Remote attendance for members of the press or public
On 28 June 2022, section 85A of the Courts Act 2003, and the Remote Observation and Recording (Courts and Tribunals) Regulations 2022 came into effect, making it lawful to allow remote observation of inquests under specific circumstances. With prior approval, remote access is permissible via telephone or video link.
All remote access to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner's Court must be approved in advance by the Coroner.
To request remote attendance at court please email coroners@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by 2pm on the working day before the hearing, stating the hearing you would like to attend, your reasons for wishing to attend remotely and whether you would like to attend by telephone or video. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be refused.
It is illegal to record any judicial proceedings heard in open court without permission of the Coroner, and to do so is a contempt of court under the Contempt of Court Act 1981.
Coroners are required by law to investigate any sudden or unexplained death. They are independent of both local and central government and are required to act in accordance with laid down rules and procedures.
In most cases, no further action is required, and the death can be registered as normal. However, the Coroner may decide to hold an inquest to establish the facts.
The Guide to Coroner Services is primarily for bereaved people but others involved in or affected by a Coroner investigation or attending a Coroner's inquest may also find it helpful.
Inquests due to open
The following inquests are due to open on Thursday 22 May at 12pm by Elizabeth Gray at Lawrence Court, Huntingdon.
| Name | Age | Date of death | Place of death |
| Kelly Beatrice WILL | 46 | 05/04/2025 | Peterborough |
| Arvydas PETRAUSKAS | 31 | 03/04/2025 | Wisbech |
| Steven William BLOWERS | 63 | 23/04/2025 | Cambridge |
| Sarah Jane JORDAN | 43 | 09/10/2024 | Ely |
| Telmo Alexandre Rebelo LOPES | 48 | 26/04/2025 | Huntingdon |
| Benjamin CHANDLER | 51 | 23/12/2024 | Addenbrookes Hospital |
| Stephen Mark BROE | 45 | 21/05/2024 | Cambridge |
| Annemarie LUPTON | 59 | 16/06/2024 | March |
| Mary Anne MACGILLIVRAY | 33 | 14/01/2025 | Cambridge |
Upcoming Inquests
The following table lists the Inquests and Pre-Inquest Review Hearings due to be held in the next 30 days.
During the week following 19 May 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Linda Ann Allen, aged 74, place of death, Royston, date of death 15 December 2024.
- Judea Cordice, aged 23, place of death Peterborough, date of death 13 December 2024.
- Heather Gamble, aged 81, place of death Hinchingbrooke Hospital, date of death 26 June 2024.
- Margaret Gower, aged 82, place of death Peterborough City Hospital, date of death 19 August 2022.
- Barbara Fogg, aged 82, place of death, Cambridge, date of death 23 October 2024.
- David Rawding, aged 77, place of death, Peterborough, date of death, 1 October 2024.
During the week following 26 May 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- John Maurice Line, aged 66, place of death Addenbrooke's Hospital, date of death 12 December 2024.
- John Frederick James Bates, aged 88, place of death Hinchingbrooke Hospital, date of death 28 January 2025.
- Melanie Gowler, aged 47, place of death, Peterborough City Hospital, date of death 29 September 2024.
During the week following 2 June 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Peter David Day, aged 72, place of death Papworth Everard, date of death 29 January 2025.
During the week following 9 June 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Patrick Stephens, aged 84, place of death Addenbrookes Hospital, date of death 2 February 2025.
- Diana Mary Goodwin, aged 91, place of death Peterborough City Hospital, date of death 6 February 2025
During the week following 16 June 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Jane Burton, aged 73, place of death Huntingdon, date of death 18 September 2024.
- James Tarper, aged 81, place of death, Cambridge, date of death 27 December 2024.
During the week following 23 June 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us:
- Helen Joan Ella Turner, aged 77, place of death Addenbrookes Hospital, date of death 25 November 2024.
During the week following 7 July 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Russel Howard-Tricker, aged 83, place of death Huntingdon, date of death 18 March 2025.
During the week following 28 July 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Leslie John Ginger, aged 71, place of death Peterborough, date of death 7 January 2025.
Please note that hearings may change at short notice (Adjourned). Please check the evening before a hearing is scheduled, for the most up to date information.
Adjourned Inquests
Any Inquests or Pre-Inquest Review Hearings that have been adjourned are displayed in the table below. These will be rescheduled with a new hearing data. (The date shown is the date the hearing was due to take place on).
Contact information
The Coroner's Office can be contacted by email at coroners@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or by telephone on 0345 045 1364. Office opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm, and Friday, 8am to 3.30pm.
