Richard Taylor was told Stuart McBridge was riding the ebike illegally in Brock Avenue, Fleetwood on February 3 when the accident occurred.

Coroner probes death of man, 50, after ebike fatally collided with car

Coroner to probe death of murdered Preston Davey in Blackpool - join our call sfor national public inquiry

Coroner to probe death of little Preston Davey in Blackpool

Thomas Lynch was found dead at his home in Primrose Avenue

Dad died day before mental health triage after 'angel' text to father

Sarah Lundy's husband Darren went out for milk and never came home –three days later she learned he had died by suicide

My husband went out for milk, 3 days later I found out he had died

Kirkham prisoner Steven Porter died of spice toxicity.

Inquest jury verdict on prisoner found unresponsive on floor of cell

Kirkham Prison

Jury probes death of 50-year-old prisoner found unresponsive in cell

Blackpool Victoria Hospital Emergency Department.

Woman, 90, 'gave small groan' and died in surgery to replace pacemaker

Steven Bexton was found dead in his home in Braemar Walk, Bispham

Man who had been 'struggling to breathe' found dead at home

HMP Wymott

Prison staff 'missed signs of sepsis' before death of paedophile
Stridgeon was brought to justice decades after committing his sexual offences.
Catherine Musgrove

Roy Burgess was rushed by ambulance from Clifton Hospital

Blackpool Hospital says lessons learned after patient tragically dies

Kerry Lee died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Coroner rules on woman, 42, who died after cardiac arrest in hospital

Mr Goodall lived in Hatfield Avenue, Fleetwood

Why coroner has paused inquest into hospital death of 67-year-old man

David Wade worked at The Harbour in Blackpool.

Dad died before Xmas after head injury during night shift at work

Bridget Wright died in Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Coroner awaiting hospital's review over death of 88-year-old woman

Berwick House Care Home, South Shore

Coroner to probe death of man, 91, after police called to care home

Kirkham Prison

Coroner sets inquest guidelines after cell incident prisoner death

Erica Ellis died in Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Coroner's medication request after 61-year-old woman died in hospital

Tony Blundell

A 'highly successful' Garstang man has died after a freak accident

Dylan McEwan, also known as Dylan Smith

Major step forward in investigation into death of Dylan McEwan Smith

The 58-year-old died at his home in St Andrew's Road South, St Annes.

Coroner's verdict on sudden death of 58-year-old following night out

Claire Yates died while on holiday in Dundee

Coroner rules on sudden death of woman, 47, while on break in Scotland

Luke Drinkwater was found at an address in Thornton

Coroner gives verdict on sudden death of 26-year-old man

Rachel Barr

Human Rights Act move in probe into Blackpool kennels owner's death

The fatal incident occurred at Lawns Farm, Lytham

Breaking Police and Health and Safety Executive probing death at farm

CQC give verdict on Delaheys Nursing Home in St Annes after pensioner, 75, died after choking on a crumpet

CQC gives verdict on care home where woman died choking on a crumpet

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Coroner's request to hospital following death of cancer patient, 71.

Blackpool Victoria Hospital Emergency Department.

Coroner asks hospital for more information on death of woman, 80.

Edwin Aspin died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Coroner ruling after death of man, 78, in Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Blackpool Victoria Hospital Emergency Department.

Woman, 48, with rare condition died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

The inquest was heard at Blackpool Town Hall

Thornton grandmother, 84, died in hospital morning after incident

The inquest into Deborah Stedman's death was at Blackpool Town Hall

Coroner rules on death of woman, 49, found dead at home in St Annes

The crash happened at Seafield Road, Lytham

Inquest to probe death of motorcyclist, 53, after Lytham road smash

Coroner encouraged by alterations made as he passes conclusion at inquest.

Changes at Vic after death of man, 84, following 26-hour A&E wait

Chloe was found in a hotel on South Promenade

Woman, 25, found in hotel died due to drugs, inquest hears

Death of cancer patient followed palliative operation

Questions surround death of Blackpool cancer patient, 78

A 67-year-old man died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital within a day of being transferred for specialist treatment there from the hospital closest to his home in Cumbria.

Coroner to probe death of man, 67, after hospital transfer for surgery

Sherbourne Road, Blackpool

Man found dead days after 999 call as medics were unable to find him

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