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 9 July 2026 at 9.30am at Vantage House.
| Name of Deceased | Age | Date of Death | Place of Death |
| Luke Christopher SIMMS | 46 | 2/23/2025 |
Addenbrookes Hospital
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| David Richard JEWSBURY | 76 | 3/16/2025 |
Arthur Rank Hospice
|
| Christopher Roy LOCK | 74 | 5/8/2024 |
Stamford and Rutland Hospital
|
| Walter Paul William BROWN | 70 | 6/21/2024 |
Peterborough City Hospital
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| Patricia Ann RAVENHILL | 75 | 6/30/2025 |
Arthur Rank Hospice
|
| Munir HUSSAIN | 32 | 4/25/2026 | Peterborough |
| Zane SHELDRAKE | 59 | 12/27/2026 | Godmanchester |
| John William LEELAND | 76 | 1/4/2026 |
Addenbrookes Hospital
|
| Tracey Michelle ELLAM | 59 | 7/19/2025 |
Addenbrookes Hospital
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| Daniel MCDONNELL | 53 | 10/24/2025 | St Ives |
| Christine Ann SHARP | 72 | 9/11/2025 |
Addenbrookes Hospital
|
Upcoming Inquests
The following table lists the Inquests and Pre-Inquest Review Hearings due to be held in the next 30 days.
Inquests in writing
The following inquests will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
During the week following 13 July 2026
- Janet Bailey, aged 57, place of death Peterborough, date of death 2 June 2025.
During the week following 20 July 2026
- Benas Koskus, aged 25, place of death Hinchingbrooke Hospital, date of death 3 November 2025.
- Brenda Joyce Knott, aged 81, place of death St Ives, date of death 27 December 2025.
- Joan Lilian White, aged 98, place of death Addenbrooke’s Hospital, date of death 10 July 2024.
- Lionel Mark Watling, aged 66, place of death Royal Papworth Hospital, date of death 30 October 2025.
- Geraldine Marian Wood aged 71, place of death Wisbech, date of death 10 March 2026.
- Yvonne Patricia Anderson, aged 84, place of death Hinchingbrooke Hospital, date of death 8 March 2025.
- Lee Smith, aged 61, place of death Peterborough City Hospital, date of death 28 November 2025.
During the week following 3 August 2026
- Gillian Margaret Dolby, aged 90, place of death St Ives, date of death 24 May 2026.
- Janos Bekk, aged 66, place of death Cambridge, date of death 21 November 2025.
During the week following 17 August 2026
- Christopher Roy Lock, aged 74, place of death Stamford and Rutland Hospital, date of death 08 May 2024.
- Zane Sheldrake, aged 59, place of death Godmanchester, date of death 27 December 2025.
During the week following 31 August 2026
- Tracey Michelle Gray, aged 60, place of death Peterborough City Hospital, date of death 25 May 2026.
During the week following 19 October 2026
- Christine Ann Sharp, aged 72, place of death Addenbrooke’s Mortuary, date of death 11 September 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.
